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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 29853

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 29853 from February 25, 1956 through September 6, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
21
Wind Reports
59
Tornado Reports
5
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 29853 · 1956–present Updated  Daily · last Sep 6, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 29853

21 reports
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0.75″ hail
Sep 6, 2026
11:10 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 29853
Aiken County · 53,743 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING of Dime Sized Hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 W Williston, SC
0.88″ hail
Sep 3, 2013
3:20 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 29853
Barnwell County · 5,708 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Savannah River Site reported nickel size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5.63 NNW Snelling, SC
0.75″ hail
Jun 9, 2013
11:30 AM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 29853
Barnwell County · 5,708 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Williston police reported 3/4 inch hail downtown.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Williston, SC
1.00″ hail
Jul 5, 2012
5:48 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 29853
Barnwell County · 5,708 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: SRS reported quarter size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 10.65 NW Snelling, SC
1.00″ hail
Jun 28, 2011
2:02 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 29853
Barnwell County · 5,708 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Sheriff's Dispatch reported dime to quarter size hail in Williston.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Williston, SC
0.88″ hail
Jul 21, 2008
2:54 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 29853
Barnwell County · 5,708 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel size hail reported by law enforcement in Williston.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Williston, SC
1.75″ hail
Mar 15, 2008
5:50 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 29853
Barnwell County · 5,708 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Sheriff reported golf ball size hail between Blackville and Williston on hwy 78.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SE Williston, SC
0.75″ hail
Oct 11, 2006
11:45 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 29853
Barnwell County · 5,708 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Sheriff and Williston police reported pea to penny size hail in and around Williston.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Williston, SC
1.00″ hail
May 20, 2005
2:20 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 29853
Barnwell County · 5,708 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public called in a report of quarter size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 8 NE Williston, SC
1.75″ hail
Feb 21, 2005
5:15 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 29853
Barnwell County · 5,708 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Savannah River Site reported golf ball size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 13 WNW Barnwell, SC
0.75″ hail
Dec 10, 2004
3:58 AM EST
Hail report for ZIP 29853
Barnwell County · 5,708 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Emergency Manager reported dime size hail in Williston.
NWS Hail Report Location: Williston, SC
0.75″ hail
Jun 7, 2004
6:32 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 29853
Barnwell County · 5,708 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: WAGT TV reported penny size hail in Williston.
NWS Hail Report Location: Williston, SC
0.75″ hail
Mar 20, 2003
12:30 AM EST
Hail report for ZIP 29853
Barnwell County · 5,708 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public called and reported dime size hail near Williston.
NWS Hail Report Location: Williston, SC
1.00″ hail
Jul 31, 2002
3:12 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 29853
Barnwell County · 5,708 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Newspaper reported quarter size hail in the Williston area.
NWS Hail Report Location: Williston, SC
0.88″ hail
Jul 31, 2002
3:00 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 29853
Barnwell County · 5,708 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public reported nickel size hail near Williston
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 S Williston, 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 29853

59 reports
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UNK mph
Aug 21, 2026
8:37 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29853
Barnwell County · 5,708 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Barnwell County EM reports several trees down both over roads and on homes in Williston. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Williston, SC
UNK mph
Jul 11, 2026
7:39 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29853
Barnwell County · 5,708 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Barnwell County Dispatch reported trees down along Orchard Rd. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 SSW Elko, SC
UNK mph
Jul 21, 2023
1:07 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29853
Barnwell County · 5,708 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Barnwell county dispatch reported numerous trees down in the Williston area. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Williston, SC
UNK mph
Jun 14, 2022
3:35 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29853
Aiken County · 53,743 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: AIKEN COUNTY DISPATCH REPORTED DOWNED TREE AT MOSELEY ROAD AND TELFAIR DRIVE. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NW Williston, SC
UNK mph
Jun 28, 2020
12:05 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29853
Barnwell County · 5,708 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SAVANNAH RIVER SITE EOC REPORTED TREE DOWN NEAR C AREA. TIME ESTIMATED.
NWS Wind Report Location: 9 SE Jackson, SC
UNK mph
Apr 13, 2020
9:40 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29853
Barnwell County · 5,708 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: NUMEROUS PINE TREE TRUNKS SNAPPED ALONG EDISTO CHURCH ROAD. PICTURES SHARED OVER SOCIAL MEDIA. POSSIBLE TORNADO. TIME APPROXIMATE.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 NNE Williston, SC
UNK mph
Jun 20, 2019
9:52 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29853
Barnwell County · 5,708 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: BARNWELL DISPATCH REPORTED TREES DOWN ON THE ROAD AT SPRINGFIELD RD AND ELKO ST. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Williston, SC
UNK mph
Aug 6, 2018
7:10 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29853
Barnwell County · 5,708 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: BARNWELL DISPATCH REPORTED POWERLINES DOWN ON HWY 278 NEAR HWY 39.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 SW Williston, SC
UNK mph
Jun 23, 2018
4:05 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29853
Aiken County · 53,743 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SC HIGHWAY PATROL REPORTED TREES DOWN ON HERITAGE ROAD AT CHARLESTON HIGHWAY.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SSE Windsor, SC
UNK mph
Apr 15, 2018
6:13 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29853
Barnwell County · 5,708 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SC HIGHWAY PATROL REPORTED TREES DOWN ON US 278 AND DAKOTA DRIVE.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 SSW Elko, SC
UNK mph
Apr 15, 2018
5:43 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29853
Barnwell County · 5,708 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES IN ROADWAY REPORTED ON HIGHWAY 278 AT ORCHARD ROAD. TIME ESTMD BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 NNE Snelling, SC
UNK mph
Apr 15, 2018
5:38 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29853
Barnwell County · 5,708 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES IN ROADWAY FELLOWSHIP ROAD AT MOONLIGHT ROAD. TIME ESTMD BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SSW Williston, SC
71 mph
Mar 22, 2017
3:22 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29853
Barnwell County · 5,708 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SRS REPORTED A 71 MPH WIND GUST ON 200 FOOT TOWER BETWEEN 1115 PM AND 1130 PM. .
NWS Wind Report Location: 8 WNW Snelling, SC
78 mph
Sep 10, 2015
5:00 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 29853
Barnwell County · 5,708 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Savannah River Site wind tower at the North Area measured a 78 mph wind gust. Note...the tower anemometer is 200 feet above the ground.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5.65 NNE Robbins, SC
63 mph
Jul 20, 2015
8:15 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 29853
Barnwell County · 5,708 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Highway Patrol reported trees down at Williston Way and Deering Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 W Elko, 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 29853

5 reports
UNK category
Apr 21, 2020
9:33 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 29853
Barnwell County · 5,708 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: UPDATED TO CHANGE THE BEGINNING LOCATION AND START TIME OF THE TORNADO. SENTINEL SATELLITE DATA FROM APRIL 13... 2020 CLEARLY SHOWS A DAMAGE SCAR BEGINNING AT THE WESTERN EDGE OF PARR POND IN THE SAVANNAH RIVER SITE AND ENDING NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF HIGHWAY 278 AND STATE ROAD 21. A TORNADIC DEBRIS SIGNATURE DETECTED BY THE KCAE RADAR ALIGNS WITH THE DAMAGE SCAR. A GROUND SURVEY ALSO INDICATED A FEW TREES DOWN JUST OFF A FIELD ON THE EASTERN SIDE OF FELLOWSHIP ROAD AS TORNADO DISSIPATED. BASED OFF OF HIGH RESOLUTION IMAGERY... RADAR DATA (INCLUDING THE HEIGHT DEBRIS WAS DETECTED)... AND CORRESPONDENCE WITH A SAVANNAH RIVER SITE OFFICIAL... IT IS ESTIMATED THAT WINDS REACHED EF-3 STRENGTH... WITH SPEEDS UP TO 138 MPH.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 WNW Snelling, SC
UNK category
Apr 17, 2020
9:43 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 29853
Barnwell County · 5,708 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: *** 2 FATAL... 7 INJ *** A STRONG... LONG-TRACK TORNADO BEGAN JUST SOUTH OF THE TOWN OF ELKO IN BARNWELL COUNTY ... THEN MOVED IN A GENERAL NORTHEAST DIRECTION THROUGH ORANGEBURG COUNTY... BEFORE DISSIPATING SOUTHWEST OF ST. MATTHEWS IN CALHOUN COUNTY BEFORE REACHING I-26. THE TORNADO PATH LENGTH WAS ABOUT 37 MILES... AND AT ITS WIDEST POINT WAS JUST UNDER 0.5 MILES. THE TORNADO WAS RATED AN EF-3... WITH PEAK WIND SPEEDS OF 140 MPH. THERE WERE 2 CONFIRMED FATALITIES WITH AT LEAST 7 INJURED. THE TORNADO BEGAN NEAR ORCHARD ROAD AND HIGHWAY 37. ALONG ITS ENTIRE PATH... THERE WAS WIDESPREAD TREE DAMAGE. THE TORNADO SNAPPED 7 WOOD POWER POLES NEAR US 78 AND TURKEY CREEK. THE TORNADO STRENGTHENED AS IT APPROACHED HIGHWAY 3 AND GARDENIA ROAD... WHERE IT DESTROYED AND TOSSED A WOOD FRAMED HOME ANCHORED TO THE GROUND... LIFTED A SIGNIFICANT PORTION OF A ROOF ON A BRICK HOME... DESTROYED A FIFTH WHEEL CAMPER... AND KNOCKED OVER A PIVOT IRRIGATION SYSTEM. THE TORNADO THEN CROSSED NORWAY ROAD WHERE IT SNAPPED MULTIP
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 S Elko, SC
EF0 category
Mar 15, 2008
5:47 PM EST-5
Tornado report for ZIP 29853
Barnwell County · 5,708 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Survey found a brief touchdown along hwy 78.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.04 WNW Williston, SC
F2 category
May 1, 1989
3:25 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 29853
Barnwell County · 5,708 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, SC
F2 category
Feb 18, 1975
4:20 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 29853
Barnwell County · 5,708 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 29853 area census snapshot

People & households
Population6,011
Households2,619
Housing units3,131
Income
Median household income$39,003
$100k+ households33.0%
$150k+ households9.7%
Housing stock
Single-family detached1,666
Attached single-family0
Small multifamily362
Large multifamily0
Mobile homes1,094
Housing mix
Single-family share53.2%
Attached-home share--
Multifamily share11.6%
Mobile-home share34.9%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied1,769
Renter-occupied850
Vacant units512
Home value & age
Median home value$100,800
Owner homes $300k+12.6%
Owner homes $500k+3.1%
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1992
Older-home share35.0%
Vehicle context
Households with cars2,329
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 29853 have on record?

Our records show 21 hail, 59 wind, and 5 tornado reports in and near ZIP 29853, 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 29853?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 29853 is 1.75″. It was reported near Williston, SC on March 15, 2008.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 29853 — 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 29853 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 29853 — 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 29853 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 29853 — 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 29853 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 29853 — 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 29853, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 29853, 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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