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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 29070

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 29070 from September 4, 1972 through September 6, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
26
Wind Reports
95
Tornado Reports
6
Max Hail Size
2.50″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 29070 · 1972–present Updated  Daily · last Sep 6, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 29070

26 reports
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1.00″ hail
May 1, 2022
11:00 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 29070
Lexington County · 91,782 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: ONE INCH HAIL REPORTED ALONG HORSE CREEK ROAD NEAR LAKE MURRAY. THE HAIL ACCUMULATED ON THE GROUND.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 SSW Dreher Island Sta, SC
1.25″ hail
May 1, 2022
10:59 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 29070
Lexington County · 91,782 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: HAIL WAS REPORTED ALONG RIDGE ROAD NEAR LAKE MURRAY. THE HAIL BEGAN AS 0.25 OF AN INCH AND INCREASED IN SIZE TO AROUND A HALF DOLLAR BEFORE ENDING. THE EVENT LASTED APPROXIMATELY 15 TO 20 MINUTES.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 SSW Dreher Island Sta, SC
1.00″ hail
May 1, 2022
10:53 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 29070
Lexington County · 91,782 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: CORRECTS PREVIOUS HAIL REPORT FROM 4 SSW DREHER ISLAND STATE PARK. PUBLIC POSTED ON CHAT VERIFYING A LARGER HAIL SIZE. QUARTER SIZED HAIL REPORTED BY PUBLIC... AND VIEWED ON WEBCAM... AT THE END OF DEVILS BACKBONE RD.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 SSW Dreher Island Sta, SC
2.00″ hail
May 1, 2022
10:48 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 29070
Saluda County · 6,170 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: CORRECTS PREVIOUS HAIL REPORT FROM 7 SW DREHER ISLAND STATE PARK. MULTIPLE SOCIAL MEDIA POSTS WITH PICTURES OF NUMEROUS GOLF BALL TO 2 IN DIAMETER HAIL ALONG HWY 378 NEAR THE LEXINGTON/SALUDA COUNTY LINE. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 SW Dreher Island Stat, SC
2.00″ hail
May 1, 2022
10:45 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 29070
Saluda County · 6,170 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: COCORAHS SPOTTER REPORTED HAIL UP TO 2 IN DIAMETER LASTING FOR 10 MINUTES... WITH THE AVERAGE SIZE OF HAIL AROUND 1.5 IN. ALSO REPORTED DAMAGE TO SHINGLES AND LEAVES SHREDDED OFF TREES.
NWS Hail Report Location: 8 WSW Dreher Island Sta, SC
1.50″ hail
Apr 5, 2017
5:46 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 29070
Lexington County · 91,782 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: AMATEUR RADIO OPERATOR REPORTED PING-PONG BALL SIZE HAIL ON MAIN STREET IN BEATESBURG-LEESVILLE... SC.
NWS Hail Report Location: Leesville, SC
0.88″ hail
Apr 7, 2015
5:28 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 29070
Lexington County · 91,782 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public reported nickel size hail on Brodie Road in Leesville.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.59 NE Samaria, SC
1.00″ hail
Jul 17, 2013
1:58 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 29070
Lexington County · 91,782 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public reported 1 inch hail near the Lexington/Aiken county line.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.4 WNW Fairview Xrds, SC
1.75″ hail
Jul 1, 2012
3:34 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 29070
Lexington County · 91,782 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: SKYWARN spotter reported golfball size hail in Leesville.
NWS Hail Report Location: .57 E Leesville, SC
1.00″ hail
Jun 15, 2010
2:26 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 29070
Lexington County · 91,782 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hill View Truckstop reported quarter size hail...occurred at I-20 and MM39.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.72 E Samaria, SC
0.88″ hail
Jun 3, 2007
5:59 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 29070
Lexington County · 91,782 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: WIS TV reported penny to nickel size hail in the Leesville area.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Leesville, SC
0.88″ hail
May 14, 2006
4:27 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 29070
Lexington County · 91,782 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public reported nickel size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: Leesville, SC
0.75″ hail
May 10, 2005
4:00 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 29070
Lexington County · 91,782 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public called in a report of penny size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: Leesville, SC
1.75″ hail
May 10, 2005
3:45 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 29070
Lexington County · 91,782 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public called in a report of golf ball size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 W Pelion, SC
0.88″ hail
May 10, 2005
3:35 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 29070
Lexington County · 91,782 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Electric coop reported nickel size hail at Fairview Cross-roads.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 W Pelion, 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 29070

95 reports
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UNK mph
Sep 6, 2026
9:56 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29070
Lexington County · 91,782 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SCDPS reports tree in roadway at the intersection of Summerland Ave_ N Lee St_ and Lodestar Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Nw Leesville, SC
UNK mph
Sep 5, 2026
9:13 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29070
Lexington County · 91,782 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 Ssw Dreher Island Sp, SC
UNK mph
Aug 21, 2026
7:56 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29070
Lexington County · 91,782 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SC Dept of Hwys reported a tree in the roadway at the intersection of Rock n Creek Rd and Vansant Rd. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 W Dreher Island Sp, SC
UNK mph
Aug 21, 2026
7:43 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29070
Saluda County · 6,170 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Saluda County Dispatch reported trees down at the intersection of Holly Ferry Rd and Margot Rd. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 W Dreher Island Sp, SC
UNK mph
Aug 21, 2026
7:42 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29070
Saluda County · 6,170 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Saluda County Dispatch reported trees down at the intersection of Holly Ferry Rd and Sandalwood Rd. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 W Dreher Island Sp, SC
UNK mph
Aug 6, 2026
8:04 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29070
Saluda County · 6,170 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects time previous tstm wnd dmg report from 8 WSW Dreher Island SP. Saluda County Dispatch reported trees down near Prosperity Highway. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 8 Wsw Dreher Island Sp, SC
UNK mph
Aug 6, 2026
7:31 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29070
Saluda County · 6,170 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Saluda County Dispatch reported trees down near Prosperity Highway. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 8 Wsw Dreher Island Sp, SC
UNK mph
Jun 8, 2025
12:36 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29070
Saluda County · 6,170 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SC highway patrol reports a tree down at the intersection of US 378 and Spann Rd. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 9 NNW Leesville, SC
UNK mph
May 29, 2025
8:20 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29070
Lexington County · 91,782 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trained spotter reported trees down near mile marker 42 mile marker on I-20. Estimated wind speeds to 60 mph near that location as well.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 S Summit, SC
UNK mph
Mar 31, 2025
8:40 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29070
Lexington County · 91,782 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SCDPS reports tree fell over Frank Shealy Rd near Rocky Retreat Ct.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SSW Dreher Island Sp, SC
UNK mph
Aug 4, 2024
9:55 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29070
Lexington County · 91,782 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trained spotter reports multiple large trees down near the intersection of E Columbia Ave and James St. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Leesville, SC
UNK mph
Jul 31, 2024
1:50 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29070
Saluda County · 6,170 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Saluda county emergency management reported several damaged large chicken sheds with partially torn off tin rooves. Numerous trees also down on the property. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 NNW Leesville, SC
UNK mph
Jun 5, 2024
10:10 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29070
Lexington County · 91,782 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SC Highway Patrol reported a tree down on I20.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 S Gilbert, SC
UNK mph
Jun 5, 2024
10:09 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29070
Lexington County · 91,782 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SC Highway Patrol reported a tree down on I20 near mile marker 44.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 S Gilbert, SC
UNK mph
Jun 5, 2024
9:42 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29070
Saluda County · 6,170 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Saluda County dispatch reported trees & powerlines down at the intersection of West Creek Rd and Beulah Rd. Time estimated based on radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 NNW Batesburg, 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 29070

6 reports
UNK category
Aug 17, 2021
7:33 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 29070
Lexington County · 91,782 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE STORM SURVEY TEAM CONFIRMED AN EF0 TORNADO... WITH PEAK WIND SPEEDS OF 75 MPH... NORTH OF LEESVILLE IN LEXINGTON COUNTY... SC... NEAR THE SALUDA COUNTY BORDER. THE TORNADO PRODUCED SPORADIC AND MAINLY MINOR TREE DAMAGE AS IT MOVED NORTHWARD FROM NEAR DERRICK HOLLOW ROAD TO NEAR HOLLEY FERRY ROAD AND HIGHWAY 378. DRONE VIDEO PROVIDED TO THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CONFIRMS THIS TORNADO... WHICH WAS ONGOING AT THE SAME TIME AS A TORNADO JUST TO ITS EAST.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 NNE Leesville, SC
UNK category
Aug 17, 2021
7:31 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 29070
Lexington County · 91,782 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE STORM SURVEY TEAM CONFIRMED AN EF0 TORNADO... WITH PEAK WIND SPEEDS OF 75 MPH... JUST SOUTH OF LAKE MURRAY IN LEXINGTON COUNTY... SC. THE TORNADO PRODUCED SPORADIC AND MAINLY MINOR TREE DAMAGE ALONG ITS PATH AS IT MOVED NORTHWARD FROM NEAR WINDMILL ROAD... ACROSS DEVILS BACKBONE ROAD AND RIDGE ROAD BEFORE DISSIPATING NEAR HIGHWAY 378 AT LAKE MURRAY BETWEEN ROCKY RIDGE ROAD AND ADAMS PARK ROAD. DRONE VIDEO PROVIDED TO THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CONFIRMS THIS TORNADO... WHICH WAS ONGOING AT THE SAME TIME AS A TORNADO JUST TO ITS WEST.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 NW Summit, SC
EF2 category
Mar 28, 2010
10:25 PM EST-5
Tornado report for ZIP 29070
Lexington County · 91,782 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An EF2 with max winds of 125mph touched down near Ridge Road and continued northeast to Lake Murray. Around 40 homes had some form of damage with numerous trees and powerlines down. Several vehicles were also damaged and there was one minor injury. One horse was killed when a portion of a barn collapsed.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.85 WSW Ridge Rd Xrds, SC
EF2 category
Mar 15, 2008
4:41 PM EST-5
Tornado report for ZIP 29070
Lexington County · 91,782 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Supercell continued into Lexington county taking down numerous trees and powerlines. One mobile home was severely damaged and farm irrigation equipment was rolled and twisted. Several other mobile homes had minor to moderate damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.56 NNW Fairview Xrds, SC
F1 category
Jan 14, 1995
11:56 AM EST
Tornado report for ZIP 29070
Lexington County · 91,782 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado on ground continuously for one mile with several touchdowns over another mile. Damage included heavy timber damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: W Pelion, SC
F1 category
Feb 22, 1993
1:15 AM EST
Tornado report for ZIP 29070
Lexington County · 91,782 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado clipped off or uprooted numerous trees along a 0.5-mile-path. Roof of a house was lifted up and set back down, a mobile home destroyed, another overturned, and severely damaged, roof blown off a garage, shed picked up and destroyed, and four chicken houses damaged.
NWS Tornado Report Location: NE To 4 Ene, 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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ZIP 29070 area census snapshot

People & households
Population15,528
Households6,220
Housing units7,733
Income
Median household income$64,833
$100k+ households38.9%
$150k+ households14.8%
Housing stock
Single-family detached4,887
Attached single-family7
Small multifamily135
Large multifamily0
Mobile homes2,704
Housing mix
Single-family share63.2%
Attached-home share0.1%
Multifamily share1.8%
Mobile-home share35.0%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied5,181
Renter-occupied1,039
Vacant units1,513
Home value & age
Median home value$188,400
Owner homes $300k+26.1%
Owner homes $500k+10.1%
Owner homes $750k+4.8%
Median year built1991
Older-home share32.7%
Vehicle context
Households with cars5,870
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 29070 have on record?

Our records show 26 hail, 95 wind, and 6 tornado reports in and near ZIP 29070, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on September 6, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 29070?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 29070 is 2.50″. It was reported near Summit, SC on May 5, 1989.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 29070 — 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 29070 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 29070 — 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 29070 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 29070 — 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 29070 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 29070 — 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 29070, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 29070, 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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