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Tornado (EF3) — Aiken, South Carolina
April 13, 2020 · NOAA Storm Events record
Event narrative (NOAA)
A strong, long-track tornado began in Aiken Co SC, within the boundaries of the Savannah River Site southeast of Jackson, SC, then moved in a general northeast direction. While in Aiken Co, the tornado was rated EF-3, with peak wind speeds of 140 mph. ||Based off of high resolution imagery, radar data (including the height debris was detected), and correspondence with Savannah River Site officials, it was determined that the tornado became strong within the Savannah River Site boundaries as it moved to the northeast. As the tornado moved out of the Savannah River Site, it produced significant damage near Williston Rd and Jaywood Rd west of Williston. In this area, significant roof damage and a partial wall collapse to a brick house occurred, with a small cinder block workshop destroyed. T
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Source: NOAA/NCEI Storm Events Database. Deaths and injuries are those NOAA classifies as direct. Damage is the reporting office's estimate at the time and is not inflation-adjusted. This is a catalogue record, not a forecast.