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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 29153

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 29153 from September 29, 1963 through September 5, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
15
Wind Reports
81
Tornado Reports
5
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 29153 · 1963–present Updated  Daily · last Sep 5, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 29153

15 reports
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1.00″ hail
Jul 19, 2016
8:40 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 29153
Sumter County · 31,806 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: OBSERVER ALSO ESTIMATED 70 MPH WINDS. 3 TREES DOWN IN EMERALD LAKES SUBDIVISION.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 WNW Oswego, SC
0.88″ hail
Apr 19, 2013
4:40 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 29153
Lee County · 4,588 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public reported dime to nickel size hail in western Lee County.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.82 SSE Ashwood, SC
1.50″ hail
Aug 2, 2012
3:50 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 29153
Sumter County · 31,806 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Youngs Food Store on Hwy 378 east of Sumter reported 1.5 inch hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.51 ENE Shannontown, SC
1.00″ hail
Jul 1, 2012
4:15 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 29153
Sumter County · 31,806 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public reported quarter size hail and estimated winds of 45 mph.
NWS Hail Report Location: .57 W Quints Xrds, SC
1.25″ hail
Jul 11, 2010
2:47 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 29153
Lee County · 4,588 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: EM reported 1.25 inch hail on Hwy 441 southwest of town.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.79 NE Heriot, SC
1.25″ hail
Jun 1, 2009
5:30 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 29153
Sumter County · 31,806 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public reported hail covering the ground at Brogdon Farms with largest hail stones the size of half dollars.
NWS Hail Report Location: .8 SSW Brogdon, SC
0.75″ hail
May 8, 2009
2:15 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 29153
Sumter County · 31,806 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Cotton Acres Mart reported penny size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.62 ESE Dubose, SC
0.75″ hail
Jun 27, 2008
1:12 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 29153
Sumter County · 31,806 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public reported penny size hail on Boots Branch road off of U.S. 378.
NWS Hail Report Location: 8 ESE Sumter, SC
0.75″ hail
May 20, 2006
6:50 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 29153
Sumter County · 31,806 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public reported penny size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 S Sumter, SC
1.00″ hail
Apr 3, 2006
4:47 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 29153
Sumter County · 31,806 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Post Office employee reported quarter size hail
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 W Mayesville, SC
0.75″ hail
May 20, 2005
3:24 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 29153
Sumter County · 31,806 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Post Office reported penny size hail on hwy 15.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 N Sumter, SC
0.75″ hail
Mar 31, 2002
2:47 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 29153
Sumter County · 31,806 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Highway Patrol reported dime size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 N Sumter, SC
1.00″ hail
Mar 20, 1998
6:30 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 29153
Sumter County · 31,806 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Several SKYWARN spotters reported 1 inch hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 8 E Sumter, SC
1.75″ hail
Jun 21, 1992
2:20 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 29153
Sumter County · 31,806 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, SC
0.75″ hail
Mar 13, 1991
7:15 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 29153
Sumter County · 31,806 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 29153

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UNK mph
Sep 5, 2026
9:35 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29153
Sumter County · 31,806 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 E Sumter, SC
UNK mph
Jul 10, 2026
8:54 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29153
Lee County · 4,588 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A microburst caused significant damage in the Ashwood community with pictures sent of several snapped and uprooted trees.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 NNW Oswego, SC
UNK mph
Feb 16, 2025
2:05 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29153
Sumter County · 31,806 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Sumter dispatch reported trees down on US 15 at Brewington Rd. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 N Mulberry, SC
UNK mph
Jul 18, 2024
11:45 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29153
Sumter County · 31,806 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Sumter Fire Dept responding to a tree that fell on a vehicle on Azalea Ct. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 N Sumter, SC
UNK mph
Jul 16, 2024
7:50 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29153
Sumter County · 31,806 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 911 Call Center reports a powerline down along Craig Rd in Sumter. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 S East Sumter, SC
UNK mph
Jun 10, 2024
2:10 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29153
Sumter County · 31,806 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Sumter County Dispatch reported trees down along Oswego highway and elsewhere along the Lee County border. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SSW Oswego, SC
UNK mph
Aug 26, 2023
11:20 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29153
Sumter County · 31,806 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Report of tree down near Britton Rd and Boots Branch Rd. and another on Camp Branch Rd. Time estimated based on radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 SE East Sumter, SC
UNK mph
Aug 15, 2023
9:50 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29153
Sumter County · 31,806 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: NWS employee passed along a report from public of numerous trees downed in the Emerald Lakes subdivision. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 WNW Oswego, SC
UNK mph
Aug 15, 2023
9:40 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29153
Sumter County · 31,806 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from 3 WNW Oswego for report time. NWS employee passed along a report from public of numerous trees downed in the Emerald Lakes subdivision. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 WNW Oswego, SC
UNK mph
Aug 15, 2023
9:40 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29153
Sumter County · 31,806 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Sumter DOT reports trees down on Foxworth Mill Rd between Hwy 15 and Hwy 401. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WNW Oswego, SC
UNK mph
Aug 7, 2023
11:13 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29153
Sumter County · 31,806 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Highway Department reported trees down along Boulevard Road near Mims Road. Time based on radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SE South Sumter, SC
UNK mph
Aug 7, 2023
11:11 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29153
Sumter County · 31,806 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Highway Department reported trees down along Hwy. 521. Time based on radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 E Lakewood, SC
UNK mph
Jun 27, 2023
4:57 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29153
Sumter County · 31,806 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Duke Energy reports power outages due to fallen trees and tree limbs in the area of Boulevard Road and Que Street in Sumter.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ENE South Sumter, SC
UNK mph
Jun 7, 2023
3:30 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29153
Lee County · 4,588 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Lee County Sheriff reported to 911 dispatch 3 trees down on Raccoon Road near Hwy 401. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NE Oswego, SC
UNK mph
Jun 7, 2023
2:50 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29153
Sumter County · 31,806 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree fell on US Hwy 521 and Alice Dr. Time estimated.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNE Sumter, 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 29153

5 reports
UNK category
Sep 17, 2020
3:43 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 29153
Sumter County · 31,806 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE STORM SURVEY TEAM CONFIRMED AN EF-0 TORNADO... WITH PEAK WINDS OF 80 MPH... EAST OF SUMTER IN SUMTER COUNTY... SC. THE TORNADO BEGAN NEAR MIMS RD AND LONDON RD... MOVED NORTHEAST PARALLEL TO CAMP BRANCH RD... TURNED NORTHWARD AS IT CROSSED HIGHWAY 378 NEAR PLOWDEN MILL RD. THE TORNADO THEN TURNED SHARPLY NORTHWEST AS IT CROSSED E BREWINGTON RD AND THE ROCKY BLUFF SWAMP... THEN DISSIPATED NEAR FLORENCE HIGHWAY SOUTH OF GOZA RD. THE WEAK TORNADO SNAPPED THE TRUNKS OF SEVERAL PINE TREES... UPROOTED ANOTHER PINE TREE... AND SNAPPED SEVERAL TREE LIMBS ALONG ITS PATH.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 ESE South Sumter, SC
EF0 category
Jul 11, 2010
6:45 PM EST-5
Tornado report for ZIP 29153
Sumter County · 31,806 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NWS and EM found tornado damage to trees and powerlines as a weak EF0 intermittently touched down along its path.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.32 NW Dubose, SC
F1 category
Sep 7, 2004
7:40 AM EST
Tornado report for ZIP 29153
Lee County · 4,588 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A strong F1 tornado took down huge trees and powerlines, and also did moderate damage to several homes and a cotton gin mill.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 S Manville, SC
F0 category
May 19, 1993
2:30 PM EST
Tornado report for ZIP 29153
Sumter County · 31,806 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Small tornado touched down in wooded portion of Runneymeade community four miles north of Sumter. Tornado downed trees and damaged several homes.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Runnymeade Area, SC
F2 category
Sep 29, 1963
1:00 AM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 29153
Sumter County · 31,806 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 29153 area census snapshot

People & households
Population15,101
Households6,170
Housing units7,083
Income
Median household income$61,753
$100k+ households36.8%
$150k+ households15.5%
Housing stock
Single-family detached4,938
Attached single-family60
Small multifamily246
Large multifamily43
Mobile homes1,782
Housing mix
Single-family share69.7%
Attached-home share0.9%
Multifamily share4.1%
Mobile-home share25.2%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied4,856
Renter-occupied1,314
Vacant units913
Home value & age
Median home value$120,400
Owner homes $300k+12.4%
Owner homes $500k+2.9%
Owner homes $750k+1.0%
Median year built1987
Older-home share37.6%
Vehicle context
Households with cars5,532
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 29153 have on record?

Our records show 15 hail, 81 wind, and 5 tornado reports in and near ZIP 29153, 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 29153?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 29153 is 1.75″. It was reported near East Sumter, SC on June 21, 1992.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 29153 — 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 29153 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 29153 — 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 29153 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 29153 — 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 29153 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 29153 — 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 29153, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 29153, 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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