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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 29693

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 29693 from June 3, 1959 through August 11, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
38
Wind Reports
83
Tornado Reports
11
Max Hail Size
3.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 29693 · 1959–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 11, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 29693

38 reports
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1.00″ hail
May 2, 2025
6:05 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 29693
Oconee County · 28,035 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail for 5 minutes at the intersection of US 123 and E. Windsor St.
NWS Hail Report Location: Westminster, SC
1.00″ hail
Apr 9, 2019
5:30 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 29693
Oconee County · 28,035 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: UP TO QUARTER SIZED HAIL REPORTED AT CHAU RAM COUNTY PARK.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 WNW Westminster, SC
1.00″ hail
Jul 21, 2018
10:50 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 29693
Oconee County · 28,035 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: MOSTLY DIME TO NICKEL SIZE
NWS Hail Report Location: Oakway, SC
1.00″ hail
May 11, 2016
7:00 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 29693
Oconee County · 28,035 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: ON WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON...TWO PERIODS OF HAIL WITH THE FIRST GIVING A FEW QUARTER SIZED HAILSTONES AND THEN SMALLER HAIL A FEW MINUTES LATER. SOME TREE LIMBS BLOWN DOWN WITH MOSTLY SMALL LIMBS. THIS REPORTED AT A SERVICE STATION ON THE TOCCOA HIGHWAY.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 SW Westminster, SC
1.00″ hail
May 11, 2016
6:00 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 29693
Oconee County · 28,035 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: OBSERVED AT HWY 123 AND JENKINS BR RD.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 SW Westminster, SC
1.00″ hail
Apr 27, 2012
3:30 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 29693
Oconee County · 28,035 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Oakway, SC
2.00″ hail
Apr 27, 2012
3:25 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 29693
Oconee County · 28,035 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.71 W Oakway, SC
1.00″ hail
Apr 26, 2012
7:36 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 29693
Oconee County · 28,035 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.27 E Westminster, SC
1.00″ hail
Apr 17, 2012
7:18 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 29693
Oconee County · 28,035 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail fell between Westminster and Long Creek.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6.4 SSE Long Creek, SC
0.75″ hail
Jun 24, 2011
2:49 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 29693
Oconee County · 28,035 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .57 E Westminster, SC
0.88″ hail
May 17, 2011
4:30 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 29693
Oconee County · 28,035 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.38 ESE Westminster, SC
0.75″ hail
Jun 29, 2010
12:54 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 29693
Oconee County · 28,035 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5.71 SW Oakway, SC
1.00″ hail
Jul 23, 2009
3:03 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 29693
Oconee County · 28,035 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel to quarter size hail fell near the intersection of highway 123 and Jenkins Bridge Rd.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.78 SSW Westminster, SC
0.75″ hail
Jun 15, 2007
4:35 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 29693
Oconee County · 28,035 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail reported along highway 76 just southeast of Holly Springs.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 NW Westminster, SC
1.00″ hail
Jun 12, 2007
5:42 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 29693
Oconee County · 28,035 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Westminster, 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 29693

83 reports
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UNK mph
Aug 11, 2026
10:50 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29693
Oconee County · 28,035 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Social media picture of a large tree down near SC 11 and SC 24.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Wsw Oakway, SC
UNK mph
Aug 11, 2026
10:45 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29693
Oconee County · 28,035 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Social media picture of multiple trees down and flipped chicken cooops.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 Sw Westminster, SC
UNK mph
Aug 11, 2026
10:25 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29693
Oconee County · 28,035 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Social media report of numerous large limbs snapped along SC 59.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 Se Oakway, SC
UNK mph
Aug 2, 2026
8:20 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29693
Oconee County · 28,035 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down near Doyle Street and Charles Drive.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 Nnw Westminster, SC
UNK mph
Jun 17, 2025
11:58 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29693
Oconee County · 28,035 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Social media report of a tree snapped in half in Westminster.
NWS Wind Report Location: Westminster, SC
UNK mph
Jun 7, 2025
11:14 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29693
Oconee County · 28,035 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees down along Highway 11 between Westminster and I-85.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SW Oakway, SC
UNK mph
Aug 30, 2024
8:12 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29693
Oconee County · 28,035 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A large healthy tree was blown down onto a car...destroying the car. This happened on Pump House Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WSW Westminster, SC
UNK mph
Aug 24, 2023
8:28 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29693
Oconee County · 28,035 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Report from mPING: Trees uprooted or snapped; one fell on a house.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 W Westminster, SC
UNK mph
Aug 7, 2023
8:30 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29693
Oconee County · 28,035 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 911 Communications reports numerous trees and powerlines down across Oconee County.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SE Long Creek, SC
UNK mph
Jul 3, 2023
12:10 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29693
Oconee County · 28,035 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees down... one on power line... one on parked vehicle.
NWS Wind Report Location: Westminster, SC
UNK mph
Jul 3, 2023
12:03 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29693
Oconee County · 28,035 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down in parking lot.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 SSW Westminster, SC
UNK mph
Mar 3, 2023
10:25 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29693
Oconee County · 28,035 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: FEW TREES BLOWN DOWN ON RIVER ROAD NEAR OLD LIBERTY RD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 9 S Long Creek, SC
UNK mph
Aug 27, 2022
3:18 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29693
Oconee County · 28,035 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: PARTIAL ROOF DAMAGE TO A HOME ON MARETT RD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WSW Oakway, SC
UNK mph
May 5, 2020
11:23 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29693
Oconee County · 28,035 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: AMATEUR RADIO REPORTED TREES DOWN IN CHICKASAW POINT.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NNE Whitworth, SC
UNK mph
May 5, 2020
5:45 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29693
Oconee County · 28,035 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES AND POWERLINES DOWN ON SOUTH ARROWHEAD DRIVE AND WILLIAMS FARM ROAD.
NWS Wind Report Location: Westminster, 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 29693

11 reports
UNK category
Apr 14, 2020
7:20 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 29693
Oconee County · 28,035 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: *** 1 FATAL *** NWS STORM SURVEY REPORTED EF3 TORNADO ON 34.6175 N... 83.0834 W OR 3 SSE WESTMINSTER IN OCONEE COUNTY SC
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 S Westminster, SC
EF0 category
Oct 14, 2014
7:11 AM EST-5
Tornado report for ZIP 29693
Oconee County · 28,035 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NWS Storm Survey team found the short path of a weak tornado on the grounds of a wilderness school off of Highway 76 near Westminster. Damage was confined to a couple of dozen uprooted trees in this rural area.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.15 NNW Madison, SC
EF0 category
Oct 26, 2010
5:02 PM EST-5
Tornado report for ZIP 29693
Oconee County · 28,035 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A short tornado path was surveyed in the Sumter National Forest in the area around Spy Rock Rd and Forest Service Rd 748. Several trees were snapped off or uprooted in this area.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.46 SE Long Creek, SC
F1 category
Sep 16, 2004
5:55 PM EST
Tornado report for ZIP 29693
Oconee County · 28,035 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado blew down numerous trees and power lines along its track, some of which fell on homes. A mobile home was destroyed when it was blown into an embankment.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Westminster, SC
F0 category
Jun 16, 2000
7:23 PM EST
Tornado report for ZIP 29693
Oconee County · 28,035 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Westminster, SC
F0 category
May 7, 1998
4:25 PM EST
Tornado report for ZIP 29693
Oconee County · 28,035 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A weak tornado briefly touched down in the town of Oakway downing trees and blowing roofs off outbuildings. The tornado was seen by several citizens and weather spotters.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Oakway, SC
F0 category
Feb 21, 1997
3:20 PM EST
Tornado report for ZIP 29693
Oconee County · 28,035 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 SE Westminster, SC
F1 category
Sep 16, 1996
3:28 PM EST
Tornado report for ZIP 29693
Oconee County · 28,035 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: W Tokeena Xrds, SC
F0 category
Mar 23, 1993
5:45 PM EST
Tornado report for ZIP 29693
Oconee County · 28,035 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: E Westminister, SC
F2 category
May 5, 1989
3:15 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 29693
Oconee County · 28,035 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, SC
F2 category
Apr 4, 1989
3:09 PM EST
Tornado report for ZIP 29693
Oconee County · 28,035 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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U.S. Census Data · ZIP Code

ZIP 29693 area census snapshot

People & households
Population13,826
Households5,789
Housing units8,002
Income
Median household income$51,384
$100k+ households27.7%
$150k+ households10.4%
Housing stock
Single-family detached4,963
Attached single-family42
Small multifamily307
Large multifamily53
Mobile homes2,603
Housing mix
Single-family share62.0%
Attached-home share0.5%
Multifamily share4.5%
Mobile-home share32.5%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied4,501
Renter-occupied1,288
Vacant units2,213
Home value & age
Median home value$168,600
Owner homes $300k+17.8%
Owner homes $500k+5.7%
Owner homes $750k+1.5%
Median year built1989
Older-home share38.3%
Vehicle context
Households with cars5,609
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 29693 have on record?

Our records show 38 hail, 83 wind, and 11 tornado reports in and near ZIP 29693, 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 29693?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 29693 is 3.00″. It was reported near Madison, SC on April 28, 2002.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 29693 — 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 29693 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 29693 — 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 29693 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 29693 — 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 29693 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 29693 — 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 29693, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 29693, 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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