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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 29685

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 29685 from July 14, 1986 through March 31, 2025, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
7
Wind Reports
28
Tornado Reports
0
Max Hail Size
1.50″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 29685 · 1986–present Updated  Daily · last Mar 31, 2025

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 29685

7 reports
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1.25″ hail
May 26, 2024
10:23 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 29685
Pickens County · 36,052 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Slightly larger than quarter size hail observed along Hwy 11 near Little Eastatoee Rd.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 NNE Nine Times, SC
1.50″ hail
May 8, 2024
5:50 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 29685
Pickens County · 36,052 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Several large hail stones in odd shapes.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 S Nine Times, SC
1.00″ hail
Mar 31, 2017
3:55 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 29685
Pickens County · 36,052 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PEA TO QUARTER SIZED HAIL AT THE RESERVE AT LAKE KEOWEE.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SW Nine Times, SC
1.25″ hail
May 11, 2016
7:35 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 29685
Pickens County · 36,052 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: HAIL OBSERVED ALONG CLEO CHAPMAN HIGHWAY NEAR SUNSET... SC.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 SSW Rocky Bottom, SC
0.88″ hail
Jul 2, 2006
2:25 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 29685
Pickens County · 36,052 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Rocky Bottom, SC
0.75″ hail
Jul 1, 2006
2:50 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 29685
Pickens County · 36,052 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NW Nine Times, SC
1.00″ hail
Jul 1, 2006
2:45 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 29685
Oconee County · 28,035 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail reported on Lake Keowee.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 NE Salem, 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 29685

28 reports
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UNK mph
Mar 31, 2025
6:48 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29685
Pickens County · 36,052 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down on utility equipment.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SW Nine Times, SC
UNK mph
Jul 5, 2024
8:54 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29685
Pickens County · 36,052 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power outage on eastern shores of Lake Keowee north of Hwy 11 attributed to fallen trees or limbs.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NW Nine Times, SC
UNK mph
May 26, 2024
10:20 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29685
Pickens County · 36,052 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees downed in the Lake Keowee area.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 WNW Nine Times, SC
UNK mph
Mar 25, 2022
1:05 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29685
Pickens County · 36,052 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: AMATEUR RADIO REPORTED TREES DOWN BLOCKING MEECE MILL RD. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 WNW Pickens, SC
UNK mph
Aug 1, 2019
1:08 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29685
Pickens County · 36,052 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 911 CALL CENTER REPORTED POWER LINES DOWN ON SUGAR LIKKER RD. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SSE Rocky Bottom, SC
UNK mph
Jul 18, 2019
6:00 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29685
Pickens County · 36,052 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: *** 2 FATAL... 2 INJ *** PORTION OF HOME UNDER CONTRUCTION COLLAPSED.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NW Nine Times, SC
UNK mph
Jul 18, 2019
5:52 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29685
Pickens County · 36,052 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: *** 2 FATAL... 2 INJ *** REPORT OF SEVERAL TREES AND POWERLINES DOWN... AS WELL AS STRUCTURAL DAMAGE TO A HOME THAT WAS UNDER CONSTRUCTION AND COLLAPSED. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NW Nine Times, SC
UNK mph
Aug 6, 2018
8:15 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29685
Pickens County · 36,052 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TRAINED SPOTTER REPORTED TWO MODERATELY SIZED PINE TREES DOWN ON ROY F JONES RD. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NNW Nine Times, SC
UNK mph
Jun 2, 2018
7:20 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29685
Pickens County · 36,052 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A COUPLE TREES AND POWERLINES DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: S Nine Times, SC
UNK mph
Mar 31, 2017
3:55 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29685
Pickens County · 36,052 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN AT THE RESERVE AT LAKE KEOWEE.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SW Nine Times, SC
58 mph
May 26, 2014
12:50 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 29685
Pickens County · 36,052 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: State Park employee reported multiple trees blown down across Horse Pasture Rd in the Jocassee Gorges area.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 NW Sunset, SC
58 mph
Jan 11, 2014
9:18 AM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 29685
Pickens County · 36,052 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was down on Newton Rd and part of a tree fell on a cabin in the same area. Also, a road was blocked by trees in the same area.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.38 S Nine Times, SC
58 mph
Jul 17, 2013
2:55 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 29685
Pickens County · 36,052 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees were blown down along highway 11.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.13 W Sunset, SC
58 mph
May 22, 2013
3:50 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 29685
Pickens County · 36,052 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: One tree and multiple large limbs were reportedly blown down just east of Lake Jocassee.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.38 N Eastatoe, SC
58 mph
May 21, 2013
3:46 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 29685
Pickens County · 36,052 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Two trees were blown down west of Sunset.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.99 NNW Nine Times, 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 29685

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 29685 area census snapshot

People & households
Population2,046
Households939
Housing units1,520
Income
Median household income$124,432
$100k+ households44.3%
$150k+ households30.2%
Housing stock
Single-family detached1,366
Attached single-family0
Small multifamily0
Large multifamily0
Mobile homes154
Housing mix
Single-family share89.9%
Attached-home share--
Multifamily share--
Mobile-home share10.1%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied920
Renter-occupied19
Vacant units581
Home value & age
Median home value$355,900
Owner homes $300k+59.2%
Owner homes $500k+42.1%
Owner homes $750k+37.2%
Median year built1998
Older-home share29.5%
Vehicle context
Households with cars912
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 29685 have on record?

Our records show 7 hail, 28 wind, and 0 tornado reports in and near ZIP 29685, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on March 31, 2025.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 29685?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 29685 is 1.50″. It was reported near Nine Times, SC on May 8, 2024.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 29685 — 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 29685 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 29685 — 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 29685 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 29685 — 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 29685 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 29685 — 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 29685, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 29685, 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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