State Climatology Office Documents

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The South Carolina State Climatology Office at the Department of Natural Resources publishes a variety of reports and data on climatological and meteorological matters within and outside the state.

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Fog
(South Carolina State Library, 2008-06-23) South Carolina State Climatology Office
Fog is formed when water vapor condenses on condensation nuclei (or particles) in the air near the ground. From 1995-2004 there were 155 vehicle fatalities due to fog in South Carolina.
Flood Waters Rising
(South Carolina State Library, 2008-06-23) South Carolina State Climatology Office
From 1993 through 2005, floods in South Carolina killed eight people, and caused over 87 million dollars of property damage. Floodwaters endanger lives in many ways. Floods are the second most deadly natural hazard eclipsed only by heat-related fatalities. Mitigation of flood risk is best accomplished with acknowledgement of the risk, logical site development, sound construction practices, and personal preparation near flood-prone areas before the storm occurs.
National Flood Insurance Program
(South Carolina State Library, 2008-06-23) South Carolina State Climatology Office
The National Flood Insurance Program (www.floodsmart.gov) began in 1968 and assists in floodplain management and mapping programs across the United States. Flood insurance reduces the damage costs associated with flooding by over a billion dollars each year with an 80 percent reduction in damage if the property owner is covered by the NFIP. Since 1978, the NFIP has paid 26,626 claims in South Carolina, saving the citizens of the state more than $420 million or $16,000 per claim.
South Carolina Christmas Climatology
(South Carolina State Library, 2006-12-29) South Carolina State Climatology Office
This paper gives the maximum and minimum temperature for various years and for various locations. It also gives the snowfall summary for Christmas throughout the years.
South Carolina Climate Trends
(South Carolina State Library, 2008-06-23) South Carolina State Climatology Office
One thing that is for certain is South Carolina’s climate will change – whether from natural or anthropogenic causes. The climate will change over time – as it has in the past – and the spatial patterns we presently see as noted in the figures on the document will also vary; the magnitude and the extent of these changes remain to be seen.
Climate of South Carolina
(South Carolina State Library, 2008-06-23) South Carolina State Climatology Office
This paper explains the several factors that combine to give South Carolina a pleasant, mild, and humid climate. Included are an average maximum and minimum temperature chart and a monthly total precipitation chart.
Climate of South Carolina
(South Carolina State Library, 2008-06-23) South Carolina State Climatology Office
This paper explains the several factors that combine to give South Carolina a pleasant, mild, and humid climate. Included are a Growing Season Fall and Spring Freeze Date chart and a Temperature and Precipitation Climatology chart.
Earthquakes
(South Carolina State Library, 2008-06-23) South Carolina State Climatology Office
This paper describes the Charleston Earthquake of 1886.
The 2005 Hurricane Season
(South Carolina State Library, 2008-06-23) South Carolina State Climatology Office
The 2005 season saw 28 named storms of which 15 were hurricanes. South Carolina was affected by only two tropical storms during the 2005 tropical season, Hurricane Ophelia: September 6-15, 2006 and Tropical Storm Tammy: October 5-7, 2006.
Tropical Storm Irma : Open-File Report
(South Carolina State Library, 2017-09-11) Malsick, Mark; South Carolina Department of Natural Resources Land, Water and Conservation Division; South Carolina State Climatology Office
On Monday, 11 September, the center of Tropical Storm Irma passed 200 miles southwest of the state. The storm's expansive eastern precipitation shield affected the entire state with periods of heavy rain and damaging tropical storm force winds on Monday and early Tuesday. The strongest winds and heaviest rainfall amounts were reported along the coast and with widespread flooding due to storm surge, heavy surf, and persistent easterly winds. The Charleston Air Force Base had the highest official maximum sustained wind of 43 miles per hour and wind gusts to 59.8 miles per hour. The Beaufort Marine Corps Air Station had a peak gust of 61 mph. The 10 meter high Folly Beach C-MAN site recorded 51 mph east winds gusting to 64 mph. A nearby non-NWS WeatherFlow instrument captured a gust of 72.5 mph. The Hilton Head Airport had a minimum sea level pressure of 999.7 millibars.
Tropical Storm Debby: Open File Report
(South Carolina State Library, 2024-09-30) South Carolina Department of Natural Resources
This report serves as a preliminary dissemination of information on the impacts of Tropical Storm Debby on the state of South Carolina. This report was updated September 30, 2024.
Tropical Cyclone Helene: Preliminary Open File Report
(South Carolina State Library, 2024-10-08) South Carolina State Climatology Office
This report serves as a preliminary dissemination of information on the impacts of Tropical Cyclone Helene across South Carolina. All data is considered preliminary and may be adjusted after final quality control has been completed.
Water Conservation During Drought in SC
(South Carolina State Library, 2018-09-04) South Carolina State Climatology Office; Carolinas Integrated Sciences and Assessment
Drought happens, sometimes making water resources scarce. But, by following these simple tips we can all help to reduce water use and conserve our valuable water supplies in South Carolina. This will not only save us money and worry, it will also improve the environment we all live in and enjoy. During drought, always follow instructions from your local water utility and community leaders.
Water Conservation Adds Up!
(South Carolina State Library, 2020-09-04) South Carolina State Climatology Office; Carolinas Integrated Sciences and Assessment
Save almost 50 gallons per day when following the tips listed here.
April 13, 2020 South Carolina Tornado Outbreak – OPEN FILE REPORT
(South Carolina State Library, 2020-06-09) South Carolina State Climatology Office
The clash of cold, dry air over the Central United States, with warm, moist air over the Southeast United States provided the set-up for a significant tornado outbreak from April 12-13, 2020. On Easter Sunday (4/12), the storm system spawned tornadoes across six states, including three powerful EF4 ones. Severe weather continued overnight and into early Monday morning, where it impacted the entire state of South Carolina.
South Carolina High Temperature Record Evaluation : NWS Cooperative sites reporting 113 °F, June 29, 2012
(South Carolina State Library, 2012-08) Tyler, Wes; Vaughan, Leonard; South Carolina State Climatology Office
On the afternoon of June 29, 2012, the Columbia Office of the National Weather Service was notified by the Johnston 4SW COOP observer, Olin Berry, and the Columbia USC COOP observer, Mike Leitzke, that each site had recorded a maximum temperature of 113 °F. The South Carolina State Climatology Office contacted Deke Arndt of the National Climatic Data Center in Asheville, NC for procedures to conduct an impartial evaluation as to the authenticity and acceptance of the possible state record highest temperature.
Tropical Storm Debby: Open File Report
(South Carolina State Library, 2024-08)
This report serves as a preliminary dissemination of information on the impacts of Tropical Storm Debby on the state of South Carolina.
Open File Report : Winter Storm of January 21, 2022
(South Carolina State Library, 2023-01-12) State Climatology Office
This report serves as a preliminary dissemination of information on the impacts of the January 16, 2022, winter storm on the state of South Carolina.
Tropical Storm Elsa : Open File Report
(South Carolina State Library, 2021-07-15) State Climatology Office
This report serves as a preliminary dissemination of information on the impacts of Tropical Storm Elsa on the state of South Carolina.
Winter Storm of January 25-27, 2004 [updated]
(South Carolina State Library, 2023-01-12) State Climatology Office; Caldwell, Jason; Strait, Frank
January 2004 brought below-average temperatures to all of South Carolina, which set the stage for a significant winter storm that affected the state late in the month. The day preceding the storm, however, was one of just a handful of days with above-normal temperature readings during the month over parts of the state. On Saturday, January 24, 2004, high temperatures reached the 60s over most of the state, with locations in Allendale and Sumter Counties reporting a high of 71°F. However, a cold front was approaching from the north that day and this cold front moved through the state that night. The polar air mass which moved in behind this cold front brought a turn to colder-than-average temperatures to South Carolina. This report was written by Jason Caldwell in mid-2004 and updated by Frank Strait.

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