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Orangeburg County Storm Activity

Wind, hail, and tornado activity from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Sep 12, 2026

Looking for storm and wind reports in Orangeburg County, South Carolina? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records show 91 severe weather events in the last 12 months — 66 high-wind reports with gusts up to 55 mph, plus 25 hail reports with hail up to 0.88". The most recent recorded storm activity was in September 2026. This page updates daily: every event comes straight from official NOAA data — no estimates, no modeling, just the record.

Map of Orangeburg County, South Carolina showing the county boundary and surrounding cities
Orangeburg County, South Carolina. Map © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap · County boundary: US Census Bureau.

91
Events (12 mo)
25
Hail
66
Wind
0
Tornado
0.88"
Max hail
55
Max wind (mph)
September 2026
Most recent

What the radar showed

Radar snapshot during the Aug 2, 2026 wind event near Orangeburg County, Orangeburg County, South Carolina, with NWS warning polygons
NEXRAD radar at the moment of the Aug 2, 2026 wind event (55 mph) near Orangeburg County. Outlined polygons are the storm-based warnings exactly as issued by the National Weather Service. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

Last 30 days in Orangeburg County

Current NEXRAD radar over Orangeburg County, South Carolina with recent storm report locations
Current radar over the Orangeburg County area, with storm reports from the past 7 days plotted. Refreshes throughout the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.
September 2026 3 storm days · 2 SPC verified reports · 7 NWS warnings — hail to 0.88", wind to 50 mph Exact dates & locations in app →
August 2026 7 storm days · 3 SPC verified reports · 10 NWS warnings — hail to 0.25", wind to 55 mph Exact dates & locations in app →

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Storm log — the official record, day by day

Events older than 30 days, as recorded by the National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center. Excerpts are quoted directly from official warnings and verified reports.

Monday, August 10, 2026

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5", wind gusts up to 50 mph

“At 217 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 10 miles west of Edisto Gardens, or 10 miles west of Orangeburg, moving east at 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 to 45 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Orangeburg County

“At 132 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Aiken State Park, or 15 miles east of Aiken Mall, moving northeast at 55 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Orangeburg County

Friday, August 7, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“At 111 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Edisto Gardens, or 7 miles west of Orangeburg, moving north at 20 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Orangeburg, Bamberg, Denmark, Brookdale, St.”

NWS severe weather mention · Orangeburg County

Thursday, August 6, 2026

5 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25", wind gusts up to 50 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Thursday, August 6, 2026 storm activity in Orangeburg County, South Carolina
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“At 253 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near St. Matthews, or 13 miles north of Brookdale, moving north at 15 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Columbia, Sumter, Orangeburg, McEntire Air Base, Brookdale, Shaw Air Base, St.”

NWS severe weather mention · Orangeburg County

“At 222 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 10 miles southwest of Gaston, or 15 miles south of Red Bank, moving north at 15 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and numerous cloud to ground lightning strikes. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Orangeburg County

Sunday, August 2, 2026

3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Sunday, August 2, 2026 storm activity in Orangeburg County, South Carolina
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“At 512 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 10 miles northeast of Aiken State Park to Orangeburg to 8 miles east of Bowman. Movement was northeast at 40 mph. ...Boaters on Lake Marion Should Seek Safe Harbor... Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects.”

NWS severe weather mention · Orangeburg County

“At 447 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Citizens Park to near Williston to 7 miles north of Denmark. Movement was northeast at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Orangeburg County

Saturday, August 1, 2026

4 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Saturday, August 1, 2026 storm activity in Orangeburg County, South Carolina
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“At 528 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Blackville, or 11 miles northwest of Denmark, moving northeast at 20 mph. A secpnd cell was located south of Salley. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Orangeburg County

“At 527 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8 miles northwest of Brookdale, moving northeast at 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... St. Matthews, Congaree National Park, Gadsden, and Fort Motte. This includes Interstate 26 between mile markers 131 and 145.”

NWS severe weather mention · Orangeburg County

Monday, July 27, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report · 1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 55 mph

“At 711 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 11 miles south of Sandy Run, or 12 miles northwest of Brookdale, moving south at 20 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Orangeburg, Bamberg, Brookdale, Blackville, St.”

NWS severe weather mention · Orangeburg County

“SC Department of Public Safety reports trees down along Hickory Hill Rd. Time estimated by radar. (CAE)”

SPC verified report · 4 WNW Cordova

Friday, July 24, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“At 544 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Brookdale to near Santee State Park. Movement was east at 5 mph. ...Boaters on Lake Marion Should Seek Safe Harbor... Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Orangeburg County

Tuesday, July 21, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“At 906 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Elloree to 6 miles southwest of Branchville. Movement was east at 15 mph. ...Boaters on Lake Marion Should Seek Safe Harbor... Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Orangeburg County

Monday, July 13, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"

“At 610 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Williston, or 9 miles north of Barnwell, moving north at 10 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Orangeburg County

Sunday, July 12, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report · 2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Sunday, July 12, 2026 storm activity in Orangeburg County, South Carolina
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“At 755 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 7 miles north of Elloree to 7 miles northeast of Blackville. Movement was southeast at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Orangeburg, Bamberg, Denmark, Brookdale, Blackville, St.”

NWS severe weather mention · Orangeburg County

“At 720 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from Columbia Metro Airport to 10 miles east of Aiken State Park. Movement was southeast at 20 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Orangeburg County

Saturday, July 11, 2026

3 SPC verified storm reports · 1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 55 mph

“At 355 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Barnwell State Park, or near Denmark, moving east at 45 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Orangeburg County

“SCHP reported trees down at Saint Matthews Rd NE and I-20. (CAE)”

SPC verified report · 3 N Brookdale

Friday, July 10, 2026

2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Friday, July 10, 2026 storm activity in Orangeburg County, South Carolina
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“At 533 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near St. Matthews, or near Brookdale, moving east at 20 mph. ...Boaters on Lake Marion Should Seek Safe Harbor... Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Orangeburg, Manning, Brookdale, St.”

NWS severe weather mention · Orangeburg County

“At 406 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 11 miles northeast of Aiken State Park, or 18 miles southeast of Batesburg-Leesville, moving east at 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Orangeburg County

Thursday, July 9, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.88"

“At 530 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 14 miles southwest of Gaston, or 17 miles south of Red Bank, moving east at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and nickel size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Orangeburg County

Monday, July 6, 2026

4 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Monday, July 6, 2026 storm activity in Orangeburg County, South Carolina
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“At 901 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Bowman, or 9 miles north of Saint George, moving northeast at 15 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Orangeburg County

“At 833 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near St. Matthews, or 7 miles north of Brookdale, moving northeast at 15 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Columbia, Orangeburg, McEntire Air Base, Brookdale, St.”

NWS severe weather mention · Orangeburg County

Sunday, July 5, 2026

5 SPC verified storm reports · 1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"

“At 402 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 7 miles south of Sandy Run to near Bamberg. Movement was east at 10 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include... Orangeburg, Brookdale, St.”

NWS severe weather mention · Orangeburg County

“Orangeburg County dispatch reported a tree down at Felderville Rd and Island Rd. Time estimated based on radar. (CAE)”

SPC verified report · 5 SSW Santee

Sunday, June 28, 2026

2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“At 739 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Santee State Park to 8 miles south of Elloree to near Bowman. Movement was southeast at 30 mph. ...Boaters on Lake Marion Should Seek Safe Harbor... Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Orangeburg County

“At 702 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Eastover to 8 miles east of St. Matthews to near Edisto Gardens. Movement was southeast at 30 mph. ...Boaters on Lake Marion Should Seek Safe Harbor... Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Orangeburg County

Saturday, June 27, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“At 209 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Citizens Park, or near Aiken Mall, moving east at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Orangeburg County

Friday, June 26, 2026

2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“At 842 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Branchville, or near Bamberg, moving east at 5 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts 35 to 45 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Bamberg, Branchville, Bowman, Ehrhardt, Rowesville, and Yonder Field. This includes the following highways...”

NWS severe weather mention · Orangeburg County

“At 751 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Branchville, or 12 miles east of Bamberg, moving north at 15 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts 40 to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Branchville, Bowman, Rowesville, and Yonder Field. This includes the following highways...”

NWS severe weather mention · Orangeburg County

Thursday, June 18, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 55 mph

“At 644 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Aiken State Park to near Williston to 6 miles east of Barnwell. Movement was northeast at 35 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Orangeburg County

Sunday, June 14, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“At 439 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Santee State Park to near Crocketville. Movement was east at 35 mph. ...Boaters on Lake Marion Should Seek Safe Harbor... Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Orangeburg County

Saturday, June 13, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report · 1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“At 426 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Elloree, or 11 miles east of Brookdale, moving southeast at 15 mph. ...Boaters on Lake Marion Should Seek Safe Harbor... Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Orangeburg County

“Relayed by local TV meteorologist... a downburst led to damage along Rowesville Rd... north of Rowesville including downed large limbs... an uprooted tree and significa (CAE)”

SPC verified report · 2 N Rowesville

Friday, June 12, 2026

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25", wind gusts up to 50 mph

“At 618 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Orangeburg County Airport, or near Orangeburg, moving southeast at 15 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Orangeburg County

“At 508 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Bowman, or 9 miles north of Saint George, moving southeast at 10 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include... Bowman. This includes the following highways...”

NWS severe weather mention · Orangeburg County

Monday, June 1, 2026

4 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25", wind gusts up to 50 mph

“At 1129 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 15 miles southwest of Gaston to 12 miles north of Williston to near Aiken State Park. Movement was southeast at 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Orangeburg County

“At 800 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Brookdale to 8 miles northwest of Holly Hill to near Cross. Movement was south at 20 mph. ...Boaters on Lake Marion Should Seek Safe Harbor... Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects.”

NWS severe weather mention · Orangeburg County

Thursday, May 28, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"

“At 213 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Rivers Bridge State Park, or 14 miles east of Allendale, moving northeast at 40 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Orangeburg County

Wednesday, May 27, 2026

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25", wind gusts up to 50 mph

“At 310 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7 miles southwest of Orangeburg County Airport, or 8 miles northeast of Bamberg, moving northeast at 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Orangeburg, Brookdale, St.”

NWS severe weather mention · Orangeburg County

“At 139 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Elloree, or 10 miles east of Brookdale, moving northeast at 45 mph. ...Boaters on Lake Marion Should Seek Safe Harbor... Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Orangeburg County

Tuesday, May 26, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“At 159 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Aiken State Park, or 14 miles east of Aiken Mall, moving northeast at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Orangeburg County

Sunday, May 24, 2026

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5"

“At 115 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Bowman, or 12 miles southeast of Brookdale, moving north at 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Orangeburg County

“At 1250 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Holly Hill to near Branchville. Movement was north at 20 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 45 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Orangeburg County

Thursday, April 30, 2026

3 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5", wind gusts up to 55 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Thursday, April 30, 2026 storm activity in Orangeburg County, South Carolina
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“At 559 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from Edgefield County Airport to 6 miles southeast of Aiken Municipal Airport to 8 miles northeast of Williston. Movement was east at 35 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Orangeburg County

“At 605 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Blackville to near Lodge. Movement was east at 40 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Orangeburg County

Monday, March 16, 2026

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25", wind gusts up to 50 mph

“At 353 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong showers and storms along a line extending from near Marvin to 6 miles southeast of Burtons Ferry Landing. Movement was northeast at 40 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Orangeburg County

“At 454 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a line of heavy showers and embedded storms along a line extending from near Wadesboro to Ruffin. Movement was east at 35 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Orangeburg County

Friday, December 19, 2025

3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Friday, December 19, 2025 storm activity in Orangeburg County, South Carolina
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“At 629 AM EST, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 6 miles southeast of St. Matthews to Rivers Bridge State Park. Movement was east at 45 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Orangeburg County

“At 537 AM EST, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Sturdivants to near Camden to 12 miles south of Gaston. Movement was east at 40 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Orangeburg County

Today's severe weather outlook

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Common questions

When was the last severe storm in Orangeburg County, SC?

The most recent recorded event was in September 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 91 severe weather events in Orangeburg County over the last 12 months. Exact dates and locations for recent storms are available in the app with a free account.

Has there been hail in Orangeburg County recently?

Yes — 25 hail reports in the last 12 months, with hail up to 0.88" recorded.

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