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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 29572

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 29572 from March 12, 1968 through July 7, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
3
Wind Reports
8
Tornado Reports
4
Max Hail Size
1.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 29572 · 1968–present Updated  Daily · last Jul 7, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 29572

3 reports
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1.00″ hail
May 23, 2014
5:47 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 29572
Horry County · 110,291 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public measured 1 inch hail on 64th Avenue N.
NWS Hail Report Location: .74 NNW Ocean Forest, SC
1.00″ hail
May 23, 2014
5:29 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 29572
Horry County · 110,291 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: One inch hail was measured by the media in the Briarcliffe Acres neighborhood.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.78 S Windy Hill Beach, SC
0.75″ hail
Nov 4, 2012
5:00 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 29572
Horry County · 110,291 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail to the size of pennies was reported near the Dunes Golf Course.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.82 NNE Ocean Forest, 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 29572

8 reports
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UNK mph
Jul 7, 2026
6:21 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29572
Horry County · 110,291 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: *** 1 INJ *** A tree fell on a vehicle injuring one person.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 W Briarcliffe Acres, SC
UNK mph
May 30, 2025
10:41 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29572
Horry County · 110,291 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Pine tree uprooted
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 SW Briarcliffe Acres, SC
UNK mph
May 30, 2025
10:39 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29572
Horry County · 110,291 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large hardwood tree limbs blown down near 79th Ave N
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 WSW Briarcliffe Acres, SC
UNK mph
Dec 17, 2023
6:10 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29572
Horry County · 110,291 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Portion of roofing was removed from parking garage at Caravelle Resort in Myrtle Beach.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 NE Myrtle Beach, SC
UNK mph
Feb 7, 2020
6:12 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29572
Horry County · 110,291 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MYRTLE BEACH MEDIA REPORTED DAMAGE TO POOL DECK... INDOOR CEILING TILES FELL ON THE FLOOR... AND SHINGLES MISSING AT THE WYNDHAM SEA WATCH HOTEL.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SW Briarcliffe Acres, SC
UNK mph
Feb 7, 2020
6:08 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29572
Horry County · 110,291 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: CLUSTERED DAMAGE IN THE AREA WITH DOWNED PALM TREES AND POWER LINES.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 WSW Briarcliffe Acres, SC
45 mph
Nov 26, 2013
9:48 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 29572
Horry County · 110,291 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Two transformers exploded resulting in more than 800 customers without power from near 82nd Ave N to near 67th Ave N. There were also reports of a few limbs down and yard furniture displaced by the wind. Lightning may have contributed to the power outages.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.72 NE Ocean Forest, SC
UNK mph
Jul 16, 1970
4:15 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 29572
Horry 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.

Latest NWS Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 29572

4 reports
UNK category
Sep 25, 2020
7:24 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 29572
Horry County · 110,291 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NWS STORM SURVEY CONFIRMED 75MPH EF0 TORNADO THAT STAYED ON THE DUNE/BEACH LINE BETWEEN 74TH AVE N AND 73RD AVD N.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 SW Briarcliffe Acres, SC
UNK category
Sep 25, 2020
7:24 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 29572
Horry County · 110,291 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: TIME APPROXIMATE BASED ON RADAR AND REPORT LOCATION. RELAYED VIA TWITTER.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 ENE Myrtle Beach, SC
F1 category
Jul 6, 2001
3:05 PM EST
Tornado report for ZIP 29572
Horry County · 110,291 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A F1 tornado crossed US Hwy 17 just south of SC Hwy 22 (Conway Bypass) doing damage to signs and power poles near the Chesapeake House Restaurant.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 SW North Myrtle Beach, SC
F0 category
Mar 12, 1968
5:00 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 29572
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 29572 area census snapshot

People & households
Population11,506
Households5,697
Housing units14,313
Income
Median household income$75,388
$100k+ households34.7%
$150k+ households12.1%
Housing stock
Single-family detached3,420
Attached single-family549
Small multifamily1,701
Large multifamily8,026
Mobile homes601
Housing mix
Single-family share23.9%
Attached-home share3.8%
Multifamily share68.0%
Mobile-home share4.2%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied4,491
Renter-occupied1,206
Vacant units8,616
Home value & age
Median home value$385,100
Owner homes $300k+55.8%
Owner homes $500k+38.0%
Owner homes $750k+17.7%
Median year built1987
Older-home share26.2%
Vehicle context
Households with cars5,352
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 29572 have on record?

Our records show 3 hail, 8 wind, and 4 tornado reports in and near ZIP 29572, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on July 7, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 29572?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 29572 is 1.00″. It was reported near .74 NNW Ocean Forest, SC on May 23, 2014.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 29572 — 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 29572 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 29572 — 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 29572 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 29572 — 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 29572 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 29572 — 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 29572, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 29572, 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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