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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 29209

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 29209 from November 21, 1973 through September 5, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
9
Wind Reports
54
Tornado Reports
2
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 29209 · 1973–present Updated  Daily · last Sep 5, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 29209

9 reports
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1.00″ hail
Jun 17, 2016
6:14 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 29209
Richland County · 118,648 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: VIA SOCIAL MEDIA. 7651 GARNERS FERRY RD.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 SSE Forest Acres, SC
1.00″ hail
Jun 17, 2016
5:45 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 29209
Richland County · 118,648 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: .
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SSE Forest Acres, SC
1.75″ hail
Jun 16, 2009
7:23 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 29209
Richland County · 118,648 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Reported golf ball size hail on Interstate 77 near exit 5.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Sims, SC
1.75″ hail
Jun 16, 2009
7:20 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 29209
Richland County · 118,648 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Reported golf ball size hail at Interstate 77 and Garners Ferry Rd.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 SSE Forest Acres, SC
1.00″ hail
Jun 13, 2007
4:30 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 29209
Richland County · 118,648 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Park Service reported quarter size hail at Congaree National Park.
NWS Hail Report Location: 10 SE Columbia, SC
1.75″ hail
Jul 29, 1997
7:30 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 29209
Richland County · 118,648 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Sheriff reports golf ball size hail near Hopkins.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 SE Columbia, SC
1.25″ hail
Jul 29, 1997
7:15 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 29209
Richland County · 118,648 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: State Newspaper editor reported 1.25 inch hail for 15 minutes.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 SE Columbia, SC
1.75″ hail
Jun 20, 1984
6:20 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 29209
Richland County · 118,648 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, SC
1.25″ hail
Oct 2, 1979
4:15 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 29209
Lexington County · 91,782 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 29209

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UNK mph
Sep 5, 2026
9:42 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29209
Richland County · 118,648 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 Sse Owens Field, SC
UNK mph
Sep 5, 2026
9:28 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29209
Richland County · 118,648 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Ene Owens Field, SC
UNK mph
Sep 5, 2026
9:19 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29209
Richland County · 118,648 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 Sse Owens Field, SC
UNK mph
Aug 13, 2026
10:49 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29209
Richland County · 118,648 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SCEMD employee reported a downed tree at their property on Rockwood Road. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Ese Owens Field, SC
UNK mph
Jul 27, 2026
10:17 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29209
Richland County · 118,648 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SCDPS reported a tree blocking the roadway on Bluff Rd near Atlas Rd. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 Sse Owens Field, SC
UNK mph
Jul 11, 2026
6:33 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29209
Richland County · 118,648 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on power lines with active fire. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ENE Owens Field, SC
UNK mph
Jul 11, 2026
6:29 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29209
Richland County · 118,648 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Richland County EM reports tree down on residence on Mellowood Drive.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SSE Owens Field, SC
UNK mph
Jun 26, 2025
12:58 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29209
Richland County · 118,648 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SCDPS reported trees down on Patricia Drive. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 E Owens Field, SC
UNK mph
Jun 8, 2025
1:15 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29209
Richland County · 118,648 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SC highway patrol reports a tree down blocking the roadway on I77 and SC48. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SSE Owens Field, SC
UNK mph
Jul 17, 2024
9:55 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29209
Richland County · 118,648 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SC Dept of Public Safety reports a tree down near the intersection of Montgomery Ln and Old Hopkins Rd. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NW Hopkins, SC
UNK mph
Jun 16, 2022
10:24 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29209
Richland County · 118,648 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: COLUMBIA FIRE REPORTS MULTIPLE COLLAPSED STRUCTURES ALONG DOWNING ST IN COLUMBIA.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SSE Forest Acres, SC
UNK mph
May 6, 2022
9:59 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29209
Richland County · 118,648 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: HIGHWAY PATROL REPORTED A TREE IN THE ROADWAY. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SE Owens Field, SC
UNK mph
Apr 5, 2022
10:31 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29209
Richland County · 118,648 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SCHP REPORTED TREES DOWN ON BLUFF ROAD AND MONTGOMERY LANE. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 W Hopkins, SC
UNK mph
Jun 29, 2020
12:18 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29209
Richland County · 118,648 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LARGE TREE DOWN AT THE INTERSECTION OF GARNERS FERRY AND ABERNATHY ROADS. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 SSE Forest Acres, SC
UNK mph
Jun 28, 2020
12:15 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29209
Richland County · 118,648 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE ON POWER LINES ON GARNERS FERRY ROAD AT GARNERS CROSSING APARTMENTS.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 SSE Forest Acres, 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 29209

2 reports
F0 category
Apr 26, 2006
2:42 PM EST
Tornado report for ZIP 29209
Kershaw County · 21,342 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An F0 touched down in the Charlotte-Tomlinson area and took down some trees.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 ESE Camden, SC
F1 category
Jul 23, 1997
11:14 PM EST
Tornado report for ZIP 29209
Richland County · 118,648 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An F1 tornado produced winds to 100 mph. Numerous trees were down and 35 homes had minor damage. Seventeen businesses also had minor damage. One person was injured.
NWS Tornado Report Location: SE Columbia, 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 29209 area census snapshot

People & households
Population37,314
Households14,865
Housing units16,520
Income
Median household income$58,854
$100k+ households31.5%
$150k+ households10.5%
Housing stock
Single-family detached11,099
Attached single-family818
Small multifamily2,584
Large multifamily1,826
Mobile homes193
Housing mix
Single-family share67.2%
Attached-home share5.0%
Multifamily share26.7%
Mobile-home share1.2%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied8,774
Renter-occupied6,091
Vacant units1,655
Home value & age
Median home value$183,200
Owner homes $300k+24.2%
Owner homes $500k+10.3%
Owner homes $750k+4.4%
Median year built1984
Older-home share44.5%
Vehicle context
Households with cars13,823
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 29209 have on record?

Our records show 9 hail, 54 wind, and 2 tornado reports in and near ZIP 29209, 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 29209?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 29209 is 1.75″. It was reported near N Sims, SC on June 16, 2009.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 29209 — 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 29209 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 29209 — 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 29209 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 29209 — 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 29209 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 29209 — 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 29209, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 29209, 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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