Lightning TrackerSouth Carolina storms: live warnings, tornado & hail tracker
Every active tornado and severe thunderstorm alert in South Carolina, plus storm reports across the state and a page for each city we track.
Live alerts for South Carolina
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South Carolina severe weather, last 12 months
Storm reports in South Carolina by year
NOAA SPC hail, damaging-wind and tornado reports statewide, 2016–2026 (2026 so far).
Storm trackers for South Carolina cities
Storm alerts across South Carolina
Lightning Tracker shows storm risk around you, live severe-weather alerts and how close the storm is — free on the App Store.
Questions
Are there any tornado warnings in South Carolina right now?
The live panel at the top of this page lists every active tornado and severe thunderstorm watch and warning the National Weather Service has issued for South Carolina; it refreshes each time you open the page.
When is storm season in South Carolina?
Across South Carolina, most hail, wind and tornado reports since 2016 came in May, June, July.
How many tornadoes has South Carolina had this year?
7 tornado reports in the last 12 months (NOAA SPC preliminary and final reports). Several reports can describe the same tornado, so this is not an official tornado count.
Reports: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (final database through 2025, preliminary daily reports after). Live alerts: National Weather Service API. Updated Oct 9, 2026.