Tornadoes in Cherokee County
The Storm Prediction Center records 23 tornadoes whose paths touched Cherokee County, South Carolina between 1954 and 2020. They killed 2 people and injured 94. The busiest month is May, with 6 tornadoes. The strongest was an F4 on 5 May 1989. The most recent was on 22 May 2020.
- 23tornadoes
- 2deaths
- 94injuries
- 585per 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 Cherokee County?
| Rating | Tornadoes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| F0 / EF0 | 3 | 13% |
| F1 / EF1 | 13 | 57% |
| F2 / EF2 | 5 | 22% |
| F3 / EF3 | 1 | 4% |
| F4 / EF4 | 1 | 4% |
| F5 / EF5 | 0 | 0% |
| Unknown rating | 0 | 0% |
Cherokee County tornadoes over time
The 2020s only run to 2020, so that bar is for a shorter period. The record starts in 1950.
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 1 |
| 1960s | 3 |
| 1970s | 2 |
| 1980s | 2 |
| 1990s | 10 |
| 2000s | 1 |
| 2010s | 3 |
| 2020s | 1 |
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| Jan | 0 |
| Feb | 2 |
| Mar | 2 |
| Apr | 3 |
| May | 6 |
| Jun | 0 |
| Jul | 1 |
| Aug | 4 |
| Sep | 1 |
| Oct | 3 |
| Nov | 0 |
| Dec | 1 |
Records for Cherokee County
- Deadliest and Strongest: Chesnee, South Carolina tornado5 May 1989, F4, 2 deaths, 35 injuries, 15 miles long
- Longest path: South Carolina tornado27 May 1973, F3, 40 injuries, 60.2 miles long
- Most recent: South Carolina tornado22 May 2020, EF1, 12.7 miles long
Notable tornadoes in Cherokee County
- Chesnee, South Carolina tornado5 May 1989, F4, 2 deaths, 35 injuries, 15 miles long
Many of these tornadoes killed or injured people. The numbers are the official record's, and they may be revised.