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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 29661

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 29661 from May 11, 1961 through August 11, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
13
Wind Reports
41
Tornado Reports
2
Max Hail Size
2.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 29661 · 1961–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 11, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 29661

13 reports
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1.25″ hail
May 11, 2016
7:10 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 29661
Greenville County · 157,677 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: OBSERVED AT JONES GAP STATE PARK
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 ENE Caesars Head, SC
1.25″ hail
May 11, 2016
7:05 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 29661
Greenville County · 157,677 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: OBSERVED AT YMCA CAMP GREENVILLE
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 NE Caesars Head, SC
0.88″ hail
Jun 16, 2014
3:45 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 29661
Greenville County · 157,677 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Spotter reported nickel size hail near Marietta.
NWS Hail Report Location: .57 W Slater, SC
0.88″ hail
Jun 25, 2013
4:05 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 29661
Greenville County · 157,677 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel size hail was reported near Marietta.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.33 WSW Marietta, SC
1.00″ hail
Apr 5, 2012
1:40 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 29661
Greenville County · 157,677 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail almost covered the ground at Jones Gap State Park.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.36 WNW River Falls, SC
0.75″ hail
Mar 19, 2011
2:20 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 29661
Greenville County · 157,677 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny size hail was reported on highway 186 near the Pickens County line.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.79 SW Marietta, SC
1.75″ hail
Feb 28, 2011
4:50 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 29661
Greenville County · 157,677 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail ranged from quarter size near Caesars Head State Park to golf ball size near the highway 11/highway 276 split.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.98 NW Caesars Head, SC
1.00″ hail
Jul 23, 2009
7:25 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 29661
Greenville County · 157,677 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SW Marietta, SC
0.75″ hail
Jun 16, 2009
3:59 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 29661
Greenville County · 157,677 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.08 W Marietta, SC
0.75″ hail
Jun 16, 2007
2:00 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 29661
Greenville County · 157,677 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 NNE Cleveland, SC
0.75″ hail
Jul 22, 2002
7:10 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 29661
Greenville County · 157,677 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail covered the ground.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 N Marietta, SC
2.75″ hail
May 3, 1998
9:15 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 29661
Greenville County · 157,677 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Cleveland, SC
1.00″ hail
May 11, 1961
2:20 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 29661
Pickens County · 36,052 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, 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 29661

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UNK mph
Aug 11, 2026
10:31 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29661
Greenville County · 157,677 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees downed between Slater-Marietta and Cleveland.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Sse Cleveland, SC
UNK mph
Jun 18, 2025
12:46 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29661
Greenville County · 157,677 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and powerlines down in the Slater-Marietta area.
NWS Wind Report Location: Marietta, SC
UNK mph
Aug 30, 2024
8:24 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29661
Greenville County · 157,677 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees down on power lines/utility equipment.
NWS Wind Report Location: Marietta, SC
UNK mph
Aug 1, 2024
9:00 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29661
Greenville County · 157,677 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees blown down on powerlines.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SSW Marietta, SC
UNK mph
Aug 15, 2023
12:30 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29661
Greenville County · 157,677 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Fire department reported multiple trees down on roadways in the Slater-Marietta area.
NWS Wind Report Location: Marietta, SC
UNK mph
Jul 29, 2023
11:20 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29661
Pickens County · 36,052 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down blocking Hwy 288. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E Pumpkintown, SC
UNK mph
Jun 25, 2018
9:50 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29661
Greenville County · 157,677 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SCHP REPORTED A TREE DOWN AT SKYLAND DR AND LONG SHOALS RD
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SSE Cleveland, SC
UNK mph
Jun 25, 2018
9:35 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29661
Greenville County · 157,677 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SCHP REPORTED A TREE DOWN AT PUMPKINTOWN RD AND HIGHWAY 276
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSW Slater-Marietta, SC
UNK mph
Jul 28, 2017
6:53 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29661
Greenville County · 157,677 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SCHP REPORTED A TREE DOWN AT FREEMAN BRIDGE RD AND REDDING RD. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SW Slater-Marietta, SC
UNK mph
Jul 9, 2016
12:45 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29661
Greenville County · 157,677 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SCHP REPORTED A TREE DOWN AT MCCARSON RD AND RIVER FALLS RD
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNW Cleveland, SC
58 mph
Jun 24, 2015
4:31 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 29661
Greenville County · 157,677 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: FD reported four trees blown down in the Slater-Marietta area.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Marietta, SC
58 mph
Oct 14, 2014
6:25 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 29661
Greenville County · 157,677 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Highway Patrol reported multiple trees blown down in the Marietta/Cleveland/ Tigerville area.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.26 W Marietta, SC
58 mph
Jun 16, 2014
3:50 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 29661
Greenville County · 157,677 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Spotter reported multiple trees and power lines blown down in the Marietta area.
NWS Wind Report Location: .69 N Marietta, SC
58 mph
Aug 10, 2013
6:28 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 29661
Greenville County · 157,677 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Two trees were blown down near Edwards Rd and Talley Bridge Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: .89 NE Slater, SC
58 mph
Jun 25, 2013
4:10 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 29661
Pickens County · 36,052 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power lines were blown down a little to the southeast of Pumpkinville.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.36 SSE Pumpkintown, 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 29661

2 reports
UNK category
Apr 13, 2020
7:45 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 29661
Greenville County · 157,677 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: *** 1 INJ *** HOMES DAMAGED AND TREES SNAPPED IN LAUREL AND HARDY LAKE ROAD COMMUNITY BETWEEN PUMPKINTOWN AND MARIETTA. POSSIBLE TORNADO. TIME BASED ON RADAR.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 W Marietta, SC
EF0 category
Oct 26, 2010
6:17 PM EST-5
Tornado report for ZIP 29661
Greenville County · 157,677 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado touched down near highway 11 near the Pleasant Ridge County Park, where the tops of numerous small trees were snapped off and several large trees were uprooted. The intermittent damage path continued east northeast, crossing highway 25 just north of the highway 11 junction. Damage again appeared near the intersection of Chinquapin Rd and highway 11, where the tops of several trees were snapped off along a ridge line. The most significant damage was observed just east/northeast of this location along Look Up Lodge Rd. Numerous small trees and large limbs were snapped off and several large trees were uprooted. Some minor structural damage was observed due to falling trees and limbs. Some boat docks were flipped on Chinquapin Lake as well. Sporadic tree damage continued to the east northeast, with the tornado apparently lifting between Chestnut Mountain Rd and Old Highway 11.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.54 NE Cleveland, 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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U.S. Census Data · ZIP Code

ZIP 29661 area census snapshot

People & households
Population5,987
Households2,654
Housing units3,097
Income
Median household income$54,335
$100k+ households38.8%
$150k+ households11.6%
Housing stock
Single-family detached2,088
Attached single-family0
Small multifamily3
Large multifamily5
Mobile homes969
Housing mix
Single-family share67.4%
Attached-home share--
Multifamily share0.3%
Mobile-home share31.3%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied2,169
Renter-occupied485
Vacant units443
Home value & age
Median home value$193,600
Owner homes $300k+27.8%
Owner homes $500k+15.4%
Owner homes $750k+13.1%
Median year built1991
Older-home share33.0%
Vehicle context
Households with cars2,563
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 29661 have on record?

Our records show 13 hail, 41 wind, and 2 tornado reports in and near ZIP 29661, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 11, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 29661?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 29661 is 2.75″. It was reported near Cleveland, SC on May 3, 1998.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 29661 — 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 29661 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 29661 — 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 29661 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 29661 — 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 29661 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 29661 — 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 29661, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 29661, 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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