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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 29702

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 29702 from July 15, 1964 through September 5, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
36
Wind Reports
72
Tornado Reports
8
Max Hail Size
2.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 29702 · 1964–present Updated  Daily · last Sep 5, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 29702

36 reports
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1.25″ hail
Apr 20, 2024
7:28 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 29702
Cherokee County · 15,844 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 E Blacksburg, SC
1.00″ hail
May 26, 2022
9:22 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 29702
Cherokee County · 15,844 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER SIZE HAIL.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 WNW Blacksburg, SC
1.50″ hail
May 4, 2022
9:05 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 29702
Cherokee County · 15,844 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: LOCATION AND TIME ESTIMATED.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 S Blacksburg, SC
1.00″ hail
Jun 14, 2021
8:52 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 29702
Cherokee County · 15,844 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: UP TO 1 INCH HAIL REPORTED SSW OF EARL.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SSW Earl, SC
1.75″ hail
Apr 26, 2020
1:33 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 29702
Cherokee County · 15,844 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: BROADCAST MEDIA REPORTED GOLF BALL (1.75") SIZE HAIL IN BLACKSBURG.
NWS Hail Report Location: Blacksburg, SC
1.00″ hail
Aug 18, 2019
10:10 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 29702
Cherokee County · 15,844 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PUBLIC REPORTED QUARTER (1.00') SIZE HAIL AT EXIT 104 OFF I-85.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 NE Blacksburg, SC
1.00″ hail
May 31, 2016
9:22 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 29702
Cherokee County · 15,844 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A RESIDENT SAID HE EXPERIENCED QUARTER SIZED HAIL AROUND THIS TIME AND HAD VERY STRONG WIND THAT WAS BENDING OVER HIS PECAN TREES. DID NOT SEE ANY LARGE LIMBS OR TREES DOWN.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SW Blacksburg, SC
0.88″ hail
Jun 13, 2014
6:20 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 29702
Cherokee County · 15,844 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Spotter reported nickel size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Blacksburg, SC
0.75″ hail
May 16, 2012
9:12 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 29702
Cherokee County · 15,844 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4.37 NW Blacksburg, SC
1.75″ hail
Apr 9, 2011
5:19 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 29702
York County · 80,252 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golf ball size hail fell at Kings Mountain State Park.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.39 W Bethany, SC
1.00″ hail
Jun 12, 2007
4:09 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 29702
Cherokee County · 15,844 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Blacksburg, SC
0.75″ hail
Jun 12, 2007
4:00 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 29702
Cherokee County · 15,844 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Reported near the intersection of highway 5 and highway 29.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 ENE Blacksburg, SC
0.75″ hail
Jun 12, 2007
3:50 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 29702
Cherokee County · 15,844 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Reported along Possum Trot Rd.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 E Blacksburg, SC
0.75″ hail
Jul 13, 2006
6:50 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 29702
Cherokee County · 15,844 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Blacksburg, SC
0.88″ hail
Jul 2, 2006
4:20 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 29702
Cherokee County · 15,844 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NNW Blacksburg, 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 29702

72 reports
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UNK mph
Sep 5, 2026
7:05 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29702
Cherokee County · 15,844 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 Ssw Blacksburg, SC
UNK mph
Sep 5, 2026
7:02 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29702
Cherokee County · 15,844 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Blacksburg, SC
UNK mph
Jul 10, 2026
6:45 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29702
Cherokee County · 15,844 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Blacksburg, SC
UNK mph
Sep 25, 2024
2:00 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29702
Cherokee County · 15,844 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Emergency management reports numerous trees blown down and several power poles snapped in an area centered around N Mountain St. This includes Mt Paran Rd and Hollyridge Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 N Blacksburg, SC
UNK mph
Aug 31, 2024
2:45 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29702
Cherokee County · 15,844 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees down on houses and roads.
NWS Wind Report Location: Blacksburg, SC
UNK mph
Jul 31, 2024
12:17 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29702
Cherokee County · 15,844 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 911 Communications reported trees down in the city of Blacksburg.
NWS Wind Report Location: Blacksburg, SC
UNK mph
Feb 28, 2024
9:07 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29702
Cherokee County · 15,844 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on Old Factory Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 S Blacksburg, SC
UNK mph
Aug 7, 2023
9:23 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29702
Cherokee County · 15,844 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 911 Call Center reports tree on house near Craig Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NNW Blacksburg, SC
UNK mph
Jul 3, 2023
8:38 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29702
Cherokee County · 15,844 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power outage of more than 200 customers attributed to fallen trees and limbs... northeast of Blacksburg between Hwy 29 and I-85.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NE Blacksburg, SC
UNK mph
Jul 3, 2023
8:36 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29702
Cherokee County · 15,844 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and power lines down on the east side of Blacksburg... including Whitaker Mountain Rd and Dye Rd. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NE Blacksburg, SC
UNK mph
May 26, 2022
9:10 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29702
Cherokee County · 15,844 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN ON CAR AT BLACKSBURG HWY AND BLACKWELL RD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 WNW Blacksburg, SC
UNK mph
May 26, 2022
9:10 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29702
Cherokee County · 15,844 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MULTIPLE TREES BLOWN DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NW Blacksburg, SC
UNK mph
Aug 31, 2021
8:53 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29702
Cherokee County · 15,844 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN ON A HOUSE ON N MOUNTAIN ST.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NE Blacksburg, SC
UNK mph
May 3, 2021
4:40 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29702
York County · 80,252 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: FARM OUTBUILDINGS DAMAGED ALONG HIGHWAY 55. A TORNADO IS POSSIBLE AT THIS LOCATION.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NNE Smyrna, SC
UNK mph
May 22, 2020
7:32 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29702
Cherokee County · 15,844 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MULTIPLE TREES AND SOME POWER LINES DOWN ALONG JUMPING BRANCH ROAD AND RAMBLER LANE. LARGE TREE UPROOTED ONTO POWER LINES NEAR MCENTIRE AND BRIDGES. POSSIBLE TORNADO.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 E Blacksburg, 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 29702

8 reports
UNK category
May 3, 2021
4:38 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 29702
York County · 80,252 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: EF1 TORNADO CONFIRMED. ONE FARM BARN/OUTBUILDING COMPLETELY DESTROYED... TWO OTHERS NEARLY COLLAPSED. 4000 TURKEYS KILLED. NUMEROUS SNAPPED AND UPROOTED TREES ON EAST SIDE OF FARM.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 NNE Smyrna, SC
UNK category
May 23, 2020
7:36 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 29702
York County · 80,252 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NWS STORM SURVEY REPORTED AN EF1 TORNADO THAT BEGAN IN CHEROKEE COUNTY PASSED THROUGH KINGS MOUNTAIN NATIONAL MILITARY PARK IN YORK COUNTY. THE TORNADO CONTINUED EAST/NORTHEAST... EITHER ENDING OR LIFTING INTO NORTH CAROLINA IN THE AREA AROUND HENRY KNOB RD AND GRANDVIEW RD N. DAMAGE WAS PRIMARILY LIMITED TO MANY DOWNED TREES.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 W Kings Mountain Np, SC
UNK category
May 22, 2020
7:36 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 29702
York County · 80,252 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NWS STORM SURVEY REPORTED AN EF1 TORNADO THAT BEGAN IN CHEROKEE COUNTY PASSED THROUGH KINGS MOUNTAIN NATIONAL MILITARY PARK IN YORK COUNTY. THE TORNADO CONTINUED EAST/NORTHEAST... EITHER ENDING OR LIFTING INTO NORTH CAROLINA IN THE AREA AROUND HENRY KNOB RD AND GRANDVIEW RD N. DAMAGE WAS PRIMARILY LIMITED TO MANY DOWNED TREES.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 W Kings Mountain Np, SC
UNK category
May 22, 2020
7:29 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 29702
Cherokee County · 15,844 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NWS STORM SURVEY REPORTED EF1 TORNADO DAMAGE EMBEDDED WITHIN A LARGER AREA OF DOWNBURST DAMAGE ACROSS NORTHEAST CHEROKEE COUNTY. MANY TREES WERE SNAPPED AND UPROOTED AS THE TORNADO TRACKED FROM SOUTHEAST OF BLACKSBURG TO YORK COUNTY IN THE AREA AROUND KINGS MOUNTAIN NATIONAL MILITARY PARK.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 SE Blacksburg, SC
F0 category
May 29, 1996
4:10 PM EST
Tornado report for ZIP 29702
Cherokee County · 15,844 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Blacksburg, SC
F1 category
Apr 28, 1990
4:55 PM EST
Tornado report for ZIP 29702
Cherokee County · 15,844 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, SC
F1 category
Dec 5, 1977
1:42 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 29702
Cherokee County · 15,844 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, SC
F0 category
Jul 15, 1964
3:30 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 29702
Cherokee County · 15,844 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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ZIP 29702 area census snapshot

People & households
Population9,855
Households3,632
Housing units4,220
Income
Median household income$50,867
$100k+ households28.3%
$150k+ households13.9%
Housing stock
Single-family detached2,338
Attached single-family24
Small multifamily184
Large multifamily65
Mobile homes1,535
Housing mix
Single-family share55.4%
Attached-home share0.6%
Multifamily share5.9%
Mobile-home share36.4%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied2,677
Renter-occupied955
Vacant units588
Home value & age
Median home value$120,300
Owner homes $300k+10.2%
Owner homes $500k+1.5%
Owner homes $750k+1.0%
Median year built1982
Older-home share46.0%
Vehicle context
Households with cars3,589
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 29702 have on record?

Our records show 36 hail, 72 wind, and 8 tornado reports in and near ZIP 29702, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on September 5, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 29702?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 29702 is 2.00″. It was reported near Blacksburg, SC on May 20, 2006.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 29702 — 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 29702 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 29702 — 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 29702 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 29702 — 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 29702 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 29702 — 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 29702, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 29702, 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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