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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 29472

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 29472 from June 23, 1977 through August 13, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
32
Wind Reports
116
Tornado Reports
5
Max Hail Size
2.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 29472 · 1977–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 13, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 29472

32 reports
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1.25″ hail
Jun 15, 2021
8:50 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 29472
Berkeley County · 63,797 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: THE PUBLIC MEASURED HAIL THE SIZE OF A HALF DOLLAR COIN.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 NNE Jedburg, SC
1.00″ hail
Jun 4, 2019
7:31 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 29472
Dorchester County · 44,271 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: ALONG OLD BEECH HILL ROAD. TIME ESTIMATED BASED ON RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SSW Givhans, SC
1.00″ hail
Jun 4, 2019
7:30 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 29472
Dorchester County · 44,271 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER SIZE HAIL REPORTED NEAR GIVHANS FERRY STATE PARK.
NWS Hail Report Location: Givhans, SC
2.75″ hail
Aug 2, 2012
4:50 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 29472
Dorchester County · 44,271 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The Givhans Fire Department reported hail to the size of baseballs and wind gusts to 50 miles per hour.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 S Givhans, SC
1.25″ hail
May 22, 2012
6:18 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 29472
Dorchester County · 44,271 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A trained spotter reported half dollar size hail near the intersection of Highway 17 and Highway 61.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.64 SSE Givhans, SC
1.00″ hail
May 15, 2012
5:44 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 29472
Dorchester County · 44,271 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Dorchester County 911 relayed a report from a firefighter of dime to quarter size hail and gusty winds.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.35 WSW Ridgeville, SC
1.00″ hail
Apr 21, 2011
3:52 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 29472
Berkeley County · 63,797 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public reported quarter size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7.54 NW Carnes Xrd, SC
1.00″ hail
May 23, 2010
5:13 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 29472
Dorchester County · 44,271 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public reported quarter size hail 5 miles west-southwest of Slands Bridge, South Carolina.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5.53 S Givhans, SC
0.75″ hail
May 10, 2009
3:42 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 29472
Berkeley County · 63,797 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public reported penny size hail lasting a few minutes 3 miles west northwest of New Hope, South Carolina.
NWS Hail Report Location: 8.81 WNW Carnes Xrd, SC
0.75″ hail
May 10, 2009
3:11 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 29472
Dorchester County · 44,271 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public reported penny size hail 2 miles northwest of Givhans, South Carolina.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.87 WNW Givhans, SC
0.88″ hail
May 10, 2009
3:09 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 29472
Dorchester County · 44,271 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public reported nickel size hail at Givhans Ferry State Park in South Carolina.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.54 W Givhans, SC
0.75″ hail
Jul 4, 2008
3:37 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 29472
Dorchester County · 44,271 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Dime to penny size hail was reported by the public on Ridgeville Road near Ridgeville, South Carolina.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Ridgeville, SC
1.00″ hail
Jun 21, 2008
3:28 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 29472
Dorchester County · 44,271 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A trained weather spotter reported quarter size hail in Ridgeville, South Carolina.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Ridgeville, SC
1.75″ hail
Jun 21, 2008
3:25 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 29472
Dorchester County · 44,271 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public reported golf ball size hail in Ridgeville, South Carolina.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Ridgeville, SC
1.00″ hail
Jun 21, 2008
3:23 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 29472
Dorchester County · 44,271 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public reported quarter size hail in Ridgeville, South Carolina.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Ridgeville, 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 29472

116 reports
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UNK mph
Aug 13, 2026
10:22 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29472
Dorchester County · 44,271 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: South Carolina highway patrol reported a tree down on Rogers Branch Rd near School St. Likely due to thunderstorm outflow.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Ene Ridgeville, SC
UNK mph
Jul 11, 2026
8:32 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29472
Dorchester County · 44,271 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down blocking the road near the intersection of Wire Road and Givhans Ferry Road. Time estimated by radar... with outflow boundary followed by a thunderstorm.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 NW Givhans, SC
UNK mph
Jul 11, 2026
12:15 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29472
Dorchester County · 44,271 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Emergency Manager reported a tree down on the 900 block of Summers Drive.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 N Delemar Crossroads, SC
UNK mph
Jul 5, 2026
6:42 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29472
Dorchester County · 44,271 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on road
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NNW Delemar Crossroad, SC
UNK mph
Jun 18, 2026
9:53 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29472
Dorchester County · 44,271 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: EM reported a tree down on Campbell Road near Highway 61. Time estimated from radar data.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WNW Givhans, SC
UNK mph
Jul 11, 2025
10:51 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29472
Dorchester County · 44,271 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: *** 1 INJ *** Emergency Manager reported a tree on a vehicle near the 700 block of highway 61. It did cause an injury.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SE Givhans, SC
UNK mph
Jun 26, 2025
12:29 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29472
Berkeley County · 63,797 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Law enforcement reported a tree in roadway near the intersection of State Rd and Mudville Rd likely due to thunderstorm outflow. Time was estimated via radar data.
NWS Wind Report Location: 8 NNE Ridgeville, SC
UNK mph
Jun 8, 2025
5:12 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29472
Dorchester County · 44,271 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree reported down on power line along the 1900 block of Summers Drive. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NW Delemar Crossroads, SC
UNK mph
Jun 8, 2025
4:37 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29472
Berkeley County · 63,797 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree reported down and blocking both lanes of State Road at Highway 311. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 8 ENE Harleyville, SC
UNK mph
Aug 11, 2024
8:42 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29472
Colleton County · 10,818 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Emergency manager reports tree down along Augusta Hwy before Peirce Rd due to thunderstorm outflow.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 WNW Givhans, SC
UNK mph
May 9, 2024
5:17 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29472
Dorchester County · 44,271 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Dorchester County Warning Point reported a tree down across Eagle Drive.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NW Givhans, SC
UNK mph
Jan 9, 2024
9:40 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29472
Berkeley County · 63,797 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: South Carolina Highway Patrol reported a tree down on Hwy 27.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 NNE Ridgeville, SC
UNK mph
Jan 9, 2024
9:37 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29472
Dorchester County · 44,271 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree down along Carter Rd near the entrance of the Carolina Bay neighborhood.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SSW Ridgeville, SC
UNK mph
Jan 9, 2024
9:28 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29472
Dorchester County · 44,271 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down near the intersection of Horseford Rd and Haven Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 WSW Ridgeville, SC
UNK mph
Aug 3, 2022
8:00 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29472
Dorchester County · 44,271 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN NEAR CAMPBELL THICKET ROAD AND SOUTH RAILROAD AVENUE DUE TO THUNDERSTORM OUTFLOW.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ESE Ridgeville, 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 29472

5 reports
UNK category
Apr 18, 2020
11:10 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 29472
Dorchester County · 44,271 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DAMAGE SURVEY TEAM HAS CONFIRMED AN EF-1 TORNADO NEAR GIVHANS. THE TORNADO TOUCHED DOWN NEAR ROUTE 61 AND DAMAGED TREES ALONG A 2.29 MILE PATH. PLEASE SEE THE PUBLIC INFORMATION STATEMENT (PNS) REGARDING THIS TORNADO FOR ADDITIONAL DETAILS.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 WNW Givhans, SC
EF1 category
Mar 15, 2008
7:08 PM EST-5
Tornado report for ZIP 29472
Dorchester County · 44,271 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An EF1 Tornado was confirmed by a storm survey conducted by the Charleston, South Carolina National Weather Service Office. The Tornado touched down north of Ridgeville, South Carolina at the Carters fast stop gas station, and traveled 2.2 miles before lifting. The maximum width of the tornado was determined to be 40 yards. Roof panels were stripped from the Canopy at the Carters fast stop gas station, two mobile homes were damaged with one shifted 5 feet off its foundation and another having its windows and doors blown out. Additionally, a car was moved approximately 50 feet. The estimated maximum sustained winds in this EF1 Tornado were estimated to be between 100 and 110 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .69 N Ridgeville, SC
F0 category
Apr 26, 2006
6:12 PM EST
Tornado report for ZIP 29472
Dorchester County · 44,271 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado touched down 5 miles SSE of Givhans at 712 PM EDT and traveled about 500 yards along Walterboro Road before lifting. The tornado uprooted or snapped off numerous large trees with one falling on a tractor trailer. Large limbs were also broken off. The maximum width of the tornado was 80 yards with winds estimated between 60 and 70 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 SSE Givhans, SC
F0 category
Sep 7, 2004
2:55 AM EST
Tornado report for ZIP 29472
Dorchester County · 44,271 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A small tornado knocked down trees and large limbs.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 8 SE Harleyville, SC
F0 category
May 4, 2002
7:55 PM EST
Tornado report for ZIP 29472
Dorchester County · 44,271 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Brief tornado touch down in a wooded area several small trees were pushed over and some small limbs were twisted off.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 W Ridgeville, 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 29472 area census snapshot

People & households
Population11,531
Households3,525
Housing units3,989
Income
Median household income$73,207
$100k+ households42.6%
$150k+ households13.0%
Housing stock
Single-family detached2,496
Attached single-family12
Small multifamily24
Large multifamily0
Mobile homes1,442
Housing mix
Single-family share62.6%
Attached-home share0.3%
Multifamily share0.6%
Mobile-home share36.2%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied2,991
Renter-occupied534
Vacant units464
Home value & age
Median home value$246,000
Owner homes $300k+42.4%
Owner homes $500k+18.1%
Owner homes $750k+3.6%
Median year built1995
Older-home share29.3%
Vehicle context
Households with cars3,367
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 29472 have on record?

Our records show 32 hail, 116 wind, and 5 tornado reports in and near ZIP 29472, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 13, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 29472?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 29472 is 2.75″. It was reported near .69 S Givhans, SC on August 2, 2012.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 29472 — 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 29472 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 29472 — 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 29472 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 29472 — 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 29472 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 29472 — 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 29472, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 29472, 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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