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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 29831

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 29831 from February 24, 1961 through September 6, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
11
Wind Reports
37
Tornado Reports
6
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 29831 · 1961–present Updated  Daily · last Sep 6, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 29831

11 reports
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1.50″ hail
Jul 17, 2013
3:58 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 29831
Aiken County · 53,743 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public reported ping pong ball size hail in Jackson.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 NE Jackson, SC
1.75″ hail
May 20, 2008
3:13 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 29831
Aiken County · 53,743 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public reported golf ball size hail covering the ground.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Jackson, SC
1.00″ hail
Dec 28, 2005
9:18 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 29831
Aiken County · 53,743 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Savannah RIver Site reported quarter size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: Jackson, SC
0.75″ hail
Dec 28, 2005
5:10 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 29831
Aiken County · 53,743 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Fire Dept reported penny size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 8 SE Jackson, SC
1.75″ hail
Feb 21, 2005
4:58 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 29831
Aiken County · 53,743 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: SKYWARN spotter reported golf ball size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: Jackson, SC
0.75″ hail
May 16, 2003
3:46 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 29831
Orangeburg County · 23,411 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: EM reported 3/4 inch hail near Branchville.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 ESE Branchville, SC
0.75″ hail
Jul 31, 2002
3:30 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 29831
Aiken County · 53,743 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Savannah River Site reported dime size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 S Jackson, SC
1.75″ hail
May 3, 2002
6:00 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 29831
Aiken County · 53,743 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Dept. of Energy at Savannah River Site reported golf ball size hail in Jackson.
NWS Hail Report Location: Jackson, SC
0.75″ hail
Apr 15, 1999
4:50 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 29831
Aiken County · 53,743 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Police reported dime size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: Jackson, SC
0.75″ hail
Mar 15, 1996
5:20 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 29831
Aiken County · 53,743 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Jackson, SC
0.75″ hail
Jan 2, 1996
6:30 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 29831
Aiken County · 53,743 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Jackson, 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 29831

37 reports
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UNK mph
Sep 6, 2026
11:31 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29831
Aiken County · 53,743 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SCDPS website reported a tree in roadway on Brown-Hill Road near the intersection of Boyette Lane. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 W Jackson, SC
UNK mph
Jul 11, 2026
7:19 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29831
Aiken County · 53,743 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SC Highway Patrol reported a tree down in the roadway at the intersection of Old Jackson Hwy and Musterfield Rd. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 NW Jackson, SC
UNK mph
Jul 10, 2026
8:48 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29831
Aiken County · 53,743 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Utility company reported trees on powerlines causing outages near Jackson.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NE Jackson, SC
UNK mph
May 26, 2026
11:51 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29831
Aiken County · 53,743 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large pine tree downed on Atomic Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E Jackson, SC
UNK mph
Jul 31, 2024
12:04 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29831
Aiken County · 53,743 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Jackson Police reported multiple trees and powerlines down in the town of Jackson along with hail of unknown size. Time estimated.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E Jackson, SC
UNK mph
Jan 4, 2023
2:55 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29831
Aiken County · 53,743 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES AND POWER LINES DOWN IN JACKSON... SC.
NWS Wind Report Location: Jackson, SC
UNK mph
Jul 7, 2022
10:50 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29831
Aiken County · 53,743 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SHERIFF DISPATCH REPORTED TREED DOWN NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF SILVER BLUFF ROAD AND FOREMAN ROAD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NW Jackson, SC
UNK mph
Jun 17, 2022
11:04 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29831
Aiken County · 53,743 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SKYWARN SPOTTER RELAYED A REPORT FROM BEECH ISLAND FIRE DEPT. OF A TREE DOWN ACROSS POWERLINES AT THE INTERSECTION OF OLD JACKSON HWY. AND SILVER BLUFF RD. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NW Jackson, SC
UNK mph
Jun 17, 2022
11:00 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29831
Aiken County · 53,743 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SCHP REPORTED TREES DOWN AT FISCHER AND LANDING ROADS. TIME ESTMD BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SSW Jackson, SC
UNK mph
Jul 12, 2021
11:25 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29831
Aiken County · 53,743 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: BEECH ISLAND FD REPORTED TREES DOWN ON OLD JACKSON HW AND STEED ST.
NWS Wind Report Location: Jackson, SC
UNK mph
Jun 28, 2020
12:00 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29831
Aiken County · 53,743 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SAVANNAH RIVER SITE EOC REPORTED TREE DOWN NEAR B AREA. TIME ESTIMATED.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 SE Jackson, SC
UNK mph
Apr 13, 2020
9:20 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29831
Aiken County · 53,743 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: HIGHWAY PATROL REPORTED POWER LINES IN ROAD ON BURROUGHS ST. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 S Jackson, SC
UNK mph
Apr 13, 2020
9:17 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29831
Aiken County · 53,743 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: CORRECTS PREVIOUS TSTM WND DMG REPORT FROM JACKSON. SCHP REPORTED POWER LINES DOWN ON BURROUGHS AND 2ND STREET. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Jackson, SC
UNK mph
Aug 9, 2018
9:47 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29831
Aiken County · 53,743 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SPOTTER HEARD ON SCANNER REPORT OF COUPLE TREES DOWN NEAR JACKSON.
NWS Wind Report Location: Jackson, SC
UNK mph
Jul 9, 2017
12:05 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29831
Aiken County · 53,743 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE AND LIMBS DOWN ON POWER LINES. POWER OUTAGES REPORTED.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNE Jackson, 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 29831

6 reports
UNK category
Apr 17, 2020
9:21 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 29831
Aiken County · 53,743 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A STRONG... LONG-TRACK TORNADO BEGAN IN THE SAVANNAH RIVER SITE SOUTHEAST OF JACKSON... SC... THEN MOVED IN A GENERAL NORTHEAST DIRECTION IN AIKEN COUNTY NEAR THE BARNWELL COUNTY BORDER. THE TORNADO CROSSED INTO BARNWELL COUNTY NORTHWEST OF WILLISTON NEAR DAVIS BRIDGE ROAD. THE TORNADO CONTINUED NORTHEAST ACROSS NORTHERN BARNWELL COUNTY AND CROSSED INTO ORANGEBURG COUNTY AND DISSIPATED NORTHEAST OF SPRINGFIELD. THE TORNADO PATH LENGTH WAS APPROXIMATELY 33.5 MILES... AND AT ITS WIDEST POINT WAS JUST UNDER 0.5 MILES. THE TORNADO RATING WAS AN EF-3... WITH PEAK WIND SPEEDS OF 140 MPH. BASED OFF OF HIGH RESOLUTION IMAGERY... RADAR DATA (INCLUDING THE HEIGHT DEBRIS WAS DETECTED)... AND CORRESPONDENCE WITH SAVANNAH RIVER SITE OFFICIALS... IT HAS BEEN DETERMINED THAT THE TORNADO BECAME STRONG WITHIN THE SAVANNAH RIVER SITE BOUNDARIES AS IT MOVED TO THE NORTHEAST. AS THE TORNADO MOVED OUT OF THE SAVANNAH RIVER SITE... IT PRODUCED SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE NEAR WILLISTON ROAD AND JAYWOOD ROAD WEST OF WILLISTON. IN T
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 SE Jackson, SC
EF0 category
Nov 16, 2011
5:53 PM EST-5
Tornado report for ZIP 29831
Aiken County · 53,743 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NWS Storm Survey Team and SRS Emergency Management confirmed an EF0 tracked through the Savannah River Site taking down trees and overturning a few outbuildings. Damage was mainly in the woods and along a couple of roads.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.64 S Ellenton, SC
F2 category
Mar 29, 1991
1:22 PM EST
Tornado report for ZIP 29831
Aiken County · 53,743 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, SC
F1 category
Apr 23, 1983
7:15 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 29831
Aiken County · 53,743 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, SC
F2 category
Sep 17, 1975
2:30 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 29831
Aiken County · 53,743 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, SC
F1 category
Feb 24, 1961
5:30 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 29831
Aiken County · 53,743 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 29831 area census snapshot

People & households
Population4,259
Households1,906
Housing units2,006
Income
Median household income$51,295
$100k+ households29.0%
$150k+ households7.5%
Housing stock
Single-family detached1,343
Attached single-family0
Small multifamily46
Large multifamily8
Mobile homes609
Housing mix
Single-family share67.0%
Attached-home share--
Multifamily share2.7%
Mobile-home share30.4%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied1,577
Renter-occupied329
Vacant units100
Home value & age
Median home value$164,000
Owner homes $300k+13.7%
Owner homes $500k+7.9%
Owner homes $750k+1.3%
Median year built1980
Older-home share50.3%
Vehicle context
Households with cars1,725
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 29831 have on record?

Our records show 11 hail, 37 wind, and 6 tornado reports in and near ZIP 29831, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on September 6, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 29831?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 29831 is 1.75″. It was reported near N Jackson, SC on May 20, 2008.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 29831 — 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 29831 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 29831 — 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 29831 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 29831 — 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 29831 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 29831 — 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 29831, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 29831, 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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