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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 29053

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 29053 from July 3, 1960 through August 21, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
20
Wind Reports
65
Tornado Reports
2
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 29053 · 1960–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 21, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 29053

20 reports
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1.00″ hail
May 2, 2022
1:30 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 29053
Lexington County · 91,782 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: SOCIAL MEDIA REPORT OF 1 INCH HAIL WITH PICTURE NORTH OF GASTON... JUST NORTH OF THE DIAMOND PET FOOD PLANT. TIME AND LOCATION LINES UP WITH RADAR IMAGES.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NNE Gaston, SC
1.75″ hail
May 29, 2017
11:37 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 29053
Lexington County · 91,782 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: MPING REPORT OF GOLF-BALL SIZE HAIL.
NWS Hail Report Location: Gaston, SC
1.00″ hail
Jul 31, 2016
7:39 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 29053
Lexington County · 91,782 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: SOCIAL MEDIA REPORT OF QUARTER SIZED HAIL ALONG HIGHWAY 6 SOUTHWEST OF GASTON. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 E Pelion, SC
0.75″ hail
May 16, 2012
7:08 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 29053
Lexington County · 91,782 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public reported penny size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: .57 W Gaston, SC
0.88″ hail
Jun 21, 2011
9:55 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 29053
Lexington County · 91,782 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Spotter reported nickel size hail on Stoneridge Drive and Pine Ridge Drive.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Gaston, SC
1.00″ hail
Oct 14, 2010
4:58 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 29053
Lexington County · 91,782 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public reported quarter size hail in North Gaston.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 N Gaston, SC
0.75″ hail
Jun 29, 2010
5:30 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 29053
Lexington County · 91,782 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public reported penny size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Gaston, SC
1.75″ hail
Aug 22, 2009
6:30 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 29053
Lexington County · 91,782 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: BP gas station reported golf ball size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Gaston, SC
0.75″ hail
Aug 5, 2009
4:40 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 29053
Lexington County · 91,782 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: BP gas station reported penny size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Gaston, SC
1.00″ hail
Jun 1, 2009
7:48 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 29053
Calhoun County · 4,540 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: COOP Observer at Carolina Eastman reported nickel to quarter size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 11.69 NW Hammond Xrds, SC
0.75″ hail
Jun 9, 2008
2:15 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 29053
Lexington County · 91,782 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public reported penny size hail near Gaston.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 NW Gaston, SC
0.75″ hail
Aug 17, 2007
3:30 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 29053
Lexington County · 91,782 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny size hail reported at the Country Gas Mart.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 NE Gaston, SC
0.75″ hail
Jun 24, 2007
3:40 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 29053
Lexington County · 91,782 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Gaston Express Minimart reported penny size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 WSW Gaston, SC
0.75″ hail
Jun 21, 2006
2:36 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 29053
Calhoun County · 4,540 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Highway Patrol reported penny size hail on I-26 near exit 125.
NWS Hail Report Location: 16 NW St Matthews, SC
0.75″ hail
Apr 19, 2006
12:22 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 29053
Lexington County · 91,782 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: General public reported 3/4 inch hail on Meadowfield Drive in Gaston.
NWS Hail Report Location: Gaston, 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 29053

65 reports
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UNK mph
Aug 21, 2026
8:30 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29053
Calhoun County · 4,540 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Two power poles on fire and multiple trees down at Pine Needle and Old State Road. Road is blocked.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 Nw Sandy Run, SC
UNK mph
Aug 21, 2026
8:28 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29053
Calhoun County · 4,540 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down along Livingston Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Nw Sandy Run, SC
UNK mph
Jul 27, 2026
11:00 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29053
Calhoun County · 4,540 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Calhoun County Dept of Highways reported a tree blocking the roadway on Old State Rd near Old Sandy Run Rd. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Sandy Run, SC
UNK mph
Jul 10, 2026
9:00 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29053
Calhoun County · 4,540 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and powerlines reported down in the Sandy Run area along Old State Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: Sandy Run, SC
UNK mph
Jun 14, 2026
9:47 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29053
Lexington County · 91,782 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Lexington County EM reports power line down near 269 Fiddlers Ln. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Gaston, SC
UNK mph
Jun 14, 2026
9:43 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29053
Lexington County · 91,782 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Public submitted report of 4 large pine trees uprooted and additional trees broken near the intersection of Hwy 6 and Blackville Rd. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NW Swansea, SC
UNK mph
Jun 14, 2026
9:42 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29053
Lexington County · 91,782 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Lexington County EM reports tree down near 534 Sharon Church Rd. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 E Pelion, SC
UNK mph
Mar 12, 2026
2:27 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29053
Lexington County · 91,782 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down near Pine Plain Rd and Mack Street.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 ESE Gaston, SC
UNK mph
Jul 9, 2025
9:05 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29053
Lexington County · 91,782 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SCDPS website reported a tree in roadway on Sharpes Hill Road near the intersection of Victor Road. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 WSW Gaston, SC
UNK mph
Jun 10, 2025
1:37 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29053
Lexington County · 91,782 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SCDPS website reports a tree in roadway on Busbee Road. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SSE South Congaree, SC
UNK mph
Jul 16, 2024
7:23 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29053
Calhoun County · 4,540 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: County Dispatch reported that Old State Road had to be closed due to power lines down in the roadway.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NW Sandy Run, SC
UNK mph
Aug 7, 2023
10:22 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29053
Lexington County · 91,782 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Lexington County Emergency Manager reported powerlines down along Bismarck Rd north of Gaston. Time estimated based on radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNW Gaston, SC
UNK mph
Apr 5, 2022
10:34 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29053
Calhoun County · 4,540 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SCHP REPORTED TREES DOWN ON I-26. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 SE Pine Ridge, SC
UNK mph
Apr 5, 2022
10:23 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29053
Calhoun County · 4,540 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SOCIAL MEDIA REPORT FROM THE PUBLIC OF TREES DOWN AND A POSSIBLE TORNADO ON DIXON RD. NEAR THE LEXINGTON-CALHOUN COUNTY LINE. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 ENE Gaston, SC
UNK mph
Apr 5, 2022
10:18 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29053
Calhoun County · 4,540 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: BROADCAST MEDIA REPORTED DAMAGE TO A PLANT NURSERY AT THE INTERSECTION OF DIXON ROAD AND CALHOUN HILLS ROAD. ROTATION EVIDENT ON RADAR BUT NO CONFIRMATION. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 ENE Gaston, 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 29053

2 reports
F2 category
Jul 23, 1997
10:53 PM EST
Tornado report for ZIP 29053
Lexington County · 91,782 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An F2 tornado producing winds to 150 mph killed a 32 year old female and injured 6 others. Two homes were destroyed and 9 others had major damage. Two apartements were destroyed (duplex). Seven mobile homes were destroyed and 94 had minor damage. Numerous trees were down and two crop fields had areas of destroyed crops.
NWS Tornado Report Location: NE Gaston, SC
F0 category
Jun 6, 1994
3:15 PM EST
Tornado report for ZIP 29053
Calhoun County · 4,540 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Small tornado observed on Interstate 26, 16 miles northwest of St. Matthews. Tornado damaged a shed.
NWS Tornado Report Location: NW St Matthews, 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 29053 area census snapshot

People & households
Population20,818
Households7,948
Housing units8,787
Income
Median household income$54,141
$100k+ households33.2%
$150k+ households8.4%
Housing stock
Single-family detached3,278
Attached single-family0
Small multifamily5
Large multifamily28
Mobile homes5,476
Housing mix
Single-family share37.3%
Attached-home share--
Multifamily share0.4%
Mobile-home share62.3%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied5,430
Renter-occupied2,518
Vacant units839
Home value & age
Median home value$116,700
Owner homes $300k+5.8%
Owner homes $500k+2.1%
Owner homes $750k+0.2%
Median year built1994
Older-home share16.2%
Vehicle context
Households with cars7,716
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 29053 have on record?

Our records show 20 hail, 65 wind, and 2 tornado reports in and near ZIP 29053, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 21, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 29053?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 29053 is 1.75″. It was reported near Gaston, SC on May 29, 2017.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 29053 — 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 29053 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 29053 — 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 29053 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 29053 — 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 29053 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 29053 — 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 29053, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 29053, 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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