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 | |
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| Coordinates: 32°46′09″N 80°57′50″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Hampton |
| Elevation | 85 ft (26 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Area code(s) | 803 & 839 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1222364[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
- "Fechtig". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
- "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.
Municipalities and communities of Hampton County, South Carolina, United States | ||
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| Towns |  Map of South Carolina highlighting Hampton County | |
| Unincorporated communities | ||
| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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