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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 29129

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 29129 from March 13, 1955 through September 6, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
16
Wind Reports
24
Tornado Reports
2
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 29129 · 1955–present Updated  Daily · last Sep 6, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 29129

16 reports
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1.00″ hail
Jun 26, 2025
1:26 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 29129
Aiken County · 53,743 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 N Aiken Municipal Apt, SC
1.00″ hail
May 3, 2022
10:01 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 29129
Aiken County · 53,743 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: VIEWER REPORT WITH PHOTO OF QUARTER SIZED HAIL.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 SSE Ridge Spring, SC
1.75″ hail
Mar 31, 2021
9:43 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 29129
Aiken County · 53,743 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: FACEBOOK POST SHOWED HAIL UP TO GOLF BALL SIZED... AND INDICATED THE LOCATION WAS OFF OF EXIT 22 ALONG I20. THIS LOCATION WAS DETERMINED BY THAT AND RADAR DATA.
NWS Hail Report Location: 8 S Ridge Spring, SC
1.00″ hail
Apr 10, 2015
5:50 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 29129
Aiken County · 53,743 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public reported nickel to quarter size hail on Ligons Road.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6.38 ENE Baynham, SC
0.88″ hail
Apr 10, 2009
8:45 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 29129
Saluda County · 6,170 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: EM reported nickel size hail at home.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Ridge Spg, SC
0.75″ hail
May 20, 2008
3:22 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 29129
Saluda County · 6,170 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public reported penny size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Ridge Spg, SC
0.88″ hail
May 11, 2008
4:30 AM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 29129
Saluda County · 6,170 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel size hail reported by Sheriff's Department.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Ridge Spg, SC
0.75″ hail
May 11, 2008
3:40 AM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 29129
Saluda County · 6,170 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny size hail reported by sheriff department.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Ridge Spg, SC
0.75″ hail
May 11, 2008
3:22 AM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 29129
Saluda County · 6,170 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny size hail reported by public.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Ridge Spg, SC
0.75″ hail
Jun 13, 2007
2:58 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 29129
Saluda County · 6,170 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Post Office and Kents Korner Store reported penny size hail between Ridge Spring and Ward.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Ridge Spg, SC
1.25″ hail
May 14, 2006
4:17 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 29129
Saluda County · 6,170 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: SKYWARN spotter reported half dollar size hail in Ridge Spring.
NWS Hail Report Location: Ridge Spg, SC
0.88″ hail
Apr 19, 2006
12:11 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 29129
Saluda County · 6,170 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Emergency Manager reported nickel size hail at Ridge Spring Elementary.
NWS Hail Report Location: Ridge Spg, SC
0.75″ hail
May 10, 2005
4:30 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 29129
Saluda County · 6,170 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public called in a report of 3/4 inch hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 W Ridge Spg, SC
1.00″ hail
Apr 22, 1997
6:57 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 29129
Saluda County · 6,170 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Ridge Spg, SC
1.00″ hail
May 7, 1996
6:43 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 29129
Saluda County · 6,170 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Ridge Spg, 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 29129

24 reports
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UNK mph
Sep 6, 2026
10:10 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29129
Aiken County · 53,743 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Aiken County EM reported trees down in the 300 block of Cumbee Trail Rd. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 Nne Aiken Municipal A, SC
UNK mph
Aug 21, 2026
7:38 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29129
Saluda County · 6,170 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Saluda County Dispatch reports trees down along Boat Wright Rd in Ridge Springs. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 0 Se Ridge Spring, SC
UNK mph
Feb 28, 2024
11:00 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29129
Saluda County · 6,170 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SC DoT reported powerlines down in roadway at Padgetts Pond Road and Rugged Hill Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NNW Monetta, SC
UNK mph
Aug 7, 2023
9:37 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29129
Saluda County · 6,170 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Saluda County Dispatch reported trees down on highway 23 near Ridge Spring.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WNW Ridge Spring, SC
UNK mph
Sep 13, 2019
10:03 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29129
Saluda County · 6,170 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SCHP REPORTED TREE IN ROADWAY ALONG RIDGE SPRING HWY AT MURPHY FARM RD. TIME ESTMD BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NW Ridge Spring, SC
UNK mph
Jun 23, 2018
8:32 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29129
Saluda County · 6,170 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN IN RIDGE SPRING. LOCAL UTILITY COMPANY REPORTING APPROXIMATELY 180 CUSTOMERS WITHOUT POWER.
NWS Wind Report Location: Ridge Spring, SC
UNK mph
Jul 7, 2017
7:55 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29129
Aiken County · 53,743 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: REPORTED A COUPLE OF TREES DOWN IN THE FAR NORTHERN PORTION OF THE COUNTY PER FIRE DEPARTMENT. ALSO... NUMEROUS SMALL LIMBS AND DEBRIS ON ROADWAY NEAR HIGHWAY 1 AND KEYS POND ROAD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 S Ridge Spring, SC
UNK mph
Apr 5, 2017
5:45 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29129
Saluda County · 6,170 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: NUMEROUS TREES DOWN HWY 23 BETWEEN WARD AND RIDGE SPRING BLOCKING ROADWAY.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 E Ward, SC
UNK mph
Apr 5, 2017
5:30 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29129
Saluda County · 6,170 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TRAINED SPOTTER REPORTED MULTIPLE TREES DOWN ON CARS IN DEALERSHIP LOT.. SEVERAL CARS DAMAGED.
NWS Wind Report Location: Ridge Spring, SC
UNK mph
Apr 5, 2017
5:22 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29129
Saluda County · 6,170 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: GRAIN SILO HEAVILY DAMAGED AND MULTIPLE TREES ALONG WITH POWER LINES DOWN AT HWY 39 AND MURPHY FARM ROAD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NW Ridge Spring, SC
UNK mph
Apr 3, 2017
8:08 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29129
Saluda County · 6,170 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES IN ROADWAY NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF HWY 39 AND HWY 23. .
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WNW Ridge Spring, SC
UNK mph
Jul 19, 2016
8:02 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29129
Saluda County · 6,170 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE IN ROADWAY PLANK RD IN RIDGE SPRING.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SW Ridge Spring, SC
63 mph
May 26, 2015
4:36 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 29129
Saluda County · 6,170 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Dispatch reported several large limbs down blocking Boatwright Street in Ridge Spring.
NWS Wind Report Location: .9 SE Ridge Spg, SC
63 mph
Jun 10, 2014
11:24 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 29129
Saluda County · 6,170 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Sheriff Dispatch reported multiple trees down in the Ridge Spring area.
NWS Wind Report Location: .57 E Ridge Spg, SC
63 mph
Oct 13, 2011
5:22 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 29129
Saluda County · 6,170 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Sheriff reported trees down in the Ridge Spring area.
NWS Wind Report Location: .57 E Ridge Spg, 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 29129

2 reports
EF0 category
May 11, 2008
3:31 AM EST-5
Tornado report for ZIP 29129
Aiken County · 53,743 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NWS storm survey confirmed trees down from an EF0 on Mt. Calvary, Westin Way, and other secondary roads with no structural damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6.16 NE Baynham, SC
F2 category
Mar 13, 1955
9:00 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 29129
Saluda County · 6,170 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, SC
Showing 2 of 2
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 29129 area census snapshot

People & households
Population5,329
Households1,794
Housing units2,150
Income
Median household income$62,022
$100k+ households23.6%
$150k+ households10.0%
Housing stock
Single-family detached1,263
Attached single-family0
Small multifamily48
Large multifamily0
Mobile homes839
Housing mix
Single-family share58.7%
Attached-home share--
Multifamily share2.2%
Mobile-home share39.0%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied1,509
Renter-occupied285
Vacant units356
Home value & age
Median home value$130,200
Owner homes $300k+29.5%
Owner homes $500k+20.2%
Owner homes $750k+3.4%
Median year built1988
Older-home share29.1%
Vehicle context
Households with cars1,731
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 29129 have on record?

Our records show 16 hail, 24 wind, and 2 tornado reports in and near ZIP 29129, 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 29129?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 29129 is 1.75″. It was reported near Ridge Spring, SC on March 31, 2021.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 29129 — 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 29129 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 29129 — 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 29129 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 29129 — 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 29129 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 29129 — 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 29129, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 29129, 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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