Walhalla, South Carolina
20 topographic sheets cover this place, the earliest surveyed in 1886 and the latest in 1981. It stands in the Walhalla census division. It lies in ZIP code area 29691. The Survey maps it on the Walhalla quadrangle. 4,072 people lived here at the 2020 count. It stands 1,033 feet above sea level.
On record in Walhalla
Buildings and businesses the archive holds for this place. Each opens its own page, with the source record it came from.
On the National Register 9 records
Keil Farmlisted 1998
Oconee County Cagelisted 1982
Oconee County Courthouselisted 2016
Oconee Station and Richards Houselisted 1971
St. John's Lutheran Churchlisted 1980
Stumphouse Tunnel Complexlisted 1971
Walhalla Graded Schoollisted 1992- Ellicott Rocklisted 1973
- Walhalla High Schoollisted 2023
Surveyed buildings and structures 1 record
- Chattooga River Bridge, Spanning Chattooga River on U.S. 76, Walhallafederal building survey, 10 photographs
Population over time
2 figuresWalhalla fell from 4,263 to 4,072 between 2010 and 2020. These are the recorded population figures Wikidata holds for this place, reached through the Geographic Names Information System number this page is keyed on rather than by name, so they belong to this place and not to another of the same name. Most are census counts, but not all are: an early figure may be a founding or settlement estimate, and an estimate published within five years of a census is left out. The change column is computed, and is left blank where more than 20 years separate a figure from the one before it, because a gap that long is not a change between two counts.
| Year | People | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 4,263 | |
| 2020 | 4,072 | -191 (-4%) |
Topographic sheets covering this place
7 surveys from 20 printed sheetsMatched by testing this settlement's coordinate against the published boundary of every sheet in the United States Geological Survey's historical collection. Each opens the scanned sheet at the Survey.
- 1886 USGS Walhalla quadrangle1:125000
- 1892 USGS Walhalla quadrangle1:125000, 7 printings
- 1896 USGS Walhalla quadrangle1:125000
- 1954 USGS Greenville quadrangle1:250000, 3 printings
- 1958 USGS Greenville quadrangle1:250000
- 1959 USGS Walhalla quadrangle1:24000, 5 printings
- 1981 USGS Toccoa quadrangle1:100000, 2 printings
Photographs
2 photographs,Taken for the Office of War Information and the Farm Security Administration, who photographed the country between 1935 and 1944. Works of United States government photographers, with no known restriction on use. Each opens its catalogue record.
Photographer not recorded. Library of Congress
Photographer not recorded. Library of Congress
Fires near this place
150 since 1992Regional context, not property-specific evidence. The federal wildfire occurrence database lists 150 fires within 5 miles of Walhalla between 1992 and 2020, burning about 423 acres in total. 3 started naturally. 11 were recorded as arson. Distance is straight-line from the map coordinates, so a fire counted here may appear on a neighbouring settlement's page as well.
| Reported cause | Fires |
|---|---|
| Missing data/not specified/undetermined | 55 |
| Debris and open burning | 53 |
| Arson/incendiarism | 11 |
| Equipment and vehicle use | 10 |
| Recreation and ceremony | 5 |
| Smoking | 5 |
| Misuse of fire by a minor | 3 |
| Natural | 3 |
| Other causes | 2 |
| Power generation/transmission/distribution | 2 |
| Fireworks | 1 |
The most recent of them, most recent first, with the day each was reported and the service that recorded it.
| Date | Cause | Size | Reported by | Name on the report |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 September 2002 | Debris and open burning | 8.0 acres | South Carolina Forestry Commission | not named |
| 28 September 1998 | Debris and open burning | 1.5 acres | South Carolina Forestry Commission | not named |
| 27 September 2019 | Debris and open burning | 1.5 acres | South Carolina Forestry Commission | not named |
| 19 September 1999 | Arson/incendiarism | under an acre | South Carolina Forestry Commission | not named |
| 16 September 1998 | Missing data/not specified/undetermined | 1.0 acres | South Carolina Forestry Commission | not named |
| 14 September 1999 | Debris and open burning | 5.0 acres | South Carolina Forestry Commission | not named |
| 9 August 1999 | Smoking | under an acre | Francis Marion & Sumter National Forests | TUNNEL |
| 8 August 2011 | Power generation/transmission/distribution | under an acre | South Carolina Forestry Commission | not named |
Settlements close enough to share some of these fires:
Mines and quarries near this place
5 within 5 milesRegional context, not property-specific evidence. The federal mineral resources record lists 5 workings within 5 miles of Walhalla: 2 past producers, 1 prospect, 1 unknown, 1 producer. 1 still produces. What was taken out: Granite, Stone, Crushed/Broken, Stone, Crushed/Broken, Marble, Dimension. Distance is straight-line from the map coordinates, so a quarry counted here may appear on a neighbouring settlement's page as well.
| Where | Site | Commodity | Status | Recorded |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marble Prospect | Marble, Dimension | Prospect | ||
| Oconee Quarry | Granite, Stone, Crushed/Broken | Past Producer | Metamorphic | |
| Oconee Rock Quarry | Stone, Crushed/Broken | Producer | ||
| Walhalla Quarry | Granite, Stone, Crushed/Broken | Unknown | Metamorphic | |
| Walhalla Quarry | Stone, Crushed/Broken | Past Producer |
Storms near this place
60 of 91 shownRegional context, not property-specific evidence. The National Weather Service names Walhalla in 91 storm reports between 1993 and 2025: 49 thunderstorm wind, 35 hail, 3 flash flood, 2 tornado. The reports record 1 injury. Each account below is quoted exactly as the forecast office filed it, from the NOAA Storm Events Database, and each date opens the federal record of that event.
| When | Event | Place named | Harm | What the report says |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 1995 | Thunderstorm Wind | Walhalla | 1 hurt, $5,000 | no account filed |
| February 1997 | Thunderstorm Wind | Walhalla | $130,000 | no account filed |
| June 2006 | Flash Flood | Walhalla | $25,000 | Levi Lane, Debra Lane, and Seed Farm Road were all washed out, and numerous other roads were closed due to flooding, mainly in areas from Walhalla south to between Seneca and Westminster. Most of the flooding was due to poor drainage, but some of it was likely due to flooding streams. Closed roads included E Halfway Branch, Antebellum, Avondale, Mauldin Mill, Sertoma Field, and Camp. |
| July 2004 | Thunderstorm Wind | Walhalla | $25,000 | Trees were blown down in the Lake Keowee area. A number of homes were damaged by falling trees. |
| September 2022 | Flash Flood | Walhalla | $10,000 | Multiple sources reported flash flooding developed over western Oconee County after 4 to 7 inches of rain fell in around 6 hours. Impacts were generally limited to inundated roads, including Stribling Shoals Rd and Coffee Rd at the confluence of White Fork and Coneross Creeks. The Chauga River and Ramsey Creek caused significant flooding of Chau Ram Park and Ramsey Creek Rd. Multiple roads were reported flooded and closed closer to Westminster, including Clearmont Rd, which was inundated by Colonels Fork Creek. |
| June 2022 | Thunderstorm Wind | Walhalla | $10,000 | Multiple trees were blown down in the Walhalla area, with one tree on a house. |
| January 1995 | Thunderstorm Wind | Walhalla | $10,000 | no account filed |
| January 1996 | Thunderstorm Wind | Walhalla | $5,000 | no account filed |
| September 2004 | Tornado (F0) | Walhalla | $2,000 | This weak tornado blew down numerous trees and power lines along its 5-mile track. |
| April 2013 | Thunderstorm Wind | Walhalla | $1,000 | A tree was blown down on Main St, bringing down a power line that fell on a vehicle, briefly trapping an occupant. |
| August 2002 | Thunderstorm Wind | Walhalla | $1,000 | A few trees and powerlines were blown down. |
| February 1998 | Thunderstorm Wind | Walhalla | $300 | no account filed |
| May 2025 | Thunderstorm Wind | Walhalla | - | Law enforcement reported a few trees blown down west of Walhalla. |
| June 2025 | Thunderstorm Wind | Walhalla | - | County comms reported trees blown down at Church St and West Union Rd. |
| July 2023 | Thunderstorm Wind | Walhalla | - | Law enforcement reported a few trees blown down between Walhalla and Westminster. |
| August 2023 | Thunderstorm Wind | Walhalla | - | County comms reported trees blown down in the Walhalla area. |
| April 2022 | Hail | Walhalla | - | Sheriff deputy reported quarter size hail near Walhalla. |
| September 2022 | Flood | Walhalla | - | Although heavy rain tapered off across Oconee County during the late morning, flooding due to the overnight and early morning rainfall persisted into the early afternoon before receding. |
| August 2019 | Thunderstorm Wind | Walhalla | - | County comms reported a few trees blown down on South Tugaloo St. |
| August 2018 | Hail | Walhalla | - | Public reported (via Social Media) penny size hail in the Walhalla area. |
| May 2017 | Thunderstorm Wind | Walhalla | - | FD reported a few trees and powerlines blown down off Highway 183 near Walhalla. |
| July 2017 | Thunderstorm Wind | Walhalla | - | County comms reported a tree blown down near Mountain Rest and another tree down near downtown Walhalla. |
| May 2016 | Hail | Walhalla | - | Public reported (via social media) quarter size hail on Sertoma Field. |
| July 2016 | Thunderstorm Wind | Walhalla | - | HAM Radio operator reported multiple power lines blown down across Oconee County, from north of Walhalla to the Westminster area. |
| April 2015 | Hail | Walhalla | - | Spotters reported penny to quarter size hail in the Walhalla area. |
| August 2014 | Thunderstorm Wind | Walhalla | - | County comms reported multiple trees and power lines blown down on South Laurel St. |
| August 2014 | Thunderstorm Wind | Walhalla | - | County comms reported a tree blown down in Walhalla and another tree down on Adams Sullivan Rd (2 SW). |
| June 2014 | Hail | Walhalla | - | Spotter reported larger than golf ball size hail. |
| June 2014 | Hail | Walhalla | - | Public reported quarter size hail. |
| August 2013 | Hail | Walhalla | - | Up to quarter size hail was reported in the Walhalla area. |
| August 2013 | Thunderstorm Wind | Walhalla | - | A few trees and power lines were blown down to the north of Walhalla, including on Rocky Noll Road at Lusk Road and Marino Lane. |
| January 2013 | Thunderstorm Wind | Walhalla | - | Multiple trees and power lines were blown down in the Walhalla area. |
| January 2013 | Thunderstorm Wind | Walhalla | - | Multiple trees were blown down, with one tree on a mobile home near Salem. |
| March 2012 | Thunderstorm Wind | Walhalla | - | A few trees were blown down in the Walhalla area. |
| May 2011 | Hail | Walhalla | - | Dime to nickel size hail fell at the intersection of Hesse Highway and Rock Crusher Rd. |
| June 2011 | Thunderstorm Wind | Walhalla | - | Multiple trees were blown down in the Walhalla area. |
| June 2010 | Thunderstorm Wind | Walhalla | - | Multiple trees were blown down in and around Walhalla. |
| August 2010 | Thunderstorm Wind | Walhalla | - | Multiple trees and power lines were blown down from the west side of Walhalla to the downtown area. One tree was blown onto a home near Muller Rd and Coffee Rd. |
| July 2008 | Thunderstorm Wind | Walhalla | - | Trees were blown down on Unity Church Rd. |
| July 2007 | Thunderstorm Wind | Walhalla | - | Several trees blown down in the Walhalla area. |
| August 2006 | Thunderstorm Wind | Walhalla | - | A couple trees blown down. |
| June 2005 | Thunderstorm Wind | Walhalla | - | Trees down and a power outage off highway 188 around Lake Keowee. |
| August 2005 | Thunderstorm Wind | Walhalla | - | Trees down. |
| August 2005 | Thunderstorm Wind | Walhalla | - | Several trees down across the county, with most of the damage concentrated along highway 183. |
| June 2004 | Thunderstorm Wind | Walhalla | - | Numerous trees were blown down. |
| July 2004 | Thunderstorm Wind | Walhalla | - | Several trees were blown down, and the tops were sheared out of several other trees in a small section of Oconee State Park. One tree fell through a tent, narrowly missing its occupants. |
| August 2004 | Thunderstorm Wind | Walhalla | - | Several trees were blown down. There were also sporadic power outages throughout the county. |
| November 2004 | Thunderstorm Wind | Walhalla | - | Trees blown down in the Friendship Community on Campbell Bridge Rd. |
| July 2003 | Thunderstorm Wind | Walhalla | - | A couple of trees were blown down. |
| June 2002 | Thunderstorm Wind | Walhalla | - | Some trees were blown down along Highway 11. |
| July 2002 | Thunderstorm Wind | Walhalla | - | A tree and several large limbs were blown down in and around Walhalla. |
| June 2001 | Hail | Walhalla | - | Storm spotter reported golfball-sized hail. |
| July 2001 | Thunderstorm Wind | Walhalla | - | Numerous trees and power lines down around Keowee Key, and as far west as West Union. One person was trapped in a car by a fallen tree. At least 100 trees were knocked down onto roads, and another 100 on private property. |
| July 2001 | Hail | Walhalla | - | Quarter-sized hail reported just outside Walhalla. |
| April 2012 | Hail | Walhalla | - | no account filed |
| March 2012 | Hail | Walhalla | - | no account filed |
| June 2008 | Hail | Walhalla | - | no account filed |
| June 2007 | Hail | Walhalla | - | no account filed |
| May 2006 | Thunderstorm Wind | Walhalla | - | no account filed |
| July 2006 | Hail | Walhalla | - | no account filed |
Nearest settlements
The eight closest, with where each one stands in the county. Distances are straight-line, computed from the Geographic Names Information System coordinates.
| Map | Place | Distance | Sheets |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dutch Fork | 0.9 miles | 20 | |
| West Union | 1.2 miles | 20 | |
| Colonial Heights | 1.8 miles | 20 | |
| Burns Mill | 1.9 miles | 20 | |
| Springdale | 2.0 miles | 20 | |
| Oakmont | 2.1 miles | 20 | |
| Crystal Falls | 2.2 miles | 20 | |
| Eastcliff | 2.4 miles | 20 |
Elsewhere
Matched on this settlement's Geographic Names Information System number rather than its name, so it cannot be a different place of the same name in another state.
| Wikipedia article on Walhalla | An encyclopaedic summary. Its text is share-alike, so it is linked here rather than copied. |
| Wikidata item Q1993359 | The structured record the population and elevation above come from. Public domain (CC0). |
Provenance
This settlement is recorded in the Geographic Names Information System as feature 1230451. The sheet list is computed by point-in-boundary test against the United States Geological Survey's historical topographic inventory. Both are works of the United States government and carry no copyright under 17 U.S.C. 105.
Wildfire. Short, Karen C. 2022. Spatial wildfire occurrence data for the United States, 1992-2020 [FPA_FOD_20221014]. 6th Edition. Fort Collins, CO: Forest Service Research Data Archive. https://doi.org/10.2737/RDS-2013-0009.6 Collected with United States Government funding and usable without additional permissions or fees.
Mines and quarries. USGS Mineral Resources Data System (MRDS) https://mrdata.usgs.gov/mrds/ A work of the United States government, no copyright under 17 U.S.C. 105.
Storms. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/stormevents/ A work of the United States government, no copyright under 17 U.S.C. 105. Narratives are quoted verbatim from the National Weather Service report and are not edited or summarised.






