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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 29579

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 29579 from June 6, 1977 through August 22, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
18
Wind Reports
12
Tornado Reports
0
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 29579 · 1977–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 22, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 29579

18 reports
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1.00″ hail
May 15, 2024
11:03 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 29579
Horry County · 110,291 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter sized hail on Dandelion Lane
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 NE Forestbrook, SC
1.00″ hail
Jun 20, 2020
9:50 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 29579
Horry County · 110,291 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER SIZE HAIL IN CAROLINA FOREST
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 NE Forestbrook, SC
1.75″ hail
May 23, 2014
5:59 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 29579
Horry County · 110,291 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public measured 1.75 inch hail in the Carolina Forest neighborhood.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.9 NNW Pine Is, SC
0.75″ hail
May 23, 2014
4:32 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 29579
Horry County · 110,291 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Three-quarter inch hail was measured by a spotter.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.95 NW Pine Is, SC
1.00″ hail
Nov 4, 2012
4:55 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 29579
Horry County · 110,291 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail to the size of quarters was reported at the Tanger Outlet Mall on Highway 501.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.74 SE Jaluco, SC
1.00″ hail
Nov 4, 2012
4:55 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 29579
Horry County · 110,291 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail to the size of quarters was reported on Birnamwood Court.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.17 S Grahamville, SC
1.00″ hail
Nov 4, 2012
4:40 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 29579
Horry County · 110,291 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail to the size of quarters was reported at the Legends Golf Resort.
NWS Hail Report Location: .73 S Jaluco, SC
1.00″ hail
Sep 12, 2011
5:10 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 29579
Horry County · 110,291 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail to the size of quarters was reported in the Carolina Forest subdivision.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.54 ESE Jaluco, SC
0.75″ hail
Jun 23, 2011
4:37 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 29579
Horry County · 110,291 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail to the size of pennies was reported along Loblolly Lane.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.93 WSW Pine Is, SC
1.00″ hail
Jun 19, 2011
2:40 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 29579
Horry County · 110,291 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail to the size of quarters was reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.16 N Socastee, SC
1.00″ hail
May 14, 2011
12:29 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 29579
Horry County · 110,291 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail to the size of quarters was reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.69 WSW Pine Is, SC
1.00″ hail
May 14, 2011
12:20 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 29579
Horry County · 110,291 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail to the size of quarters was reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.79 NW Ocean Forest, SC
0.75″ hail
Aug 13, 2010
3:44 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 29579
Horry County · 110,291 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Small hail fell along Carolina Forest Boulevard. The public report was relayed through local television media.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.34 ESE Jaluco, SC
0.75″ hail
Jun 1, 2009
3:35 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 29579
Horry County · 110,291 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail up to the size of pennies was reported along US-501.
NWS Hail Report Location: .52 SSW Pine Is, SC
0.75″ hail
Jun 1, 2009
3:25 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 29579
Horry County · 110,291 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail to the size of pennies was reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 NW Myrtle Beach, 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 29579

12 reports
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UNK mph
Aug 22, 2026
10:50 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29579
Horry County · 110,291 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Very large tree limb down across Postal Way in Carolina Forest_ along with street lights down in an intersection.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 N Forestbrook, SC
65 mph
Jul 11, 2026
7:51 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29579
Horry County · 110,291 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Home weather station measured a wind gust to 65mph in the Bella Vita neighborhood.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 E Forestbrook, SC
UNK mph
May 11, 2026
6:15 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29579
Horry County · 110,291 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Semi-trailer blown over
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ESE Forestbrook, SC
UNK mph
Aug 8, 2023
12:54 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29579
Horry County · 110,291 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Fence partially blown down and minor damage to a couple homes on Country Pine Drive east of US-501 northwest of Myrtle Beach... SC. Time provided by reporter.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 E Red Hill, SC
UNK mph
Jun 15, 2021
8:20 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29579
Horry County · 110,291 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LARGE TREE LIMBS SNAPPED BY STRONG WINDS IN THE AVALON FAMILY COMMUNITY NEIGHBORHOOD IN CAROLINA FOREST. TIME OF EVENT IS RADAR ESTIMATED.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NE Forestbrook, SC
UNK mph
May 31, 2019
9:55 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29579
Horry County · 110,291 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SMALL TREE DOWN AND PEA SIZED HAIL REPORTED IN FORESTBROOK... SC. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Forestbrook, SC
UNK mph
Jun 24, 2016
9:49 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29579
Horry County · 110,291 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN ON 62 AVE IN NORTH MYRTLE BEACH.
NWS Wind Report Location: Blynn Acres, SC
60 mph
Sep 3, 2013
2:55 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 29579
Horry County · 110,291 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was reported down at the intersection of Quail Hollow Road and Forestbrook Road. The time was estimated based on radar data.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.18 WSW Pine Is, SC
60 mph
May 14, 2011
12:14 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 29579
Horry County · 110,291 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: One house sustained siding and roof damage in the Carolina Forest subdivision. Large branches were also reported down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.69 WSW Pine Is, SC
81 mph
Jul 11, 2007
5:45 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 29579
Horry County · 110,291 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Survey concluded straight line winds of around 80 mph caused spotty damage along a path 500 yards long ad 60 yards wide in the Emerald Lakes subdivision, just off of US Highway 501. Tops of softwood trees were snapped. Damage to several homes included roofing, windows and siding.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 NW Myrtle Beach, SC
UNK mph
Jul 10, 1980
5:30 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 29579
Horry County · 110,291 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, SC
58 mph
Jun 6, 1977
6:00 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 29579
Horry County · 110,291 Homes in 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 29579

0 reports

No tornado reports were found for this selection.

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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 29579 area census snapshot

People & households
Population53,699
Households20,814
Housing units24,320
Income
Median household income$72,909
$100k+ households41.9%
$150k+ households14.1%
Housing stock
Single-family detached15,198
Attached single-family1,434
Small multifamily3,173
Large multifamily3,938
Mobile homes565
Housing mix
Single-family share62.5%
Attached-home share5.9%
Multifamily share29.2%
Mobile-home share2.3%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied15,048
Renter-occupied5,766
Vacant units3,506
Home value & age
Median home value$320,400
Owner homes $300k+55.1%
Owner homes $500k+16.0%
Owner homes $750k+5.5%
Median year built2006
Older-home share4.8%
Vehicle context
Households with cars20,249
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 29579 have on record?

Our records show 18 hail, 12 wind, and 0 tornado reports in and near ZIP 29579, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 22, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 29579?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 29579 is 1.75″. It was reported near Pine Is, SC on May 23, 2014.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 29579 — 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 29579 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 29579 — 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 29579 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 29579 — 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 29579 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 29579 — 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 29579, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 29579, 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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