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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 29038

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 29038 from March 21, 1974 through July 5, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
8
Wind Reports
41
Tornado Reports
11
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 29038 · 1974–present Updated  Daily · last Jul 5, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 29038

8 reports
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0.88″ hail
Jul 10, 2012
12:37 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 29038
Orangeburg County · 23,411 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public reported nickel size hail near Cope along with windy conditions.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.15 SSW Cope, SC
1.00″ hail
May 14, 2012
5:06 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 29038
Orangeburg County · 23,411 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public reported quarter size hail 4 miles NW of Cope.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.99 SSW Bolen, SC
0.88″ hail
May 13, 2011
7:45 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 29038
Orangeburg County · 23,411 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Spotter reported nickel size hail in Cope.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Cope, SC
0.75″ hail
Jun 21, 2008
1:13 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 29038
Orangeburg County · 23,411 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Emergency management reported penny size hail in the Bolen area.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Bolen, SC
1.75″ hail
Jun 19, 2008
5:35 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 29038
Orangeburg County · 23,411 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public reported golfball size hail in the Bolen area.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Bolen, SC
1.25″ hail
May 10, 2008
3:05 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 29038
Orangeburg County · 23,411 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public reported half dollar size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Cope, SC
0.75″ hail
Sep 20, 2001
8:25 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 29038
Orangeburg County · 23,411 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Post Office reported 3/4 inch hail west southwest of Cope.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 WSW Cope, SC
0.88″ hail
May 13, 1999
3:58 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 29038
Orangeburg County · 23,411 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Post Office reported nickel size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: Cope, 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 29038

41 reports
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UNK mph
Jul 5, 2026
8:31 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29038
Orangeburg County · 23,411 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SCDPS reported a tree across Binnicker Bridge Rd near the intersection of Ferndale Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 W Cordova, SC
UNK mph
Jul 5, 2026
8:24 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29038
Orangeburg County · 23,411 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SCDPS reported a tree down across the intersection of Shillings Bridge Rd and Ferndale Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NNE Cope, SC
UNK mph
Jul 5, 2026
8:19 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29038
Orangeburg County · 23,411 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SCDPS reported a tree across Highway 70 north of Cope.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NNE Cope, SC
UNK mph
Jul 12, 2025
12:07 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29038
Orangeburg County · 23,411 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Orangeburg Dispatch reported a tree down near the intersection of Bamberg Rd and Slab Landing Rd. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SE Cope, SC
UNK mph
Jun 26, 2025
1:45 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29038
Orangeburg County · 23,411 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SCDPS website reported a tree down on Binnicker Bridge Road near the intersection of Good Hope Road. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 W Cope, SC
UNK mph
Jun 8, 2025
1:37 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29038
Orangeburg County · 23,411 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Orangeburg County EM Reported tree down at the intersection of Sabb Rd and Shillings Bridge Rd. Time estimated based on radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 N Cope, SC
UNK mph
Aug 13, 2024
6:08 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29038
Orangeburg County · 23,411 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from 5 NNW Edisto. Orangeburg County Dispatch reported trees down along Shillings Bridge Rd. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 N Cope, SC
UNK mph
Aug 3, 2024
11:06 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29038
Orangeburg County · 23,411 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees down along Farr Rd... including a tree which fell on a home near Banning St.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 E Bamberg, SC
UNK mph
Jun 7, 2023
8:16 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29038
Orangeburg County · 23,411 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and power lines down at Bamberg Rd (US Hwy 301/601) and Poppy Rd. Time estimated.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 WSW Cordova, SC
UNK mph
Jun 7, 2023
8:12 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29038
Orangeburg County · 23,411 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and power lines down at Shillings Bridge Rd and Ferndale Rd. Time estimated.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NNE Cope, SC
UNK mph
May 6, 2022
10:11 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29038
Orangeburg County · 23,411 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: HIGHWAY PATROL REPORTED A TREE IN THE ROADWAY. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 SE Cope, SC
UNK mph
Jul 31, 2019
7:34 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29038
Orangeburg County · 23,411 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SHERIFFS DISPATCH REPORTED TREES DOWN NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF BINNICKER BRIDGE ROAD AND EARLY MORNING ROAD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNW Cope, SC
UNK mph
Jul 31, 2019
7:19 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29038
Orangeburg County · 23,411 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE STORM SURVEY DETERMINED THAT A DOWNBURST PRODUCED STRAIGHT-LINE WIND DAMAGE JUST SOUTH OF THE INTERSECTION OF BINNICKER BRIDGE ROAD AND EARLY MORNING ROAD... EAST OF ROBERTS SWAMP. NUMEROUS TREES WERE SNAPPED AND UPROOTED WITH A DAMAGE PATH LENGTH OVER 0.6 MILES AND PATH WIDTH OF APPROXIMATELY 500 YARDS. IN ADDITION... PANELS WERE LIFTED OFF THE CORNER OF A METAL ROOF AND A SMALL FIBERGLASS BOAT WAS TOSSED OVER 30 YARDS BEFORE CRASHING INTO A WOOD POST.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NW Cope, SC
UNK mph
Jun 20, 2019
8:36 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29038
Orangeburg County · 23,411 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SCHP REPORTED TREE IN ROADWAY HWY 301 AT SC332. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SE Cope, SC
UNK mph
Jan 21, 2017
9:10 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29038
Orangeburg County · 23,411 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN AT HWY 70 AND HWY 332. PHOTOS RELAYED VIA SOCIAL MEDIA.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WNW Cope, 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 29038

11 reports
UNK category
Sep 26, 2024
2:39 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 29038
Orangeburg County · 23,411 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A long-track... EF1 tornado touched down east of Canaan... SC on 9/26/24. It produced widespread tree damage along its path northwestward... producing EF1 damage to trees in multiple spots west of Cordova... SC. It finally lifted near Gravel Hill... SC after producing mostly tree damage near the small town.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 WSW Rowesville, SC
UNK category
Apr 19, 2019
5:48 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 29038
Orangeburg County · 23,411 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: AN EF-2 TORNADO TOUCHED DOWN ALONG THE SOUTH FORK OF THE EDISTO RIVER NEAR SOUTH RIVER ROAD. THE TORNADO THEN MOVED QUICKLY TO THE NORTH-NORTHEAST FOR NEARLY 11 MILES... CROSSING HUDSON ROAD NEAR THE NORTH FORK OF THE EDISTO RIVER... CALHOUN STREET... HIGHWAY 21 SOUTH OF ROWESVILLE AND THEN LIFTED ALONG BETHEL FOREST ROAD. THE TORNADO DID CONSIDERABLE DAMAGE... SNAPPING AND UPROOTING A LARGE NUMBER OF HARDWOOD AND SOFTWOOD TREES ALONG ITS PATH. SEVERAL TREES FELL ONTO HOMES... VEHICLES AND SHEDS. A METAL SHED WAS DESTROYED WITH DEBRIS SPREAD OVER 50-100 YARDS. THE TORNADO WAS ON THE GROUND FOR ABOUT 8 MINUTES.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 WNW Branchville, SC
UNK category
Jan 21, 2017
9:10 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 29038
Orangeburg County · 23,411 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: TREES DOWN AT HWY 70 AND HWY 332. PHOTOS RELAYED VIA SOCIAL MEDIA.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 WNW Cope, SC
UNK category
Jan 21, 2017
9:05 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 29038
Orangeburg County · 23,411 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: TREES DOWN ON HWY 70 AT ORANGEBURG-BAMBERG CO LINE. PHOTO RELAYED VIA SOCIAL MEDIA.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 W Cope, SC
F0 category
Jan 13, 2006
8:25 PM EST
Tornado report for ZIP 29038
Orangeburg County · 23,411 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An F0 touched down along Calvery Rd. taking out some trees and doing minor damage to an outbuilding.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 SSW Cordova, SC
F0 category
Sep 7, 2004
11:45 AM EST
Tornado report for ZIP 29038
Orangeburg County · 23,411 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An F0 took down some trees along Cannon Bridge road.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 SE Cope, SC
F0 category
Mar 7, 1996
11:30 AM EST
Tornado report for ZIP 29038
Orangeburg County · 23,411 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Cope, SC
F1 category
Sep 18, 1994
1:15 PM EST
Tornado report for ZIP 29038
Orangeburg County · 23,411 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado touched down in a field then took half the roof off a country store in Cope spreading debri downstream. Power lines downed.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, SC
F3 category
Apr 23, 1983
8:18 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 29038
Orangeburg County · 23,411 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, SC
F0 category
Jul 13, 1982
1:00 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 29038
Orangeburg County · 23,411 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, SC
F2 category
May 15, 1976
12:20 AM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 29038
Orangeburg County · 23,411 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 29038 area census snapshot

People & households
Population2,452
Households1,050
Housing units1,208
Income
Median household income$40,872
$100k+ households21.5%
$150k+ households1.0%
Housing stock
Single-family detached783
Attached single-family0
Small multifamily3
Large multifamily5
Mobile homes404
Housing mix
Single-family share64.8%
Attached-home share--
Multifamily share0.7%
Mobile-home share33.4%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied806
Renter-occupied244
Vacant units158
Home value & age
Median home value$121,600
Owner homes $300k+2.5%
Owner homes $500k+0.5%
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1990
Older-home share36.5%
Vehicle context
Households with cars1,010
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 29038 have on record?

Our records show 8 hail, 41 wind, and 11 tornado reports in and near ZIP 29038, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on July 5, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 29038?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 29038 is 1.75″. It was reported near N Bolen, SC on June 19, 2008.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 29038 — 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 29038 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 29038 — 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 29038 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 29038 — 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 29038 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 29038 — 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 29038, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 29038, 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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