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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Bamberg County, SC
Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Bamberg County, SC from April 10, 1959 through August 13, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.
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Hail Reports
67
Wind Reports
183
Tornado Reports
27
Max Hail Size
2.75″
Source NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm ReportsCoverage Bamberg County, SC · 1959–presentUpdated Daily · last Aug 13, 2026
Hail Report Description: Facebook post with a video of hail falling on Low Country Hwy between Olar and Ehrhardt. Additional photo showed a hailstone that was approximately quarter size. Time provided by user and confirmed by radar.
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail reported by the public near Ehrhardt Rd and Pocketville Rd... NW of Ehrhardt. Time estimated.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 WNW Ehrhardt, SC
1.00″hail
Jun 17, 2016 8:00 PM UTC
Hail report for Bamberg County, SC
Bamberg County · 4,424 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: 1 INCH HAIL IN THE TOWN OF GOVAN. REPORT RECEIVED THROUGH SOCIAL MEDIA. TIME OF EVENT ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: Govan, SC
1.25″hail
Jun 25, 2015 6:55 PM EST-5
Hail report for Bamberg County, SC
Bamberg County · 4,424 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public reported quarter to half dollar size hail and large limbs down along Rivers Bridge Road east of Hwy 301.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.4 ESE Schofield, SC
1.00″hail
Sep 22, 2014 2:11 PM EST-5
Hail report for Bamberg County, SC
Bamberg County · 4,424 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public reported nickel to quarter size hail along Pepper Road. They also reported a couple of large limbs down in their yard.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.54 WSW Ehrhardt, SC
1.00″hail
Sep 17, 2014 3:35 PM EST-5
Hail report for Bamberg County, SC
Bamberg County · 4,424 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Bamberg Fire Dept. reported quarter size hail in the town of Bamberg.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Bamberg, SC
1.75″hail
Jun 6, 2014 7:47 PM EST-5
Hail report for Bamberg County, SC
Bamberg County · 4,424 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Residents reported golf ball size hail during the storm.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.7 N Embree, SC
1.75″hail
Jun 6, 2014 7:33 PM EST-5
Hail report for Bamberg County, SC
Bamberg County · 4,424 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Resident reported golf ball size hail from the storm.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4.15 S Midway, SC
1.75″hail
Jul 1, 2012 6:36 PM EST-5
Hail report for Bamberg County, SC
Bamberg County · 4,424 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public reported golfball size hail in the Olar area.
NWS Hail Report Location: .58 W Olar, SC
1.00″hail
May 14, 2012 6:33 PM EST-5
Hail report for Bamberg County, SC
Bamberg County · 4,424 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public reported quarter size hail east of Bamberg near the Edisto River. Small limbs were also down.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.5 NNE Bamberg Carlisle Arp, SC
1.00″hail
May 14, 2012 5:45 PM EST-5
Hail report for Bamberg County, SC
Bamberg County · 4,424 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Bamberg police reported quarter size hail on the north side of town.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Bamberg, SC
1.00″hail
Mar 24, 2012 9:00 PM EST-5
Hail report for Bamberg County, SC
Bamberg County · 4,424 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Sheriff reported quarter size hail in Bamberg.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Bamberg, SC
0.88″hail
Mar 24, 2012 8:00 PM EST-5
Hail report for Bamberg County, SC
Bamberg County · 4,424 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public reported lots of nickel size hail in Bamberg.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Bamberg, SC
1.00″hail
Mar 24, 2012 7:48 PM EST-5
Hail report for Bamberg County, SC
Bamberg County · 4,424 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Sheriff dispatch reported nickel to qaurter size hail along Hwy 301 southwest of Bamberg.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.1 SW Bamberg, SC
1.00″hail
Mar 16, 2012 5:10 PM EST-5
Hail report for Bamberg County, SC
Bamberg County · 4,424 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Crestwood Country Club reported nickel to quarter size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.5 S Denmark, SC
0.75″hail
Aug 22, 2011 4:32 PM EST-5
Hail report for Bamberg County, SC
Bamberg County · 4,424 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public reported dime size hail along Old Buckhead Road.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.5 S Farrells Xrds, SC
1.00″hail
May 13, 2011 9:23 PM EST-5
Hail report for Bamberg County, SC
Bamberg County · 4,424 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public reported quarter size hail near Denmark.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Denmark, SC
1.00″hail
May 13, 2011 8:40 PM EST-5
Hail report for Bamberg County, SC
Bamberg County · 4,424 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Sheriff reported quarter size hail near Bamberg.
Hail Report Description: Emergency Manager reported golf ball size hail in Bamberg and Ehrhardt.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Ehrhardt, SC
2.00″hail
May 20, 2008 4:00 PM EST-5
Hail report for Bamberg County, SC
Bamberg County · 4,424 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Law enforcement tennis ball size hail. Storm survey found many homes had damage to siding, windows, and roofs. Auto and home windows were broken. One woman was injured by flying glass in her auto. Holes were in siding. Vehicles were badly dented. Crops were flattened and there was a blanket of leaves and pine needles that covered the ground and roadways.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Olar, SC
0.88″hail
May 10, 2008 4:24 PM EST-5
Hail report for Bamberg County, SC
Bamberg County · 4,424 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public reported nickel size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NW Denmark, 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.
Wind Report Description: Bamberg County Dispatch reported multiple trees down within the city limits of Bamberg. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Bamberg, SC
UNKmph
Aug 13, 2026 10:22 PM UTC
Wind report for Bamberg County, SC
Bamberg County · 4,424 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Bamberg County Dispatch reported multiple trees down within the county. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 E Govan, SC
UNKmph
Mar 12, 2026 2:25 PM UTC
Wind report for Bamberg County, SC
Bamberg County · 4,424 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous trees reported down in yard at the intersection of Harley Road and Highway 601.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 S Bamberg, SC
UNKmph
Jul 14, 2025 9:37 PM UTC
Wind report for Bamberg County, SC
Bamberg County · 4,424 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Bamberg County Dispatch reported trees down on a powerline in Denmark... SC. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 W Denmark, SC
UNKmph
Jun 8, 2025 1:43 AM UTC
Wind report for Bamberg County, SC
Bamberg County · 4,424 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Bamberg County Dispatch reported trees down on powerlines along Heritage Hwy in Bamberg County. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 W Branchville, SC
UNKmph
May 4, 2025 6:24 AM UTC
Wind report for Bamberg County, SC
Bamberg County · 4,424 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Social media images showing damage to chicken barns along Juniper Creek Rd off of Ehrhardt Rd west of Govan. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 W Govan, SC
UNKmph
Aug 19, 2024 2:13 AM UTC
Wind report for Bamberg County, SC
Bamberg County · 4,424 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Bamberg County Dispatch reported a tree down over Erhardt near the intersection of Tabernacle Rd. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 ESE Govan, SC
UNKmph
May 9, 2024 4:07 PM UTC
Wind report for Bamberg County, SC
Bamberg County · 4,424 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Reported trees down near the intersection of Thunder Road and Ehrhardt Road near the Town of Govan.
Wind Report Description: Damage in the vicinity of a water tower.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SW Bamberg, SC
UNKmph
Jan 9, 2024 7:45 PM UTC
Wind report for Bamberg County, SC
Bamberg County · 4,424 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from Bamberg. Collapsed brick building. Possible tornado.
NWS Wind Report Location: Bamberg, SC
UNKmph
Jan 9, 2024 7:45 PM UTC
Wind report for Bamberg County, SC
Bamberg County · 4,424 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from 1 SW Bamberg. Damage in the vicinity of a water tower. Possible tornado.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SW Bamberg, SC
UNKmph
Jun 24, 2022 2:40 AM UTC
Wind report for Bamberg County, SC
Bamberg County · 4,424 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MULTIPLE TREES DOWN ACROSS CLEAR POND RD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 NNE Ehrhardt, SC
UNKmph
Jun 24, 2022 2:32 AM UTC
Wind report for Bamberg County, SC
Bamberg County · 4,424 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MULTIPLE TREES DOWN ON BELTHEL RD AND HUNTERS CHAPEL RD IN BAMBERG.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 SSE Bamberg, SC
UNKmph
Jun 17, 2022 11:36 PM UTC
Wind report for Bamberg County, SC
Bamberg County · 4,424 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SCHP REPORTED TREES DOWN ON HWY 321.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 N Denmark, SC
UNKmph
Jun 14, 2022 4:00 PM UTC
Wind report for Bamberg County, SC
Bamberg County · 4,424 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SC HIGHWAY PATROL REPORTED TREES DOWN AT SC 70 AND WOODLAND ROAD (SC ROAD 5-420). TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNE Denmark, SC
UNKmph
May 23, 2022 10:10 PM UTC
Wind report for Bamberg County, SC
Bamberg County · 4,424 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SC DOT REPORTED SEVERAL TREES DOWN IN THE AREA OF CLEAR POND RD... ORANGE GROVE RD... AND EHRHARDT RD. TIME ESTIMATED.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 NNW Ehrhardt, SC
UNKmph
May 6, 2022 10:03 PM UTC
Wind report for Bamberg County, SC
Bamberg County · 4,424 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: CORRECTS PREVIOUS TSTM WND DMG REPORT FROM 4 WSW BRANCHVILLE. CORRECTS PREVIOUS TSTM WND DMG REPORT FROM 4 WSW BRANCHVILLE. HIGHWAY PATROL REPORTED A TREE IN THE ROADWAY. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 WSW Branchville, SC
UNKmph
May 6, 2022 9:25 PM UTC
Wind report for Bamberg County, SC
Bamberg County · 4,424 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: HIGHWAY PATROL REPORTED A TREE IN THE ROADWAY. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 WSW Branchville, SC
UNKmph
May 6, 2022 9:22 PM UTC
Wind report for Bamberg County, SC
Bamberg County · 4,424 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: CORRECTS PREVIOUS TSTM WND DMG REPORT FROM 4 WSW BRANCHVILLE. HIGHWAY PATROL REPORTED A TREE IN THE ROADWAY. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 WSW Branchville, SC
UNKmph
May 6, 2022 9:18 PM UTC
Wind report for Bamberg County, SC
Bamberg County · 4,424 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: REPORTED POWER LINES DOWN IN THE ROAD ALONG NORTH STREET IN THE TOWN OF BAMBERG.
NWS Wind Report Location: Bamberg, SC
UNKmph
May 6, 2022 9:06 PM UTC
Wind report for Bamberg County, SC
Bamberg County · 4,424 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: HIGHWAY PATROL REPORTED A TREE IN THE ROADWAY. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SE Olar, SC
UNKmph
Apr 5, 2022 10:49 PM UTC
Wind report for Bamberg County, SC
Bamberg County · 4,424 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SCHP REPORTED TREES DOWN AT POST LANE & WILDFLOWER ROAD. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SE Olar, SC
UNKmph
Apr 5, 2022 10:49 PM UTC
Wind report for Bamberg County, SC
Bamberg County · 4,424 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SCHP/DOT REPORTED TREES DOWN IN ROADWAY... ROADWAY BLOCKED ON CEDAR POND AND ORANGE GROVE ROADS. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 ESE Govan, SC
UNKmph
Apr 5, 2022 10:47 PM UTC
Wind report for Bamberg County, SC
Bamberg County · 4,424 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SCHP REPORTED TREES DOWN AT LODGE AND BUTTERMILK ROADS. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 ENE Ehrhardt, SC
UNKmph
Apr 5, 2022 10:47 PM UTC
Wind report for Bamberg County, SC
Bamberg County · 4,424 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SCHP REPORTED TREES IN ROADWAY BAZZLE ROAD AND SC641. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 SW Ehrhardt, SC
UNKmph
May 3, 2021 10:28 PM UTC
Wind report for Bamberg County, SC
Bamberg County · 4,424 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SCDOT REPORTED A TREE FELL... PARTIALLY BLOCKING SC64 NEAR OLAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Olar, SC
UNKmph
Apr 13, 2020 10:25 AM UTC
Wind report for Bamberg County, SC
Bamberg County · 4,424 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: HIGHWAY PATROL REPORTED TREES DOWN AT HOWELLS MILL ROAD AND HUNTERS CHAPEL ROAD. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 8 NE Ehrhardt, SC
UNKmph
Jan 12, 2020 4:45 AM UTC
Wind report for Bamberg County, SC
Bamberg County · 4,424 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: COUNTY DISPATCH REPORT POWER POLES DOWN NEAR EHRHARDT.
NWS Wind Report Location: Ehrhardt, SC
UNKmph
Oct 31, 2019 11:16 PM UTC
Wind report for Bamberg County, SC
Bamberg County · 4,424 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SEVERAL TREES REPORTED DOWN EDISTO RIVER ROAD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 WSW Branchville, 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 Bamberg County
27 reports
UNKcategory
Mar 12, 2026 2:24 PM UTC
Tornado report for Bamberg County, SC
Bamberg County · 4,424 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A NWS Survey Team confirmed a brief EF-0 tornado south of the town of Bamberg in Bamberg County... SC from March 12th... 2026. The tornado formed near the intersection of HWY 601 and Harley Rd and continued east along Harley Road. Most of the damage occurred on a property at the intersection of HWY 601 and Harley Rd where multiple trees were downed and one large pine tree trunk was found snapped. The tornado continued into a field to the east... evident in the grass leaning in opposite directions and lifted before reaching a wooded area east of the field.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 S Bamberg, SC
UNKcategory
Sep 26, 2024 5:03 PM UTC
Tornado report for Bamberg County, SC
Bamberg County · 4,424 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A short lived tornado ahead of Hurricane Helene touched down near Gabriel Road in northern Colleton County with a few tree limbs down and a tree snapped at the trunk. As the tornado approached 641... multiple trees were snapped at the trunk on the northern side... facing Ashton Branch of Willow Swamp. The tornado continued to the northwest where multiple tree branches were broken along Ashton Road... with additional tree branch and limb damage persisting along Ralphs Road as well. The tornado then turned more northward and passed to the east of Ehrhardt... SC in Bamberg County... where several trees were noted snapped at the trunk along Bells Highway and Morningstar Lane. The tornado then lifted near or just east of 601... near Baucham Road.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 SE Ehrhardt, SC
UNKcategory
Jan 9, 2024 7:48 PM UTC
Tornado report for Bamberg County, SC
Bamberg County · 4,424 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Numerous structures heavily damaged or destroyed along Main Hwy and in other parts of Bamberg.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Bamberg, SC
UNKcategory
Jan 9, 2024 7:47 PM UTC
Tornado report for Bamberg County, SC
Bamberg County · 4,424 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Corrects previous tornado report from Bamberg. A National Weather storm survey team confirmed an EF2 tornado with peak winds of 125 mph in Bamberg SC. The tornado began 1.75 miles south of the City of Bamberg along US-601... near Cry Baby Road. Moving north... the tornado then proceeded to flip a mobile home and cause substantial EF2 damage to a barrel plant at the intersection of US-601 and US-301. Door and window failure contributed to the collapse of the middle section of the building and partial collapse of the front section. The collapsed portions of the building were tossed across Chevrolet St into a water tower. The tornado continued north-northeast along US-301 causing widespread EF1 roof and tree damage before moving into downtown Bamberg. As the tornado entered downtown Bamberg... it strengthened to EF2 intensity and caused substantial structural damage to a series of 2-3 story historic buildings just south of the intersection of US-78 and US-301. The newer roof section of a bui
NWS Tornado Report Location: Bamberg, SC
UNKcategory
Apr 5, 2022 10:35 PM UTC
Tornado report for Bamberg County, SC
Bamberg County · 4,424 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: SOCIAL MEDIA REPORT BY STORM CHASERS OF TORNADO CROSSING HWY 78... ABOUT 6 MILES EAST OF BAMBERG.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 ESE Bamberg, SC
UNKcategory
Apr 5, 2022 10:10 PM UTC
Tornado report for Bamberg County, SC
Bamberg County · 4,424 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: SOCIAL MEDIA REPORT FROM THE PUBLIC OF A TORNADO ON THE GROUND AT HIGHWAY 301 BETWEEN ULMER AND OLAR.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 SSE Olar, SC
UNKcategory
Apr 5, 2022 8:30 PM UTC
Tornado report for Bamberg County, SC
Bamberg County · 4,424 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: SOCIAL MEDIA REPORT FROM THE PUBLIC OF LIKELY TORNADO DAMAGE STARTING AT THE INTERSECTION OF POCKETVILLE RD. AND HWY 64 EXTENDING PAST ERHANDT HWY. DAMAGE INCLUDED POWERLINES DOWN... ROOFS RIPPED OFF... AND DEAD COWS. A COUPLE OF BUILDINGS WERE COMPLETELY DESTROYED. TIME ESTIMATED BY REPORTER.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 W Ehrhardt, SC
UNKcategory
Sep 11, 2017 11:01 PM UTC
Tornado report for Bamberg County, SC
Bamberg County · 4,424 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NWS STORM SURVEY CONFIRMS AN EF0 TORNADO TOUCHED DOWN JUST NORTHWEST OLAR... SC AND DISSIPATED APPROXIMATELY 4 MINUTES LATER NEAR GOVAN... SC. THE TORNADO WAS ASSOCIATED WITH THE REMNANTS OF HURRICANE IRMA.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 NNW Olar, SC
UNKcategory
Jan 21, 2017 9:02 PM UTC
Tornado report for Bamberg County, SC
Bamberg County · 4,424 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NUMEROUS TREES DOWN ON US HWY 78 WEST OF DENMARK. ROAD IMPASSABLE AND TRAFFIC BEING DETOURED.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 WNW Denmark, SC
UNKcategory
Jan 21, 2017 9:00 PM UTC
Tornado report for Bamberg County, SC
Bamberg County · 4,424 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: PUBLIC REPORTED TREES DOWN AND POWER POLES SNAPPED ON GARDENIA RD NEAR DALLY RD. PHOTOS RELAYED VIA SOCIAL MEDIA. .
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 ENE Blackville, SC
EF0category
Jun 6, 2014 7:46 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Bamberg County, SC
Bamberg County · 4,424 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An EF0 Snapped off trees about 50 yards into the woods off of Turkey Cut Road southeast of Bamberg. Other scattered trees and large branches were down along and east of hwy 362...mainly on other rural roads.
Tornado Report Description: Sheriff reported a tornado and NWS storm survey confirmed a touchdown along a path from just north of Olar to just northeast of Ehrhardt. Numerous trees were down along with some powerlines. Moderate damage occurred to 3 homes and 2 mobile homes. One out building was destroyed. Golfball to tennis ball size hail also accompanied this storm stripping trees of leaves and pine needles and flattening crops.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.4 S Govan, SC
EF1category
Mar 15, 2008 6:25 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Bamberg County, SC
Bamberg County · 4,424 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Numerous trees along a wide path were down with nice convergent pattern.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.6 SE Bamberg Carlisle Arp, SC
EF1category
Mar 15, 2008 6:05 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Bamberg County, SC
Bamberg County · 4,424 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Survey found utility poles snapped in half, trees and powerlines down. Moderate damage to several homes.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 E Denmark, SC
EF0category
Apr 15, 2007 7:11 AM EST-5
Tornado report for Bamberg County, SC
Bamberg County · 4,424 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An EF0 traveled across rural roads southwest to northeast of Ehrhardt taking down trees along its path.
Tornado Report Description: An EF1 touched down SE of Olar near hwy 64 and continued NE taking down trees along its path.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 SE Olar, SC
F0category
May 7, 2006 12:35 PM EST
Tornado report for Bamberg County, SC
Bamberg County · 4,424 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Storm survey found trees and powerlines down south of Midway off hwy 78. Utility company was present repairing powerlines.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 7 SE Bamberg, SC
F0category
Jan 13, 2006 8:00 PM EST
Tornado report for Bamberg County, SC
Bamberg County · 4,424 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Sheriff reported a small tornado touched down on Jay Street and took down a grove of trees.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Bamberg, SC
F0category
Sep 7, 2004 3:20 PM EST
Tornado report for Bamberg County, SC
Bamberg County · 4,424 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Emergency manager reported trees and powerlines down along path.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 E Ehrhardt, SC
F0category
Jun 12, 2001 6:33 PM EST
Tornado report for Bamberg County, SC
Bamberg County · 4,424 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A small F0 took down some trees and powerlines in Ehrhardt.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Ehrhardt, SC
F1category
Sep 23, 2000 12:25 AM EST
Tornado report for Bamberg County, SC
Bamberg County · 4,424 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Storm survey found a weak F1 touched in Denmark on Lee Rd. It took down 7 pecan trees in an orchard, overturned a doublewide mobile home, and damaged roof to 7 homes.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Denmark, SC
F0category
Apr 15, 1999 5:33 PM EST
Tornado report for Bamberg County, SC
Bamberg County · 4,424 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Damage survey confirmed an F0 tornado took down some trees and powerlines.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Midway, SC
F0category
Mar 8, 1998 12:55 PM EST
Tornado report for Bamberg County, SC
Bamberg County · 4,424 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The Olar tornado had a second touchdown east of Govan near highway 301 and the Little Salkehatchie River taking down several trees.
NWS Tornado Report Location: E Govan, SC
F1category
Aug 16, 1994 10:09 AM EST
Tornado report for Bamberg County, SC
Bamberg County · 4,424 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado touched down near intersection of Highways 64 and 301, moved north northwest to slightly north of Govan. The tornado was up and down many times topping trees. One mobile home was overturned and heavily damaged.
NWS Tornado Report Location: SSE Govan To, SC
F3category
Apr 23, 1983 7:46 PM CST
Tornado report for Bamberg County, SC
Bamberg County · 4,424 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, SC
F0category
Nov 23, 1961 11:00 AM CST
Tornado report for Bamberg County, SC
Bamberg County · 4,424 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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Not sure if hail may have affected your home in Bamberg County? Ask a local pro for a Remote Hail Inspection. They can review hail activity for your property and help you decide whether an in-person roof or exterior inspection makes sense.
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does Bamberg County have on record?
Our records show 67 hail, 183 wind, and 27 tornado reports in Bamberg County, 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 Bamberg County?
The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Bamberg County is 2.75″. It was reported near Denmark, SC on July 14, 1985.
A storm report showed up near my home in Bamberg County — 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 Bamberg County and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.
I am buying a home in Bamberg County — 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 Bamberg County address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.
I am selling a home in Bamberg County — 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 Bamberg County address?
Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in Bamberg County — 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 across Bamberg County, SC, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in Bamberg County, 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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