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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 29520

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 29520 from May 5, 1958 through February 16, 2025, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
36
Wind Reports
60
Tornado Reports
5
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 29520 · 1958–present Updated  Daily · last Feb 16, 2025

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 29520

36 reports
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1.00″ hail
Jul 15, 2024
6:40 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 29520
Chesterfield County · 11,077 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Reported through social media of large hail in the Cash community just south of Cheraw... SC.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 S Cheraw, SC
1.00″ hail
May 10, 2024
7:15 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 29520
Chesterfield County · 11,077 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Skywarn spotters noted several reports of quarter sized hail just north of Cheraw along Highway 52 at 315pm.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NW Cheraw, SC
1.50″ hail
May 10, 2024
7:12 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 29520
Chesterfield County · 11,077 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Broadcast meteorologist passed on a public report with photo of roughly ping-pong sized hail in Cheraw.
NWS Hail Report Location: Cheraw, SC
1.00″ hail
Aug 6, 2020
6:21 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 29520
Chesterfield County · 11,077 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: SPOTTER REPORTED HAIL FELL ACROSS THE TOWN OF CHERAW WITH A FEW HAILSTONES THE SIZE OF QUARTERS... ALTHOUGH MOST WERE NICKEL TO PENNY SIZED.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 ESE Cheraw, SC
0.75″ hail
Sep 2, 2014
1:30 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 29520
Chesterfield County · 11,077 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Sheriff dispatch reported that officers observed dime size hail near the town of Cheraw.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.33 WSW Cheraw, SC
1.75″ hail
Jul 1, 2012
2:20 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 29520
Chesterfield County · 11,077 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public reported golfball size hail on the north side of Cheraw.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.79 NW Cheraw, SC
1.75″ hail
Jul 1, 2012
1:55 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 29520
Chesterfield County · 11,077 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: SKYWARN spotter reported golfball size hail on the northwest side of Cheraw covering the ground.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.79 NE Cheraw Muni Arpt, SC
1.00″ hail
Jul 1, 2012
1:25 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 29520
Chesterfield County · 11,077 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public reported quarter size hail covering the ground near Highway 145.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.36 NNW Cheraw, SC
0.88″ hail
May 23, 2012
1:25 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 29520
Chesterfield County · 11,077 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: EM reported nickel size hail in Chesterfield.
NWS Hail Report Location: .57 W Kimberly, SC
1.00″ hail
Apr 26, 2012
2:52 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 29520
Chesterfield County · 11,077 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public reported nickel to quarter size hail south of Cheraw.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.33 WNW Montrose, SC
0.75″ hail
Apr 26, 2012
2:49 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 29520
Chesterfield County · 11,077 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Dime to penny size hail covered the ground at Cheraw State Park.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.84 WNW Montrose, SC
0.88″ hail
Feb 28, 2011
8:14 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 29520
Chesterfield County · 11,077 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Spotter reported nickel size hail in Cheraw.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Cheraw, SC
1.75″ hail
Jul 9, 2010
7:55 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 29520
Chesterfield County · 11,077 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public reported golf ball size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Cheraw, SC
1.25″ hail
Jul 9, 2010
7:45 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 29520
Chesterfield County · 11,077 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public reported 1.25 inch hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SE Cheraw, SC
0.75″ hail
Jul 27, 2009
3:40 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 29520
Chesterfield County · 11,077 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Cheraw State Park reported penny size hail and several trees struck and split by lightning.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 S Cheraw, 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 29520

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UNK mph
Feb 16, 2025
1:33 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29520
Chesterfield County · 11,077 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Chesterfield dispatch reported trees and powerlines down on Hwy 52 near the Cheraw State Park entrance. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 S Cheraw, SC
UNK mph
Feb 16, 2025
1:30 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29520
Chesterfield County · 11,077 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Chesterfield dispatch reported trees and powerlines down on Hwy 1 at Society Hill Rd. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 SSW Cheraw, SC
UNK mph
Jan 9, 2024
9:27 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29520
Chesterfield County · 11,077 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Chesterfield EM reported trees down on Hwy 52 north at Belton Rd. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NW Cheraw, SC
UNK mph
Aug 7, 2023
11:22 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29520
Chesterfield County · 11,077 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 911 call center reported multiple trees down on Highway 52 South and North. Time estimated.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Cheraw, SC
UNK mph
Jun 17, 2022
11:05 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29520
Chesterfield County · 11,077 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SOCIAL MEDIA REPORT OF A POWER OUTAGE AND SHINGLES BLOWN OFF A HOME ON EDDINS RD. NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF ZOAR RD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 E Chesterfield, SC
UNK mph
Jun 16, 2022
10:18 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29520
Chesterfield County · 11,077 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SC HIGHWAY PATROL REPORTED TREES DOWN ALONG HWY 52 AT BELTON RD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NW Cheraw, SC
UNK mph
Jul 28, 2021
9:58 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29520
Chesterfield County · 11,077 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A TREE FELL ONTO AN APARTMENT COMPLEX ON BASIN ST IN CHERAW. EXTENT OF DAMAGE UNKNOWN AT THIS TIME. TIME ESTIMATED.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 W Cheraw, SC
UNK mph
Jul 28, 2021
9:53 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29520
Chesterfield County · 11,077 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TWO POWER LINES DOWNED ON FOUR MILE LOOP RD. TIME ESTIMATED.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 WNW Cheraw, SC
68 mph
Jul 28, 2021
9:52 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29520
Chesterfield County · 11,077 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: AWOS UNIT AT CHERAW MUNICIPAL AIRPORT MEASURED A WIND GUST OF 59 KNOTS OR 68 MPH.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 WNW Cheraw, SC
UNK mph
Jul 28, 2021
9:51 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29520
Chesterfield County · 11,077 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: POWER LINES DOWN ON US HWY 52 NEAR CHERAW... EXACT LOCATION NOT GIVEN. TIME ESTIMATED.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NW Cheraw, SC
UNK mph
Apr 13, 2020
10:56 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29520
Chesterfield County · 11,077 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: CHESTERFIELD COUNTY DISPATCH REPORTED TREES AND POWERLINES DOWN ACROSS THE COUNTY AND MENTIONED SPECIFICALLY HWY 102... HWY 145... AND HWY 9... IN ADDITION TO SEVERAL SIDE ROADS. THEY HAD OVER 80 CALLS ABOUT WIND DAMAGE.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ENE Cheraw, SC
UNK mph
Jul 13, 2019
11:05 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29520
Chesterfield County · 11,077 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: CHESTERFIELD CO DISPATCH REPORTED ONE TREE DOWN ON SOCIETY HILL RD AND BETHEL CHURCH RD. TIME ESTIMATED.
NWS Wind Report Location: 8 E Patrick, SC
UNK mph
Jun 22, 2019
9:31 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29520
Chesterfield County · 11,077 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE REPORTED DOWN ON HWY 52. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 8 NE Chesterfield, SC
UNK mph
Jul 15, 2016
6:36 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29520
Chesterfield County · 11,077 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN DIANE DRIVE.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WNW Cheraw, SC
60 mph
Jul 15, 2016
6:30 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29520
Chesterfield County · 11,077 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: PUBLIC REPORT OF WIND GUST 60 MPH. PEA SIZE HAIL ALSO REPORTED.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NE Cheraw, 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 29520

5 reports
UNK category
Feb 24, 2016
8:16 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 29520
Chesterfield County · 11,077 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NWS SURVEY TEAM CONCLUDED THAT AN EF0 TORNADO BRIEFLY TOUCHED DOWN 3 TIMES ON A PATH ALONG HIGHWAY 1 BETWEEN PATRICK AND CHERAW. MAXIMUM WINDS WERE ESTIMATED TO RANGE FROM 65 TO 70 MPH. THERE WERE SEVERAL TREES DOWN. TOP SNAPPED OUT OF A TREE. NO STRUCTURAL DAMAGE EVIDENT.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 SSW Cheraw, SC
F1 category
Sep 7, 2004
11:40 AM EST
Tornado report for ZIP 29520
Chesterfield County · 11,077 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An F1 intermittently touched down and did minor damage to several homes, businesses, and an elementary school.. Numerous trees and powerlines were down.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 7 SSE Cheraw, SC
F4 category
Mar 28, 1984
5:45 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 29520
Chesterfield County · 11,077 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, SC
F1 category
Apr 27, 1982
1:30 AM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 29520
Chesterfield County · 11,077 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, SC
F1 category
Mar 24, 1975
12:10 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 29520
Chesterfield County · 11,077 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 29520 area census snapshot

People & households
Population12,860
Households5,300
Housing units6,554
Income
Median household income$41,786
$100k+ households26.5%
$150k+ households9.8%
Housing stock
Single-family detached4,025
Attached single-family30
Small multifamily603
Large multifamily106
Mobile homes1,790
Housing mix
Single-family share61.4%
Attached-home share0.5%
Multifamily share10.8%
Mobile-home share27.3%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied3,623
Renter-occupied1,677
Vacant units1,254
Home value & age
Median home value$98,600
Owner homes $300k+11.7%
Owner homes $500k+1.4%
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1981
Older-home share47.6%
Vehicle context
Households with cars4,664
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 29520 have on record?

Our records show 36 hail, 60 wind, and 5 tornado reports in and near ZIP 29520, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on February 16, 2025.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 29520?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 29520 is 1.75″. It was reported near Cheraw, SC on July 1, 2012.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 29520 — 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 29520 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 29520 — 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 29520 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 29520 — 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 29520 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 29520 — 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 29520, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 29520, 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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