Four tornadoes with winds of up to 80 miles per hour were confirmed from Thursday’s storms in South Carolina.

NWS Columbia teams verified four EF-0 tornadoes from Thursday, March 12, 2026, storms across South Carolina, with peak winds up to 80 mph.

Confirmed Events

• Ridge Spring (Saluda Co.): 9:18 a.m., 80 mph winds, 0.45-mile path, 100 yd width; damaged farm structures/trees.
• Bamberg Co.: 10:24 a.m., 75 mph winds, 0.21-mile path, 25 yd width.
• Irmo (Lexington Co.): Updated to 75 mph peak winds.
  Damage mainly trees, branches, minor outbuildings—typical EF-0.

Outlook Warning
More severe weather looms Sunday-Monday; monitor alerts closely amid the active pattern. Stay safe in the Midlands.

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