How many tornadoes has Socastee, SC had?
Socastee has had 63 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 2 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.
When was the most recent tornado near Socastee?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Socastee was an Unrated on September 27, 2024.
When is tornado season in Socastee?
September is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Socastee, with 16 on record. April through June account for 17 of the 63 tornadoes on record near Socastee.
At a Glance
Tornadoes Since 1950
63
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
2
3.2% of total
Peak Month
September
16 on record
Per Year Avg
0.8
Across 76 years
Recent Tornado Activity Near Socastee
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles —
27 total, averaging 1.4 per year over this window.
2026
0
2025
0
2024
2
2023
2
2022
2
2021
0
2020
6
2019
4
2018
3
2017
2
2016
1
2015
0
2014
0
2013
2
2012
0
2011
0
2010
0
2009
1
2008
1
2007
1
Tornadoes by Decade
1950s
4
1960s
9
1970s
7
1980s
3
1990s
7
2000s
9
2010s
12
2020s
12
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
25
EF1
28
EF2
7
EF3
2
Unrated
1
Tornadoes by Month
Jan
0
Feb
1
Mar
3
Apr
5
May
6
Jun
6
Jul
6
Aug
9
Sep
16
Oct
7
Nov
3
Dec
1
Casualties on Record Near Socastee
6 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Socastee since 1950, across 1 event. 101 injuries have been reported across all events. 1974 was the deadliest year on record near Socastee.
The deadliest single event was an F1 on May 26, 1974, which caused 6 fatalities along a 3.0-mile track.
Notable Tornadoes Near Socastee
Deadliest Tornado
F1 on May 26, 1974 — 6 fatalities, 3.0 mi path, 300 yd wide.
Costliest Tornado
F2 on November 7, 1995 — est. ~$2.8M (NOAA damage class, pre-1996 estimate).
Widest Tornado
F1 on May 26, 1974 — 300 yards wide.
Longest Path
F2 on May 12, 1965 — 15.0 mile track.
Most Recent
Unrated on September 27, 2024.
What the record shows near Socastee
The 2010s were the busiest decade near Socastee, with 12 of the 63 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 12 so far. The Socastee record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Socastee, 53 reached EF0 or EF1 and 9 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Socastee is rated EF3, of which 2 are logged. A further 1 near Socastee is unrated — events NOAA logged before a damage survey assigned a scale.
Across the last 20 years Socastee has averaged 1.4 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 27 in total. 2020 was the busiest of them with 6, and 8 of those years passed with none at all.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many tornadoes has Socastee, SC had?
Since 1950, 63 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Socastee. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Socastee?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Socastee was an F1 on May 26, 1974, which caused 6 fatalities.
When is tornado season in Socastee?
September is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Socastee, with 16 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 Socastee?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Socastee was an Unrated on September 27, 2024.
How do I get tornado warnings for Socastee?
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