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Mauldin, SC Tornado History — 88 Tornadoes Since 1950

South Carolina · 25-mile radius · NOAA Storm Prediction Center

How many tornadoes has Mauldin, SC had?

Mauldin has had 88 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 2 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.

When was the most recent tornado near Mauldin?

The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Mauldin was an EF0 on May 3, 2025.

When is tornado season in Mauldin?

April is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Mauldin, with 18 on record. April through June account for 29 of the 88 tornadoes on record near Mauldin.

At a Glance

Tornadoes Since 1950
88
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
2
2.3% of total
Peak Month
April
18 on record
Per Year Avg
1.2
Across 76 years

Recent Tornado Activity Near Mauldin

The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 36 total, averaging 1.8 per year over this window.

2026 0
2025 1
2024 1
2023 2
2022 0
2021 4
2020 7
2019 1
2018 0
2017 7
2016 1
2015 0
2014 1
2013 1
2012 0
2011 1
2010 4
2009 1
2008 1
2007 3

What storm spotters reported near Mauldin

One local storm report has been filed within 25 miles of Mauldin and since confirmed into the NOAA archive, the earliest on May 3, 2025 and the most recent on May 3, 2025. It is already counted in the Mauldin totals above; quoted below is the narrative the reporting office filed at the time.

EF0° May 4, 2025
2 SW Easley, Pickens County, SC
An EF-0 tornado touched down along Adger Road and moved across the south side of Easley. The tornado crossed several residential neighborhoods where numerous large limb (GSP)

Source: National Weather Service and trained-spotter local storm reports, relayed by the NOAA Storm Prediction Center.

Tornadoes by Decade

1950s 3
1960s 9
1970s 8
1980s 6
1990s 19
2000s 12
2010s 16
2020s 15

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 32
EF1 34
EF2 18
EF3 2
Unrated 2

Tornadoes by Month

Jan 5
Feb 8
Mar 13
Apr 18
May 8
Jun 3
Jul 4
Aug 9
Sep 5
Oct 7
Nov 5
Dec 3

Casualties on Record Near Mauldin

2 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Mauldin since 1950, across 1 event. 213 injuries have been reported across all events. 1952 was the deadliest year on record near Mauldin.

The deadliest single event was an F3 on May 10, 1952, which caused 2 fatalities along a 22.7-mile track.

Notable Tornadoes Near Mauldin

Deadliest Tornado
F3 on May 10, 1952 — 2 fatalities, 22.7 mi path, 83 yd wide.
Costliest Tornado
F2 on March 28, 1984 — est. ~$27.5M (NOAA damage class, pre-1996 estimate).
Widest Tornado
F2 on March 28, 1984 — 700 yards wide.
Longest Path
F3 on May 27, 1973 — 60.2 mile track.
Most Recent
EF0 on May 3, 2025.

What the record shows near Mauldin

The 1990s were the busiest decade near Mauldin, with 19 of the 88 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 15 so far. The Mauldin record runs from the 1950s to today.

Of the tornadoes rated near Mauldin, 66 reached EF0 or EF1 and 20 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Mauldin is rated EF3, of which 2 are logged. A further 2 near Mauldin are unrated — events NOAA logged before a damage survey assigned a scale.

Across the last 20 years Mauldin has averaged 1.8 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 36 in total. 2017 was the busiest of them with 7, and 5 of those years passed with none at all.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many tornadoes has Mauldin, SC had?
Since 1950, 88 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Mauldin. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Mauldin?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Mauldin was an F3 on May 10, 1952, which caused 2 fatalities.
When is tornado season in Mauldin?
April is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Mauldin, 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.
When was the most recent tornado near Mauldin?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Mauldin was an EF0 on May 3, 2025.
How do I get tornado warnings for Mauldin?
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