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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Barnwell County, SC

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Barnwell County, SC from February 25, 1956 through September 6, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 29812 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
64
Wind Reports
216
Tornado Reports
25
Max Hail Size
2.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Barnwell County, SC · 1956–present Updated  Daily · last Sep 6, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in Barnwell County

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0.88″ hail
Sep 3, 2013
3:20 PM EST-5
Hail report for Barnwell County, SC
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
0.88″ hail
Aug 22, 2013
5:40 PM EST-5
Hail report for Barnwell County, SC
Barnwell County · 5,708 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public reported dime to nickel size hail along SC Hwy 37 near Elko.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4.5 NW Healing Spgs, SC
1.00″ hail
Jul 17, 2013
3:35 PM EST-5
Hail report for Barnwell County, SC
Barnwell County · 5,708 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Dispatch reported 1 inch hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.26 SSE Elko, SC
0.75″ hail
Jun 9, 2013
11:30 AM EST-5
Hail report for Barnwell County, SC
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 Barnwell County, SC
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
May 14, 2012
4:33 PM EST-5
Hail report for Barnwell County, SC
Barnwell County · 5,708 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Blackville police reported quarter size hail in town.
NWS Hail Report Location: .9 NW Blackville, SC
1.00″ hail
Mar 24, 2012
7:28 PM EST-5
Hail report for Barnwell County, SC
Barnwell County · 5,708 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: COOPERATIVE Observer reported quarter size hail just south of Hilda.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.5 SSE Hilda, SC
1.00″ hail
Mar 24, 2012
7:20 PM EST-5
Hail report for Barnwell County, SC
Barnwell County · 5,708 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: COCORAHS observer reported quarter size hail near the Sweetwater Golf Club.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.41 WSW Barnwell Co Arpt, SC
1.00″ hail
Mar 24, 2012
7:14 PM EST-5
Hail report for Barnwell County, SC
Barnwell County · 5,708 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Sheriff dispatch reported quarter size hail in Barnwell.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 N Barnwell, SC
1.00″ hail
Mar 17, 2012
4:15 PM EST-5
Hail report for Barnwell County, SC
Barnwell County · 5,708 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Sweetwater Golf Course received reports of quarter size hail about 2 miles northeast of the course and about 2 miles west northwest of the town of Barnwell.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.16 W Barnwell Co Arpt, SC
1.00″ hail
Sep 28, 2011
3:35 PM EST-5
Hail report for Barnwell County, SC
Barnwell County · 5,708 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public reported quarter size hail on Strawberry Rd. 4 miles NNE of Kline.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.25 ESE Yenome, SC
1.00″ hail
Jun 28, 2011
2:02 PM EST-5
Hail report for Barnwell County, SC
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
1.00″ hail
May 27, 2011
1:13 PM EST-5
Hail report for Barnwell County, SC
Barnwell County · 5,708 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public reported quarter size hail just south of Barnwell.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.8 SE Barnwell, SC
1.00″ hail
Apr 26, 2011
2:21 PM EST-5
Hail report for Barnwell County, SC
Barnwell County · 5,708 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public reported hail up to quarter size that nearly covered the ground.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.21 ENE Kline, SC
0.75″ hail
Jul 31, 2010
3:50 PM EST-5
Hail report for Barnwell County, SC
Barnwell County · 5,708 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Spotter reported penny size hail in the Elko area.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Elko, 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 Barnwell County

30 reports
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UNK mph
Sep 6, 2026
11:53 PM UTC
Wind report for Barnwell County, SC
Barnwell County · 5,708 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SCDPS website reported a tree in roadway on Patterson Mill Road near the intersection of Woodland Road. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 Ssw Snelling, SC
UNK mph
Sep 6, 2026
11:49 PM UTC
Wind report for Barnwell County, SC
Barnwell County · 5,708 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SCDPS website reported a tree in roadway on Patterson Mill Road near the intersection of Goldenrod Drive. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Sse Snelling, SC
UNK mph
Sep 6, 2026
11:21 PM UTC
Wind report for Barnwell County, SC
Barnwell County · 5,708 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SCDPS website reported a tree in roadway on Highway 37 near the intersection of Magnolia Lane and a second tree in roadway near the intersection of Magnolia Lane and Spanish Moss Lane. Time estimated
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 Sw Springfield, SC
UNK mph
Sep 6, 2026
11:21 PM UTC
Wind report for Barnwell County, SC
Barnwell County · 5,708 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SCDPS website reported a tree in roadway on South Carolina Highway 3 c/s Gardenia Road. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 S Springfield, SC
UNK mph
Aug 21, 2026
10:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Barnwell County, SC
Barnwell County · 5,708 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SC Dept of Hwys reported a tree in the roadway at the intersection of Shepherd Rd and Boiling Springs rd. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 W Kline, SC
UNK mph
Aug 21, 2026
10:14 PM UTC
Wind report for Barnwell County, SC
Barnwell County · 5,708 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SCDPS reports tree in roadway on highway 278.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 N Kline, SC
UNK mph
Aug 21, 2026
8:37 PM UTC
Wind report for Barnwell County, SC
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
Aug 1, 2026
9:24 PM UTC
Wind report for Barnwell County, SC
Barnwell County · 5,708 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SCEMD Situation Report contained a road closure in Barnwell County. Barnwell County Emergency Management reported a road closure near the intersection of Highway 3 and Whaley Road due to downed trees
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 Nnw Healing Springs, SC
UNK mph
Jul 11, 2026
7:44 PM UTC
Wind report for Barnwell County, SC
Barnwell County · 5,708 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Barnwell County Dispatch reported trees down at the intersection of Hwy 37 & Freedom Rd. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NNW Barnwell, SC
UNK mph
Jul 11, 2026
7:39 PM UTC
Wind report for Barnwell County, SC
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
Jun 8, 2025
1:15 AM UTC
Wind report for Barnwell County, SC
Barnwell County · 5,708 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Barnwell dispatch reported numerous trees and power lines down across the county.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Barnwell, SC
UNK mph
May 30, 2025
9:25 PM UTC
Wind report for Barnwell County, SC
Barnwell County · 5,708 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SC highway patrol reported trees down along Ashleigh Road north of Barnwell.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SSW Blackville, SC
UNK mph
Mar 31, 2025
8:25 PM UTC
Wind report for Barnwell County, SC
Barnwell County · 5,708 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Dispatch reports a tree down on Hwy 278 near Red Oak Rd. Time estimated based on radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 N Kline, SC
UNK mph
Mar 16, 2025
11:10 AM UTC
Wind report for Barnwell County, SC
Barnwell County · 5,708 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Report from public via media of multiple trees down near Fairway Lane at Sweetwater Country Club. NWS Survey Team will check for a possible tornado on Monday.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 E Snelling, SC
UNK mph
Jul 21, 2023
1:18 AM UTC
Wind report for Barnwell County, SC
Barnwell County · 5,708 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Barnwell county dispatch reported numerous trees down in the Blackville area. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ESE Blackville, 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 Barnwell County

25 reports
UNK category
Mar 18, 2025
11:27 AM UTC
Tornado report for Barnwell County, SC
Barnwell County · 5,708 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A National Weather Service storm survey determined that an EF-0 tornado touched down between Snelling and Barnwell... SC with peak winds of 80 mph. The short-lived tornado began in the Sweetwater Country Club... between Fairway Lane and Club House Lane... and moved to the northeast. The tornado uprooted at least 5 large pine trees and snapped several large branches before dissipating around Dunbarton Blvd.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 E Snelling, SC
UNK category
Apr 21, 2020
9:33 AM UTC
Tornado report for Barnwell County, SC
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
9:50 AM UTC
Tornado report for Barnwell County, SC
Barnwell County · 5,708 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A TORNADO TOUCHED DOWN IN FAR SOUTHEAST BARNWELL MOVING NORTHEASTWARD TOWARD THE BAMBERG COUNTY LINE SOUTHEAST OF THE TOWN OF HILDA... BRIEFLY INTENSIFYING TO A STRONG TORNADO ALONG HARTZOG ROAD. THE TORNADO LENGTH WAS 5.5 MILES AND HAD A WIDTH OF 800 YARDS AT ITS WIDEST POINT. THE TORNADO WAS RATED EF-3... WITH PEAK WINDS OF 145 MPH. THE TORNADO BEGAN JUST NORTH OF HIGHWAY 64 AT GREEN BRANCH ROAD NEAR INDIGO ROAD. THE TORNADO MOVED NORTHEAST ACROSS HERCULES CREEK AND CAUSED SIGNIFICANT TREE DAMAGE AT A RESIDENCE ON FRIENDSHIP ROAD. SEVERAL OAK AND PINE TREES WERE UPROOTED AND SNAPPED. A CINDER BLOCK GARAGE HAD ITS METAL ROOFING PEELED OFF AND THE WIND STRESS SHIFTED THE CINDER BLOCKS ABOUT HALF WAY UP THE WALL. ALONG ITS NORTHEASTWARD PATH... THERE WAS CONTINUED TREE DAMAGE BUT THE TORNADO STRENGTHENED RAPIDLY AS IT CROSSED HARTZOG ROAD JUST SOUTH OF NOVEMBER ROAD. A WELL BUILT BOLTED DOWN METAL BUILDING STRUCTURE AND TIN TRACTOR SHED WAS COMPLETELY DESTROYED. FURTHER NORTH ALONG HARTZOG
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 SSW Hilda, SC
UNK category
Apr 17, 2020
9:49 AM UTC
Tornado report for Barnwell County, SC
Barnwell County · 5,708 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A TORNADO STARTED JUST SOUTH OF BLACKVILLE... SC EAST OF WHITEHALL DRIVE NEAR TOBY CREEK. THE TORNADO DAMAGED SEVERAL CHICKEN HOUSES BY CAUSING THE WALLS TO COLLAPSE IN A FEW PLACES. THE TORNADO THEN MOVED NORTHEAST CROSSING A LARGE EMPTY FIELD... BEFORE INTENSIFYING AS IT APPROACHED A FIBERGLASS COATING FACILITY NEAR LAKE CYNTHIA ROAD. THE TORNADO COLLAPSED A LARGE SEGMENT OF A 75 FT TALL... 150 FT X 150 FT WAREHOUSE... WITH LARGE STEEL SUPPORT BEAMS TWISTED. 30 CYLINDRICAL CONTAINERS WEIGHING UP TO 20- 25 THOUSAND POUNDS EACH LIFTED OUT OF THEIR U-SHAPED SADDLES AND ROLLED THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. THERE WAS EVIDENCE OF VERY MINIMAL TREE DAMAGE EAST OF BLACKVILLE BUT NOT ENOUGH DAMAGE TO SUGGEST THE TORNADO TRACK CONTINUED THAT FAR NORTH. AS A RESULT... THE TORNADO LIKELY LIFTED PRIOR TO REACHING HIGHWAY 3. THE TORNADO PATH LENGTH WAS JUST UNDER 1.5 MILES AND HAD A WIDTH OF ABOUT 40 YARDS. THE TORNADO WAS RATED EF-3... WITH PEAK WINDS OF 140 MPH.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 S Blackville, SC
UNK category
Apr 17, 2020
9:43 AM UTC
Tornado report for Barnwell County, SC
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
UNK category
Apr 17, 2020
9:35 AM UTC
Tornado report for Barnwell County, SC
Barnwell County · 5,708 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: SENTINEL SATELLITE DATA FROM APRIL 13... 2020 CLEARLY SHOWS A DAMAGE SCAR BEGINNING AT THE NORTHERN TIP 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: 5 NW Snelling, SC
UNK category
Jan 21, 2017
8:52 PM UTC
Tornado report for Barnwell County, SC
Barnwell County · 5,708 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NUMEROUS TREES DOWN IN BARNWELL STATE PARK. 20-30 PEOPLE ARE STILL TRAPPED INSIDE THE PARK AS OF 6PM.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 SSW Blackville, SC
UNK category
Jan 21, 2017
8:52 PM UTC
Tornado report for Barnwell County, SC
Barnwell County · 5,708 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: *** 1 INJ *** MOBILE HOME DESTROYED AT PLEASANT HOME RD AND HWY 3. A FEMALE INSIDE THE MOBILE HOME WAS TRAPPED... RESCUED AND TRANSPORTED TO THE HOSPITAL. EXTENT OF INJURIES UNKNOWN AT THIS TIME.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 SSW Blackville, SC
EF0 category
Apr 11, 2009
12:21 AM EST-5
Tornado report for Barnwell County, SC
Barnwell County · 5,708 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An EF0 briefly touched down in the southern portion of the Savannah River Site off of hwy 125 taking down some trees.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .71 SSW Robbins, SC
EF0 category
Apr 10, 2009
11:17 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Barnwell County, SC
Barnwell County · 5,708 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado that tracked across Burke county GA, jumped the river and briefly touched down in Barnwell county near the Savannah River site taking down trees.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4.06 SSE Robbins, SC
EF0 category
Mar 15, 2008
5:54 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Barnwell County, SC
Barnwell County · 5,708 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Storm survey found another brief touchdown of the supercell tornado along Bromitch Lane just north of hwy 78. Many trees down with convergent pattern.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.16 E Elko, SC
EF0 category
Mar 15, 2008
5:47 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Barnwell County, SC
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
F0 category
Sep 7, 2004
5:35 AM EST
Tornado report for Barnwell County, SC
Barnwell County · 5,708 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An F0 took down some trees and powerlines and damaged some signs in Barnwell.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Barnwell, SC
F0 category
Sep 22, 2000
11:52 PM EST
Tornado report for Barnwell County, SC
Barnwell County · 5,708 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Damage survey found F0 tornado path along Lyndhurst Road taking down only trees.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 W Kline, SC
F0 category
Apr 15, 1999
5:20 PM EST
Tornado report for Barnwell County, SC
Barnwell County · 5,708 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An F0 touched down on the east side of Hilda and damaged a small farm. One shed was destroyed, some equipment, and a few trees were down.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Hilda, 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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Browse Cities with NWS Storm Reports in Barnwell County

Barnwell, SC 81
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Snelling, SC 62
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Williston, SC 52
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NWS Storm Reports & Census Data

U.S. Census Data · County

Barnwell County, SC area census snapshot

People & households
Population20,565
Households8,107
Housing units9,901
Income
Median household income$41,800
$100k+ households29.0%
$150k+ households8.4%
Housing stock
Single-family detached5,708
Attached single-family68
Small multifamily756
Large multifamily156
Mobile homes3,195
Housing mix
Single-family share57.7%
Attached-home share0.7%
Multifamily share9.2%
Mobile-home share32.3%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied5,758
Renter-occupied2,349
Vacant units1,794
Home value & age
Median home value$97,200
Owner homes $300k+10.9%
Owner homes $500k+1.0%
Owner homes $750k+0.2%
Median year built1984
Older-home share42.1%
Vehicle context
Households with cars7,179
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Top ZIP Codes with NWS Storm Reports in Barnwell County

29812 142
Barnwell, SC Hail, wind & tornado reports
29853 85
Williston, SC Hail, wind & tornado reports
29817 55
Blackville, SC Hail, wind & tornado reports
29836 51
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29843 48
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29849 28
Ulmer, SC Hail, wind & tornado reports
29826 11
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Frequently asked questions

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How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does Barnwell County have on record?

Our records show 64 hail, 216 wind, and 25 tornado reports in Barnwell County, 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 Barnwell County?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Barnwell County is 2.75″. It was reported near N Snelling, SC on May 20, 2008.

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

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

I am selling a home in Barnwell 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 Barnwell County address?

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