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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 29720

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 29720 from April 5, 1957 through July 12, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
65
Wind Reports
211
Tornado Reports
8
Max Hail Size
2.50″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 29720 · 1957–present Updated  Daily · last Jul 12, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 29720

65 reports
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1.00″ hail
Aug 18, 2024
9:59 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 29720
Lancaster County · 32,436 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Lancaster County 911 reported 1 hail at the building. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: Lancaster, SC
1.00″ hail
May 10, 2024
7:32 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 29720
Lancaster County · 32,436 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public report of dime and quarter sized hail near Lancaster golf course. Time estimated.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 S Springdale, SC
1.00″ hail
May 10, 2024
7:32 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 29720
Lancaster County · 32,436 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public report with photos of quarter sized hail just south of Lancaster. Time estimated.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SW Springdale, SC
1.50″ hail
Apr 20, 2024
9:10 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 29720
Lancaster County · 32,436 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public reported quarter sized to ping pong sized hail near the intersection of Potter Rd and Beacon Rd.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 NE Elgin, SC
2.00″ hail
Apr 20, 2024
8:57 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 29720
Lancaster County · 32,436 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Trained spotter relayed 2 inch hail report via Twitter. Hail lasted about 10 minutes.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 NE Lancaster, SC
1.00″ hail
Apr 20, 2024
8:54 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 29720
Lancaster County · 32,436 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING of Quarter sized hail north of Lancaster.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 N Lancaster, SC
1.00″ hail
Jun 3, 2022
8:34 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 29720
Lancaster County · 32,436 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 N Lancaster, SC
1.75″ hail
Jun 3, 2022
8:30 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 29720
Lancaster County · 32,436 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: HALF DOLLAR TO GOLF BALL SIZED HAIL. LOTS OF TREES DOWN AND POWER POLES SNAPPED IN THE VICINITY AS WELL. PICTURES FORWARDED ON SOCIAL MEDIA. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 NNE Lancaster, SC
1.75″ hail
Jun 3, 2022
8:27 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 29720
Lancaster County · 32,436 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: ALSO VERY STRONG WINDS... BUT NO ESTIMATE ON SPEED.
NWS Hail Report Location: Andrew Jackson Sp, SC
1.00″ hail
May 3, 2022
8:58 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 29720
Lancaster County · 32,436 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: NICKEL AND QUARTER SIZED HAIL OCCURRING ON TAXAHAW RD AT HWY 522.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 S Buford, SC
1.00″ hail
Sep 8, 2021
6:30 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 29720
Lancaster County · 32,436 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PUBLIC REPORTED QUARTER SIZED HAIL NEAR MCILWAIN RD AND SENTRY RD. TIME ESTIMATED.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 S Elgin, SC
1.00″ hail
May 24, 2020
7:55 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 29720
Lancaster County · 32,436 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PUBLIC PROVIDED VIDEO VIA SOCIAL MEDIA OF HAIL AND HE INDICATED THAT THE HAIL WAS UP TO QUARTER SIZE. CANE MILL RD AND PROVIDENCE RD. TIME ESTIMATED.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SW Elgin, SC
1.50″ hail
May 5, 2020
10:57 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 29720
Lancaster County · 32,436 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PUBLIC REPORTED PING PONG BALL SIZE HAIL IN THE EDGEWATER COMMUNITY IN LANCASTER COUNTY. REPORT VIA TWITTER WITH VIDEO.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 SW Irwin, SC
1.00″ hail
Sep 13, 2019
7:15 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 29720
Lancaster County · 32,436 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: HAIL RANGING FROM QUARTER-TO PEA-SIZE REPORTED AT SC9 AND POTTER RD. HAIL EVENT LASTED APPROXIMATELY 5 MINUTES. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 NNE Elgin, SC
1.00″ hail
Jun 16, 2014
5:48 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 29720
Lancaster County · 32,436 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public reported quarter size or larger hail just southwest of Tradesville on Tradesville Road.
NWS Hail Report Location: .25 S Tradesville, 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 29720

211 reports
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UNK mph
Jul 12, 2026
7:18 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29720
Lancaster County · 32,436 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Lancaster County Dispatch reported a tree down at Charlotte Hwy and E-N Corner Rd. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 S Andrew Jackson Sp, SC
UNK mph
Jul 12, 2026
6:58 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29720
Lancaster County · 32,436 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Lancaster County dispatch reported there are numerous trees down across the county. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Elgin, SC
UNK mph
Jul 10, 2026
8:55 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29720
Lancaster County · 32,436 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous trees reported down in central Lancaster county... from the town of Lancaster down to Kershaw.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSE Lancaster, SC
UNK mph
Jun 28, 2026
8:21 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29720
Lancaster County · 32,436 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on King St.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NE Springdale, SC
UNK mph
Jun 28, 2026
8:08 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29720
Lancaster County · 32,436 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Lancaster County Sheriffs Office reports numerous trees down in and around the city of Lancaster... SC. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Lancaster, SC
UNK mph
Jun 28, 2026
8:08 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29720
Lancaster County · 32,436 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report and time estimated from radar for 1 NE Springdale. Tree down on King Circle.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NE Springdale, SC
UNK mph
Aug 1, 2025
10:40 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29720
Lancaster County · 32,436 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Lancaster County dispatch reported a tree down on power lines on Great Falls Hwy at Douglas Rd. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SSE Irwin, SC
UNK mph
Jun 25, 2025
10:55 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29720
Lancaster County · 32,436 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Lancaster County dispatch reported trees down on Camp Creek Rd at Mockingbird Rd. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NNW Tradesville, SC
UNK mph
Apr 22, 2025
9:45 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29720
Lancaster County · 32,436 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Lancaster County EM reports trees and power poles down via images on Slack along Sunset Cir near Grace Ave... including one that fell on a house.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SE Lancaster Co Apt, SC
UNK mph
Aug 18, 2024
10:17 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29720
Lancaster County · 32,436 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Lancaster County 911 reported multiple trees down on powerlines along Flat Creek Rd. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SSW Buford, SC
UNK mph
Aug 18, 2024
9:52 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29720
Lancaster County · 32,436 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Lancaster County dispatch reported trees down within the city limits.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WNW Lancaster, SC
UNK mph
Jun 10, 2024
1:10 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29720
Lancaster County · 32,436 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SC Highway patrol reported several trees down in the roadway along New Hope and JB Denton Roads. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 S Irwin, SC
UNK mph
Jun 10, 2024
1:09 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29720
Lancaster County · 32,436 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Reported a tree in the roadway near the intersection of JB Denton Road and Major Evans Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 SSE Irwin, SC
UNK mph
Jun 10, 2024
1:06 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29720
Lancaster County · 32,436 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Lancaster County dispatch reported numerous trees down across roadways south of the city of Lancaster... extending towards Great Falls. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 SSW Irwin, SC
UNK mph
May 8, 2024
9:20 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29720
Lancaster County · 32,436 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and limbs down on power lines on South Lake Drive.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ENE Lancaster Co Apt, 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 29720

8 reports
UNK category
May 24, 2017
8:19 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 29720
Lancaster County · 32,436 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NWS STORM SURVEY TEAM FOUND EF-0 TORNADO DAMAGE IN EXTREME NORTHERN LANCASTER COUNTY FROM SHILOH UNITY ROAD NORTHEAST TO THE NORTH CAROLINA STATE LINE. THE DAMAGE WAS MOSTLY CONFINED TO A CROP FIELD AND TREES. THE PATH WAS 50 YARDS OR SHORTER IN WIDTH WITH A LENGTH OF ONE HALF MILE LONG.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 10 NE Lancaster, SC
EF0 category
Jul 12, 2010
3:12 PM EST-5
Tornado report for ZIP 29720
Lancaster County · 32,436 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NWS and Emergency Mangement found many trees down around the Industrial Park area. No damage occurred to structures.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.14 S Spring Dell, SC
EF0 category
Jul 12, 2010
1:57 PM EST-5
Tornado report for ZIP 29720
Lancaster County · 32,436 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NWS and Emergency Management found around two dozen homes with minor damage and numerous trees down along Camp Creek Road.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .15 WSW Sapps Xrds, SC
EF0 category
Mar 4, 2008
4:42 PM EST-5
Tornado report for ZIP 29720
Lancaster County · 32,436 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A small tornado took down trees along a path just northeast of Great Falls in Lancaster county along and near J.B. Denton road.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.68 WSW Cauthens Xrds, SC
F1 category
Jun 16, 1989
5:15 PM EST
Tornado report for ZIP 29720
Lancaster County · 32,436 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, SC
F1 category
Mar 4, 1977
11:20 AM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 29720
Lancaster County · 32,436 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, SC
UNK category
Oct 1, 1969
10:45 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 29720
Lancaster County · 32,436 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, SC
F1 category
Apr 5, 1957
7:30 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 29720
Lancaster County · 32,436 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 29720 area census snapshot

People & households
Population51,603
Households20,376
Housing units22,106
Income
Median household income$59,039
$100k+ households31.9%
$150k+ households10.6%
Housing stock
Single-family detached16,618
Attached single-family325
Small multifamily893
Large multifamily535
Mobile homes3,735
Housing mix
Single-family share75.2%
Attached-home share1.5%
Multifamily share6.5%
Mobile-home share16.9%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied15,837
Renter-occupied4,539
Vacant units1,730
Home value & age
Median home value$212,800
Owner homes $300k+31.6%
Owner homes $500k+8.0%
Owner homes $750k+2.0%
Median year built1986
Older-home share43.4%
Vehicle context
Households with cars19,267
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 29720 have on record?

Our records show 65 hail, 211 wind, and 8 tornado reports in and near ZIP 29720, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on July 12, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 29720?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 29720 is 2.50″. It was reported near Spring Dell, SC on April 9, 2011.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 29720 — 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 29720 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 29720 — 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 29720 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 29720 — 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 29720 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 29720 — 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 29720, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 29720, 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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