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Columbia weather alerts

1 warning is in effect for Columbia, SC. The most serious is a freeze warning.

The National Weather Service issues alerts for Columbia as part of Richland County.

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Active alerts for Columbia

Freeze Warning

Lincoln; McDuffie; Columbia; Richmond; Burke; Chesterfield; McCormick; Newberry; Fairfield; Kershaw; Edgefield; Saluda; Lexington; Richland; Lee; Aiken; Sumter; Barnwell; Calhoun; Clarendon; Bamberg; Northern Lancaster; Southern Lancaste…Until · NWS Columbia SC

FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 9 AM EST SUNDAY

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* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 32 expected.

* WHERE...Portions of east central Georgia and central South
Carolina.

* WHEN...From 1 AM to 9 AM EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other
sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor
plumbing.

What to do: Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent water pipes from freezing; wrap or drain or allow them to drip slowly.

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Tornado history within 25 miles of Columbia

106 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Columbia since 1950, killing 3 people and injuring 101. The most recent was on June 9, 2025 (rated EF1).

EF0: 43EF043EF1: 41EF141EF2: 16EF216EF3: 5EF35EF4: 0EF4EF5: 0EF5
Tornadoes by (E)F rating

Strongest tornadoes within 25 miles of Columbia

DateRatingCountyPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
March 28, 1984F3Newberry County19 mi870 yd010
August 16, 1994F3Lexington County8 mi440 yd040
September 7, 2004F3Kershaw County7 mi880 yd01
November 2, 1995F3Lexington County1.5 mi250 yd00
August 16, 1994F3Lexington County0.3 mi73 yd00

Most recent tornadoes

DateRatingCountyPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
June 9, 2025EF1Lexington County6.2 mi200 yd00
March 16, 2025EF1Lexington County5.8 mi125 yd00
December 29, 2024EF1Fairfield County4.7 mi250 yd00
December 29, 2024EF0Fairfield County3.3 mi200 yd00
December 29, 2024EF0Richland County11.2 mi150 yd00

South Carolina tornado history and map →

How often alerts are issued for Richland County

Alert type2016–2025Last issued
Flood Advisory386November 6, 2026
Severe Thunderstorm Warning375September 11, 2026
Flood Warning180October 12, 2026
Flash Flood Warning91August 10, 2026
Dense Fog Advisory89October 2, 2026
Severe Thunderstorm Watch35September 6, 2026
Freeze Warning33November 15, 2026
Flood Watch32July 24, 2026
Tornado Watch30March 16, 2026
Heat Advisory29September 5, 2026

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