Greenwood, SC Tornado History — 75 Tornadoes Since 1950
How many tornadoes has Greenwood, SC had?
Greenwood has had 75 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 7 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.
When was the most recent tornado near Greenwood?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Greenwood was an EF0 on May 12, 2025.
When is tornado season in Greenwood?
May is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Greenwood, with 14 on record. April through June account for 28 of the 75 tornadoes on record near Greenwood.
At a Glance
Recent Tornado Activity Near Greenwood
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 25 total, averaging 1.3 per year over this window.
What storm spotters reported near Greenwood
One local storm report has been filed within 25 miles of Greenwood and since confirmed into the NOAA archive, the earliest on May 12, 2025 and the most recent on May 12, 2025. It is already counted in the Greenwood totals above; quoted below is the narrative the reporting office filed at the time.
A brief and weak EF-0 tornado touched down along Old Calhoun Falls Road near Mud Creek Road. The tornado moved northeast... paralleling Old Calhoun Falls Road... before (GSP)
Source: National Weather Service and trained-spotter local storm reports, relayed by the NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
Tornadoes by Decade
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.
Tornadoes by Month
Casualties on Record Near Greenwood
11 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Greenwood since 1950, across 4 events. 199 injuries have been reported across all events. 1973 was the deadliest year on record near Greenwood.
The deadliest single event was an F4 on March 31, 1973, which caused 7 fatalities along a 22.6-mile track.
Notable Tornadoes Near Greenwood
What the record shows near Greenwood
The 2000s were the busiest decade near Greenwood, with 26 of the 75 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 6 so far. The Greenwood record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Greenwood, 57 reached EF0 or EF1 and 18 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Greenwood is rated EF4, of which 2 are logged.
Across the last 20 years Greenwood has averaged 1.3 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 25 in total. 2009 was the busiest of them with 5, and 8 of those years passed with none at all.