Tornadoes in Bamberg County
The Storm Prediction Center records 33 tornadoes whose paths touched Bamberg County, South Carolina between 1951 and 2024. They killed 2 people and injured 15. The busiest month is April, with 12 tornadoes. The strongest was an EF3 on 13 April 2020. The most recent was on 26 September 2024.
- 33tornadoes
- 2deaths
- 15injuries
- 839per 10,000 sq mi of land
A tornado that crossed several counties counts in each one, so county counts add up to more than the state's.
How strong were the tornadoes in Bamberg County?
| Rating | Tornadoes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| F0 / EF0 | 13 | 39% |
| F1 / EF1 | 11 | 33% |
| F2 / EF2 | 4 | 12% |
| F3 / EF3 | 5 | 15% |
| F4 / EF4 | 0 | 0% |
| F5 / EF5 | 0 | 0% |
| Unknown rating | 0 | 0% |
Bamberg County tornadoes over time
The 2020s only run to 2024, so that bar is for a shorter period. The record starts in 1950.
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 1 |
| 1960s | 1 |
| 1970s | 1 |
| 1980s | 1 |
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 12 |
| 2010s | 5 |
| 2020s | 7 |
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| Jan | 4 |
| Feb | 1 |
| Mar | 4 |
| Apr | 12 |
| May | 3 |
| Jun | 3 |
| Jul | 0 |
| Aug | 1 |
| Sep | 4 |
| Oct | 0 |
| Nov | 1 |
| Dec | 0 |
Records for Bamberg County
- Deadliest and Strongest and Longest path: Elko, South Carolina tornado13 April 2020, EF3, 2 deaths, 7 injuries, 35.7 miles long
- Most recent: South Carolina tornado26 September 2024, EF1, 7.8 miles long
Notable tornadoes in Bamberg County
- Elko, South Carolina tornado13 April 2020, EF3, 2 deaths, 7 injuries, 35.7 miles long
Many of these tornadoes killed or injured people. The numbers are the official record's, and they may be revised.