South Carolina tornado warnings
There are no tornado warnings in South Carolina right now. The last one was issued on October 11, 2026.
A tornado has been seen or detected by radar, and the people inside the warning area should take shelter now.
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Active tornado warnings in South Carolina
None right now. Other active alerts in South Carolina: 5 (see the South Carolina alerts page).
Tornado Warnings in South Carolina by year
South Carolina averaged 56.8 tornado warnings per year from 2016 to 2025, and has had 26 so far in 2026. The most recent was issued on October 11, 2026.
Counties with the most tornado warnings
What a tornado warning means
A tornado warning is the most urgent alert the National Weather Service issues for severe storms. It means a tornado is happening or is about to happen, either because a spotter or the public has seen one or because Doppler radar shows strong rotation that can produce one within minutes.
More about tornado warnings and the national map →
What to do
- Go to a basement or storm shelter right away. If you have none, use a small interior room on the lowest floor, away from windows.
- Protect your head and neck with your arms, a helmet, a mattress or heavy blankets.
- Leave mobile homes and vehicles for a sturdy building if you can reach one safely.
- Keep a phone or weather radio with you to know when the warning ends.