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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Florence County, SC
Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Florence County, SC from August 12, 1957 through August 21, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.
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Hail Reports
151
Wind Reports
375
Tornado Reports
34
Max Hail Size
4.50″
Source NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm ReportsCoverage Florence County, SC · 1957–presentUpdated Daily · last Aug 21, 2026
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 Sw Florence, SC
1.00″hail
Jun 8, 2025 4:13 PM UTC
Hail report for Florence County, SC
Florence County · 38,360 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail estimated at nickel to quarter size briefly fell near this location. Time estimated based on radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NNW Olanta, SC
1.00″hail
May 15, 2024 9:25 PM UTC
Hail report for Florence County, SC
Florence County · 38,360 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel to quarter size hail relayed by media.
NWS Hail Report Location: Scranton, SC
1.50″hail
May 15, 2024 9:22 PM UTC
Hail report for Florence County, SC
Florence County · 38,360 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter to ping pong size hail in Lake City and Barrineau relayed by media. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: Lake City, SC
1.75″hail
May 3, 2021 9:05 PM UTC
Hail report for Florence County, SC
Florence County · 38,360 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: MULTIPLE REPORTS OF GOLF BALL SIZE HAIL AROUND TIMMONSVILLE... CARTERSVILLE... AND SARDIS... SC
NWS Hail Report Location: Timmonsville, SC
2.00″hail
May 3, 2021 9:00 PM UTC
Hail report for Florence County, SC
Florence County · 38,360 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: HAIL REPORTED IN CARTERSVILLE... SC SLIGHTLY SMALLER THAN A TENNIS BALL.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 SW Timmonsville, SC
1.00″hail
May 30, 2017 1:24 AM UTC
Hail report for Florence County, SC
Florence County · 38,360 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORT OF QUARTER SIZED HAIL IN LAKE CITY. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: Lake City, SC
1.00″hail
Apr 5, 2017 8:06 PM UTC
Hail report for Florence County, SC
Florence County · 38,360 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER SIZED HAIL JUST SOUTH OF U.S. HIGHWAY 76 AND EAST LYNCHES RIVER ROAD.
NWS Hail Report Location: Cartersville, SC
1.00″hail
Jun 24, 2016 9:10 PM UTC
Hail report for Florence County, SC
Florence County · 38,360 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER SIZE HAIL IN OLANTA
NWS Hail Report Location: Olanta, SC
1.00″hail
May 12, 2016 7:25 PM UTC
Hail report for Florence County, SC
Florence County · 38,360 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER SIZED HAIL REPORTED NEAR INTERSECTION OF W. JOHN PAUL JONES RD AND MEYERS CEMENTARY ROAD .
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 S Florence, SC
0.88″hail
Aug 5, 2015 3:40 PM EST-5
Hail report for Florence County, SC
Florence County · 38,360 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail to the size of nickels was reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.5 SSW Coles Xrng, SC
0.88″hail
Jun 9, 2015 3:22 PM EST-5
Hail report for Florence County, SC
Florence County · 38,360 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail to the size of nickels was reported at the Food Lion on Cashua Drive.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.65 W Florence, SC
1.00″hail
Jun 21, 2014 6:25 PM EST-5
Hail report for Florence County, SC
Florence County · 38,360 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail was reportedly falling along Highway 301.
NWS Hail Report Location: .41 S Cusac Xrds, SC
1.00″hail
Nov 4, 2012 5:58 PM EST-5
Hail report for Florence County, SC
Florence County · 38,360 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail to the size of quarters was reported along South Pamplico Highway.
NWS Hail Report Location: .84 NNW Bazen Xrds, SC
1.00″hail
Aug 2, 2012 5:30 PM EST-5
Hail report for Florence County, SC
Florence County · 38,360 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail to the size of quarters was reported along U.S. Highway 378.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.19 ESE Scranton, SC
1.00″hail
Aug 2, 2012 5:10 PM EST-5
Hail report for Florence County, SC
Florence County · 38,360 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail to the size of quarters was reported. The hail persisted for about 30 minutes.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.5 NNW Cusac Xrds, SC
1.75″hail
Aug 2, 2012 5:00 PM EST-5
Hail report for Florence County, SC
Florence County · 38,360 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail up to the size of golf balls was reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.2 SE Peniel Xrds, SC
0.88″hail
Jul 29, 2012 4:21 PM EST-5
Hail report for Florence County, SC
Florence County · 38,360 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail to the size of nickels was reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 N Olanta, SC
0.88″hail
Jul 9, 2012 4:13 PM EST-5
Hail report for Florence County, SC
Florence County · 38,360 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail up to the size of nickels was reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: .63 NNE Ebenezer, SC
1.25″hail
Jul 1, 2012 3:55 PM EST-5
Hail report for Florence County, SC
Florence County · 38,360 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail to the size of half dollars was reported at the intersection of Third Loop Road and South Irby Street.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.53 NW Howe, SC
1.50″hail
Jul 1, 2012 3:35 PM EST-5
Hail report for Florence County, SC
Florence County · 38,360 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail near golf ball size was reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.32 ENE Ebenezer, SC
1.00″hail
Jul 1, 2012 3:25 PM EST-5
Hail report for Florence County, SC
Florence County · 38,360 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: One-inch hail was measured.
NWS Hail Report Location: .9 NW Coles Xrng, SC
1.00″hail
May 15, 2012 7:24 PM EST-5
Hail report for Florence County, SC
Florence County · 38,360 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail to the size of quarters was reported along N Williston Road.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5.42 NNE Windy Hill, SC
0.88″hail
Apr 27, 2012 6:01 PM EST-5
Hail report for Florence County, SC
Florence County · 38,360 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail to the size of nickels was reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: .68 SSE Kingsburg, SC
1.00″hail
Apr 27, 2012 5:15 PM EST-5
Hail report for Florence County, SC
Florence County · 38,360 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail to the size of quarters was reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.31 N Coward, SC
1.00″hail
Apr 27, 2012 4:49 PM EST-5
Hail report for Florence County, SC
Florence County · 38,360 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail to the size of quarters was reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: .9 NW Savannah Grove, SC
1.00″hail
Apr 27, 2012 4:35 PM EST-5
Hail report for Florence County, SC
Florence County · 38,360 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail up to the size of nickels and quarters was reported. The hail lasted for 5 minutes.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.67 WNW Ebenezer, SC
1.00″hail
Apr 5, 2012 2:14 PM EST-5
Hail report for Florence County, SC
Florence County · 38,360 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail to the size of quarters was reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.38 S Davistown, SC
0.75″hail
Mar 24, 2012 9:30 PM EST-5
Hail report for Florence County, SC
Florence County · 38,360 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail was measured up to three-quarters of an inch between 2nd Loop Road and 3rd Loop Road in the Windermere neighborhood.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.65 NNE Savannah Grove, SC
0.88″hail
Sep 12, 2011 8:05 PM EST-5
Hail report for Florence County, SC
Florence County · 38,360 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail to the size of nickels was reported. The time was estimated based on radar data.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.94 WNW Florence, SC
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Hail Damage Risk for Your Home+
Hail reports describe hail by diameter, often comparing stone size to familiar objects like peas, quarters, golf balls, and softballs. Use this guide as a starting point for possible hail damage to your roof, siding, gutters, vents, windows, and exterior. Actual hail damage depends on hail hardness, density, wind speed, impact angle, roof age, shingle condition, roof pitch, roofing material, installation quality, and prior storm damage.
Pea
0.25″
Low
Usually too small to cause hail damage to most sound asphalt roofs, siding, or gutters.
Mothball
0.50″
Sub-Severe Watch
Below the NWS severe-hail threshold, but not always harmless. Repeated small hail can scuff surfaces, wear aging shingles, and loosen protective granules over time.
Penny
0.75″
Minor / Watch
Below the NWS severe-hail threshold, but roof hail damage is still possible on older, brittle, poorly installed, or previously damaged shingles. May also mark screens, vents, gutters, and soft metal.
Nickel
0.88″
Minor / Watch
Still below the severe-hail threshold, but large enough to leave visible marks on soft metal and add wear to older or hail-weakened roof shingles.
Quarter
1.00″
Watch
The NWS severe-hail threshold. Quarter-size hail can bruise shingles, dent soft metal, and create roof hail damage worth checking.
Half Dollar
1.25″
Watch
More likely to dent gutters, vents, flashing, and siding. Hail damage risk rises quickly on older roofs or hail-weakened shingles.
Ping Pong / Walnut
1.50″
Likely
Hail damage becomes more likely, including bruised shingles, granule loss, dented siding, and damaged roof vents.
Golf Ball
1.75″
Likely
Often causes roof hail damage, cracked shingles, dented gutters, damaged flashing, and siding impacts. A roof inspection is recommended.
Hen Egg
2.00″
Serious
Can crack or puncture shingles, expose mat, dent siding, and cause widespread hail damage across the roof and exterior.
Tennis Ball
2.50″
Serious
Can cause heavy roof hail damage, punctured siding, broken skylights, damaged vents, and widespread exterior damage.
Baseball
2.75″
Major
Major hail damage is likely, including severe roof impacts, damaged siding, broken windows, and possible major roof repairs.
Tea Cup / Large Apple
3.00″
Major
Can cause heavy hail damage across the roof, siding, gutters, windows, and exterior. Significant repairs are often needed.
Softball
4.00″
Extreme
Destructive hail damage. Can severely damage roofing materials, siding, windows, gutters, vents, vehicles, and exterior surfaces.
Grapefruit
4.50″
Extreme
Catastrophic hail damage risk for roofs, windows, vehicles, siding, gutters, and exterior surfaces.
Source: NOAA / National Weather Service hail size references are used for hail-size comparisons and the 1.00″ severe-hail threshold. Damage descriptions are general homeowner guidance, not official NOAA/NWS damage ratings. Sub-severe hail under 1.00″ is below the severe threshold, but that does not mean “no roof damage.” Penny- to nickel-size hail can still contribute to granule loss, cosmetic surface marks, and added wear, especially on older, brittle, poorly installed, or previously damaged roofs.
Wind Report Description: Trees down on West Shortcut Rd and Jones Rd
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 Nne Olanta, SC
UNKmph
Jul 12, 2026 9:15 PM UTC
Wind report for Florence County, SC
Florence County · 38,360 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree reported down on Hanna Lake Road
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 W Johnsonville, SC
UNKmph
Jul 12, 2026 8:50 PM UTC
Wind report for Florence County, SC
Florence County · 38,360 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees reported down along SC-327 just south of Francis Marion University. Time estimated based on radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 SE Quinby, SC
UNKmph
Jul 12, 2026 8:37 PM UTC
Wind report for Florence County, SC
Florence County · 38,360 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree blocking E Old Marion Hwy near intersection with Woodville Rd along with 8 power poles downed. Multiple homes with minor damage also reported. Time estimated based on radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 E Quinby, SC
UNKmph
Jul 12, 2026 8:36 PM UTC
Wind report for Florence County, SC
Florence County · 38,360 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: At least two downed power poles along Lazy Ln. Time estimated based on radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NE Quinby, SC
UNKmph
Jul 11, 2026 7:02 PM UTC
Wind report for Florence County, SC
Florence County · 38,360 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down in roadway.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 NW Johnsonville, SC
UNKmph
Jul 10, 2026 10:31 PM UTC
Wind report for Florence County, SC
Florence County · 38,360 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down across Old River Road. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 N Johnsonville, SC
UNKmph
Jul 10, 2026 9:49 PM UTC
Wind report for Florence County, SC
Florence County · 38,360 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree in roadway.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 NE Olanta, SC
UNKmph
Jul 10, 2026 9:44 PM UTC
Wind report for Florence County, SC
Florence County · 38,360 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on Eaddy Rd. Time estimated by radar
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 NNE Olanta, SC
UNKmph
Jul 10, 2026 9:40 PM UTC
Wind report for Florence County, SC
Florence County · 38,360 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree in roadway.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NE Olanta, SC
58mph
Mar 16, 2026 9:53 PM UTC
Wind report for Florence County, SC
Florence County · 38,360 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Florence, SC
61mph
Aug 1, 2025 7:29 PM UTC
Wind report for Florence County, SC
Florence County · 38,360 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Three power poles broken at FLO Airport due to the wind gusts.
NWS Wind Report Location: Florence, SC
UNKmph
Jul 11, 2025 12:00 AM UTC
Wind report for Florence County, SC
Florence County · 38,360 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree in Roadway on Egg Hill Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 N Johnsonville, SC
UNKmph
Jun 25, 2025 10:51 PM UTC
Wind report for Florence County, SC
Florence County · 38,360 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SC Highway Patrol reports tree down on Forest Lake Dr between S Stanley Dr and S Knollwood Rd
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 WSW Florence, SC
UNKmph
Jun 25, 2025 10:50 PM UTC
Wind report for Florence County, SC
Florence County · 38,360 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Spotter reports trees down and power outages in Florence... SC
NWS Wind Report Location: Florence, SC
UNKmph
May 30, 2025 10:05 PM UTC
Wind report for Florence County, SC
Florence County · 38,360 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SC Forestry Commission reports damage to brick sign and minor roof damage at Old Johnsonville Methodist Church on Hwy 41. Time estimated via radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 S Johnsonville, SC
UNKmph
May 30, 2025 10:04 PM UTC
Wind report for Florence County, SC
Florence County · 38,360 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A 14 foot trailer was tossed 30 feet and a large metal shed on a concrete foundation was destroyed
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SSW Johnsonville, SC
UNKmph
Apr 11, 2025 9:00 PM UTC
Wind report for Florence County, SC
Florence County · 38,360 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Report of tree down across the road on Sardis Highway near Cusac community in Florence County. Media also reports tree fell onto a home in Florence County - unknown location at this time. Time estimated via radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 WNW Coward, SC
UNKmph
Apr 11, 2025 9:00 PM UTC
Wind report for Florence County, SC
Florence County · 38,360 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SC Highway Patrol reports two trees down on roadway in Florence County (Effingham Hwy & Friendfield Rd and E Seven Mile Rd & Old River Rd)
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 S Effingham, SC
UNKmph
Feb 16, 2025 2:18 PM UTC
Wind report for Florence County, SC
Florence County · 38,360 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on I-20 near Winburn Road... west of Florence... SC.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 WNW Florence, SC
UNKmph
Aug 3, 2024 11:16 PM UTC
Wind report for Florence County, SC
Florence County · 38,360 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down in roadway on Church St near Pamplico Hwy
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SE Florence, SC
UNKmph
Jul 16, 2024 9:37 PM UTC
Wind report for Florence County, SC
Florence County · 38,360 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous power outages reported along Lake City Highway by both Duke Energy and Santee Electric Cooperative. Large limbs appear to be the cause based on calls and social media reports.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 W Johnsonville, SC
UNKmph
Jul 16, 2024 9:33 PM UTC
Wind report for Florence County, SC
Florence County · 38,360 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Highway partol reported a tree across the roadway along Vox Highway in southern Florence County.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 W Johnsonville, SC
UNKmph
Jun 15, 2024 9:59 PM UTC
Wind report for Florence County, SC
Florence County · 38,360 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree Down near the intersection of BallPark Rd and High Heel Rd (E Main St).
NWS Wind Report Location: Scranton, SC
UNKmph
May 25, 2024 7:25 PM UTC
Wind report for Florence County, SC
Florence County · 38,360 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Amateur radio operator relayed tree down on house on Heather Drive in west Florence per Fire North.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NE Timmonsville, SC
UNKmph
May 25, 2024 7:15 PM UTC
Wind report for Florence County, SC
Florence County · 38,360 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Amateur radio operator relayed tree down on house on Heather Drive in west Florence per Fire North.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NE Timmonsville, SC
UNKmph
May 8, 2024 11:05 PM UTC
Wind report for Florence County, SC
Florence County · 38,360 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees blown down across the city
NWS Wind Report Location: Florence, SC
UNKmph
May 8, 2024 11:00 PM UTC
Wind report for Florence County, SC
Florence County · 38,360 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees down along Freedom Blvd in south Florence
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SSE Florence, SC
60mph
Feb 24, 2024 9:14 PM UTC
Wind report for Florence County, SC
Florence County · 38,360 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Florence, SC
63mph
Jan 9, 2024 10:06 PM UTC
Wind report for Florence County, SC
Florence County · 38,360 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The ASOS station at KFLO recorded a wind gust of 55 knots (63 mph).
NWS Wind Report Location: Florence, SC
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Wind Damage Risk for Your Home+
Storm reports list thunderstorm wind gusts in mph. The NWS marks storms as severe at 58+ mph, but wind damage to your home depends on roof age, shingle condition, installation, exposure, nearby trees, and prior hail or wind damage.
Below Severe
Under 58 mph
Minor
Usually little damage to a sound roof, but loose shingles, flashing, or debris may shift.
Severe
58–74 mph
Watch
Can loosen shingles, lift flashing, break limbs, and damage gutters, siding, fences, or trim.
Damaging
75–90 mph
Serious
Can peel shingles, damage vents, tear siding, rip gutters, and expose weak roof areas.
Extreme
90+ mph
Major
Can cause major roof covering loss, tree damage, broken windows, and structural damage.
Source: NOAA / National Weather Service storm reports. Gusts may be measured or estimated; actual wind damage varies by roof condition, exposure, and prior hail or wind damage.
Latest NWS Tornado Reports in Florence County
30 reports
UNKcategory
Sep 17, 2020 7:24 PM UTC
Tornado report for Florence County, SC
Florence County · 38,360 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: CORRECTED DATE!!! AN EF0 TORNADO WITH WINDS UP TO 75 MPH MOVED ALONG A 2 MILE PATH NEAR DIAMOND HEAD LOOP JUST SOUTH OF OLD RIVER ROAD. TREES AND LARGE LIMBS WERE BLOWN DOWN AND A METAL CARPORT WAS OVERTURNED.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 NE Evergreen, SC
UNKcategory
Sep 17, 2020 6:48 PM UTC
Tornado report for Florence County, SC
Florence County · 38,360 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: ONGOING NWS SURVEY HAS FOUND DAMAGE SUPPORTIVE OF AN EF0 TORNADO WITH 85 MPH WINDS BETWEEN TWIN BRIDGE ROAD AND TWIN CHRUCH ROAD IN THE SARDIS COMMUNITY. TIME ESTIMATED. FULL SURVEY WILL BE AVAILABLE TONIGHT.
Tornado Report Description: EF0 TORNADO ON WOODS BAY RD. WINDS ESTIMATED 80 MPH.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 W Olanta, SC
EF1category
Jul 2, 2013 5:59 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Florence County, SC
Florence County · 38,360 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A National Weather Service Storm Survey Team concluded an EF1 tornado developed near the South Carolina Armory between South Stadium Road and South Greer Road. The tornado snapped a large tree and limbs were down in this location. The tornado then moved north and across Highway 76 and then across East Sammys Lane, snapping trees and downing tree limbs along its path. A couple homes were damaged in the Battery Park subdivision. One home had approximately 30 percent of its roof structure removed. Trees were down across the subdivision. The tornado continued north and nearly parallel to Williamson Road causing dozens of snapped trees and large limbs to block a large section of the roadway. After crossing Williamson Road, the tornado downed and snapped trees in a stand in the middle of a large field. Then it entered a mobile home park on the south side of East Old Marion Highway, west of Highway 327. The tornado destroyed 10 mobile homes and 2 other homes sustained major damage. In addition, there were 18 mobile homes that sustained minor damage. Nine people sustained minor injuries and were transported to the hospital, two of which were actually trapped in their homes and had to be extricated. The tornado exited the mobile home park and crossed East Old Marion Highway, snapping more trees and damaging a section of fence along the road. The tornado dissipated on the north side of East Old Marion Highway prior to reaching Highway 327. The maximum wind speed was estimated to 105 mph. The maximum path width was 90 yards. The tornado covered a little more than 3 miles in approximately 11 minutes. The monetary damage estimate is $87,979 dollars.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 NE (Flo)Florence City-C, SC
EF1category
Mar 15, 2008 5:25 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Florence County, SC
Florence County · 38,360 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A National Weather Service Storm Survey concluded a tornado developed near Crawfish Pond Road and Cartersville Highway, just to the southeast of Cartersville. The tornado moved east across Chaney Grove Road, near Rose Lane where it strengthened from an EF0 to an EF1 with winds estimated to 100 mph. The tornado weakened to EF0 as it crossed Thunder Road. The tornado reached EF1 again near Cale Yarborough Highway and Interstate 95. The tornado crossed Interstate 95 with EF0 damage noted near South Hill Road. The tornado peaked at 105 mph along W John Paul Jones Road, between Center Road and Langston Road. The tornado finally dissipated near Mccain Circle and Olanta Highway, just west of Effingham. Seventy six homes sustained minor damage. Damage to 4 homes was classifed as major and one home was completely destroyed. Eight mobile homes sustained minor damage. Damage to 5 mobile homes was classified as major and 9 mobile homes were completely destroyed. There were 2 businesses that sustained major damage. There were 13 barns and sheds completely destroyed, 3 others sustained major damage. There were 3 minor injuries, including a 3 year old boy who had to be extricated from a structure. Three horses and 3 cows were killed. The maximum path width was 100 yards. The path length was about 13 1/2 miles. Florence County officials estimated the damage at $605,000 dollars.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.1 E Cartersville, SC
EF1category
Jul 11, 2007 4:14 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Florence County, SC
Florence County · 38,360 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: National Weather Service Storm Survey concluded an EF1 Tornado with winds around 100 mph caused spotty damage along a path 1500 yards long and 30 yards wide between Old Number 4 Highway and McAllister Mill Road. Softwood trees were snapped. Chicken and animal pens were damaged and one hen died. One heavy shed was tossed. Tree debris caused minor roof and siding damage to three mobile homes. One brick home had a window blown out and sustained minor roof damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 W Coward, SC
F2category
May 14, 2006 6:00 PM EST
Tornado report for Florence County, SC
Florence County · 38,360 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A Storm Survey concluded a tornado moved through the Glendale community of Florence. The majority of damage was F1 with a path 1000 yards long and up to 150 yards wide. There was a small area (150 yards long 20 yards wide) of heavier F2 damage, with winds estimated at 120 mph. Sixty homes were damaged, six of which had major structural damage, largely due to snapped and uprooted trees. The Quinby area had penny to golfball size hail, with trees and power lines down. The Florence county tax assessor estimated the damage at 1.3 million dollars.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 E Florence, SC
F1category
May 14, 2006 4:55 PM EST
Tornado report for Florence County, SC
Florence County · 38,360 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: National Weather Service conducted a Storm Survey and concluded an F1 tornado with winds estimated around 100 mph snapped and uprooted trees and several buildings sustained structural damage along a path 600 yards long and 15 yards wide in an industrial area along Koppers Rd near Southeastern Steel and Koppers plants. Three 18 wheeler tractor trailers were flipped and all of the windows in an office building were blown out.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Florence, SC
F1category
Sep 27, 2004 11:05 AM EST
Tornado report for Florence County, SC
Florence County · 38,360 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado destoyed a barn and snapped trees. A house sustained minor damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 E Lake City, SC
F0category
Sep 7, 2004 4:45 PM EST
Tornado report for Florence County, SC
Florence County · 38,360 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado damaged a billboard and several trees next to a Petro truck stop. The tornado continued into Darlington county.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 NE Florence, SC
F1category
May 6, 1999 3:45 PM EST
Tornado report for Florence County, SC
Florence County · 38,360 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: New Hope, SC
F0category
Apr 1, 1999 4:25 PM EST
Tornado report for Florence County, SC
Florence County · 38,360 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Six people witnessed a small funnel cloud decending, moving a double-wide manufactured home off its foundation and damaging a tobacco barn at the corner of Hyman Rd and Friendfield Rd.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Effingham, SC
F0category
Jun 19, 1998 3:55 PM EST
Tornado report for Florence County, SC
Florence County · 38,360 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: W Scranton, SC
F0category
Jun 10, 1998 10:45 AM EST
Tornado report for Florence County, SC
Florence County · 38,360 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: SE Lake City, SC
F0category
Sep 16, 1996 5:45 PM EST
Tornado report for Florence County, SC
Florence County · 38,360 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: SW Lake City, SC
F0category
Sep 16, 1996 5:40 PM EST
Tornado report for Florence County, SC
Florence County · 38,360 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Sardis, SC
F2category
Nov 7, 1995 4:38 PM EST
Tornado report for Florence County, SC
Florence County · 38,360 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado downed trees, destroyed one mobile home, destroyed 12 cars, and damaged Patriot Place Apts near Francis Marion College.
NWS Tornado Report Location: E Florence, SC
F1category
Sep 24, 1994 11:45 AM EST
Tornado report for Florence County, SC
Florence County · 38,360 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado, described as a big white twisting cloud, picked up two mobile homes, twisted them in the air and tore them apart; six other mobile homes were damaged. Three girls who saw the approaching tornado vacated one of the mobile homes before it was picked up and destroyed; a woman was thrown out of another mobile home and seriously injured. Three homes, six cars, and two businesses were damaged, also power lines and trees were downed, and eleven people (eight treated at local hospital and released) received minor injuries. The roof was blown off a lumber company's Show Room.
NWS Tornado Report Location: E Lake City, SC
F1category
Jul 23, 1983 5:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Florence County, SC
Florence County · 38,360 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, SC
F1category
Jun 5, 1983 3:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Florence County, SC
Florence County · 38,360 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, SC
F2category
May 27, 1981 8:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Florence County, SC
Florence County · 38,360 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, SC
F1category
Jun 8, 1980 4:35 PM CST
Tornado report for Florence County, SC
Florence County · 38,360 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, SC
F1category
Aug 3, 1973 1:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Florence County, SC
Florence County · 38,360 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, SC
F1category
Nov 4, 1968 4:05 PM CST
Tornado report for Florence County, SC
Florence County · 38,360 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, SC
F2category
Mar 12, 1967 11:00 AM CST
Tornado report for Florence County, SC
Florence County · 38,360 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, SC
F2category
Mar 12, 1967 10:20 AM CST
Tornado report for Florence County, SC
Florence County · 38,360 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, SC
F2category
Apr 13, 1966 4:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Florence County, SC
Florence County · 38,360 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, SC
F1category
Mar 26, 1965 11:00 AM CST
Tornado report for Florence County, SC
Florence County · 38,360 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, SC
F1category
Dec 5, 1964 4:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Florence County, SC
Florence County · 38,360 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, SC
F1category
Aug 29, 1964 10:59 PM CST
Tornado report for Florence County, SC
Florence County · 38,360 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, SC
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Tornado Damage Risk for Your Home+
After a tornado, the National Weather Service assigns an EF rating from EF0 to EF5 based on surveyed damage. The rating estimates wind speed from what the tornado damaged, so actual damage can vary by construction quality, roof age, garage doors, windows, trees, debris, and how close the home was to the tornado path.
EF0
65–85 mph
Light
Can peel shingles, damage gutters or siding, break tree limbs, and toss loose outdoor items.
EF1
86–110 mph
Moderate
Can strip roof covering, damage exterior doors, break windows, snap trees, and cause heavier siding or gutter damage.
EF2
111–135 mph
Serious
Can tear off large sections of roofing, break or uproot trees, destroy weaker structures, and cause major exterior damage.
EF3–EF5
136+ mph
Severe
Can remove roofs and walls, destroy large portions of homes, toss vehicles, and cause severe to total destruction near the path.
Source: NOAA / National Weather Service. EF ratings are assigned after a post-storm damage survey and are based on observed damage, not a direct measurement at every home.
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Not sure if hail may have affected your home in Florence County? Ask a local pro for a Remote Hail Inspection. They can review hail activity for your property and help you decide whether an in-person roof or exterior inspection makes sense.
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does Florence County have on record?
Our records show 151 hail, 375 wind, and 34 tornado reports in Florence County, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 21, 2026.
What is the largest hail ever reported in Florence County?
The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Florence County is 4.50″. It was reported near N Hannah, SC on May 10, 2011.
A storm report showed up near my home in Florence County — does that mean my roof is damaged?
Not necessarily. A storm report only means hail, wind, or a tornado was observed nearby; it does not confirm damage at any specific address, and conditions change from block to block. Check an address-level hail report first, and if it looks significant, find a local pro that serves Florence County and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.
I am buying a home in Florence County — why should I look at its storm history?
Recent hail or wind can leave a roof or exterior with damage that is easy to miss during a walkthrough, and a recent roof replacement is sometimes an insurance job after a storm. Reviewing the storm history for a Florence County address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.
I am selling a home in Florence County — how does this help me?
Knowing the storm history for your address lets you answer buyer questions with confidence, document repairs you have already made, and decide whether a pre-listing roof check is worthwhile. A clear hail history removes a common sticking point during negotiations.
How do I check hail history for a specific Florence County address?
Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in Florence County — no phone number or email required. It shows recent hail activity for that address so you know whether a closer roof or exterior review makes sense.
Where does this storm report data come from, and what are its limits?
Storm reports on this page are public reports from storm events across Florence County, SC, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in Florence County, but they do not confirm damage at any specific property. Report locations, sizes, and times may be approximate and can vary from what an individual home experienced. For property-specific hail history, use an address-level hail report or contact a participating local professional for a remote hail inspection. Pros inclusion is not an endorsement, and contacting a professional does not confirm damage at any property.
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