| September 1997 | Lightning | Florence | 1 killed | Deer hunter struck by lightning while climbing down from tree stand. |
| November 1995 | Tornado (F2) | Florence | 4 hurt, $200,000 | Tornado downed trees, destroyed one mobile home, destroyed 12 cars, and damaged Patriot Place Apts near Francis Marion College. |
| May 2000 | Hail | Florence | 2 hurt, $30,000,000 | A severe thunderstorm developed west of the city of Florence and moved east. The damage began on the southwest side of the city with reports (including ham radio, media, and spotters) of large hail and wind gusts estimated over 80 mph. The largest hail size was estimated at 4 1/2 inches, which caused extensive damage over $6 million to more than 2000 homes, mainly roof and siding damage.The hail and wind blew out many windows, injuring one person with flying glass. The storm knocked out power to over 20,000 residences. Damage to vehicles was even more costly. Several automobile dealerships sustained major damage to nearly every car in their lots...totaling around 1000 vehicles. One man was injured in his vehicle when a hailstone crashed through his windshield, causing facial lacerations. In addition, the storm produced flash flooding, with many streets rendered temporarily impassable. A National Weather Service damage assessment reported dozens of trees damaged and snapped...was concluded to be due to straight-line winds and hail, not a tornado. An automated weather observation station at the Florence airport, just east of the city, recorded a peak wind of 59 mph. |
| June 2006 | Lightning | Florence | 1 hurt, $200,000 | Lightning started several fires that affected five homes. One person was injured. Nickel size hail was also reported. |
| June 1998 | Thunderstorm Wind | Florence | 1 hurt, $40,000 | no account filed |
| August 2015 | Lightning | Florence | 1 hurt | Lightning struck a 19 year old male on a football field at Carver Elementary school. He was resuscitated by the Florence City Fire Dept, and was transported to the local emergency room. He was in serious but stable condition. |
| May 2006 | Tornado (F2) | Florence | $1,300,000 | A Storm Survey concluded a tornado moved through the Glendale community of Florence. The majority of damage was F1 with a path 1000 yards long and up to 150 yards wide. There was a small area (150 yards long 20 yards wide) of heavier F2 damage, with winds estimated at 120 mph. Sixty homes were damaged, six of which had major structural damage, largely due to snapped and uprooted trees. The Quinby area had penny to golfball size hail, with trees and power lines down. The Florence county tax assessor estimated the damage at 1.3 million dollars. |
| October 2016 | Flash Flood | Florence | $1,000,000 | Several roads were reported flooded out and closed. Numerous structures were inundated by flood waters. There were 7 water rescues reported within the city limits of Florence. |
| May 2006 | Tornado (F1) | Florence | $250,000 | National Weather Service conducted a Storm Survey and concluded an F1 tornado with winds estimated around 100 mph snapped and uprooted trees and several buildings sustained structural damage along a path 600 yards long and 15 yards wide in an industrial area along Koppers Rd near Southeastern Steel and Koppers plants. Three 18 wheeler tractor trailers were flipped and all of the windows in an office building were blown out. |
| August 1996 | Flash Flood | Florence | $200,000 | no account filed |
| July 2004 | Lightning | Florence | $75,000 | Lightning struck a home on Rutledge Avenue, causing significant damage. |
| August 2002 | Lightning | Florence | $75,000 | Lightning struck a home on Claremont Ave. The fire completely destroyed the home. |
| July 2013 | Flood | Florence | $50,000 | A large portion of the city of Florence had minor to moderate flooding. Nearly four inches of rain fell in two to three hours, with multiple flood warnings and advisories issued. The following is a list of some of the street flooding that occurred: Flooding at I-95 and Hwy 52, water up to the car doors. Cheves Street at the train overpass was closed due to flooding. Disabled vehicles from flooding at Pamplico Hwy and Church St. Flooding at the 900 block of S Dargan Street with disabled vehicles. Much of Palmetto Street was flooded with more disabled vehicles. A foot of water on David McCloud Blvd. Flooding at the 400 block of Dargan as well as Brittany Drive at South Cashua Drive. One foot of water on Church Street near the BI-LO with flooding reported at Sumter Street. |
| May 2003 | Thunderstorm Wind | Florence | $50,000 | The roof of a convenience store was partially blown off and a set of double doors were blown out. |
| July 2004 | Thunderstorm Wind | Florence | $40,000 | In the 1700 block of Florence, strong winds blew shingles off of roofs, blew a large billboard over, and snapped several trees that fell on parked cars. |
| August 1999 | Thunderstorm Wind | Florence | $25,000 | Thunderstorm wind and lightning were the cause of downed trees causing a power outage to 2500 customers. |
| June 2003 | Thunderstorm Wind | Florence | $10,000 | A television newsman reported that several pine trees had their tops snapped off. There was damage to the siding and underpinnings of several mobile homes. |
| August 2000 | Thunderstorm Wind | Florence | $10,000 | 911 center reported a tree down on a house in the Quinby area. Trees were also reported down on Williamsburg Road. |
| August 2011 | Thunderstorm Wind | Florence | $8,000 | Three trees were reportedly down on houses. Approximately 4000 people were without power. |
| July 2009 | Thunderstorm Wind | Florence | $6,000 | Numerous trees were reported down in residence's yard. |
| May 2006 | Hail | Florence | $5,000 | Quarter inch hail was reported at the intersection of Lucas St and I-95. A tree fell on a car. |
| August 2006 | Thunderstorm Wind | Florence | $5,000 | Florence emergency manager reported numerous power lines and trees down across the area with widespread power outages. A tree fell on a car. |
| January 1995 | Thunderstorm Wind | Florence | $5,000 | Power outages near Florence knocked NOAA Weather Radio off air. |
| April 2011 | Thunderstorm Wind | Florence | $4,000 | Trees were reportedly down on West Darlington Street. |
| March 2018 | Thunderstorm Wind | Florence | $3,000 | Trees were reported down on Palmetto St. The time was estimated based on radar data. |
| June 2019 | Thunderstorm Wind | Florence | $2,000 | Law enforcement reported power lines down across Mciver Rd and E Marion Hwy. |
| April 2011 | Hail | Florence | $2,000 | Hail up to the size of golf balls was reported along Highway 52. |
| September 2004 | Tornado (F0) | Florence | $2,000 | Tornado damaged a billboard and several trees next to a Petro truck stop. The tornado continued into Darlington county. |
| June 1998 | Lightning | Florence | $2,000 | no account filed |
| August 2011 | Thunderstorm Wind | Florence | $1,000 | A tree was reported down on Hoffmeyer Road near the entrance to Florence Mall. |
| August 2011 | Thunderstorm Wind | Florence | $1,000 | A tree was reported down on Mechanicsville Road. |
| June 2015 | Hail | Florence | $250 | Hail to the size of nickels was reported at the Food Lion on Cashua Drive. |
| September 2011 | Hail | Florence | $250 | Hail to the size of nickels was reported. The time was estimated based on radar data. |
| January 2024 | Thunderstorm Wind | Florence | - | A pine tree of about 16 inches in diameter snapped, along with several downed limbs of about 5 inches in diameter near the intersection of Trotter Road and Chatsworth Lane in Florence. |
| July 2024 | Flash Flood | Florence | - | Street flooding observed in the vicinity of the intersection of Summergate Drive and Pisgah Street. |
| July 2023 | Flood | Florence | - | Flooding reported in Florence on North Irby St., Coit St., East Palmetto St., Church St., and Darlington St. |
| August 2022 | Thunderstorm Wind | Florence | - | Multiple trees were down along Gregg Avenue. |
| June 2010 | Heavy Rain | Florence | - | Heavy rain caused flooding in downtown Florence. Law enforcement reported that Church Street at James Jones Blvd, as well as the underpasses at Palmetto Street and Cheves Street were all under water. |
| June 2009 | Heavy Rain | Florence | - | Heavy rainfall caused street flooding on many roads in the city of Florence. Route 76 and Palmetto Street were under a foot of water in many places. Other streets include: South Church at West Cheves, Brittany Drive, Pine and Elm at South Church Street, and South Dargan Street. |
| March 2008 | Thunderstorm Wind | Florence | - | Emergency Manager reported several trees were blown down on Gladstone Street. Hail was also reported. |
| May 2007 | Heavy Rain | Florence | - | Slow moving thunderstorms produced very heavy rain in downtown Florence. Many major streets were closed. A house was also struck by lightning. Damage to the home is unknown. |
| July 2007 | Thunderstorm Wind | Florence | - | A large tree fell on a house. |
| May 2007 | Hail | Florence | - | Penny size hail fell on Church Street. Quarter size hail was reported at the Regional Airport and the hospital. |
| August 2007 | Thunderstorm Wind | Florence | - | Trees were blown down near Alligator Road and Twin Church Road. |
| May 2006 | Thunderstorm Wind | Florence | - | Tree down on Hwy 57 south, blocking the entire roadway. |
| May 2006 | Hail | Florence | - | Quarter size hail reported in Quinby. |
| June 2006 | Hail | Florence | - | Nickel size hail was reported at Traces Golf Club. Hail was also reported southwest of Florence, along with strong winds that blew several 6-8 inch diameter trees down south of the intersection of Us Hwy 76 and Interstate 95. |
| June 2006 | Thunderstorm Wind | Florence | - | Several trees and power lines were blown down in the Oakdale section of Florence. |
| June 2006 | Hail | Florence | - | Nickel size hail was reported. |
| May 2006 | Thunderstorm Wind | Florence | - | Trees down on Claussen Rd. |
| May 2006 | Thunderstorm Wind | Florence | - | One large tree down at the intersection of West Palmetto and Edisto. |
| May 2006 | Hail | Florence | - | Penny size hail fell at the intersection of Second Loop Rd and Palmetto. |
| May 2006 | Hail | Florence | - | Multiple reports of hail were received in the town of Florence. On the south side of town, penny to nickel size hail was reported, with penny size hail also reported downtown. In addition, there were trees down and quarter size hail on Church St and Pine St. |
| July 2006 | Thunderstorm Wind | Florence | - | Three large trees were blown down on Hoffmeyer Rd. near Interstate 95. |
| July 2006 | Thunderstorm Wind | Florence | - | Numerous power lines and large trees down on Liberty Chapel Rd. near National Cemetery Rd., with trees blocking the roadway. |
| July 2006 | Thunderstorm Wind | Florence | - | An estimated 70 mph wind gust blew pine trees down at the intersection of Evans and Palmetto St. |
| July 2006 | Thunderstorm Wind | Florence | - | Numerous trees were snapped at Hoffmyer Rd. and Beltline. There were close to 50 trees down, also on Hoffmyer Rd. between Interstate 95 and Evans St. Penny size hail was reported, with a power line down near Chelsey Dr. |
| March 2005 | Thunderstorm Wind | Florence | - | The Florence ASOS had a measured gusts of 58 mph. |
| March 2005 | Thunderstorm Wind | Florence | - | Florence 911 reported trees down on West Pine Street. |
| May 2004 | Hail | Florence | - | A spotter reported dime to nickel size hail at Hoffmire Rd and I-95. |
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