National Weather ServiceSouth CarolinaRed Flag WarningArchive to October 1, 2026
Red Flag Warnings in South Carolina
The National Weather Service issued 10 red flag warnings for South Carolina in 2025 and 3 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 40th most of any state. 2026 through September: 5, 64% above the average of 3 for those months in 2008-2025. Greater Oconee was covered most often (19 times since 2008).
How many red flag warnings does South Carolina get?
Every red flag warning that covered part of South Carolina. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 5 |
| 2025 | 10 |
| 2024 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 |
| 2022 | 4 |
| 2021 | 6 |
| 2020 | 2 |
| 2019 | 1 |
| 2018 | 4 |
| 2017 | 0 |
| 2016 | 2 |
| 2015 | 4 |
| 2014 | 3 |
| 2013 | 3 |
| 2012 | 6 |
| 2011 | 4 |
| 2010 | 3 |
| 2009 | 2 |
| 2008 | 8 |
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
When in the year does South Carolina get them?
Sum of 2008-2025; the busiest month is labelled.
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
Where in South Carolina?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Oconee | 19 | 6 | March 28, 2026 |
| Greater Pickens | 19 | 6 | March 28, 2026 |
| Greenville Mountains | 19 | 6 | March 28, 2026 |
| Pickens Mountains | 19 | 6 | March 28, 2026 |
| Anderson | 18 | 5 | March 28, 2026 |
| Oconee Mountains | 18 | 6 | March 28, 2026 |
| Cherokee | 17 | 4 | March 28, 2026 |
| Dorchester | 17 | 3 | March 28, 2026 |
| Inland Colleton | 17 | 3 | March 28, 2026 |
| Inland Jasper | 17 | 3 | March 28, 2026 |
| Aiken | 16 | 3 | March 28, 2026 |
| Allendale | 16 | 2 | March 28, 2026 |
The NWS issues these products for counties or forecast zones; a zone can be part of a county or a mountain range.
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
What is a red flag warning?
A red flag warning means critical fire weather is happening or about to happen: strong wind, very low humidity and dry fuels together, so a fire that starts can spread fast. Each office sets the criteria with its land-management partners. A warning means the hazard is happening, about to happen, or very likely: act now to protect people and property. The national record · Every warning type in South Carolina.