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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 29440
Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 29440 from May 25, 1960 through August 21, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.
Example: 29440 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code
Hail Reports
41
Wind Reports
76
Tornado Reports
10
Max Hail Size
4.50″
Source NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm ReportsCoverage ZIP 29440 · 1960–presentUpdated Daily · last Aug 21, 2026
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 W Plantersville, SC
1.00″hail
Apr 27, 1999 5:30 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 29440
Georgetown County · 22,745 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Georgetown, SC
1.00″hail
Apr 27, 1999 2:00 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 29440
Georgetown County · 22,745 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Sheriff reported hail and wind gusts over 60 mph causing a power outage in the area.
NWS Hail Report Location: Plantersville, SC
0.75″hail
Feb 19, 1999 4:35 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 29440
Georgetown County · 22,745 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail report from Brown's Ferry, where SC 51 crosses Black River.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 NW Oatland, SC
1.00″hail
May 4, 1998 2:25 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 29440
Georgetown County · 22,745 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Reported at intersection of U.S. 701 and S.C. 6.
NWS Hail Report Location: Georgetown, SC
0.75″hail
May 26, 1997 6:15 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 29440
Georgetown County · 22,745 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Reported by City Police
NWS Hail Report Location: Georgetown, SC
1.00″hail
Apr 22, 1997 10:40 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 29440
Georgetown County · 22,745 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Plantersville, SC
1.75″hail
Jun 3, 1988 2:20 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 29440
Georgetown County · 22,745 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, SC
1.75″hail
Jun 16, 1985 2:00 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 29440
Georgetown County · 22,745 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, SC
1.75″hail
May 16, 1985 2:00 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 29440
Georgetown County · 22,745 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.
Wind Report Description: SCHP reports tree in road on SC 41. Time estimated by radar and time of report.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 Nw Oatland, SC
UNKmph
Aug 15, 2026 8:50 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29440
Georgetown County · 22,745 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree and power-line was blown down. Time was estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 N Georgetown, SC
UNKmph
Aug 10, 2026 7:15 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29440
Georgetown County · 22,745 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree blown down across a powerline near South Island Rd and Dover Plantation Dr.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 S Georgetown, SC
UNKmph
Jul 10, 2025 11:20 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29440
Georgetown County · 22,745 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Downed tree blocking the roadway at the intersection of Browns Ferry Rd and Pinewood Dr.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NW Oatland, SC
UNKmph
Jun 25, 2025 11:15 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29440
Georgetown County · 22,745 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on SC-51 near Hemingway Lane. Time estimated via radar. A car crashed into the tree a short time later - no injuries.
NWS Wind Report Location: 8 NW Oatland, SC
UNKmph
Jun 25, 2025 11:15 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29440
Georgetown County · 22,745 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down in roadway. Rose Hill and Antwine Drive in Georgetown.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 NNW Oatland, SC
UNKmph
Jun 8, 2025 5:50 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29440
Georgetown County · 22,745 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large branches down on power lines along Paris Lane
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SE Sampit, SC
UNKmph
Jun 8, 2025 5:50 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29440
Georgetown County · 22,745 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on Pennyroyal Rd near Mineral Place.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 ESE Sampit, SC
UNKmph
Aug 20, 2024 8:49 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29440
Georgetown County · 22,745 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Railroad Crossing gates damaged by winds near 9 Mile Curve on Georgetown Highway.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ENE Sampit, SC
76mph
Jan 10, 2024 12:16 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29440
Georgetown County · 22,745 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The WeatherFlow station off of Winyah Bay recorded a wind gust of 76 mph (instrument is 50 feet off the ground).
NWS Wind Report Location: Winyah Bay, SC
UNKmph
Jan 9, 2024 11:00 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29440
Georgetown County · 22,745 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Significant roof damage to mobile home on Lafayette St. near intersection with Church St. with half of roof torn off.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Georgetown, SC
60mph
Jan 9, 2024 9:55 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29440
Georgetown County · 22,745 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The AWOS station at KGGE recorded a wind gust of 52 knots (60 mph).
NWS Wind Report Location: Georgetown, SC
UNKmph
Oct 20, 2023 10:26 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29440
Georgetown County · 22,745 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several reports of thunderstorm wind damage on and around Rose Hill Rd in Georgetown County. Multiple trees down... including large tree down on a shed on the Quail Club property. Unconnected trailer knocked over. Large barn door blown in. Damage is indicative of straight line winds.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 NNW Oatland, SC
UNKmph
Aug 30, 2023 9:47 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29440
Georgetown County · 22,745 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees down in the Sampit area along Woodland Rd. near the intersection with Yellowthroat Rd. Possible tornado. Time estimated based on radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ESE Sampit, SC
58mph
Jun 27, 2023 8:55 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29440
Georgetown County · 22,745 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Georgetown County Airport (GGE) measured a thunderstorm wind gust of 58mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: Georgetown, SC
66mph
Aug 11, 2022 11:38 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29440
Georgetown County · 22,745 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: WINYAH BAY RANGE A REAR LIGHT... 50 FT AGL
NWS Wind Report Location: 14 SSE Georgetown, SC
73mph
Apr 6, 2022 12:49 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29440
Georgetown County · 22,745 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MEASURED AT 50 FOOT HEIGHT
NWS Wind Report Location: Winyah Bay, SC
UNKmph
Apr 13, 2020 12:20 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29440
Georgetown County · 22,745 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: POSSIBLE TORNADO DAMAGE - TREE DOWN IN YARD AND REPORTED PATH CLEARED THROUGH WOODS BEHIND HOME NEAR COUNTY RD S22-20 AND S22-119
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 NW Georgetown, SC
UNKmph
Jun 22, 2019 11:47 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29440
Georgetown County · 22,745 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: PUBLIC REPORTED SEVERAL TREES DOWN NEAR THE TOWN OF GEORGETOWN. A FEW OF THESE TREES WERE FOUND BLOCKING ROADWAYS.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 S Sampit, SC
UNKmph
Jun 22, 2019 10:10 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29440
Georgetown County · 22,745 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES ACROSS ROAD AT HESTERVILLE AND BROWN'S FERRY. ANOTHER TREE DOWN ON MALLARD CIRCLE RD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NW Oatland, SC
UNKmph
Apr 19, 2019 7:53 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29440
Georgetown County · 22,745 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: PUBLIC REPORTED TREES BLOWN DOWN ACROSS THE ROAD IN CHOPPE... SC.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 N Oatland, SC
58mph
Apr 19, 2019 7:51 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29440
Georgetown County · 22,745 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: WINYAH BAY WEATHERFLOW STATION MEASURED WIND GUST OF 58MPH
NWS Wind Report Location: Winyah Bay, SC
UNKmph
Apr 15, 2018 11:57 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29440
Georgetown County · 22,745 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN ON BROWNS FERRY RD 1 MILE WEST OF BROWNS FERRY BRIDGE
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 NW Oatland, SC
61mph
Sep 11, 2017 10:15 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29440
Georgetown County · 22,745 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Georgetown, SC
UNKmph
Jun 15, 2017 7:11 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29440
Georgetown County · 22,745 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: REPORT OF A LARGE TREE DOWN ON HWY 17.
NWS Wind Report Location: Georgetown, SC
UNKmph
Jun 17, 2016 8:51 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29440
Georgetown County · 22,745 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN ON KENT ROAD
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WSW Oak Grove, SC
UNKmph
Jun 17, 2016 8:10 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29440
Georgetown County · 22,745 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN ON MONTFORD ROAD NEAR PENNYROYAL ROAD
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ESE Moyd, SC
UNKmph
Jun 17, 2016 8:01 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29440
Georgetown County · 22,745 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN ON POWELL ROAD NEAR BERTIE AVENUE
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSE Lodge Hall, SC
UNKmph
Jun 17, 2016 7:56 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29440
Georgetown County · 22,745 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN ON WALKER ROAD NEAR COLUMBUS ROAD
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 WSW Lodge Hall, SC
UNKmph
Jun 17, 2016 7:51 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29440
Georgetown County · 22,745 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN ON KENT ROAD
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WSW Oak Grove, SC
UNKmph
Jun 2, 2016 7:30 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29440
Georgetown County · 22,745 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN IN THE 14000 BLOCK OF N FRASER ST IN PLANTERSVILLE
NWS Wind Report Location: Plantersville, SC
58mph
Sep 10, 2015 8:05 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 29440
Georgetown County · 22,745 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was reported down on U.S. 521. The time was estimated based on radar data.
NWS Wind Report Location: .51 NE Spring Gully, SC
62mph
Jun 5, 2014 6:40 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 29440
Georgetown County · 22,745 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several power lines were reported down on roadway and one tree was reported down on a car. The time was estimated based on radar data.
NWS Wind Report Location: .59 W Union Xrds, SC
60mph
May 23, 2014 9:24 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 29440
Georgetown County · 22,745 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were reported down. The public estimated winds to 60 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.15 W Cumberland, SC
60mph
Sep 3, 2013 3:05 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 29440
Georgetown County · 22,745 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees were reported down along Jackson Village Road. Some of the trees fell onto a house as well as on power lines. The time was estimated based on radar data.
NWS Wind Report Location: .09 S Jackson, SC
60mph
Jul 11, 2012 1:51 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 29440
Georgetown County · 22,745 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A National Weather Service Storm Survey found 10 pine trees down. The damage was the result of a microburst.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3.1 W Plantersville, SC
58mph
May 22, 2012 12:45 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 29440
Georgetown County · 22,745 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A large limb of an oak tree was blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.98 NE Graves, SC
60mph
Jul 9, 2011 2:06 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 29440
Georgetown County · 22,745 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were reported down in the Waccamaw Neck area.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.55 ESE Arcadia Plantation, SC
63mph
Jul 9, 2011 2:05 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 29440
Georgetown County · 22,745 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A wind gust just over 63 mph was measured by wind equipment on the Siau Bridge. Sinage on the bridge was blown down and damaged.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.35 E Georgetown, SC
60mph
Jul 9, 2011 2:00 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 29440
Georgetown County · 22,745 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were reported down in the city of Georgetown.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.14 E Georgetown, SC
64mph
Jun 23, 2011 3:28 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 29440
Georgetown County · 22,745 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were reportedly down.
NWS Wind Report Location: .79 ESE Sampit, SC
60mph
May 11, 2011 2:39 AM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 29440
Georgetown County · 22,745 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was reportedly down on North Hazard Street.
NWS Wind Report Location: .82 NE Georgetown, SC
58mph
Jun 25, 2010 2:50 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 29440
Georgetown County · 22,745 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Two large oak trees were reported down along Wedgefield Road.
Wind Report Description: A large tree was reported down at the intersection of U.S. 701 and Exodus Drive.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.29 WNW Guilliard, SC
64mph
Sep 16, 2008 2:52 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 29440
Darlington County · 18,970 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several large trees, approximately 14 inches in diameter were snapped about 8 feet off the ground. The trees fell across Dirleton Road preventing traffic from crossing. A trained spotter estimated winds at up to 65 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: 64.48 SE Palmetto, SC
60mph
Jun 1, 2008 8:10 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 29440
Georgetown County · 22,745 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A spotter estimated a 50 to 60 mph wind gust.
Wind Report Description: A few trees were down near the intersection of Plantersville Road and Jackson Village Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: .97 S Chicorawood Plantati, SC
58mph
Feb 26, 2008 12:35 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 29440
Georgetown County · 22,745 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A large tree fell onto a powerline in Lambert. About 3000 people were without power. Power was restored to all areas by 230 pm EST.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Lambert Town, SC
69mph
Jul 11, 2007 5:10 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 29440
Georgetown County · 22,745 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees were blown down on SSR 6.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NW Rose Hill, SC
75mph
Jul 15, 2006 7:00 PM EST
Wind report for ZIP 29440
Georgetown County · 22,745 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous trees down, with power outages throughout the county.
NWS Wind Report Location: Georgetown, SC
63mph
Feb 22, 2003 3:30 PM EST
Wind report for ZIP 29440
Georgetown County · 22,745 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Public reported trees down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 N Georgetown, SC
75mph
Aug 25, 2002 5:55 PM EST
Wind report for ZIP 29440
Georgetown County · 22,745 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 911 reported a tree fell on a house.
NWS Wind Report Location: Georgetown, SC
63mph
Jun 28, 2002 4:45 PM EST
Wind report for ZIP 29440
Georgetown County · 22,745 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down.
NWS Wind Report Location: North Santee, SC
63mph
May 25, 2000 5:40 PM EST
Wind report for ZIP 29440
Georgetown County · 22,745 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Georgetown 911 reported two trees down on power lines.
NWS Wind Report Location: Yauhannah, SC
60mph
Apr 17, 2000 10:55 PM EST
Wind report for ZIP 29440
Georgetown County · 22,745 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Utility company reported large limbs on power lines.
NWS Wind Report Location: Georgetown, SC
63mph
Apr 8, 2000 4:08 PM EST
Wind report for ZIP 29440
Georgetown County · 22,745 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power company dispatch reported trees down on power lines.
NWS Wind Report Location: Georgetown, SC
63mph
Feb 14, 2000 5:15 AM EST
Wind report for ZIP 29440
Georgetown County · 22,745 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees on power lines in the Tom Yawkey Wildlife Refuge on South Island Road.
Wind Report Description: Trees and power lines were reported downed as a thunderstorm passed through the city.
NWS Wind Report Location: Georgetown, SC
69mph
May 17, 1998 8:30 PM EST
Wind report for ZIP 29440
Georgetown County · 22,745 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds caused power outages across the city.
NWS Wind Report Location: Georgetown, SC
58mph
Jul 5, 1997 4:07 PM EST
Wind report for ZIP 29440
Georgetown County · 22,745 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: WIND GUST TO 50 KTS DOWNED TREES IN THE YAUHANNAH COMMUNITY (ABOUT 5N OF PLANTERSVILLE)
NWS Wind Report Location: Plantersville, SC
69mph
May 26, 1997 2:20 PM EST
Wind report for ZIP 29440
Georgetown County · 22,745 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous trees uprooted, large limbs and power lines down. 1300 customers without power for more than an hour.
NWS Wind Report Location: Choppee, SC
58mph
Mar 7, 1996 1:51 PM EST
Wind report for ZIP 29440
Georgetown County · 22,745 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Plantersville, SC
UNKmph
Jul 1, 1992 5:00 PM PST
Wind report for ZIP 29440
Georgetown County · 22,745 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, SC
UNKmph
Jul 1, 1992 4:00 PM PST
Wind report for ZIP 29440
Georgetown County · 22,745 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, SC
UNKmph
Mar 3, 1991 9:00 AM CST
Wind report for ZIP 29440
Georgetown County · 22,745 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, SC
UNKmph
Aug 24, 1989 2:30 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 29440
Georgetown County · 22,745 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, SC
UNKmph
Jul 25, 1989 2:00 AM CST
Wind report for ZIP 29440
Georgetown County · 22,745 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, SC
UNKmph
Jun 7, 1989 5:30 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 29440
Georgetown County · 22,745 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, SC
UNKmph
May 5, 1989 8:59 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 29440
Georgetown County · 22,745 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, SC
UNKmph
Sep 25, 1988 1:42 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 29440
Georgetown County · 22,745 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, SC
UNKmph
Jul 11, 1985 1:45 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 29440
Georgetown County · 22,745 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, SC
75mph
Jul 15, 1984 12:35 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 29440
Georgetown County · 22,745 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, SC
UNKmph
Dec 12, 1982 4:45 AM CST
Wind report for ZIP 29440
Georgetown County · 22,745 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, SC
UNKmph
Apr 13, 1978 9:00 AM CST
Wind report for ZIP 29440
Georgetown County · 22,745 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, SC
UNKmph
Nov 21, 1973 4:00 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 29440
Georgetown County · 22,745 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, SC
69mph
May 25, 1960 1:50 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 29440
Georgetown County · 22,745 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, 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.
Tornado Report Description: A National Weather Service Storm Survey Team concluded an EF1 tornado touched down 11 miles east of Andrews, South Carolina. The maximum wind speed was estimated to 105 mph. The path length was a half mile and the maximum path width was 60 yards. The tornado touched down west of Johnson Road and caused significant damage to over 50 large trees which were either snapped or uprooted. A roof was ripped off a small shed and another small shed was rolled over. Damage also occurred to a pickup truck. the tornado moved across Johnson Road and then lifted east of the roadway.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.8 SSW Oatland, SC
EF1category
Apr 16, 2011 4:53 PM EST-5
Tornado report for ZIP 29440
Georgetown County · 22,745 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A National Weather Service Storm Survey Team concluded an EF1 tornado touched down 7 miles east-southeast of Andrews, South Carolina. The maximum wind speed was estimated to 110 mph. The path length was a little less than one-half of a mile and the maximum path width was 60 yards. The tornado touched down west of Indian Hut Road and then crossed the roadway before lifting east of the roadway. There were more than 400 trees snapped on both sides of Indian Hut Road. The road was blocked by dozens of trees before it was finally cleared.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.09 ESE Olin, SC
EF0category
Mar 15, 2008 6:54 PM EST-5
Tornado report for ZIP 29440
Georgetown County · 22,745 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The Emergency Manager surveyed damage and concluded a tornado briefly touched down. Eight trees were blown down. Significant damage occurred to a house when one of these trees fell onto the structure. The porch was damaged and the foundation of the house was shifted. The maximum path width and path length was 20 yards. The tornado was rated EF0.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.67 SW Oatland, SC
F2category
Oct 11, 2002 12:02 PM EST
Tornado report for ZIP 29440
Georgetown County · 22,745 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado touched down with strong F2 damage near the corner of Merriman and Emanuel Roads, destroying 5 manufactured homes, a car and 2 houses before continuing NE with scattered F1 damage...described as major to a total of 28 structures and minor to 78 more...including homes, businesses, churches and also trees as it traveled a mile through residential streets. The tornado continued another 0.25 mile with F0 damage to trees before moving out over marshland. Eight people were hospitalized for minor injuries, where they were treated and released.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Georgetown, SC
F1category
Sep 18, 2000 7:33 AM EST
Tornado report for ZIP 29440
Georgetown County · 22,745 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down on Waccamaw Neck. Numerous trees were down in the path of the tornado, one damaging the church at Friendfield Village in Hobcaw.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 S Georgetown, SC
F0category
Sep 3, 1998 4:25 PM EST
Tornado report for ZIP 29440
Georgetown County · 22,745 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Hurricane Earl came ashore on the Florida Gulf Coast as a tropical storm, and passed across the Carolinas during the day and evening of 9/3/98. Wind gust reports ranged as high as 70 MPH in Horry County, where sustained winds reached 50 MPH for 5 minutes. A tornado briefly touched down in Georgetown County. Rainfall reports ranged from 2 to 4 inches onto ground soaked by Hurricane Bonnie on 8/26, resulting in flooding of some roads, especially along the coast.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Choppee, SC
F1category
Sep 24, 1997 1:55 PM EST
Tornado report for ZIP 29440
Georgetown County · 22,745 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado destroyed 1 mobile home and damaged 4 others.
NWS Tornado Report Location: North Santee, SC
F1category
Nov 7, 1995 5:25 PM EST
Tornado report for ZIP 29440
Georgetown County · 22,745 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Brief touchdown mangled huge steel beams of a building under constuction.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Georgetown, SC
F2category
Sep 4, 1979 8:30 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 29440
Georgetown County · 22,745 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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How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 29440 have on record?
Our records show 41 hail, 76 wind, and 10 tornado reports in and near ZIP 29440, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 21, 2026.
What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 29440?
The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 29440 is 4.50″. It was reported near New Hope, SC on May 10, 2011.
A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 29440 — 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 29440 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.
I am buying a home in ZIP 29440 — 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 29440 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.
I am selling a home in ZIP 29440 — 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.
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Storm reports on this page are public reports from storm events in and around ZIP 29440, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 29440, 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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