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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 29689

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 29689 from March 20, 1984 through August 22, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
11
Wind Reports
29
Tornado Reports
4
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 29689 · 1984–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 22, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 29689

11 reports
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1.00″ hail
Jun 18, 2015
6:43 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 29689
Anderson County · 65,340 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public reported quarter size hail just off Highway 24 at Lake Hartwell.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5.72 SE Townville, SC
0.88″ hail
Jun 3, 2015
6:00 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 29689
Anderson County · 65,340 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public reported nickel size hail near Townville.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 S Townville, SC
1.75″ hail
Apr 26, 2012
7:52 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 29689
Anderson County · 65,340 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.33 ESE Townville, SC
1.00″ hail
May 26, 2011
6:08 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 29689
Oconee County · 28,035 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail was reported near Townville.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4.79 ESE Tokeena Xrds, SC
0.88″ hail
May 20, 2006
1:21 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 29689
Anderson County · 65,340 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Townville, SC
0.75″ hail
Feb 21, 2005
6:10 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 29689
Anderson County · 65,340 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Townville, SC
1.75″ hail
Apr 28, 2002
8:45 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 29689
Anderson County · 65,340 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 W Townville, SC
1.00″ hail
Aug 20, 1999
3:40 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 29689
Anderson County · 65,340 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Townville, SC
0.75″ hail
Jun 10, 1998
2:00 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 29689
Anderson County · 65,340 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 10 W Anderson, SC
1.75″ hail
Apr 28, 1997
4:51 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 29689
Anderson County · 65,340 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Townville, SC
1.75″ hail
Apr 29, 1991
2:57 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 29689
Anderson County · 65,340 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 29689

29 reports
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UNK mph
Aug 22, 2026
9:46 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29689
Anderson County · 65,340 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Social media photo shows road blocked by tree and/or limbs near intersection of Fairplay Rd and Outz Rd. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Sw Townville, SC
UNK mph
Jul 29, 2026
1:42 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29689
Anderson County · 65,340 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree in roadway on SC 24 at Seneca River Rd. Time estimated.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 Se Townville, SC
UNK mph
Apr 10, 2025
11:54 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29689
Anderson County · 65,340 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and power lines reported down in western portions of Anderson County. Time and location estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 S Townville, SC
UNK mph
Feb 28, 2024
8:25 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29689
Anderson County · 65,340 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on Hopkins Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 E Townville, SC
UNK mph
Jun 17, 2022
9:45 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29689
Anderson County · 65,340 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: CORRECTS PREVIOUS LIGHTNING REPORT FROM 5 NW SADLERS CREEK STATE PARK. DOCK DAMAGE AT LAKE HARTWELL.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 NW Sadlers Creek Stat, SC
UNK mph
Jan 12, 2020
1:06 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29689
Oconee County · 28,035 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MULTIPLE TREES BLOWN DOWN AROUND TOWNVILLE.
NWS Wind Report Location: Townville, SC
UNK mph
Oct 31, 2019
6:48 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29689
Oconee County · 28,035 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN NEAR DOWNTOWN TOWNVILLE.
NWS Wind Report Location: Townville, SC
UNK mph
Aug 6, 2018
9:20 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29689
Anderson County · 65,340 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: REPORT OF TREE DOWN NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF MILFORD RD AND HWY 243. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SSE Townville, SC
UNK mph
Aug 6, 2018
9:12 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29689
Anderson County · 65,340 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: REPORT OF TREES DOWN ON INTERSTATE 85 NEAR MILE MARKER 10. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SSE Townville, SC
UNK mph
Jun 25, 2018
9:50 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29689
Oconee County · 28,035 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SCHP REPORTED POWER LINES DOWN AT HIGHWAY 24 AND LITTLE LEAGUE DR
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 NE Fair Play, SC
UNK mph
Jun 1, 2018
9:10 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29689
Anderson County · 65,340 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES BLOWN DOWN BTW MM 11 AND MM 12 ON I-85.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SE Townville, SC
58 mph
Aug 10, 2015
5:24 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 29689
Anderson County · 65,340 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Highway Patrol reported a tree blown down at Hattons Ford Rd and Pine Cir in Townville and another tree down on Dobbins Bridge Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5.79 SSE Townville, SC
58 mph
May 26, 2015
5:57 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 29689
Anderson County · 65,340 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Public and Highway Patrol reported multiple trees, large limbs, and power lines blown down across western Anderson County from the Townville area to Starr and Iva. An automated gauge measured a 56 mph gust at the Anderson Regional Airport at 7:08 PM.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.79 SE Townville, SC
81 mph
Apr 20, 2015
2:38 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 29689
Anderson County · 65,340 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: NWS Storm Survey found intermittent wind damage, primarily confined to snapped limbs, small-to-medium sized uprooted trees, and a few large trees uprooted, was observed between Lake Hartwell and Highway 187, about 1 mile north of I-85. A couple of homes received minor roof damage in this area due to falling limbs or trees. Sporadic damage to trees continued east/northeast, across Highway 187, to Pine Needle Cir and Hix Dr, where the most significant damage was observed. A small house near the intersection of Hix Rd and Pine Needle Rd had much of the roof lifted and thrown, with debris spread into a field as far as 100 yards. Sporadic damage, mainly in the form of downed limbs, small snapped and uprooted hardwood trees, and larger uprooted softwoods continued northeast across Highway 71. Additional reports of sporadic damage were received from closer to Townville, including the Fair Play Rd area near the Oconee line.
NWS Wind Report Location: .69 S Townville, SC
58 mph
Jul 22, 2013
8:42 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 29689
Oconee County · 28,035 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several small trees were blown down in the Townville area.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5.32 ESE Tokeena Xrds, 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 29689

4 reports
EF1 category
Apr 10, 2009
6:23 PM EST-5
Tornado report for ZIP 29689
Anderson County · 65,340 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NWS survey found an area of tornado damage that began on Dry Rock Rd near its intersection with Andersonville Rd. (It is possible that the tornado began over Lake Hartwell.) Damage was mainly confined to uprooted or snapped trees at this point, although two mobile homes were shifted off their foundation at this location.. The most significant damage occurred just east of this location, in the Snyder Rd area. A storage shelter was destroyed in this area and a travel trailer blown off concretet blocks. Other storage shelters received signifiumerous trees were snapped off or uprooted along Snyder Rd, with trees falling on several homes. The tornado traveled east from Snyder Rd, crossing an inlet of Lake Hartwell before re-emerging in the Sandy Shores Dr area. The tornado continued east, moving back over Lake Hartwell, where some trees were blown down on islands. The tornado apparently dissipated over the lake. East of Snyder Rd, damage was almost exclusively confined to snapped and uprooted trees, although some boat shelters and docks on Lake Hartwell were lifted and tossed as much as 100 feet. This tornado was produced by a supercell thunderstorm.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5.7 S Townville, SC
EF0 category
Aug 26, 2008
1:36 PM EST-5
Tornado report for ZIP 29689
Oconee County · 28,035 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado moved into Oconee County from Pickens County. It then tracked into western Pickens County. The intermittent damage path was mainly limited to downed trees and power lines in Oconee County.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5.29 S Cherrys, SC
EF0 category
Aug 26, 2008
1:21 PM EST-5
Tornado report for ZIP 29689
Anderson County · 65,340 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado touched down in Hart County, Georgia before skipping across Lake Hartwell and into extreme western Anderson County. The tornado then moved into Oconee County. The intermittent damage path was mainly limited to downed trees and power lines in Anderson County.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 7.42 S Townville, SC
F0 category
Sep 16, 2004
5:25 PM EST
Tornado report for ZIP 29689
Anderson County · 65,340 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This brief tornado produced mainly tree damage in the Double Springs community.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 SSE Townville, 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 29689 area census snapshot

People & households
Population4,147
Households1,861
Housing units2,652
Income
Median household income$71,250
$100k+ households34.2%
$150k+ households17.3%
Housing stock
Single-family detached1,764
Attached single-family0
Small multifamily11
Large multifamily9
Mobile homes868
Housing mix
Single-family share66.5%
Attached-home share--
Multifamily share0.8%
Mobile-home share32.7%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied1,618
Renter-occupied243
Vacant units791
Home value & age
Median home value$337,100
Owner homes $300k+56.9%
Owner homes $500k+30.4%
Owner homes $750k+12.4%
Median year built1993
Older-home share29.8%
Vehicle context
Households with cars1,714
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 29689 have on record?

Our records show 11 hail, 29 wind, and 4 tornado reports in and near ZIP 29689, 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 29689?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 29689 is 1.75″. It was reported near Townville, SC on April 26, 2012.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 29689 — 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 29689 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 29689 — 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 29689 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 29689 — 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 29689 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 29689 — 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 29689, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 29689, 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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