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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 29944

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 29944 from May 21, 1964 through June 14, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
10
Wind Reports
74
Tornado Reports
4
Max Hail Size
2.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 29944 · 1964–present Updated  Daily · last Jun 14, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 29944

10 reports
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1.75″ hail
Jun 18, 2022
12:25 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 29944
Hampton County · 4,864 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: GOLF BALL SIZE HAIL NEAR INTERSECTION OF HWY 278 AND HWY 68.
NWS Hail Report Location: Almeda, SC
1.00″ hail
May 3, 2022
10:20 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 29944
Hampton County · 4,864 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER SIZED HAIL WAS OBSERVED AT THE NORTH DISTRICT MIDDLE SCHOOL FROM 620-625 PM.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NE Varnville, SC
0.75″ hail
Apr 29, 2013
1:10 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 29944
Hampton County · 4,864 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Broadcast Media reported hail 3/4 inch hail in Varnville.
NWS Hail Report Location: .58 W Varnville, SC
0.75″ hail
Jul 6, 2008
5:22 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 29944
Allendale County · 2,635 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A trained weather spotter reported penny size hail and downed tree limbs in Varnville, Georgia.
NWS Hail Report Location: 12.02 SE Fairfax, SC
1.75″ hail
Jul 28, 2006
3:45 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 29944
Hampton County · 4,864 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Varnville, SC
0.88″ hail
May 14, 2006
2:30 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 29944
Hampton County · 4,864 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 S Hampton, SC
1.00″ hail
Apr 22, 2005
5:21 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 29944
Hampton County · 4,864 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Varnville, SC
1.00″ hail
Apr 24, 1999
6:16 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 29944
Hampton County · 4,864 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: E Hampton, SC
0.88″ hail
Aug 30, 1997
12:00 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 29944
Hampton County · 4,864 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Varnville, SC
2.75″ hail
May 21, 1964
2:00 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 29944
Hampton County · 4,864 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, 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 29944

74 reports
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UNK mph
Jun 14, 2026
8:29 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29944
Hampton County · 4,864 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 911 dispatch reported multiple trees down on Rock Springs Rd. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SW Almeda, SC
UNK mph
Jun 10, 2025
1:40 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29944
Hampton County · 4,864 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on Henderson Rd at Old Salkehatchie Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 NE Cummings, SC
UNK mph
Jun 10, 2025
1:32 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29944
Hampton County · 4,864 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on HWY 68 at Grays HWY.
NWS Wind Report Location: Almeda, SC
UNK mph
Jun 10, 2025
1:30 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29944
Hampton County · 4,864 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on Henderson Rd at Yemassee Hwy.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NW Cummings, SC
UNK mph
Jun 10, 2025
1:22 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29944
Jasper County · 7,983 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on Rivers Hill Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 W Grays, SC
UNK mph
Jun 10, 2025
1:21 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29944
Hampton County · 4,864 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on Speed Limit Rd at Uncle Jims Lane.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 E Lena, SC
UNK mph
Oct 20, 2023
8:42 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29944
Hampton County · 4,864 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down at 2000 Lento Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 E Lena, SC
UNK mph
Jul 31, 2023
12:36 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29944
Jasper County · 7,983 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 911 call center reported a tree down along Grays Hwy and Pine Level Church Rd. Time was estimated via radar data.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNW Grays, SC
UNK mph
Jul 31, 2023
12:35 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29944
Jasper County · 7,983 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 911 call center reported a tree blocking roadway at the corner of Gray's Highway and Pinelevel Church Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNW Grays, SC
UNK mph
Jul 19, 2023
11:55 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29944
Hampton County · 4,864 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A 911 call center reported several trees down outside the towns of Hampton and Varnville due to thunderstorm outflow.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNE Varnville, SC
UNK mph
Jun 7, 2023
11:11 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29944
Hampton County · 4,864 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 1 tree down on Cemetery Rd near HWY 278.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NW Varnville, SC
UNK mph
Jul 20, 2022
6:00 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29944
Hampton County · 4,864 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SCHP REPORTED A TREE DOWN NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF WILD TURKEY TRAIL AND BUBBAS DRIVE. TIME DETERMINED FROM RADAR DATA.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NE Cummings, SC
UNK mph
Jul 20, 2022
5:54 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29944
Hampton County · 4,864 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SCHP REPORTED A TREE DOWN NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF KERRISON STREET AND MARION STREET. TIME DETERMINED FROM RADAR DATA.
NWS Wind Report Location: Varnville, SC
UNK mph
Jul 20, 2022
5:52 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29944
Hampton County · 4,864 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: THE HAMPTON COUNTY 911 CALL CENTER REPORTED A TREE DOWN ON CEMETERY ROAD AND JACKSON AVENUE.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NW Varnville, SC
UNK mph
Jun 18, 2022
12:35 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29944
Hampton County · 4,864 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN ON LOWNDES LAKE RD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SW Cummings, 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 29944

4 reports
UNK category
Apr 5, 2022
10:23 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 29944
Hampton County · 4,864 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: HAMPTON COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGER REPORTED A TORNADO TOUCH DOWN ALONG PAPAS ROAD IN EASTERN HAMPTON COUNTY. A GRAIN SILO WAS LOFTED AND CANNOT BE LOCATED. MULTIPLE LARGE TREES SNAPPED. A DOG KENNEL WAS DESTROYED. OTHER OUTBUILDINGS WERE DAMAGED OR DESTROYED.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 ENE Varnville, SC
UNK category
Apr 5, 2022
10:20 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 29944
Hampton County · 4,864 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NWS STORM SURVEY DETERMINED THAT AN EF-0 TORNADO TOUCHED DOWN JUST WEST OF PEPPER STREET IN VANRVILLE SC. THE TORNADO TRAVELLED NORTHEAST ALONG A PATH 1.75 MILES LONG AND 250 YARDS WIDE... CAUSING MINOR ROOF DAMAGE TO A HOME... SNAPPING AND UPROOTING MULTIPLE TREES... OVERTURNING SOME UTILITY TRAILERS AND THROWING A SMALL GRAIN BIN. THE TORNADO ENDED NEAR PAPAS ROAD AT 624 PM EDT.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 SSE Varnville, SC
EF0 category
May 11, 2008
7:30 AM EST-5
Tornado report for ZIP 29944
Hampton County · 4,864 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A trained weather spotter reported a weak rope Tornado near Almeda, South Carolina. The Tornado was seen in contact with the ground for approximately 2 minutes. No damage resulted from the weak Tornado.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.8 SE Varnville, SC
F1 category
May 28, 1976
12:30 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 29944
Colleton County · 10,818 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 29944 area census snapshot

People & households
Population4,242
Households1,588
Housing units2,001
Income
Median household income$51,573
$100k+ households35.0%
$150k+ households6.7%
Housing stock
Single-family detached1,041
Attached single-family8
Small multifamily201
Large multifamily0
Mobile homes751
Housing mix
Single-family share52.0%
Attached-home share0.4%
Multifamily share10.0%
Mobile-home share37.5%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied1,104
Renter-occupied484
Vacant units413
Home value & age
Median home value$96,100
Owner homes $300k+4.0%
Owner homes $500k+1.2%
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1985
Older-home share42.9%
Vehicle context
Households with cars1,418
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 29944 have on record?

Our records show 10 hail, 74 wind, and 4 tornado reports in and near ZIP 29944, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on June 14, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 29944?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 29944 is 2.75″. It was reported near Varnville, SC on May 21, 1964.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 29944 — 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 29944 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 29944 — 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 29944 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 29944 — 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 29944 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 29944 — 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 29944, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 29944, 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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