How many tornadoes has Florence, SC had?
Florence has had 84 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 3 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.
When was the most recent tornado near Florence?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Florence was an EF0 on May 14, 2024.
When is tornado season in Florence?
September is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Florence, with 18 on record. April through June account for 34 of the 84 tornadoes on record near Florence.
At a Glance
Tornadoes Since 1950
84
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
3
3.6% of total
Peak Month
September
18 on record
Per Year Avg
1.1
Across 76 years
Recent Tornado Activity Near Florence
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles —
21 total, averaging 1.1 per year over this window.
2026
0
2025
0
2024
2
2023
1
2022
1
2021
0
2020
3
2019
1
2018
0
2017
2
2016
0
2015
1
2014
0
2013
1
2012
0
2011
1
2010
3
2009
0
2008
3
2007
2
Tornadoes by Decade
1950s
3
1960s
22
1970s
1
1980s
7
1990s
18
2000s
17
2010s
9
2020s
7
Tornadoes by Enhanced Fujita Rating
F0–F5 ratings (pre-2007) are grouped with their EF equivalents. The Enhanced Fujita scale replaced the original Fujita scale in February 2007.
EF0
27
EF1
35
EF2
19
EF3
2
EF4
1
Tornadoes by Month
Jan
1
Feb
1
Mar
8
Apr
13
May
15
Jun
6
Jul
7
Aug
6
Sep
18
Oct
3
Nov
4
Dec
2
Casualties on Record Near Florence
1 fatality has been recorded within 25 miles of Florence since 1950, across 1 event. 90 injuries have been reported across all events. 1961 was the deadliest year on record near Florence.
The deadliest single event was an F1 on April 12, 1961, which caused 1 fatality along a 0.5-mile track.
Notable Tornadoes Near Florence
Deadliest Tornado
F1 on April 12, 1961 — 1 fatality, 0.5 mi path, 40 yd wide.
Costliest Tornado
EF2 on April 25, 2010 — $6.3M in reported property damage.
Widest Tornado
F3 on May 20, 1980 — 517 yards wide.
Longest Path
F3 on April 18, 1969 — 77.3 mile track.
Most Recent
EF0 on May 14, 2024.
What the record shows near Florence
The 1960s were the busiest decade near Florence, with 22 of the 84 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 7 so far. The Florence record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Florence, 62 reached EF0 or EF1 and 22 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Florence is rated EF4, of which 1 is logged.
Across the last 20 years Florence has averaged 1.1 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 21 in total. 2008 was the busiest of them with 3, and 8 of those years passed with none at all.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many tornadoes has Florence, SC had?
Since 1950, 84 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Florence. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Florence?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Florence was an F1 on April 12, 1961, which caused 1 fatality.
When is tornado season in Florence?
September is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Florence, with 18 tornadoes on record. Tornadoes can occur any time of year, but spring months (April–June) generally see the highest activity across most of the central and southern United States.
Has Florence been hit by an EF4 or EF5 tornado?
Within 25 miles of Florence, there has been 0 EF5 and 1 EF4 tornado recorded since 1950. EF4 and EF5 tornadoes are the most destructive ratings on the Enhanced Fujita scale, with winds above 166 mph.
When was the most recent tornado near Florence?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Florence was an EF0 on May 14, 2024.
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