Fechtig, South Carolina

Fechtig is an unincorporated community in Hampton County, South Carolina, United States.[1] The community is on South Carolina Highway 68 12 miles (19 km) southeast of Hampton.

Fechtig, South Carolina
Fechtig is located in South Carolina
Fechtig
Fechtig
Fechtig is located in the United States
Fechtig
Fechtig
Coordinates: 32°46′09″N 80°57′50″W / 32.76917°N 80.96389°W / 32.76917; -80.96389
CountryUnited States
StateSouth Carolina
CountyHampton
Elevation
85 ft (26 m)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
Area code(s)803 & 839
GNIS feature ID1222364[1]

On April 13, 2020, a tornado measuring EF4 on the Enhanced Fujita Scale traveled across Hampton County from near Scotia to near Fechtig. The tornado was part of the 2020 Easter tornado outbreak.[2]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Fechtig". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
  2. ^ "Update to NWS Damage Survey for April 13, 2020 Tornado Event: Long Track Tornado in Hampton County, SC". Iowa Environmental Mesonet. Iowa State University. Retrieved June 8, 2020.