United StatesSouth CarolinaNWS, FEMA, USGSArchive to October 13, 2026
South Carolina: warnings and declarations in 2026
The National Weather Service issued 542 warnings for South Carolina in 2026 through September, 16% below the average of 649 for those months in 2008-2025. The most frequent was the severe thunderstorm warning (451). FEMA has made 2 declarations for South Carolina this year.
Latest notices in South Carolina
NWS ColumbiaWarningOctober 13, 2026
Flood Warning: Calhoun and Richland, SC
In force until 12:48 a.m. EDT, October 16, 2026
NWS ColumbiaWarningOctober 13, 2026
Flood Warning: Calhoun, Lexington and Richland, SC
In force until 9:53 a.m. EDT, October 15, 2026
NWS Greenville-SpartanburgWatchOctober 11, 2026
Flood Watch: Avery, Yancey, Mitchell and 17 more, NC and SC
Expired 2:00 p.m. EDT, October 11, 2026
NWS WilmingtonWarningOctober 11, 2026
Tornado Warning: Columbus and Horry, NC and SC
Expired 12:15 p.m. EDT, October 11, 2026
NWS WilmingtonWatchOctober 11, 2026
Tornado Watch: Bladen, Brunswick, Columbus and 3 more, NC and SC
Expired 5:00 p.m. EDT, October 11, 2026
NWS WilmingtonWarningOctober 11, 2026
Tornado Warning: Columbus and Horry, NC and SC
Expired 11:45 a.m. EDT, October 11, 2026
NWS WilmingtonWarningOctober 11, 2026
Tornado Warning: Columbus, Robeson, Dillon and 1 more, NC and SC
Expired 11:30 a.m. EDT, October 11, 2026
NWS Greenville-SpartanburgWarningOctober 11, 2026
Flood Warning: Cleveland and Cherokee, NC and SC
Expired 2:00 p.m. EDT, October 12, 2026
Which warnings, watches and advisories does South Carolina get?
| Product | Yearly average 2008-2025 | 2025 | 2026 through September | Average, same months |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Severe Thunderstorm Warning | 501 | 349 | 451 | 487 |
| Flood Advisory | 277 | 267 | 195 | 249 |
| Flood Warning | 79 | 43 | 4 | 57 |
| Coastal Flood Advisory | 70 | 92 | 64 | 42 |
| Dense Fog Advisory | 54 | 29 | 30 | 31 |
| Lake Wind Advisory | 54 | 52 | 23 | 37 |
| Tornado Warning | 50 | 22 | 10 | 44 |
| Flash Flood Warning | 47 | 54 | 42 | 40 |
| Heat Advisory | 28 | 36 | 85 | 28 |
| Freeze Warning | 16 | 6 | 6 | 9 |
| Frost Advisory | 16 | 6 | 5 | 6 |
| Wind Advisory | 16 | 13 | 7 | 12 |
| Severe Thunderstorm Watch | 14 | 15 | 12 | 13 |
| Tornado Watch | 13 | 4 | 4 | 11 |
| Flash Flood Watch | 12 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| Freeze Watch | 11 | 6 | 5 | 6 |
| Winter Weather Advisory | 10 | 9 | 7 | 8 |
| Flood Watch | 8 | 6 | 4 | 6 |
| High Surf Advisory | 6 | 13 | 3 | 5 |
| Coastal Flood Warning | 4 | 5 | 0 | 2 |
| Winter Storm Watch | 4 | 4 | 7 | 3 |
| Cold Weather Advisory | 4 | 20 | 10 | 3 |
| Red Flag Warning | 3 | 10 | 5 | 3 |
| Winter Storm Warning | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 |
| Fire Weather Watch | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 |
| Coastal Flood Watch | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Extreme Heat Warning | 2 | 3 | 13 | 2 |
| Freezing Rain Advisory | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| High Wind Warning | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Extreme Heat Watch | 1 | 4 | 6 | 1 |
| High Wind Watch | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Freezing Fog Advisory | 1 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
| Ice Storm Warning | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| Extreme Cold Watch | 0 | 3 | 4 | 0 |
| Extreme Cold Warning | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 13, 2026.
How many warnings does South Carolina get each year?
Every NWS warning (VTEC significance W) that covered part of South Carolina. 2026 is drawn as an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 570 |
| 2025 | 498 |
| 2024 | 767 |
| 2023 | 612 |
| 2022 | 663 |
| 2021 | 415 |
| 2020 | 772 |
| 2019 | 603 |
| 2018 | 673 |
| 2017 | 633 |
| 2016 | 620 |
| 2015 | 778 |
| 2014 | 518 |
| 2013 | 652 |
| 2012 | 857 |
| 2011 | 1,047 |
| 2010 | 853 |
| 2009 | 825 |
| 2008 | 976 |
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 13, 2026.
When in the year?
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 13, 2026.
FEMA declarations for South Carolina in 2026
FEMAMajor disasterApril 7, 2026
DR-4908-SC: Winter Storm, severe winter storm
3 designated areas
FEMAEmergencyJanuary 23, 2026
EM-3632-SC: Winter Storm, severe winter storm
47 designated areas
Source: FEMA, OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries. Data as of October 11, 2026.
Questions about South Carolina's warnings
How many weather warnings does South Carolina get a year?
An average of 709 NWS warnings a year in 2008-2025, and 498 in 2025.
What is the most common warning in South Carolina?
The severe thunderstorm warning: 501 a year on average in 2008-2025.
Where do the live warnings come from?
From the National Weather Service's alert feed (api.weather.gov), which AreaZine reads every few minutes. For a warning in force now, the NWS office page and NOAA Weather Radio are the first source; phones receive only the most dangerous warnings as Wireless Emergency Alerts.