Heads up! Small hail spotted in this region: Mason City, IA      ATTENTION! Damaging hail detected. Hail tracking is now active for this region: Champaign, IL      
HailGeeks
NOAA/NWS STORM PREDICTION CENTER REPORTS + U.S. CENSUS DATA

Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 29003

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 29003 from May 8, 1967 through August 13, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 29003 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
24
Wind Reports
82
Tornado Reports
9
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 29003 · 1967–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 13, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 29003

24 reports
Free hail report for your home →
1.00″ hail
Sep 17, 2014
3:35 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 29003
Bamberg County · 4,424 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Bamberg Fire Dept. reported quarter size hail in the town of Bamberg.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Bamberg, SC
1.75″ hail
Jun 6, 2014
7:33 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 29003
Bamberg County · 4,424 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Resident reported golf ball size hail from the storm.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4.15 S Midway, SC
1.00″ hail
May 14, 2012
6:33 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 29003
Bamberg County · 4,424 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public reported quarter size hail east of Bamberg near the Edisto River. Small limbs were also down.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.5 NNE Bamberg Carlisle Arp, SC
1.00″ hail
May 14, 2012
5:45 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 29003
Bamberg County · 4,424 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Bamberg police reported quarter size hail on the north side of town.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Bamberg, SC
1.00″ hail
Mar 24, 2012
9:00 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 29003
Bamberg County · 4,424 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Sheriff reported quarter size hail in Bamberg.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Bamberg, SC
0.88″ hail
Mar 24, 2012
8:00 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 29003
Bamberg County · 4,424 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public reported lots of nickel size hail in Bamberg.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Bamberg, SC
1.00″ hail
Mar 24, 2012
7:48 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 29003
Bamberg County · 4,424 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Sheriff dispatch reported nickel to qaurter size hail along Hwy 301 southwest of Bamberg.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.1 SW Bamberg, SC
1.00″ hail
May 13, 2011
8:40 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 29003
Bamberg County · 4,424 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Sheriff reported quarter size hail near Bamberg.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Bamberg, SC
0.75″ hail
Apr 11, 2009
12:07 AM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 29003
Bamberg County · 4,424 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: SKYWARN spotter reported 3/4 inch hail on Spider road.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 E Olar, SC
0.88″ hail
Jun 19, 2008
1:02 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 29003
Bamberg County · 4,424 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Sheriff reported nickel size hail on highway 78.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 ESE Bamberg, SC
1.75″ hail
Jul 15, 2006
5:15 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 29003
Bamberg County · 4,424 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public reported 1.75 inch hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 8 SE Bamberg, SC
1.00″ hail
May 7, 2006
12:30 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 29003
Bamberg County · 4,424 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Sheriff reported 1 inch hail in the Midway area.
NWS Hail Report Location: Midway, SC
0.88″ hail
Jul 17, 2003
4:36 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 29003
Orangeburg County · 23,411 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: General public reported nickel size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 8 W Holly Hill, SC
0.75″ hail
May 16, 2003
3:34 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 29003
Richland County · 118,648 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Several calls from the general public came in reporting 3/4 inch hail in Columbia.
NWS Hail Report Location: Columbia, SC
0.75″ hail
May 3, 2002
7:38 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 29003
Bamberg County · 4,424 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Emergency manager reported dime size hail in Bamberg.
NWS Hail Report Location: Bamberg, SC
Showing 15 of 24
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.

Latest NWS Wind Reports in and near ZIP 29003

82 reports
Free hail report + wind check →
UNK mph
Aug 13, 2026
10:22 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29003
Bamberg County · 4,424 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Bamberg County Dispatch reported multiple trees down within the city limits of Bamberg. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Bamberg, SC
UNK mph
Aug 13, 2026
10:22 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29003
Bamberg County · 4,424 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Bamberg County Dispatch reported multiple trees down within the county. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 E Govan, SC
UNK mph
Mar 12, 2026
2:25 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29003
Bamberg County · 4,424 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous trees reported down in yard at the intersection of Harley Road and Highway 601.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 S Bamberg, SC
UNK mph
Jun 8, 2025
1:43 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29003
Bamberg County · 4,424 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Bamberg County Dispatch reported trees down on powerlines along Heritage Hwy in Bamberg County. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 W Branchville, SC
UNK mph
Aug 19, 2024
2:13 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29003
Bamberg County · 4,424 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Bamberg County Dispatch reported a tree down over Erhardt near the intersection of Tabernacle Rd. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 ESE Govan, SC
UNK mph
Jan 9, 2024
8:40 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29003
Bamberg County · 4,424 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Collapsed brick building.
NWS Wind Report Location: Bamberg, SC
UNK mph
Jan 9, 2024
8:40 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29003
Bamberg County · 4,424 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Damage in the vicinity of a water tower.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SW Bamberg, SC
UNK mph
Jan 9, 2024
7:45 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29003
Bamberg County · 4,424 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from Bamberg. Collapsed brick building. Possible tornado.
NWS Wind Report Location: Bamberg, SC
UNK mph
Jan 9, 2024
7:45 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29003
Bamberg County · 4,424 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from 1 SW Bamberg. Damage in the vicinity of a water tower. Possible tornado.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SW Bamberg, SC
UNK mph
Jun 24, 2022
2:40 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29003
Bamberg County · 4,424 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MULTIPLE TREES DOWN ACROSS CLEAR POND RD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 NNE Ehrhardt, SC
UNK mph
Jun 24, 2022
2:32 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29003
Bamberg County · 4,424 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MULTIPLE TREES DOWN ON BELTHEL RD AND HUNTERS CHAPEL RD IN BAMBERG.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 SSE Bamberg, SC
UNK mph
May 23, 2022
10:10 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29003
Bamberg County · 4,424 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SC DOT REPORTED SEVERAL TREES DOWN IN THE AREA OF CLEAR POND RD... ORANGE GROVE RD... AND EHRHARDT RD. TIME ESTIMATED.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 NNW Ehrhardt, SC
UNK mph
May 6, 2022
9:18 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29003
Bamberg County · 4,424 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: REPORTED POWER LINES DOWN IN THE ROAD ALONG NORTH STREET IN THE TOWN OF BAMBERG.
NWS Wind Report Location: Bamberg, SC
UNK mph
Apr 5, 2022
10:49 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29003
Bamberg County · 4,424 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SCHP/DOT REPORTED TREES DOWN IN ROADWAY... ROADWAY BLOCKED ON CEDAR POND AND ORANGE GROVE ROADS. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 ESE Govan, SC
UNK mph
Apr 13, 2020
10:25 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29003
Bamberg County · 4,424 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: HIGHWAY PATROL REPORTED TREES DOWN AT HOWELLS MILL ROAD AND HUNTERS CHAPEL ROAD. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 8 NE Ehrhardt, SC
Showing 15 of 82
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.

Latest NWS Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 29003

9 reports
UNK category
Mar 12, 2026
2:24 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 29003
Bamberg County · 4,424 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A NWS Survey Team confirmed a brief EF-0 tornado south of the town of Bamberg in Bamberg County... SC from March 12th... 2026. The tornado formed near the intersection of HWY 601 and Harley Rd and continued east along Harley Road. Most of the damage occurred on a property at the intersection of HWY 601 and Harley Rd where multiple trees were downed and one large pine tree trunk was found snapped. The tornado continued into a field to the east... evident in the grass leaning in opposite directions and lifted before reaching a wooded area east of the field.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 S Bamberg, SC
UNK category
Jan 9, 2024
7:48 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 29003
Bamberg County · 4,424 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Numerous structures heavily damaged or destroyed along Main Hwy and in other parts of Bamberg.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Bamberg, SC
UNK category
Jan 9, 2024
7:47 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 29003
Bamberg County · 4,424 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Corrects previous tornado report from Bamberg. A National Weather storm survey team confirmed an EF2 tornado with peak winds of 125 mph in Bamberg SC. The tornado began 1.75 miles south of the City of Bamberg along US-601... near Cry Baby Road. Moving north... the tornado then proceeded to flip a mobile home and cause substantial EF2 damage to a barrel plant at the intersection of US-601 and US-301. Door and window failure contributed to the collapse of the middle section of the building and partial collapse of the front section. The collapsed portions of the building were tossed across Chevrolet St into a water tower. The tornado continued north-northeast along US-301 causing widespread EF1 roof and tree damage before moving into downtown Bamberg. As the tornado entered downtown Bamberg... it strengthened to EF2 intensity and caused substantial structural damage to a series of 2-3 story historic buildings just south of the intersection of US-78 and US-301. The newer roof section of a bui
NWS Tornado Report Location: Bamberg, SC
UNK category
Apr 5, 2022
10:35 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 29003
Bamberg County · 4,424 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: SOCIAL MEDIA REPORT BY STORM CHASERS OF TORNADO CROSSING HWY 78... ABOUT 6 MILES EAST OF BAMBERG.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 ESE Bamberg, SC
EF0 category
Jun 6, 2014
7:46 PM EST-5
Tornado report for ZIP 29003
Bamberg County · 4,424 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An EF0 Snapped off trees about 50 yards into the woods off of Turkey Cut Road southeast of Bamberg. Other scattered trees and large branches were down along and east of hwy 362...mainly on other rural roads.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5.6 WSW Farrells Xrds, SC
EF1 category
Mar 15, 2008
6:25 PM EST-5
Tornado report for ZIP 29003
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
F0 category
May 7, 2006
12:35 PM EST
Tornado report for ZIP 29003
Bamberg County · 4,424 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Storm survey found trees and powerlines down south of Midway off hwy 78. Utility company was present repairing powerlines.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 7 SE Bamberg, SC
F0 category
Jan 13, 2006
8:00 PM EST
Tornado report for ZIP 29003
Bamberg County · 4,424 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Sheriff reported a small tornado touched down on Jay Street and took down a grove of trees.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Bamberg, SC
F0 category
Apr 15, 1999
5:33 PM EST
Tornado report for ZIP 29003
Bamberg County · 4,424 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Damage survey confirmed an F0 tornado took down some trees and powerlines.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Midway, SC
Showing 9 of 9
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 in and near ZIP 29003 on the Interactive Map

Report type
Hail
Wind
Tornado

Get a free hail report for your address

Address-level hail history. 100% free. No phone or email required.

Look up your address →

NWS Storm Reports & Census Data

U.S. Census Data · ZIP Code

ZIP 29003 area census snapshot

People & households
Population5,616
Households2,234
Housing units2,896
Income
Median household income$51,341
$100k+ households25.0%
$150k+ households8.7%
Housing stock
Single-family detached2,072
Attached single-family59
Small multifamily255
Large multifamily38
Mobile homes472
Housing mix
Single-family share71.6%
Attached-home share2.0%
Multifamily share10.1%
Mobile-home share16.3%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied1,712
Renter-occupied522
Vacant units662
Home value & age
Median home value$101,500
Owner homes $300k+8.4%
Owner homes $500k+0.6%
Owner homes $750k+0.4%
Median year built1974
Older-home share59.1%
Vehicle context
Households with cars1,843
Free hail maps

This snapshot is for local area context only and describes the selected state, county, city, or ZIP area — not a specific home or property. For ZIP-level estimated hail impact, use Free Hail Maps to generate a hail report with key impact details for that ZIP.

Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 29003 have on record?

Our records show 24 hail, 82 wind, and 9 tornado reports in and near ZIP 29003, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 13, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 29003?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 29003 is 1.75″. It was reported near Midway, SC on June 6, 2014.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 29003 — does that mean my roof is damaged?

Not necessarily. A storm report only means hail, wind, or a tornado was observed nearby; it does not confirm damage at any specific address, and conditions change from block to block. Check an address-level hail report first, and if it looks significant, find a local pro that serves ZIP 29003 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 29003 — why should I look at its storm history?

Recent hail or wind can leave a roof or exterior with damage that is easy to miss during a walkthrough, and a recent roof replacement is sometimes an insurance job after a storm. Reviewing the storm history for a ZIP 29003 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 29003 — how does this help me?

Knowing the storm history for your address lets you answer buyer questions with confidence, document repairs you have already made, and decide whether a pre-listing roof check is worthwhile. A clear hail history removes a common sticking point during negotiations.

How do I check hail history for a specific ZIP 29003 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 29003 — 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 in and around ZIP 29003, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 29003, 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.

Free Hail Report By Address

Check Your Address in Seconds

Free hail report for any address in the contiguous U.S.

Get a Free Hail Report

100% free. No phone or email required.