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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.

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Hail Reports
41
Wind Reports
76
Tornado Reports
10
Max Hail Size
4.50″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 29440 · 1960–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 21, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 29440

41 reports
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1.25″ hail
Apr 23, 2025
9:00 PM UTC
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: 5 ENE Sampit, SC
1.00″ hail
Apr 23, 2025
7:48 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 29440
Georgetown County · 22,745 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Myrtle Beach golf and yacht club.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NE Yauhannah, SC
1.50″ hail
May 15, 2024
11:42 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 29440
Georgetown County · 22,745 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter to ping pong size hail in Maryville relayed by media via social media.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 S Georgetown, SC
1.00″ hail
Jun 20, 2020
11:30 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 29440
Georgetown County · 22,745 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PUBLIC REPORTED QUARTER-INCH HAIL IN THE TOWN OF PLANTERSVILLE... SC. PICTURE PROVIDED VIA SOCIAL MEDIA.
NWS Hail Report Location: Plantersville, SC
1.25″ hail
Jun 15, 2017
7:11 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 29440
Georgetown County · 22,745 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORT OF QUARTER SIZED TO HALF DOLLAR SIZED HAIL.
NWS Hail Report Location: Georgetown, SC
1.00″ hail
Jul 31, 2016
7:30 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 29440
Georgetown County · 22,745 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: JOHNSON ROAD AND LANES CREEK DRIVE
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 S Lanes Creek, SC
1.00″ hail
Jul 28, 2014
7:00 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 29440
Georgetown County · 22,745 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail to the size of quarters was reported along Bromell Avenue.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.34 WSW St Paul, SC
1.75″ hail
May 23, 2014
9:31 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 29440
Georgetown County · 22,745 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golf ball size hail was reported in the North Santee community.
NWS Hail Report Location: 73.15 SSE Wilson Xrds, SC
1.75″ hail
May 23, 2014
9:24 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 29440
Georgetown County · 22,745 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golf ball size hail was reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.15 W Cumberland, SC
0.88″ hail
Jul 11, 2012
1:50 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 29440
Georgetown County · 22,745 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail to the size of nickels was reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: .49 SW St Paul, SC
1.00″ hail
May 22, 2012
12:25 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 29440
Georgetown County · 22,745 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: One inch hail was measured.
NWS Hail Report Location: .94 WNW Cumberland, SC
1.25″ hail
May 16, 2012
5:05 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 29440
Georgetown County · 22,745 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail from nickel to half dollar in size fell on Highway 17 a few miles north of the intersection with Mt Zion Avenue.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.79 NNE North Santee, SC
1.00″ hail
May 15, 2012
1:05 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 29440
Georgetown County · 22,745 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail up to the size of quarters was reported at the Plantersville Elementary School.
NWS Hail Report Location: .86 NE Guilliard, SC
1.00″ hail
May 5, 2012
8:33 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 29440
Georgetown County · 22,745 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail to the size of quarters was reported. The report was relayed by a media outlet.
NWS Hail Report Location: .71 SE Sampit, SC
4.50″ hail
May 10, 2011
8:18 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 29440
Georgetown County · 22,745 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail to the size of softballs was reported along Saints Delight Road.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.56 WNW New Hope, 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 29440

76 reports
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UNK mph
Aug 21, 2026
9:30 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29440
Georgetown County · 22,745 Homes in County
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
UNK mph
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
UNK mph
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
UNK mph
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
UNK mph
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
UNK mph
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
UNK mph
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
UNK mph
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
UNK mph
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
76 mph
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
UNK mph
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
60 mph
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
UNK mph
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
UNK mph
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
58 mph
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
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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 29440

10 reports
UNK category
Apr 13, 2020
12:15 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 29440
Georgetown County · 22,745 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: STORM SURVEY CREW FINDS EF1 DAMAGE NEAR SAMPIT
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 N Sampit, SC
EF1 category
Apr 16, 2011
4:59 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 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
EF1 category
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
EF0 category
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
F2 category
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
F1 category
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
F0 category
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
F1 category
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
F1 category
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
F2 category
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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ZIP 29440 area census snapshot

People & households
Population26,419
Households10,672
Housing units13,845
Income
Median household income$54,926
$100k+ households26.5%
$150k+ households7.9%
Housing stock
Single-family detached8,767
Attached single-family329
Small multifamily1,012
Large multifamily453
Mobile homes3,284
Housing mix
Single-family share63.3%
Attached-home share2.4%
Multifamily share10.6%
Mobile-home share23.7%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied8,724
Renter-occupied1,948
Vacant units3,173
Home value & age
Median home value$160,400
Owner homes $300k+26.4%
Owner homes $500k+10.8%
Owner homes $750k+8.3%
Median year built1983
Older-home share42.1%
Vehicle context
Households with cars9,860
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
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.

How do I check hail history for a specific ZIP 29440 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 29440 — 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 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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