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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports on March 15, 2008

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across the United States on March 15, 2008 from March 15, 2008 through March 15, 2008, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
289
Wind Reports
108
Tornado Reports
55
Max Hail Size
4.25″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  United States · March 15, 2008 · 2008–present Updated  Daily · last Mar 15, 2008

NWS Hail Reports on March 15, 2008

289 reports
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1.75″ hail
Mar 15, 2008
9:43 PM EST-5
Hail report for March 15, 2008
Effingham County · 18,797 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A public report of golf ball sized hail was reported in Rincon, Georgia.
NWS Hail Report Location: .58 W Rincon, GA
1.00″ hail
Mar 15, 2008
9:43 PM EST-5
Hail report for March 15, 2008
Chatham County · 83,530 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A public report of quarter sized hail was received in Port Wentworth, Georgia.
NWS Hail Report Location: .58 W Port Wentworth, GA
2.75″ hail
Mar 15, 2008
9:22 PM EST-5
Hail report for March 15, 2008
Beaufort County · 64,093 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Baseball sized hail was reported by the public on Hilton Head Island.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.38 NNE Hilton Head Is, SC
1.75″ hail
Mar 15, 2008
9:22 PM EST-5
Hail report for March 15, 2008
Beaufort County · 64,093 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A trained weather spotter reported golf ball sized hail on Hilton Head Island.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Hilton Head Is, SC
1.00″ hail
Mar 15, 2008
9:21 PM EST-5
Hail report for March 15, 2008
Beaufort County · 64,093 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A trained weather spotter reported quarter sized hail on Hilton Head Island.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Hilton Head Is, SC
1.00″ hail
Mar 15, 2008
9:21 PM EST-5
Hail report for March 15, 2008
Beaufort County · 64,093 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A trained weather spotter reported quarter sized hail on Hilton Head Island.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Hilton Head Is Arpt, SC
1.75″ hail
Mar 15, 2008
9:20 PM EST-5
Hail report for March 15, 2008
Beaufort County · 64,093 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A National Weather Service CoCoRaHS Observer reported hail ranging in size from penny to golf ball size. The hail was reported to have accumulated to a depth of around one inch. Minor tree damage was also reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.76 N Hilton Head Is, SC
1.75″ hail
Mar 15, 2008
9:20 PM EST-5
Hail report for March 15, 2008
Beaufort County · 64,093 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A trained weather spotter reported golf ball sized hail in Hilton Head Plantation.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Hilton Head Is, SC
1.25″ hail
Mar 15, 2008
9:15 PM EST-5
Hail report for March 15, 2008
Beaufort County · 64,093 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: One and one quarter inch diameter hail was reported in Bluffton, South Carolina.
NWS Hail Report Location: .9 NE Bluffton, SC
1.75″ hail
Mar 15, 2008
9:15 PM EST-5
Hail report for March 15, 2008
Beaufort County · 64,093 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golf ball sized hail was reported on Hilton Head Island.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Hilton Head Is, SC
1.00″ hail
Mar 15, 2008
6:15 PM PST-8
Hail report for March 15, 2008
San Benito County · 16,948 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: NWS Employee travelling in area noticed 1 inch hail falling from the thunderstorm at Paicines.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.68 SW Tres Pinos, CA
1.25″ hail
Mar 15, 2008
9:10 PM EST-5
Hail report for March 15, 2008
Beaufort County · 64,093 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter to half dollar sized hail was reported on Hilton Head Plantation.
NWS Hail Report Location: .58 W Hilton Head Is Arpt, SC
2.75″ hail
Mar 15, 2008
9:10 PM EST-5
Hail report for March 15, 2008
Beaufort County · 64,093 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The Beaufort County Emergency Manager and the fixed airport base operator reported that sixty two planes sustained damage due to golf ball to baseball sized hail. Approximately ten percent of the planes were reported a total loss, twenty five percent were no longer air worthy, and the rest had repairable damage. In addition numerous cars sustained damage.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Hilton Head Is Arpt, SC
1.75″ hail
Mar 15, 2008
9:00 PM EST-5
Hail report for March 15, 2008
Beaufort County · 64,093 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public reported that golf ball sized hail fell for 2 minutes in Bluffton, South Carolina.
NWS Hail Report Location: .9 NE Bluffton, SC
2.50″ hail
Mar 15, 2008
8:55 PM EST-5
Hail report for March 15, 2008
Beaufort County · 64,093 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail two and one half inches in diameter was reported by a trained weather spotter in Bluffton, South Carolina.
NWS Hail Report Location: .9 NE Bluffton, SC
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Hail Damage Risk for Your Home +

Hail reports describe hail by diameter, often comparing stone size to familiar objects like peas, quarters, golf balls, and softballs. Use this guide as a starting point for possible hail damage to your roof, siding, gutters, vents, windows, and exterior. Actual hail damage depends on hail hardness, density, wind speed, impact angle, roof age, shingle condition, roof pitch, roofing material, installation quality, and prior storm damage.

Pea
0.25″
Low

Usually too small to cause hail damage to most sound asphalt roofs, siding, or gutters.

Mothball
0.50″
Sub-Severe Watch

Below the NWS severe-hail threshold, but not always harmless. Repeated small hail can scuff surfaces, wear aging shingles, and loosen protective granules over time.

Penny
0.75″
Minor / Watch

Below the NWS severe-hail threshold, but roof hail damage is still possible on older, brittle, poorly installed, or previously damaged shingles. May also mark screens, vents, gutters, and soft metal.

Nickel
0.88″
Minor / Watch

Still below the severe-hail threshold, but large enough to leave visible marks on soft metal and add wear to older or hail-weakened roof shingles.

Quarter
1.00″
Watch

The NWS severe-hail threshold. Quarter-size hail can bruise shingles, dent soft metal, and create roof hail damage worth checking.

Half Dollar
1.25″
Watch

More likely to dent gutters, vents, flashing, and siding. Hail damage risk rises quickly on older roofs or hail-weakened shingles.

Ping Pong / Walnut
1.50″
Likely

Hail damage becomes more likely, including bruised shingles, granule loss, dented siding, and damaged roof vents.

Golf Ball
1.75″
Likely

Often causes roof hail damage, cracked shingles, dented gutters, damaged flashing, and siding impacts. A roof inspection is recommended.

Hen Egg
2.00″
Serious

Can crack or puncture shingles, expose mat, dent siding, and cause widespread hail damage across the roof and exterior.

Tennis Ball
2.50″
Serious

Can cause heavy roof hail damage, punctured siding, broken skylights, damaged vents, and widespread exterior damage.

Baseball
2.75″
Major

Major hail damage is likely, including severe roof impacts, damaged siding, broken windows, and possible major roof repairs.

Tea Cup / Large Apple
3.00″
Major

Can cause heavy hail damage across the roof, siding, gutters, windows, and exterior. Significant repairs are often needed.

Softball
4.00″
Extreme

Destructive hail damage. Can severely damage roofing materials, siding, windows, gutters, vents, vehicles, and exterior surfaces.

Grapefruit
4.50″
Extreme

Catastrophic hail damage risk for roofs, windows, vehicles, siding, gutters, and exterior surfaces.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service hail size references are used for hail-size comparisons and the 1.00″ severe-hail threshold. Damage descriptions are general homeowner guidance, not official NOAA/NWS damage ratings. Sub-severe hail under 1.00″ is below the severe threshold, but that does not mean “no roof damage.” Penny- to nickel-size hail can still contribute to granule loss, cosmetic surface marks, and added wear, especially on older, brittle, poorly installed, or previously damaged roofs.

NWS Wind Reports on March 15, 2008

108 reports
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63 mph
Mar 15, 2008
8:38 PM EST-5
Wind report for March 15, 2008
Effingham County · 18,797 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A trained weather spotter reported trees down on Stillwell-Clyo Road near Logs Landing Road, 3 miles east-southeast of Clyo, Georgia.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.88 ESE Lorenzo, GA
75 mph
Mar 15, 2008
8:20 PM EST-5
Wind report for March 15, 2008
Beaufort County · 64,093 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The Beaufort County Emergency Manager reported two large pine trees down, the tops of two pine trees snapped off, and one large oak tree limb down. It was also reported that shingle and skirting damage occurred to a mobile home, a shed was flipped, and a carport was blown over. The damage was reported to have occurred in approximately 7 seconds.
NWS Wind Report Location: .9 NW Dale, SC
86 mph
Mar 15, 2008
8:20 PM EST-5
Wind report for March 15, 2008
Beaufort County · 64,093 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Approximately 25 trees were reported down in a 150 yard long and 40 yard wide path in the 8200 block of Coakley Road in Dale, South Carolina.
NWS Wind Report Location: .9 NW Dale, SC
58 mph
Mar 15, 2008
8:15 PM EST-5
Wind report for March 15, 2008
Screven County · 4,119 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A post office employee reported a power line down in front of the Paradise Motel in Dover, Georgia.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Dover, GA
58 mph
Mar 15, 2008
8:10 PM EST-5
Wind report for March 15, 2008
Bulloch County · 17,795 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree limbs were reported down on power lines on Highway 301 North, 5 miles northeast of Statesboro, Georgia.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.5 NNE Statesboro Muni Arpt, GA
63 mph
Mar 15, 2008
8:06 PM EST-5
Wind report for March 15, 2008
Jasper County · 7,983 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The Jasper County Warning Point reported trees down along I-95 at exit 28 near Coosawhatchie, South Carolina.
NWS Wind Report Location: .9 NW Coosawhatchie, SC
69 mph
Mar 15, 2008
7:40 PM EST-5
Wind report for March 15, 2008
Colleton County · 10,818 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees were reported down in the 6000 block of Ritter Road in Green Pond, South Carolina.
NWS Wind Report Location: .58 E Green Pond, SC
69 mph
Mar 15, 2008
7:40 PM EST-5
Wind report for March 15, 2008
Colleton County · 10,818 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A law enforcement official reported several trees and power lines down at Hope Plantation and Bright Road in Jacksonboro, South Carolina.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Jacksonboro, SC
58 mph
Mar 15, 2008
7:36 PM EST-5
Wind report for March 15, 2008
Colleton County · 10,818 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A trained weather spotter reported a large tree down on Hendersonville Highway 5 miles north of Hendersonville, South Carolina.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5.4 WSW Walterboro, SC
59 mph
Mar 15, 2008
7:32 PM EST-5
Wind report for March 15, 2008
Berkeley County · 63,797 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A trained weather spotter using a home weather station measured a 59 mph wind gust near the intersection of Highway 17A and Highway 176.
NWS Wind Report Location: .9 SE Carnes Xrd, SC
69 mph
Mar 15, 2008
7:30 PM EST-5
Wind report for March 15, 2008
Hampton County · 4,864 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The tops of three pine trees were blown off 5 miles northwest of Crocketville, South Carolina. Several large trees were also blown down within 1 mile of this location.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4.16 NE Brunson, SC
58 mph
Mar 15, 2008
4:30 PM PST-8
Wind report for March 15, 2008
Fresno County · 231,602 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A trained spotter reported damage to his antenna due to thunderstorm winds.
NWS Wind Report Location: .89 NW Mendota, CA
69 mph
Mar 15, 2008
7:29 PM EST-5
Wind report for March 15, 2008
Berkeley County · 63,797 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The Berkeley county warning point reported that a boat was blown into the parking lot of Action Island Auto Sales 2 miles southwest of Moncks Corner, South Carolina.
NWS Wind Report Location: .58 W Moncks Corner Arpt, SC
63 mph
Mar 15, 2008
7:24 PM EST-5
Wind report for March 15, 2008
Colleton County · 10,818 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A public report was received of trees and power lines down in Hendersonville, South Carolina.
NWS Wind Report Location: .9 NW Hendersonville, SC
60 mph
Mar 15, 2008
7:23 PM EST-5
Wind report for March 15, 2008
Houston County · 50,436 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: An amatuer radio operator measured a wind gust of 60 mph at a retail store on North Watson Drive in Warner Robins.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Warner Robins, GA
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Wind Damage Risk for Your Home +

Storm reports list thunderstorm wind gusts in mph. The NWS marks storms as severe at 58+ mph, but wind damage to your home depends on roof age, shingle condition, installation, exposure, nearby trees, and prior hail or wind damage.

Below Severe
Under 58 mph
Minor

Usually little damage to a sound roof, but loose shingles, flashing, or debris may shift.

Severe
58–74 mph
Watch

Can loosen shingles, lift flashing, break limbs, and damage gutters, siding, fences, or trim.

Damaging
75–90 mph
Serious

Can peel shingles, damage vents, tear siding, rip gutters, and expose weak roof areas.

Extreme
90+ mph
Major

Can cause major roof covering loss, tree damage, broken windows, and structural damage.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service storm reports. Gusts may be measured or estimated; actual wind damage varies by roof condition, exposure, and prior hail or wind damage.

NWS Tornado Reports on March 15, 2008

55 reports
EF2 category
Mar 15, 2008
8:44 PM EST-5
Tornado report for March 15, 2008
Effingham County · 18,797 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An EF2 Tornado was confirmed by a Storm Survey conducted by the Charleston, South Carolina National Weather Service Forecast Office. The Tornado touched down in Effingham county 3.5 miles northeast of Rincon, Georgia and just northwest of the Georgia Power McIntosh Plant around 944 PM EDT and traveled southeast approximately a half a mile before lifting at 945 PM EDT. This Tornado destroyed a water cooling tower, damaged another water cooling tower and several buildings, toppled two high voltage transmission towers, knocked down or uprooted several dozen trees, tossed tractor trailer cargo containers with equipment inside up to 100 yards. In addition, at the time of the survey one of the tractor trailer containers could not be found. A steel hoist roof assembly weighing a couple thousand pounds used to load and unload heavy items was tossed 100 feet. This tornado was up to 100 yards wide and had maximum sustained winds estimated between 120 and 130 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.71 NE Rincon, GA
EF2 category
Mar 15, 2008
8:34 PM EST-5
Tornado report for March 15, 2008
Effingham County · 18,797 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An EF2 Tornado was confirmed by a Storm Survey conducted by the Charleston, South Carolina National Weather Service Forecast Office. The Tornado touched down in Effingham county 1 mile northeast of Springfield, Georgia at 934 PM EDT and traveled southeast approximately 7 miles before lifting at 943 PM EDT about 6 miles east-southeast of Springfield, Georgia. This Tornado destroyed three mobile homes, damaged three to four dozen homes, knocked down 15 high voltage transmission towers, destroyed or damaged 20 vehicles, destroyed numerous outbuildings, sheds, and barns. Five people were injured when the mobile home they were in was blown over and rolled a time or two. Another person was injured when they drove a car into a tree that had fallen across the road. This tornado was a quarter mile wide at its widest point when it crossed Ebenezer Road and had maximum sustained winds estimated between 110 and 120 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.5 NNE Springfield, GA
EF1 category
Mar 15, 2008
7:36 PM EST-5
Tornado report for March 15, 2008
Berkeley County · 63,797 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An EF1 Tornado was confirmed by a Storm Survey conducted by the Charleston, South Carolina National Weather Service Forecast Office in Berkeley County near Cainhoy, South Carolina. At 836 PM EDT, a Tornado touched down in a plantation west of Cainhoy Road and continued to track 1.2 miles before lifting. The maximum path width was around 135 yards, with maximum sustained winds estimated between 95 and 105 mph. The Tornado severely damaged a large storage shed and knocked down several large trees as it crossed the plantation. The Tornado then crossed Cainhoy Road and struck the Mount Zion Methodist Church. The church suffered complete failure of the front porch and had a portion of the roof deck uplifted and the steeple knocked over. Portions of the outer brick wall also suffered significant damage. The Tornado then continued into a field behind the church before lifting.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.74 E Cedar Hill, SC
EF1 category
Mar 15, 2008
7:25 PM EST-5
Tornado report for March 15, 2008
Berkeley County · 63,797 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An EF1 Tornado was confirmed by a Storm Survey conducted by the Charleston, South Carolina National Weather Service Forecast Office in Berkeley County near Mount Holly, South Carolina. The Tornado touched down at 825 PM EDT north of Mount Holly, South Carolina in the Strawberry Hill Mobile Home Park just east of Highway 52. The Tornado tracked 0.6 miles before lifting near Angel Lane. The maximum width of the Tornado was around 180 yards, with maximum sustained winds estimated to be between 100 and 110 mph. Extensive damage occurred to two mobile homes, moderate damage to six mobile homes, and minor damage to six additional mobile homes in the Strawberry Hill Mobile Home Park. There were seven injuries which resulted from the Tornado, with 3 individuals in need of additional treatment transported to a local hospital. Large trees were also observed to have been snapped off at the base or uprooted.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.07 N Mt Holly, SC
EF1 category
Mar 15, 2008
7:08 PM EST-5
Tornado report for March 15, 2008
Dorchester County · 44,271 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An EF1 Tornado was confirmed by a storm survey conducted by the Charleston, South Carolina National Weather Service Office. The Tornado touched down north of Ridgeville, South Carolina at the Carters fast stop gas station, and traveled 2.2 miles before lifting. The maximum width of the tornado was determined to be 40 yards. Roof panels were stripped from the Canopy at the Carters fast stop gas station, two mobile homes were damaged with one shifted 5 feet off its foundation and another having its windows and doors blown out. Additionally, a car was moved approximately 50 feet. The estimated maximum sustained winds in this EF1 Tornado were estimated to be between 100 and 110 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .69 N Ridgeville, SC
EF1 category
Mar 15, 2008
6:56 PM EST-5
Tornado report for March 15, 2008
Pender County · 21,766 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A National Weather Service Storm Survey concluded a tornado first touched down about 100 yards southwest of State Route 210. The tornado traveled northeast, across the intersection of Pansy Lane and Peanut Road where several businesses and homes were damaged. The tornado crossed near the intersection of Loblolly Trail and Pinestraw Drive where several homes were damaged and numerous trees were blown down. The tornado then lifted and skipped for another half mile, crossing Old Casteen Road, and then dissipating near Ravinswoods Road. Along its length, the tornado frequently lifted to tree top level and caused tops of trees to snap. There were 15 homes that received minor damage and 3 that sustained moderate damage. There were 10 businesses that sustained minor damage, and 3 that experienced moderate damage. Damage to one business was described as major. There were 5 mobile homes with minor damage and 2 with moderate damage. The maximum path width was 100 yards. The path length was almost 2 miles. The tornado was rated EF1, with winds up to 110 mph. However, for most of its length, the tornado was rated an EF0. Pender County officials estimated total storm damage was $2 million dollars.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .35 ESE Hampstead, NC
EF0 category
Mar 15, 2008
6:54 PM EST-5
Tornado report for March 15, 2008
Georgetown County · 22,745 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The Emergency Manager surveyed damage and concluded a tornado briefly touched down. Eight trees were blown down. Significant damage occurred to a house when one of these trees fell onto the structure. The porch was damaged and the foundation of the house was shifted. The maximum path width and path length was 20 yards. The tornado was rated EF0.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.67 SW Oatland, SC
EF1 category
Mar 15, 2008
6:36 PM EST-5
Tornado report for March 15, 2008
Williamsburg County · 7,518 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A National Weather Service Storm Survey concluded an EF1 tornado with winds to 100 mph developed just west of Steadfast Road where most of the damage occurred. The tornado dissipated just east of Jumpin Run Road. Thirty five homes were damaged, 7 suffered major damage and 5 were completely destroyed. The maximum path width was 75 yards. The path length was about 4 miles. Williamsburg County officials estimated the damage at $200,000 dollars.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .92 NNE Trio, SC
EF3 category
Mar 15, 2008
6:29 PM EST-5
Tornado report for March 15, 2008
Orangeburg County · 23,411 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Extensive damage in Branchville. One home was destroyed and 16 had other moderate to major damage. One mobile home was destroyed and a half dozen had moderate to major damage. Seven buildings in downtown were destroyed, including a couple of 3 layer deep brick buildings. Thirteen others had major damage and 5 had minor damage. Amazingly there were no injuries or deaths.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.69 WSW Branchville, SC
EF1 category
Mar 15, 2008
6:25 PM EST-5
Tornado report for March 15, 2008
Bamberg County · 4,424 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Numerous trees along a wide path were down with nice convergent pattern.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.6 SE Bamberg Carlisle Arp, SC
EF1 category
Mar 15, 2008
6:17 PM EST-5
Tornado report for March 15, 2008
Williamsburg County · 7,518 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A National Weather Service Storm Survey concluded an EF1 tornado with winds to 105 mph first touched down just north of Santee River Road and moved east crossing State Route 375. The tornado lifted just west of U.S. 52. Numerous large hardwood trees were uprooted or snapped. The maximum path width was 75 yards. The path length was about 2 1/2 miles.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.83 SW Edwards, SC
EF0 category
Mar 15, 2008
6:13 PM EST-5
Tornado report for March 15, 2008
Horry County · 110,291 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A National Weather Service Storm Survey concluded a brief tornado touchdown beginning near the intersection of Jordanville Road and U.S. 501 in Aynor. The tornado traveled for about one-quarter mile, then lifted and dissipated near the intersection of Pine Street and 11th Avenue. Damage was confined to a mobile home. A carport was completely destroyed resulting in subsequent damage to powerlines and trees. The tornado was classified as an EF0 with winds estimated around 80 mph. The tornado had a maximum path width of 25 yards. The path length was 0.27 miles. Horry County officials estimated about $5,000 dollars worth of damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .43 SSW Aynor, SC
EF2 category
Mar 15, 2008
6:12 PM EST-5
Tornado report for March 15, 2008
Allendale County · 2,635 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An EF2 Tornado was confirmed by a storm survey conducted by the Charleston, South Carolina National Weather Service Forecast Office. The Tornado touched down in western Allendale County about 3.5 miles south-southwest of Martin at 712 PM EDT and traveled east-southeast for 18 miles before lifting about 2 miles northeast of Fairfax, South Carolina at 735 PM EDT. This Tornado uprooted or snapped off between 1500 and 2000 trees, destroyed two mobile homes, toppled a cell phone tower, produced mainly minor roof damage to many dozens of homes, knocked down numerous power lines and power poles, destroyed or severely damaged a couple dozen vehicles, destroyed several outbuildings, barns, and sheds, and overturned an empty tractor trailer along route 29 between Allendale and Seigling. The Tornado reached a maximum width of three quarters of a mile along route 29 between Allendale and Seigling. One injury occurred when a person drove a car into a tree that had fallen across the road. The maximum sustained winds in this EF2 Tornado were estimated between 115 and 125 mph. In addition to the Tornado Damage, there was sporadic straight line wind damage with estimated winds of up to 90 mph occurring up to a couple of miles south of the Tornado path. The straight line wind damage resulted in numerous downed trees and power lines, along with minor damage to homes and businesses especially in and around Allendale, South Carolina.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.76 S Averill, SC
EF1 category
Mar 15, 2008
6:05 PM EST-5
Tornado report for March 15, 2008
Bamberg County · 4,424 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Survey found utility poles snapped in half, trees and powerlines down. Moderate damage to several homes.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 E Denmark, SC
EF1 category
Mar 15, 2008
6:05 PM EST-5
Tornado report for March 15, 2008
Burke County · 6,288 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Storm survey found numerous trees and powerlines down along path. One home suffered moderate damage from large hail and the tornado. Windows were broken from the hail and siding was severely damaged. Shingles and a small part of the roof were gone. Several mobile homes had minor to moderate damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.45 S Shell Bluff, GA
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Tornado Damage Risk for Your Home +

After a tornado, the National Weather Service assigns an EF rating from EF0 to EF5 based on surveyed damage. The rating estimates wind speed from what the tornado damaged, so actual damage can vary by construction quality, roof age, garage doors, windows, trees, debris, and how close the home was to the tornado path.

EF0
65–85 mph
Light

Can peel shingles, damage gutters or siding, break tree limbs, and toss loose outdoor items.

EF1
86–110 mph
Moderate

Can strip roof covering, damage exterior doors, break windows, snap trees, and cause heavier siding or gutter damage.

EF2
111–135 mph
Serious

Can tear off large sections of roofing, break or uproot trees, destroy weaker structures, and cause major exterior damage.

EF3–EF5
136+ mph
Severe

Can remove roofs and walls, destroy large portions of homes, toss vehicles, and cause severe to total destruction near the path.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service. EF ratings are assigned after a post-storm damage survey and are based on observed damage, not a direct measurement at every home.

NWS Hail, Wind and Tornado Reports on March 15, 2008 on the Interactive Map

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Not sure if hail may have affected your home on March 15, 2008? Ask a local pro for a Remote Hail Inspection. They can review hail activity for your property and help you decide whether an in-person roof or exterior inspection makes sense.

Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many storm reports were recorded on March 15, 2008?

Our records show 289 hail, 108 wind, and 55 tornado reports on March 15, 2008, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on March 15, 2008.

What was the largest hail reported on March 15, 2008?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records on March 15, 2008 is 4.25″, reported near Iva, SC.

Some reports show UNK instead of a wind speed or tornado rating — what does that mean?

Wind reports come three ways: measured from an instrument, estimated from the damage observed, or UNK when no speed was recorded. Tornadoes show UNK until the National Weather Service finishes a damage survey and assigns an EF rating. UNK simply means that value was not available when the report was filed.

A report appeared near my home on March 15, 2008 — is my roof damaged?

Not necessarily. A storm report shows that hail, wind, or a tornado was observed nearby, not that any specific home was hit. To find out whether your property was affected, check an address-level hail report, and if it looks significant, ask a local pro about a Remote Hail Inspection before scheduling roof work.

I am buying or selling a home — how do these on March 15, 2008 reports help?

If a storm passed through, a roof or exterior may have damage that is hard to see, or a recent repair may trace back to it. Buyers can ask better questions before closing, and sellers can document the home condition up front — both starting from the property address rather than a whole region.

How do I check what happened at a specific address on March 15, 2008?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property — no phone number or email required. It shows recent hail activity for that address so you know whether a closer roof or exterior review makes sense.

Where does this storm report data come from, and what are its limits?

Storm reports on this page are public reports from storm events on March 15, 2008 across the United States, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported, but they do not confirm damage at any specific property. Report locations, sizes, and times may be approximate and can vary from what an individual home experienced. For property-specific hail history, use an address-level hail report or contact a participating local professional for a remote hail inspection. Pros inclusion is not an endorsement, and contacting a professional does not confirm damage at any property.

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