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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 29438

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 29438 from February 7, 1971 through July 11, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
7
Wind Reports
41
Tornado Reports
9
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 29438 · 1971–present Updated  Daily · last Jul 11, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 29438

7 reports
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1.75″ hail
Mar 20, 2018
7:39 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 29438
Charleston County · 119,948 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SW Edisto Island, SC
0.88″ hail
Jun 20, 2008
10:50 AM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 29438
Colleton County · 10,818 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel size hail and 30 to 40 mph winds were reported by a Park Ranger at the Edisto Beach State Park.
NWS Hail Report Location: .9 NE Edisto Beach, SC
1.00″ hail
Jun 13, 2007
12:15 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 29438
Charleston County · 119,948 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 S Edisto Is, SC
0.75″ hail
May 22, 2006
6:22 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 29438
Charleston County · 119,948 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Wadmalaw Is, SC
1.00″ hail
Jun 18, 2005
12:20 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 29438
Charleston County · 119,948 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Wadmalaw Is, SC
1.75″ hail
Jun 14, 1998
6:45 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 29438
Charleston County · 119,948 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 N Edisto Is, SC
1.00″ hail
Feb 7, 1971
6:50 AM CST
Hail report for ZIP 29438
Charleston 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 29438

41 reports
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UNK mph
Jul 11, 2026
9:36 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29438
Colleton County · 10,818 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Emergency Manager reported a tree down due to thunderstorm outflow on the 1600 block of Jungle Road. Blocking both lanes.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 SSW Edisto Island, SC
UNK mph
Jan 9, 2024
10:01 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29438
Charleston County · 119,948 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: South Carolina Highway Patrol reported a tree down on Indigo Hill Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NE Edisto Island, SC
UNK mph
Jan 9, 2024
9:57 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29438
Charleston County · 119,948 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: South Carolina Highway Patrol reported a tree down on Cypress Bottom Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNW Edisto Island, SC
UNK mph
Jun 7, 2023
10:40 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29438
Charleston County · 119,948 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A member of the public reported a large oak tree uprooted along Red House Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SW Edisto Island, SC
UNK mph
Jul 9, 2022
9:29 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29438
Colleton County · 10,818 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: AN EMERGENCY MANAGER REPORTED STRUCTURAL DAMAGE TO A RESIDENTAL PROPERTY LOCATED ALONG THE 900 BLOCK OF PALMETTO BLVD. PICTURES SHOW PORTIONS OF A METAL ROOF WERE BLOWN OFF AND THROWN INTO POWER LINES. TIME ESTIMATED VIA RADAR DATA.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 SSW Edisto Island, SC
UNK mph
Jul 8, 2021
5:02 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29438
Charleston County · 119,948 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LARGE TREES DOWN BLOCKING HIGHWAY 174 AT STEAMBOAT LANDING ROAD. LIKELY A TORNADO DUE TO RADAR DEBRIS SIGNATURE. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NW Edisto Island, SC
UNK mph
Apr 13, 2020
12:15 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29438
Colleton County · 10,818 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MULTIPLE DAMAGED STRUCTURES AS WELL AS MULTIPLE TREES DOWN OR SNAPPED OFF IN THE 1300 BLOCK OF MYRTLE STREET ON EDISTO ISLAND. ALSO... COLLETON COUNTY FIRE-RESCUE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT DIVISION REPORTED A TREE DOWN ON AN OCCUPIED STRUCTURE IN THE 3300 BLOCK OF PALMETTO BOULEVARD. LIKELY TORNADO.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 SW Edisto Island, SC
UNK mph
Apr 13, 2020
12:15 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29438
Charleston County · 119,948 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MULTIPLE HOMES HAVE STRUCTURAL DAMAGE TO THEM ON MYRTLE STREET. TIME IS ESTIMATED BY RADAR. POSSIBLE TORNADO DAMAGE.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 SSW Edisto Island, SC
UNK mph
Jun 20, 2019
11:59 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29438
Charleston County · 119,948 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: CHARLESTON COUNTY DISPATCH REPORTED A POWER LINE DOWN ON NATTY RD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SSW Edisto Island, SC
UNK mph
Jul 6, 2016
10:32 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29438
Charleston County · 119,948 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SOUTH CAROLINA HIGHWAY PATROL REPORTED A TREE DOWN AND IN THE ROADWAY IN THE 8300 BLOCK OF PALMETTO ROAD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 N Edisto Beach, SC
UNK mph
Jul 6, 2016
10:30 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29438
Charleston County · 119,948 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SOUTH CAROLINA HIGHWAY PATROL REPORTED A TREE DOWN AND IN THE ROADWAY ON HW-174 NEAR BLUE HOUSE LANE.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNW Edisto Island, SC
70 mph
Jun 17, 2016
9:17 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29438
Charleston County · 119,948 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: RETIRED NWS EMPLOYEE ESTIMATED WINDS 60-65 MPH WITH A FEW GUSTS NEAR 70 MPH.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WNW Edisto Island, SC
UNK mph
Jun 17, 2016
9:17 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29438
Charleston County · 119,948 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: RETIRED NWS EMPLOYEE REPORTED TREES DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WNW Edisto Island, SC
UNK mph
Jun 17, 2016
9:10 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29438
Charleston County · 119,948 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN THROUGHOUT EDISTO ISLAND.
NWS Wind Report Location: Edisto Island, SC
UNK mph
Jun 17, 2016
8:58 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29438
Charleston County · 119,948 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SC STATE HWY PATROL REPORTS TREE DOWN ON SC 174 NEAR RUSSELL CREEK RD. TIME ESTIAMTED FROM RADAR
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NW Edisto Island, 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 29438

9 reports
UNK category
Aug 16, 2024
1:35 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 29438
Charleston County · 119,948 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NWS Storm Survey indicated that one of two tornadoes on Edisto Beach had a damage path of 2.89 miles and a path width of 300 yards. Estimated peak wind was 97 mph... or EF1. This tornado occurred with Tropical Storm Debby.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 SW Edisto Island, SC
UNK category
Aug 7, 2024
1:38 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 29438
Charleston County · 119,948 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Charleston County consolidated dispatch relayed a report of a sighted tornado touchdown on Outback Lane off Palmetto Rd on Edisto Island. Numerous trees down.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 SSW Edisto Island, SC
UNK category
Aug 7, 2024
1:37 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 29438
Colleton County · 10,818 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Colleton County Emergency Manager reported a sighted tornado on the 100 block of jungle road.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 SSW Edisto Island, SC
UNK category
Aug 7, 2024
1:37 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 29438
Colleton County · 10,818 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Charleston County Dispatch reported a sighted tornado going over a residence's home on the 500 block of Fishing Creek Drive. Damage to the residence's porch was reported.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 SW Edisto Island, SC
UNK category
Aug 6, 2024
1:40 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 29438
Colleton County · 10,818 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Colleton County Emergency Manager reported a tornado sighted on 101 Palmetto Blvd. Also... reported multiple trees down... power lines down... debris on roadways... and flooded roadways.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 SSW Edisto Island, SC
UNK category
Jul 9, 2021
5:00 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 29438
Charleston County · 119,948 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE STORM SURVEY CONFIRMED TORNADO DAMAGE ON EDISTO ISLAND... SC. THE EVENT TIME WAS DETERMINED FROM RADAR DATA.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 W Edisto Island, SC
UNK category
Apr 13, 2020
12:15 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 29438
Colleton County · 10,818 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: STORM SURVEY CONFIRMS EF2 TORNADO. TORNADO RIPPED OFF PORTIONS OR LARGE SECTIONS OF ROOFS OFF OF SIX HOMES. NUMEROUS TREES SNAPPED OFF AND UPROOTED ALONG THE PATH. A BOAT AND SEVERAL VEHICLES DAMAGED AND A TRAILER WAS FLIPPED OVER. NUMEROUS HOMES HAD WINDOWS BLOWN OUT OR SUFFERED MINOR SIDING OR ROOF DAMAGE.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 SW Edisto Island, SC
UNK category
Apr 13, 2020
12:15 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 29438
Charleston County · 119,948 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: STORM SURVEY CONFIRMS EF2 TORNADO. TORNADO RIPPED OFF PORTIONS OR LARGE SECTIONS OF ROOFS OFF OF SIX HOMES. NUMEROUS TREES SNAPPED OFF AND UPROOTED ALONG THE PATH. A BOAT AND SEVERAL VEHICLES DAMAGED AND A TRAILER WAS FLIPPED OVER. NUMEROUS HOMES HAD WINDOWS BLOWN OUT OR SUFFERED MINOR SIDING OR ROOF DAMAGE.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 SW Edisto Island, SC
F0 category
Jun 12, 2001
10:05 PM EST
Tornado report for ZIP 29438
Charleston County · 119,948 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Edisto Is, 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 29438 area census snapshot

People & households
Population2,659
Households1,376
Housing units3,545
Income
Median household income$77,386
$100k+ households38.2%
$150k+ households17.7%
Housing stock
Single-family detached2,703
Attached single-family163
Small multifamily372
Large multifamily64
Mobile homes243
Housing mix
Single-family share76.3%
Attached-home share4.6%
Multifamily share12.3%
Mobile-home share6.9%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied1,226
Renter-occupied150
Vacant units2,169
Home value & age
Median home value$556,300
Owner homes $300k+77%
Owner homes $500k+55.1%
Owner homes $750k+32.3%
Median year built1992
Older-home share17.3%
Vehicle context
Households with cars1,310
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 29438 have on record?

Our records show 7 hail, 41 wind, and 9 tornado reports in and near ZIP 29438, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on July 11, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 29438?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 29438 is 1.75″. It was reported near Edisto Island, SC on March 20, 2018.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 29438 — 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 29438 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 29438 — 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 29438 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 29438 — 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 29438 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 29438 — 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 29438, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 29438, 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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