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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 29544

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 29544 from August 6, 1956 through August 19, 2024, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
15
Wind Reports
34
Tornado Reports
2
Max Hail Size
2.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 29544 · 1956–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 19, 2024

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 29544

15 reports
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2.75″ hail
Apr 7, 2022
8:06 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 29544
Horry County · 110,291 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PUBLIC REPORTED BASEBALL-SIZED HAIL AND DAMAGE TO A VEHICLE NEAR GALIVANTS FERRY... SC. REPORT WAS SENT TO NWS VIA MEDIA AND SOCIAL MEDIA (PICTURES WERE PROVIDED). TIME WAS ESTIMATED VIA RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: 8 E Galivants Ferry, SC
1.00″ hail
Apr 7, 2022
8:03 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 29544
Horry County · 110,291 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORTED NEAR INTERSECTION OF PEE DEE RD. AND JORDANVILLE RD.
NWS Hail Report Location: 10 S Galivants Ferry, SC
1.75″ hail
May 23, 2014
5:21 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 29544
Horry County · 110,291 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golf ball size hail was reported on Dog Bluff Road.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.24 WNW Knotty Branch, SC
1.00″ hail
May 23, 2014
4:05 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 29544
Horry County · 110,291 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail was reported. The hail reportedly lasted for 10 minutes.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.12 NE Jordanville, SC
1.75″ hail
May 23, 2014
3:52 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 29544
Horry County · 110,291 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter to golf ball size hail was reported at Seaside Mulch on Dog Bluff Road. The hail lasted for 5 minutes and covered the ground.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.1 WNW Knotty Branch, SC
1.75″ hail
May 23, 2014
3:50 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 29544
Horry County · 110,291 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail to the size of golf balls was reported on Dog Bluff Road.
NWS Hail Report Location: .59 WSW Rehobeth, SC
0.75″ hail
Jun 1, 2009
3:35 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 29544
Horry County · 110,291 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail to the size of pennies was reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 ESE Galivants Ferry, SC
0.88″ hail
Jul 5, 2008
3:45 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 29544
Horry County · 110,291 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail up to the size of nickels was reported. The hail fell for about 5 minutes.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 ENE Aynor, SC
1.00″ hail
Jul 5, 2008
3:40 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 29544
Horry County · 110,291 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail the size of quarters covered the ground. The hail lasted for about 10 minutes.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 NNW Horry, SC
0.75″ hail
Jun 13, 2007
2:10 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 29544
Horry County · 110,291 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny size hail was reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 NE Aynor, SC
0.88″ hail
May 26, 2006
3:15 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 29544
Horry County · 110,291 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel size hail was reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: Galivants Ferry, SC
0.88″ hail
Apr 3, 2006
5:39 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 29544
Horry County · 110,291 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Galivants Ferry, SC
0.75″ hail
May 25, 2001
2:20 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 29544
Horry County · 110,291 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Spotter reported dime size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: Galivants Ferry, SC
0.75″ hail
May 17, 1998
7:11 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 29544
Horry County · 110,291 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Galivants Ferry, SC
1.75″ hail
Apr 22, 1997
10:09 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 29544
Horry County · 110,291 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Jordanville, 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 29544

34 reports
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UNK mph
Aug 19, 2024
12:08 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29544
Horry County · 110,291 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Three trees and large limbs down near the intersection of US-508 and SC-22... south of Aynor. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 SSE Aynor, SC
UNK mph
Aug 19, 2024
12:06 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29544
Horry County · 110,291 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large limbs down across Dog Bluff Road in Aynor. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SSW Aynor, SC
UNK mph
Jul 14, 2023
9:37 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29544
Horry County · 110,291 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A few trees down on house. Report relayed via social media.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 ESE Galivants Ferry, SC
UNK mph
Jul 5, 2023
12:13 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29544
Horry County · 110,291 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down near the intersection of Nichols Highway and Joyner Swamp Rd. Time estimated based on radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 E Galivants Ferry, SC
UNK mph
Jan 4, 2023
6:20 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29544
Horry County · 110,291 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Few trees uprooted/snapped and power lines down near the intersection of Juniper Bay Rd and Johnson Shortcut Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 9 WNW Conway, SC
UNK mph
Apr 5, 2022
11:55 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29544
Horry County · 110,291 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: HORRY FIRE DEPT REPORTS PART OF PORCH/SHED ROOF BLOWN OFF AND FELL ON NEARBY VEHICLE ON GUNTERS ISLAND RD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 8 S Galivants Ferry, SC
UNK mph
Jun 22, 2019
11:15 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29544
Horry County · 110,291 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SEVERAL TREES DOWN NEAR GALIVANTS FERRY... SC. REPORT CORROBORATED BY SC LAW ENFORCEMENT MENTIONING TREES DOWN ON PEE DEE HIGHWAY.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSW Galivants Ferry, SC
UNK mph
May 31, 2019
8:00 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29544
Horry County · 110,291 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TWO LARGE TREES KNOCKED DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: Galivants Ferry, SC
UNK mph
Jul 8, 2017
3:28 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29544
Horry County · 110,291 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN IN ROADWAY AT NICHOLS HIGHWAY AT HARDWICK LOOP
NWS Wind Report Location: Mcqueen Crossroads, SC
UNK mph
Jul 9, 2016
3:44 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29544
Horry County · 110,291 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: REPORT OF TREE DOWN ON PEE DEE HWY NEAR FRYE RD. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ESE Cartwheel Landing, SC
UNK mph
Jul 7, 2016
10:10 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29544
Horry County · 110,291 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN HWY S308 AND PAGE RD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 W Mcqueen Crossroads, SC
58 mph
Jul 23, 2015
6:09 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 29544
Horry County · 110,291 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was reported down on U.S. 501 near Highway 319. The time was estimated based on radar data.
NWS Wind Report Location: .58 WNW Aynor, SC
64 mph
Jun 17, 2015
7:30 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 29544
Horry County · 110,291 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees were reported snapped. Power lines and power poles were also reported down. The damage was along Bud Graham Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.36 N Aynor, SC
58 mph
Jun 17, 2015
6:47 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 29544
Horry County · 110,291 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was reported down on Jordanville Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.26 S Dog Bluff, SC
58 mph
Jul 10, 2014
1:15 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 29544
Horry County · 110,291 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was reported down at the intersection of Joyner Swamp Road and Good Luck Road. The time was estimated based on radar data.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3.94 NNW Baker Xrds, 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 29544

2 reports
F0 category
Mar 8, 1998
3:30 PM EST
Tornado report for ZIP 29544
Horry County · 110,291 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: DAMAGE IN PLEASANT VIEW COMMUNITY, OFF S.C. 917. TWO HOMES AND GARAGE DAMAGED.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 N Aynor, SC
F3 category
Nov 24, 1967
8:30 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 29544
Horry County · 110,291 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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NWS Storm Reports & Census Data

U.S. Census Data · ZIP Code

ZIP 29544 area census snapshot

People & households
Population7,616
Households2,749
Housing units3,013
Income
Median household income$73,338
$100k+ households41.4%
$150k+ households14.6%
Housing stock
Single-family detached1,877
Attached single-family10
Small multifamily0
Large multifamily0
Mobile homes1,126
Housing mix
Single-family share62.3%
Attached-home share0.3%
Multifamily share--
Mobile-home share37.4%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied2,171
Renter-occupied578
Vacant units264
Home value & age
Median home value$192,200
Owner homes $300k+27.8%
Owner homes $500k+5.7%
Owner homes $750k+2.1%
Median year built1998
Older-home share24.2%
Vehicle context
Households with cars2,633
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 29544 have on record?

Our records show 15 hail, 34 wind, and 2 tornado reports in and near ZIP 29544, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 19, 2024.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 29544?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 29544 is 2.75″. It was reported near Galivants Ferry, SC on April 7, 2022.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 29544 — 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 29544 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 29544 — 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 29544 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 29544 — 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 29544 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 29544 — 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 29544, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 29544, 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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