On April 13, 2020, an EF3 tornado with winds up to 140 miles per hour touched down for 16 miles in South Carolina. This was the most severe weather outbreak in the state since 2008. This tornado wrecked hundreds of homes, caused power outages for hundreds of thousands of residents, and resulted in the deaths of nine individuals. Following this disaster, Operation BBQ Relief helped victims get back on their feet through the healing power of BBQ.
