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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 29340

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 29340 from April 18, 1969 through September 6, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
39
Wind Reports
121
Tornado Reports
4
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 29340 · 1969–present Updated  Daily · last Sep 6, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 29340

39 reports
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1.00″ hail
May 20, 2025
10:52 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 29340
Cherokee County · 15,844 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Mostly pea-sized hail... but some up to quarters.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SE Gaffney, SC
1.00″ hail
Oct 20, 2023
7:41 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 29340
Cherokee County · 15,844 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel to quarter size hail covering the ground.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 ENE Gaffney, SC
1.00″ hail
Jun 19, 2014
5:12 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 29340
Cherokee County · 15,844 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Spotter reported up to quarter size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.96 W Wilkinsville, SC
0.88″ hail
Jul 4, 2012
4:46 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 29340
Cherokee County · 15,844 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel size hail was reported at McKowns Mountain Rd and highway 329.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.39 S Draytonville, SC
1.00″ hail
Jul 1, 2012
6:00 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 29340
Cherokee County · 15,844 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.36 SSW Gaffney, SC
0.75″ hail
May 16, 2010
7:52 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 29340
Cherokee County · 15,844 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny size hail was reported on I-85 at the Broad River bridge.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.57 NE East Gaffney, SC
0.75″ hail
May 16, 2010
7:35 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 29340
Cherokee County · 15,844 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Dime size hail fell near the intersection of highways 18 and 105.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.06 SSW Gaffney, SC
0.75″ hail
Apr 27, 2010
4:40 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 29340
Cherokee County · 15,844 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Dime size hail was reported at the intersection of highway 211 and Garner Rd.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.33 WNW Saratt, SC
0.75″ hail
Jun 27, 2008
6:02 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 29340
Cherokee County · 15,844 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 N Gaffney, SC
0.75″ hail
Jun 11, 2008
6:45 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 29340
Cherokee County · 15,844 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 SW Gaffney, SC
0.88″ hail
Jun 11, 2008
6:35 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 29340
Cherokee County · 15,844 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 S Gaffney, SC
0.75″ hail
Mar 15, 2008
2:30 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 29340
Cherokee County · 15,844 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Gaffney, SC
0.75″ hail
Jun 12, 2006
1:40 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 29340
Cherokee County · 15,844 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 9 S Gaffney, SC
0.75″ hail
Jun 2, 2006
8:10 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 29340
Cherokee County · 15,844 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Reported on Union Highway.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 S Gaffney, SC
0.88″ hail
May 21, 2006
2:00 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 29340
Cherokee County · 15,844 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail reported on Pacolet Rd just inside the county line.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SW Thicketty, 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 29340

121 reports
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UNK mph
Sep 6, 2026
8:06 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29340
Cherokee County · 15,844 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down along Asbury Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 Wnw Saratt, SC
UNK mph
Sep 6, 2026
7:55 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29340
Cherokee County · 15,844 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down at the intersection of Upper Deal St and Church St.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 Ssw Blacksburg, SC
UNK mph
Sep 6, 2026
7:49 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29340
Cherokee County · 15,844 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees down on utility equipment across the city of Gaffney.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Ene Gaffney, SC
UNK mph
Sep 6, 2026
7:48 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29340
Cherokee County · 15,844 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down along White Plains Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Ssw Thicketty, SC
UNK mph
Sep 6, 2026
7:46 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29340
Cherokee County · 15,844 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and powerlines down along Pacolet Hwy.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Ese Thicketty, SC
UNK mph
Sep 6, 2026
7:46 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29340
Cherokee County · 15,844 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Restaurant sign blown out.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Se Gaffney, SC
UNK mph
Sep 6, 2026
7:45 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29340
Cherokee County · 15,844 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Beech St blocked by fallen trees.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 E Gaffney, SC
UNK mph
Sep 6, 2026
7:44 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29340
Cherokee County · 15,844 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Social media picture of a snapped railroad crossing arm.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Ssw Gaffney, SC
UNK mph
Sep 6, 2026
7:44 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29340
Cherokee County · 15,844 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree on a house on Cypress Dr.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Ese Gaffney, SC
UNK mph
Aug 15, 2026
9:00 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29340
Cherokee County · 15,844 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SCHP reports a tree blown down on Baker Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Ene Thicketty, SC
UNK mph
Aug 11, 2026
10:50 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29340
Cherokee County · 15,844 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree down on mobile home.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 Wsw Blacksburg, SC
UNK mph
Jun 25, 2025
10:10 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29340
Cherokee County · 15,844 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A smattering of downed trees and powerlines between East Gaffney and Cherokee Falls.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 ENE Gaffney, SC
UNK mph
Jun 9, 2025
12:51 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29340
Cherokee County · 15,844 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees down on powerlines.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 NNW Saratt, SC
UNK mph
Aug 18, 2024
8:49 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29340
Cherokee County · 15,844 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on Sardis Rd. Time estimated.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 WSW Smyrna, SC
UNK mph
Jul 31, 2024
12:12 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29340
Cherokee County · 15,844 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 911 Communications reported numerous trees and powerlines down across the city of Gaffney.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ENE Gaffney, 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 29340

4 reports
F1 category
Sep 27, 2004
9:15 PM EST
Tornado report for ZIP 29340
Cherokee County · 15,844 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado destroyed a mobile home and blew down numerous trees and power lines.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 S Gaffney, SC
F0 category
May 1, 1995
8:25 PM EST
Tornado report for ZIP 29340
Cherokee County · 15,844 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Supercell thunderstorm which lasted for many hours developed west of Pickens and produced two tornadoes in the upstate. The first tornado was weak but still caused nuisance type damage - blowing out underpinning from mobile homes, blowing over sheds, etc. The second tornado which developed after the storm strengthened was a strong FO tornado and caused a fair amount of damage from Gaffney to Blacksburg. Inflow into the tornado blew down a storage building and knocked down some trees in the city of Gaffney. Along Interstate 85 the tornado's winds blew down some billboards, trees and power lines. Several people saw the tornado funnel. There were a number of reports of pea to marble-size hail with the storm. The supercell and its severe weather moved into North Carolina.
NWS Tornado Report Location: N Gaffney To, SC
F1 category
Apr 4, 1989
4:45 PM EST
Tornado report for ZIP 29340
Cherokee County · 15,844 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, SC
F2 category
Apr 18, 1969
2:30 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 29340
Cherokee County · 15,844 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 29340 area census snapshot

People & households
Population21,394
Households8,456
Housing units9,889
Income
Median household income$42,359
$100k+ households25.3%
$150k+ households6.9%
Housing stock
Single-family detached6,535
Attached single-family47
Small multifamily989
Large multifamily202
Mobile homes2,116
Housing mix
Single-family share66.1%
Attached-home share0.5%
Multifamily share12.0%
Mobile-home share21.4%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied6,275
Renter-occupied2,181
Vacant units1,433
Home value & age
Median home value$110,000
Owner homes $300k+7.5%
Owner homes $500k+2.4%
Owner homes $750k+1.1%
Median year built1977
Older-home share56.2%
Vehicle context
Households with cars7,776
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 29340 have on record?

Our records show 39 hail, 121 wind, and 4 tornado reports in and near ZIP 29340, 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 29340?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 29340 is 1.75″. It was reported near Gaffney, SC on May 20, 2006.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 29340 — 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 29340 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 29340 — 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 29340 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 29340 — 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 29340 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 29340 — 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 29340, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 29340, 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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