By the Numbers
The number of categories in the Saffir-Simpson Scale
What is 5?
The Saffir-Simpson Scale is based on this hazard
What is wind?
Issued by the Storm Prediction Center when ingredients are present for tornadoes
What is a Tornado Watch?
The amount of snow or ice that can cause problems
What is any amount of snow or ice?
The most tornadoes in a single day in South Carolina
What is 46?
We evacuate for this hazard associated with hurricanes
What is storm surge?
What is the Enhanced Fujita Scale?
Winter precipitation type that occurs when it’s below freezing on the ground, but above freezing above the ground.
What is freezing rain?
The most snow in a single day in South Carolina history
What is 24 inches?
The most dangerous hazard in a hurricane
What is water (storm surge and flooding)?
Issued when hail of 1 inch and/or 58mph or greater are expected?
The largest earthquake ever recorded on the east coast occurred in this city
What is Charleston?
The lowest temperature on record in South Carolina
The most rain from a tropical system on record in South Carolina was produced by this storm
What is Florence?
Issued when a tornado is occurring or imminent based on Doppler radar
What is a Tornado Warning?
The place to go to ensure that you are prepared for all hazards
What is SCEMD.org or the SCEMD emergency manager app?
The size of the largest hailstone on record in South Carolina
What is 4.5 inches/grapefruit?
The 3 major hurricanes to make landfall in South Carolina
What are Hazel, Gracie, and Hugo?
This wording is used in Tornado Watches for rare situations when long-lived intense tornadoes are likely
What is a Particularly Dangerous Situation?
The best science teacher on earth
Who is Ms. Ray?