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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 29016

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 29016 from July 27, 1956 through September 5, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
16
Wind Reports
82
Tornado Reports
4
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 29016 · 1956–present Updated  Daily · last Sep 5, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 29016

16 reports
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1.75″ hail
Apr 7, 2015
9:00 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 29016
Richland County · 118,648 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public reported hail as large as golf ball size in Blythewood along with high winds and torrential rain.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 S Blythewood, SC
1.00″ hail
May 23, 2014
6:35 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 29016
Richland County · 118,648 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Sheriff reported quarter size hail in the Blythewood area.
NWS Hail Report Location: .57 W Blythewood, SC
0.75″ hail
Aug 13, 2010
5:10 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 29016
Richland County · 118,648 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public reported penny size hail in Blythewood.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Blythewood, SC
0.75″ hail
Jul 4, 2008
1:20 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 29016
Richland County · 118,648 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: University Golf Club 3 miles west of Blythewood reported penny sized hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.43 W Blythewood, SC
1.00″ hail
May 20, 2008
7:16 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 29016
Richland County · 118,648 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: SKYWARN HAM radio spotter reported quarter size hail on Miirfield Court.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Blythewood, SC
1.00″ hail
May 20, 2008
7:05 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 29016
Richland County · 118,648 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: SKYWARN spotter reported quarter size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 S Blythewood, SC
1.75″ hail
Mar 15, 2008
3:54 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 29016
Richland County · 118,648 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: COOP reported golf ball size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 WSW Blythewood, SC
0.75″ hail
Apr 19, 2007
6:52 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 29016
Richland County · 118,648 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public reported 3/4 inch hail at Blythewood Middle School.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Blythewood, SC
0.88″ hail
Jul 5, 2004
9:10 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 29016
Richland County · 118,648 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: County EM reported nickel size hail in Lincolnshire subdivision of Blythewood.
NWS Hail Report Location: Blythewood, SC
0.75″ hail
Jul 5, 2004
8:47 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 29016
Richland County · 118,648 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public reported 3/4 inch hail west of Blythewood
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 W Blythewood, SC
1.00″ hail
Jul 14, 1997
7:25 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 29016
Richland County · 118,648 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public spotter reports quarter size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 N Blythewood, SC
0.75″ hail
Jun 7, 1996
8:30 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 29016
Richland County · 118,648 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Blythewood, SC
0.75″ hail
Jun 4, 1996
4:50 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 29016
Richland County · 118,648 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NNE Blythewood, SC
0.75″ hail
Apr 13, 1996
8:08 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 29016
Richland County · 118,648 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 N Blythewood, SC
0.75″ hail
May 23, 1988
7:01 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 29016
Richland County · 118,648 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, 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.

Latest NWS Wind Reports in and near ZIP 29016

82 reports
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UNK mph
Sep 5, 2026
9:18 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29016
Richland County · 118,648 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 Se Blythewood, SC
UNK mph
Sep 5, 2026
8:34 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29016
Richland County · 118,648 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 Se Blythewood, SC
UNK mph
Sep 5, 2026
8:32 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29016
Richland County · 118,648 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 Ese Blythewood, SC
UNK mph
Sep 5, 2026
8:30 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29016
Richland County · 118,648 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 Ese Blythewood, SC
UNK mph
Sep 5, 2026
8:27 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29016
Richland County · 118,648 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 E Blythewood, SC
UNK mph
Jun 18, 2026
11:36 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29016
Fairfield County · 7,611 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SCDPS reported a tree down across Boney Rd north of Blythewood. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNW Blythewood, SC
UNK mph
Mar 12, 2026
2:13 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29016
Richland County · 118,648 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Town of Blythewood shared photos of damaged amphitheater cover... with metal sheeting blown off.
NWS Wind Report Location: Blythewood, SC
UNK mph
Jun 26, 2025
12:30 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29016
Richland County · 118,648 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SCDPS reported trees down on Muller Road near Persimmon Fork Rd. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 W Blythewood, SC
UNK mph
Jun 26, 2025
12:16 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29016
Richland County · 118,648 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SCDPS reported trees down on Heins Rd. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 E Blythewood, SC
UNK mph
Jun 26, 2025
12:11 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29016
Richland County · 118,648 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Richland County EM reported a tree down on a power line with nearby trees on fire off Adams Rd. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SE Blythewood, SC
UNK mph
Jun 10, 2025
1:10 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29016
Richland County · 118,648 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from 6 SW Blythewood. Columbia Fire Dept reported a tree down blocking the roadway at the intersection of Lorick Rd and Winnsboro Rd. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 SW Blythewood, SC
UNK mph
Jun 10, 2025
1:02 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29016
Richland County · 118,648 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Columbia Fire Dept reported a tree down blocking the roadway at the intersection of Lorick Rd and Winnsboro Rd. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 SW Blythewood, SC
UNK mph
Mar 31, 2025
9:17 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29016
Fairfield County · 7,611 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SC Department of Safety reports a tree down in the road on Smallwood Rd... near the intersection with Summer Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 ESE Ridgeway, SC
UNK mph
Feb 16, 2025
12:43 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29016
Richland County · 118,648 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SC Highway Patrol reported trees down along I-77 south of Blythewood Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SW Blythewood, SC
UNK mph
Aug 3, 2024
9:08 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29016
Richland County · 118,648 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree uprooted at the Columbia Country Club. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SE Blythewood, SC
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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.

Latest NWS Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 29016

4 reports
UNK category
Apr 18, 2020
9:58 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 29016
Richland County · 118,648 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: DRONE FLYOVER BY RICHLAND COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES SHOWS OVERLAPPING UPROOTED AND SNAPPED TREE DAMAGE IN A CONVERGENT PATTERN OFF OF LANGFORD RD. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR. THE INTENSITY RATING OF EF1 IS PRELIMINARY PENDING ADDITIONAL DATA.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 E Blythewood, SC
EF1 category
Mar 15, 2008
4:43 PM EST-5
Tornado report for ZIP 29016
Richland County · 118,648 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The Emergency Manager and broadcast media reported numerous trees and powerlines down along with many homes damaged at the Columbia Country Club and Lake Carolina area. Roofs were torn off a couple of homes and others were partially torn off.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.14 E Sharp, SC
F0 category
Jun 16, 1989
3:00 PM EST
Tornado report for ZIP 29016
Richland County · 118,648 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, SC
F0 category
Mar 26, 1965
9:15 AM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 29016
Richland County · 118,648 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, SC
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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.

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U.S. Census Data · ZIP Code

ZIP 29016 area census snapshot

People & households
Population29,193
Households11,201
Housing units11,958
Income
Median household income$100,122
$100k+ households49.6%
$150k+ households23.8%
Housing stock
Single-family detached10,020
Attached single-family48
Small multifamily169
Large multifamily521
Mobile homes1,200
Housing mix
Single-family share83.8%
Attached-home share0.4%
Multifamily share5.8%
Mobile-home share10.0%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied9,317
Renter-occupied1,884
Vacant units757
Home value & age
Median home value$330,900
Owner homes $300k+59.4%
Owner homes $500k+10.8%
Owner homes $750k+2.1%
Median year built2006
Older-home share11.7%
Vehicle context
Households with cars11,144
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 29016 have on record?

Our records show 16 hail, 82 wind, and 4 tornado reports in and near ZIP 29016, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on September 5, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 29016?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 29016 is 1.75″. It was reported near .69 S Blythewood, SC on April 7, 2015.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 29016 — 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 29016 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 29016 — 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 29016 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 29016 — 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 29016 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 29016 — 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 29016, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 29016, 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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