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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 29576

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 29576 from November 16, 1957 through July 11, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
28
Wind Reports
25
Tornado Reports
6
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 29576 · 1957–present Updated  Daily · last Jul 11, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 29576

28 reports
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1.50″ hail
May 3, 2021
11:34 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 29576
Georgetown County · 22,745 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PING PONG SIZED HAIL REPORTED IN MURRELLS INLET... SC. SEVERAL VIDEOS PROVIDED BY VARIOUS MEDIA PARTNERS FROM THE PUBLIC.
NWS Hail Report Location: Murrells Inlet, SC
1.00″ hail
Jun 15, 2018
7:50 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 29576
Horry County · 110,291 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER SIZE HAIL REPORTED IN GARDEN CITY
NWS Hail Report Location: Garden City, SC
1.00″ hail
Nov 4, 2012
5:45 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 29576
Georgetown County · 22,745 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail to the size of quarters was reported along Pendergrass Avenue.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.04 SSW Murrells Inlet, SC
1.00″ hail
Nov 4, 2012
5:45 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 29576
Horry County · 110,291 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail to the size of quarters was reported on Salters Road near the intersection with Highway 17 Business.
NWS Hail Report Location: .76 N Garden City, SC
1.75″ hail
Nov 4, 2012
5:40 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 29576
Georgetown County · 22,745 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail to the size of golf balls covered the landscape to include roadways, homes and vehicles. Cars were reportedly damaged. The hail took some tree limbs down and stripped leaves.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.4 S Wachesaw Lndg, SC
1.00″ hail
Nov 4, 2012
5:40 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 29576
Horry County · 110,291 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail to the size of quarters was reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.3 WSW Garden City, SC
1.00″ hail
Nov 4, 2012
5:38 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 29576
Georgetown County · 22,745 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail to the size of quarters was reported. The hail lasted for about 10 minutes.
NWS Hail Report Location: .94 SSE Wachesaw Lndg, SC
0.75″ hail
May 16, 2012
1:05 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 29576
Horry County · 110,291 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail up to penny size was reported on Bluebird Lane. The hail lasted for 3 minutes.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.32 NNW Garden City, SC
1.00″ hail
May 16, 2012
12:15 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 29576
Georgetown County · 22,745 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail up to the size of quarters was reported on Hyatt Avenue. The hail stopped and started several times over a half hour period.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.02 WSW Murrells Inlet, SC
1.00″ hail
Apr 5, 2012
2:28 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 29576
Horry County · 110,291 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel to occasionally quarter size hail was reported near the intersection of Highway 707 and Tournament Boulevard.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 S Burgess, SC
1.00″ hail
May 11, 2011
2:43 AM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 29576
Georgetown County · 22,745 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail to the size of quarters was reported. The time was estimated based on radar data.
NWS Hail Report Location: .56 W Murrells Inlet, SC
1.00″ hail
Apr 9, 2011
8:50 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 29576
Georgetown County · 22,745 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail to the size of quarters was reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Murrells Inlet, SC
1.25″ hail
May 23, 2010
2:10 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 29576
Horry County · 110,291 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail to the size of half dollars was reported along Old Kings Highway. The hail lasted for about 10 minutes.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.25 S Burgess, SC
0.88″ hail
May 23, 2010
2:06 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 29576
Georgetown County · 22,745 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail up to the size of nickels was reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Murrells Inlet, SC
0.75″ hail
May 23, 2010
2:02 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 29576
Georgetown County · 22,745 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail up to the size of pennies was reported on Pistachio Loop. The hail lasted for about 10 minutes.
NWS Hail Report Location: .97 SE Wachesaw Lndg, 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 29576

25 reports
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UNK mph
Jul 11, 2026
8:00 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29576
Horry County · 110,291 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Garden City, SC
UNK mph
Jul 11, 2026
7:46 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29576
Georgetown County · 22,745 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree fell across the roof of a home. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SE Murrells Inlet, SC
UNK mph
Dec 17, 2023
5:00 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29576
Georgetown County · 22,745 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree uprooted in Murrells Inlet
NWS Wind Report Location: Murrells Inlet, SC
UNK mph
Apr 30, 2023
6:20 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29576
Horry County · 110,291 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE UPROOTED AND LEANING ON HOUSE IN GARDEN CITY AREA. TIME ESTIMATED VIA RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Garden City, SC
UNK mph
Apr 30, 2023
6:20 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29576
Georgetown County · 22,745 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: STRUCTURAL DAMAGE TO ROOF AND SUNROOM FROM THUNDERSTORM WINDS. SOUTH MARLIN CIRCLE IN MURRELLS INLET. TIME ESTIMATED VIA RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSW Murrells Inlet, SC
59 mph
Jun 18, 2022
1:30 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29576
Horry County · 110,291 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Murrells Inlet, SC
UNK mph
May 29, 2017
1:50 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29576
Horry County · 110,291 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN ON TOURNAMENT BLVD.
NWS Wind Report Location: Jensens, SC
60 mph
May 16, 2012
12:15 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 29576
Georgetown County · 22,745 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Three to four inch diameter tree limbs were blown down on Hyatt Avenue. The wind was estimated to 50 to 60 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.02 WSW Murrells Inlet, SC
60 mph
Jul 21, 2010
5:46 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 29576
Georgetown County · 22,745 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was down across Higway 17 near Wachesaw Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: .08 ESE Murrells Inlet, SC
60 mph
Jul 21, 2010
5:45 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 29576
Georgetown County · 22,745 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was reported down on Morse Drive. The time was estimated based on radar data.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.44 SSW Murrells Inlet, SC
60 mph
Jul 21, 2010
5:41 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 29576
Georgetown County · 22,745 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was reported down across New River Road. The time was estimated based on radar data.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.07 W Murrells Inlet, SC
58 mph
Jun 23, 2008
5:29 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 29576
Georgetown County · 22,745 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A large tree was down on Pendergrass Avenue.
NWS Wind Report Location: .98 SW Murrells Inlet, SC
63 mph
Jul 11, 2007
5:45 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 29576
Georgetown County · 22,745 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Wind felled a light pole onto a car along US Highway 701.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Murrells Inlet, SC
69 mph
Aug 24, 2002
10:15 PM EST
Wind report for ZIP 29576
Horry County · 110,291 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Public reported trees down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Garden City, SC
60 mph
Jun 14, 2002
2:40 PM EST
Wind report for ZIP 29576
Georgetown County · 22,745 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trained spotter estimated 60 mph wind gust.
NWS Wind Report Location: Murrells Inlet, 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 29576

6 reports
UNK category
Aug 5, 2020
12:20 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 29576
Georgetown County · 22,745 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: *** 1 INJ *** WATERSPOUT MOVED ONSHORE ON SOUTH WACCAMAW DR IN GARDEN CITY. IT CAUSED DAMAGE TO A FEW HOMES AS IT QUICKLY MOVED ACROSS THE ISLAND. IT DISSIPATED OVER THE ADJACENT MARSHES WEST OF THE ISLAND. THE INJURY OCCURRED AT ONE OF THE HOMES ALONG THE BEACH FRONT. PATH WIDTH 30 YARDS AND PATH LENGTH 0.2 MILES. RATED EF-0 MAX WIND SPEED 80 MPH.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 ENE Murrells Inlet, SC
UNK category
Apr 13, 2020
1:02 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 29576
Horry County · 110,291 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: PRELIMINARY - WEATHERFLOW STATION AT MURRELL'S INLET REGISTERED 114 MPH WIND GUST AT 8:47 AM
NWS Tornado Report Location: Murrells Inlet, SC
UNK category
Apr 13, 2020
12:32 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 29576
Georgetown County · 22,745 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: STORM SURVEY CREW FINDS EF0 DAMAGE ON LAKESHORE DRIVE AND TRACE DRIVE
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 NNE Litchfield Beach, SC
F1 category
Apr 8, 1974
9:30 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 29576
Horry County · 110,291 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, SC
F1 category
Sep 11, 1960
3:00 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 29576
Horry County · 110,291 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, SC
F1 category
Sep 30, 1959
6:00 AM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 29576
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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ZIP 29576 area census snapshot

People & households
Population32,975
Households16,047
Housing units22,097
Income
Median household income$70,343
$100k+ households39.5%
$150k+ households15.2%
Housing stock
Single-family detached11,724
Attached single-family1,658
Small multifamily2,591
Large multifamily2,385
Mobile homes3,708
Housing mix
Single-family share53.1%
Attached-home share7.5%
Multifamily share22.5%
Mobile-home share16.8%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied13,991
Renter-occupied2,056
Vacant units6,050
Home value & age
Median home value$315,700
Owner homes $300k+53.6%
Owner homes $500k+15.7%
Owner homes $750k+5.1%
Median year built2000
Older-home share9.7%
Vehicle context
Households with cars15,731
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 29576 have on record?

Our records show 28 hail, 25 wind, and 6 tornado reports in and near ZIP 29576, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on July 11, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 29576?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 29576 is 1.75″. It was reported near Wachesaw Lndg, SC on November 4, 2012.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 29576 — 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 29576 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 29576 — 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 29576 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 29576 — 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 29576 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 29576 — 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 29576, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 29576, 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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