How many tornadoes has Summerville, SC had?
Summerville has had 86 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 2 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.
When was the most recent tornado near Summerville?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Summerville was an EF0 on September 27, 2024.
When is tornado season in Summerville?
May is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Summerville, with 23 on record. April through June account for 48 of the 86 tornadoes on record near Summerville.
At a Glance
Tornadoes Since 1950
86
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
2
2.3% of total
Peak Month
May
23 on record
Per Year Avg
1.1
Across 76 years
Recent Tornado Activity Near Summerville
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles —
29 total, averaging 1.4 per year over this window.
2026
0
2025
0
2024
5
2023
3
2022
1
2021
0
2020
4
2019
0
2018
0
2017
5
2016
0
2015
2
2014
0
2013
0
2012
1
2011
1
2010
0
2009
1
2008
6
2007
0
Tornadoes by Decade
1950s
3
1960s
13
1970s
7
1980s
4
1990s
10
2000s
27
2010s
9
2020s
13
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
45
EF1
34
EF2
5
EF3
2
Tornadoes by Month
Jan
0
Feb
1
Mar
5
Apr
14
May
23
Jun
11
Jul
4
Aug
8
Sep
16
Oct
1
Nov
2
Dec
1
Casualties on Record Near Summerville
1 fatality has been recorded within 25 miles of Summerville since 1950, across 1 event. 55 injuries have been reported across all events. 1998 was the deadliest year on record near Summerville.
The deadliest single event was an F2 on May 10, 1998, which caused 1 fatality along a 10.5-mile track.
Notable Tornadoes Near Summerville
Deadliest Tornado
F2 on May 10, 1998 — 1 fatality, 10.5 mi path, 670 yd wide.
Costliest Tornado
F1 on May 12, 1974 — est. ~$2.8M (NOAA damage class, pre-1996 estimate).
Widest Tornado
EF2 on May 11, 2008 — 1,760 yards wide.
Longest Path
EF1 on April 13, 2020 — 17.3 mile track.
Most Recent
EF0 on September 27, 2024.
What the record shows near Summerville
The 2000s were the busiest decade near Summerville, with 27 of the 86 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 13 so far. The Summerville record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Summerville, 79 reached EF0 or EF1 and 7 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Summerville is rated EF3, of which 2 are logged.
Across the last 20 years Summerville has averaged 1.4 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 29 in total. 2008 was the busiest of them with 6, and 10 of those years passed with none at all.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many tornadoes has Summerville, SC had?
Since 1950, 86 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Summerville. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Summerville?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Summerville was an F2 on May 10, 1998, which caused 1 fatality.
When is tornado season in Summerville?
May is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Summerville, with 23 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 Summerville?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Summerville was an EF0 on September 27, 2024.
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