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North Augusta, SC Tornado History — 69 Tornadoes Since 1950

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

How many tornadoes has North Augusta, SC had?

North Augusta has had 69 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 4 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.

When was the most recent tornado near North Augusta?

The most recent tornado within 25 miles of North Augusta was an EF1 on May 12, 2025.

When is tornado season in North Augusta?

March is historically the peak month for tornadoes near North Augusta, with 14 on record. April through June account for 30 of the 69 tornadoes on record near North Augusta.

At a Glance

Tornadoes Since 1950
69
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
4
5.8% of total
Peak Month
March
14 on record
Per Year Avg
0.9
Across 76 years

Recent Tornado Activity Near North Augusta

The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 28 total, averaging 1.4 per year over this window.

2026 0
2025 1
2024 0
2023 0
2022 0
2021 1
2020 3
2019 2
2018 0
2017 1
2016 0
2015 3
2014 0
2013 0
2012 0
2011 3
2010 2
2009 3
2008 6
2007 3

What storm spotters reported near North Augusta

One local storm report has been filed within 25 miles of North Augusta and since confirmed into the NOAA archive, the earliest on May 11, 2025 and the most recent on May 11, 2025. It is already counted in the North Augusta totals above; quoted below is the narrative the reporting office filed at the time.

EF1° May 12, 2025
1 E Burnettown, Aiken County, SC
A National Weather Service Storm Survey team confirmed a brief high end EF-1 tornado with winds up to 105 mph in Langley... SC that occurred around 330 am. The tornado (CAE)

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

Tornadoes by Decade

1950s 2
1960s 5
1970s 5
1980s 3
1990s 14
2000s 24
2010s 11
2020s 5

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 20
EF2 18
EF3 4

Tornadoes by Month

Jan 3
Feb 9
Mar 14
Apr 14
May 12
Jun 4
Jul 0
Aug 3
Sep 5
Oct 0
Nov 4
Dec 1

Casualties on Record Near North Augusta

1 fatality has been recorded within 25 miles of North Augusta since 1950, across 1 event. 68 injuries have been reported across all events. 1998 was the deadliest year on record near North Augusta.

The deadliest single event was an F3 on May 7, 1998, which caused 1 fatality along a 12.0-mile track.

Notable Tornadoes Near North Augusta

Deadliest Tornado
F3 on May 7, 1998 — 1 fatality, 12.0 mi path, 880 yd wide.
Costliest Tornado
EF3 on April 10, 2009 — $6.0M in reported property damage.
Widest Tornado
EF2 on March 15, 2008 — 1,760 yards wide.
Longest Path
F1 on May 8, 1978 — 38.6 mile track.
Most Recent
EF1 on May 12, 2025.

What the record shows near North Augusta

The 2000s were the busiest decade near North Augusta, with 24 of the 69 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 5 so far. The North Augusta record runs from the 1950s to today.

Of the tornadoes rated near North Augusta, 47 reached EF0 or EF1 and 22 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near North Augusta is rated EF3, of which 4 are logged.

Across the last 20 years North Augusta has averaged 1.4 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 28 in total. 2008 was the busiest of them with 6, and 9 of those years passed with none at all.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many tornadoes has North Augusta, SC had?
Since 1950, 69 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of North Augusta. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near North Augusta?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of North Augusta was an F3 on May 7, 1998, which caused 1 fatality.
When is tornado season in North Augusta?
March is historically the peak month for tornadoes near North Augusta, with 14 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 North Augusta?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of North Augusta was an EF1 on May 12, 2025.
How do I get tornado warnings for North Augusta?
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