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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 29801

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 29801 from May 24, 1955 through August 13, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
32
Wind Reports
117
Tornado Reports
4
Max Hail Size
2.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 29801 · 1955–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 13, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 29801

32 reports
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0.75″ hail
Aug 13, 2026
9:07 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 29801
Aiken County · 53,743 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: HAM radio operator relayed a report of Dime Sized Hail at the Aiken County Complex via SLACK. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 N Aiken, SC
1.00″ hail
Jul 9, 2025
7:34 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 29801
Aiken County · 53,743 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report via social media of at least quarter-sized hail near the intersection of Redds Branch Rd and Steadman Rd in Aiken.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 ENE Aiken, SC
1.75″ hail
Mar 31, 2021
9:35 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 29801
Aiken County · 53,743 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: VIDEO SENT IN VIA TWITTER SHOWS UPWARDS OF GOLF BALL SIZED HAIL FALLING ON LAKE SHORE DR OFF HWY 19. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 SE Trenton, SC
1.25″ hail
May 25, 2014
3:10 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 29801
Aiken County · 53,743 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public reported quarter to half dollar size hail on New Bridge Road.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.21 NW Couchton, SC
1.00″ hail
May 21, 2013
2:22 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 29801
Aiken County · 53,743 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public reported quarter size hail at convenience store at exit 18 on I-26.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.99 SSW Laketon, SC
1.00″ hail
Jul 5, 2012
5:15 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 29801
Aiken County · 53,743 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public reported hail with some stones as large as quarters covering the deck. Large tree limbs were also down on Gray Horse Hollow Road in Aiken.
NWS Hail Report Location: .9 SW Aiken, SC
2.00″ hail
Sep 27, 2011
4:39 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 29801
Aiken County · 53,743 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail larger than golfball size covering the ground on Wire Rd. outside of Aiken.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.75 E Balltown, SC
0.75″ hail
Mar 1, 2009
12:15 AM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 29801
Aiken County · 53,743 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public reported penny size hail on Whiskey Road.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Aiken, SC
0.75″ hail
Feb 18, 2009
11:03 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 29801
Aiken County · 53,743 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public reported 3/4 inch hail on hwy 302 in Aiken.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Aiken, SC
2.00″ hail
May 20, 2008
3:15 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 29801
Aiken County · 53,743 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public reported 2 inch hail in Aiken.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Aiken, SC
1.00″ hail
May 20, 2008
3:09 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 29801
Aiken County · 53,743 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public reported 1 inch hail in Aiken.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Aiken, SC
0.88″ hail
Aug 17, 2007
3:30 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 29801
Aiken County · 53,743 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public reported nickel size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Aiken, SC
1.00″ hail
Aug 17, 2007
3:06 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 29801
Aiken County · 53,743 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public reported 1 inch hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Couchton, SC
0.75″ hail
Apr 22, 2006
7:15 AM EST
Hail report for ZIP 29801
Aiken County · 53,743 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Sheriff reported 3/4 inch hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: Aiken, SC
0.88″ hail
Jun 18, 2005
7:40 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 29801
Aiken County · 53,743 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: SKYWARN spotter reported nickel size hail covering ground along I-20 at mile marker 20.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 NNW Aiken, 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 29801

117 reports
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UNK mph
Aug 13, 2026
9:11 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29801
Aiken County · 53,743 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Aiken County emergency management relayed numerous reports of thunderstorm wind damage throughout the city and adjacent areas. This includes a downed power pole at the intersection of Marlboro and Wi
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Nne Aiken, SC
UNK mph
Jun 18, 2026
10:14 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29801
Aiken County · 53,743 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Aiken County EM reports multiple trees down around Aiken... including Old Friar Rd... Crossroads Park Dr... and Powderhouse Rd at Audubon Dr SE. Power pole snapped on power line at Powderhouse Rd at Lonford St.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 WNW Aiken Municipal A, SC
UNK mph
Jul 21, 2023
12:42 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29801
Aiken County · 53,743 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Aiken dispatch reported widespread trees and powerlines down across the county. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NE Aiken, SC
UNK mph
Aug 3, 2022
9:40 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29801
Aiken County · 53,743 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SEVERAL REPORTS FROM LOCAL EMERGENCY MANAGER AND PUBLIC OF TREES AND POWERLINES DOWN IN DOWNTOWN AIKEN. TREE REPORTED DOWN IN FRONT OF AIKEN LIBRARY WITH ANOTHER DOWN ALONG RICHLAND AVENUE.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNE Aiken, SC
UNK mph
Jul 20, 2022
1:00 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29801
Aiken County · 53,743 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SC HIGHWAY PATROL REPORTED A TREE DOWN BLOCKING THE ROAD ON AUGUSTA RD (SC 421). TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NE Gloverville, SC
UNK mph
Jul 7, 2022
11:11 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29801
Aiken County · 53,743 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SHERIFF DISPATCH REPORTED TREES DOWN ALONG VALLEY ROAD NEAR OAK STREET NW.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNW Aiken, SC
UNK mph
Jul 7, 2022
11:10 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29801
Aiken County · 53,743 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SHERIFF DISPATCH REPORTED TREES DOWN ALONG WRIGHTS MILL ROAD NEAR MAIN DRIVE.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 ENE Aiken, SC
UNK mph
May 23, 2022
3:26 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29801
Aiken County · 53,743 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SHERIFF DISPATCH REPORTED A TREE FELL ON A VEHICLE NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF SHILOH HEIGHTS ROAD AND PIPELINE ROAD. NO INJURIES REPORTED.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 N Aiken, SC
UNK mph
May 6, 2022
9:02 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29801
Aiken County · 53,743 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: HIGHWAY PATROL REPORTED A TREE IN THE ROADWAY. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NE Gloverville, SC
UNK mph
May 4, 2021
9:33 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29801
Aiken County · 53,743 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SC HIGHWAY PATROL REPORTS TREE DOWN ALONG TROLLY LINE RD NEAR PROUD PACER. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NW Aiken, SC
UNK mph
Jun 29, 2020
1:00 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29801
Aiken County · 53,743 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: POWERLINES DOWN ON COLUMBIA AVE. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNE Aiken, SC
UNK mph
Jun 27, 2020
11:49 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29801
Aiken County · 53,743 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE IN ROADWAY AT CROFT MILL ROAD AND UNIVERSITY PARKWAY.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NNW Aiken, SC
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Jun 27, 2020
11:48 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29801
Aiken County · 53,743 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE IN ROADWAY AT OLD DIBBLE ROAD AND WOODWARD DRIVE.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 E Aiken, SC
UNK mph
Feb 6, 2020
7:54 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29801
Aiken County · 53,743 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MULTIPLE TREES DOWN ON INDIAN SPRING ROAD AND SMITH LANE. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 SSE Trenton, SC
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Feb 6, 2020
7:53 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29801
Aiken County · 53,743 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGER REPORTS SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE AT STABLE VIEW FARMS ON SPRINGFIELD CHURCH ROAD. 5 STABLES WERE DESTROYED WITH MULTIPLE TREES AND POWER LINES DOWN. POSSIBLE TORNADO.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 SSE Trenton, 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 29801

4 reports
UNK category
Feb 6, 2020
7:52 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 29801
Aiken County · 53,743 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A NWS STORM SURVEY TEAM DETERMINED THAT AN EF-1 TORNADO... WITH WIND SPEEDS UP TO 105 MPH... OCCURRED NORTH OF VAUCLUSE IN AIKEN COUNTY... SC ON THURSDAY... 2/6/20. THE TORNADO BEGAN BEYOND A PERIMETER TRAIL ON THE SOUTHWEST SIDE OF STABLE VIEW FARM. THE TORNADO CONTINUED NORTHEAST ACROSS THE FARM WHERE IT SNAPPED NUMEROUS PINE TREES. THE TORNADO CAUSED MINOR ROOF DAMAGE TO A BARN... OVERTURNED A DETACHED SEMI TRAILER... AND DESTROYED 5 ALUMINUM AND VINYL STABLES ALONG SPRINGFIELD CHURCH ROAD. THE TORNADO THEN CONTINUED NORTHEAST... CROSSING WESTO ROAD... THEN CAUSING DAMAGE AROUND A HOUSE ON SMITH LANE WHERE IT OVERTURNED A SMALL EQUIPMENT TRAILER AND A SMALL RV TRAILER WHICH THEN LANDED ON TOP OF AN SUV. THERE WAS MINOR ROOF DAMAGE TO THE HOUSE ALONG WITH NUMEROUS SNAPPED AND UPROOTED PINE TREES AROUND THE PROPERTY. THE TORNADO THEN LIFTED AS IT CROSSED A FIELD ON THE NORTH SIDE OF SMITH LANE. ADDITIONAL STRAIGHT-LINE WIND DAMAGE IN THE FORM OF A FEW SNAPPED OR UPROOTED PINE TREES WAS OBSERVED NO
NWS Tornado Report Location: 7 SSE Trenton, SC
F0 category
Sep 16, 2004
1:56 PM EST
Tornado report for ZIP 29801
Aiken County · 53,743 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Sheriff and Emergency manager reported trees down along the path of an F0 tornado that intermittently touched down. Trees were down from I-20 just south of US1 to 3 miles South of Ridge Spring on SC511 which is Pitts Branch road.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 N Aiken, SC
F0 category
May 7, 1998
7:45 PM EST
Tornado report for ZIP 29801
Aiken County · 53,743 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An F0 tornado touched down near I-20 and SC highway 19 taking down trees.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 NNW Aiken, SC
F1 category
Feb 24, 1977
5:00 AM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 29801
Clarendon County · 9,068 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 29801 area census snapshot

People & households
Population30,088
Households11,321
Housing units13,543
Income
Median household income$55,032
$100k+ households31.2%
$150k+ households11.8%
Housing stock
Single-family detached8,796
Attached single-family520
Small multifamily1,140
Large multifamily744
Mobile homes2,343
Housing mix
Single-family share65.0%
Attached-home share3.8%
Multifamily share13.9%
Mobile-home share17.3%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied7,455
Renter-occupied3,866
Vacant units2,222
Home value & age
Median home value$163,900
Owner homes $300k+21.5%
Owner homes $500k+7%
Owner homes $750k+3.5%
Median year built1979
Older-home share50.9%
Vehicle context
Households with cars10,148
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 29801 have on record?

Our records show 32 hail, 117 wind, and 4 tornado reports in and near ZIP 29801, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 13, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 29801?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 29801 is 2.00″. It was reported near Balltown, SC on September 27, 2011.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 29801 — 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 29801 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 29801 — 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 29801 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 29801 — 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 29801 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 29801 — 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 29801, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 29801, 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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