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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Cherokee County, SC

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Cherokee County, SC from May 22, 1963 through September 6, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 29340 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
120
Wind Reports
327
Tornado Reports
17
Max Hail Size
2.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Cherokee County, SC · 1963–present Updated  Daily · last Sep 6, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in Cherokee County

30 reports
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1.00″ hail
May 20, 2025
10:52 PM UTC
Hail report for Cherokee County, SC
Cherokee County · 15,844 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Mostly pea-sized hail... but some up to quarters.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SE Gaffney, SC
1.25″ hail
Apr 20, 2024
7:28 PM UTC
Hail report for Cherokee County, SC
Cherokee County · 15,844 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 E Blacksburg, SC
1.50″ hail
Oct 20, 2023
7:45 PM UTC
Hail report for Cherokee County, SC
Cherokee County · 15,844 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 WNW Gaffney, SC
1.00″ hail
Oct 20, 2023
7:41 PM UTC
Hail report for Cherokee County, SC
Cherokee County · 15,844 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel to quarter size hail covering the ground.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 ENE Gaffney, SC
1.00″ hail
Oct 20, 2023
7:33 PM UTC
Hail report for Cherokee County, SC
Cherokee County · 15,844 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail along Hwy 11 near Gaffney.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 NW Gaffney, SC
1.00″ hail
Oct 20, 2023
7:25 PM UTC
Hail report for Cherokee County, SC
Cherokee County · 15,844 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail near the intersection of Cabin Creek Rd and Robbs School Rd.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 NNW Gaffney, SC
1.75″ hail
Jun 27, 2023
12:42 AM UTC
Hail report for Cherokee County, SC
Cherokee County · 15,844 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail reported 5 miles south of Cliffside Fire Department on 221.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 ENE Chesnee, SC
1.00″ hail
May 26, 2022
9:22 PM UTC
Hail report for Cherokee County, SC
Cherokee County · 15,844 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER SIZE HAIL.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 WNW Blacksburg, SC
1.50″ hail
May 4, 2022
9:05 PM UTC
Hail report for Cherokee County, SC
Cherokee County · 15,844 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: LOCATION AND TIME ESTIMATED.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 S Blacksburg, SC
1.00″ hail
Jun 14, 2021
8:52 PM UTC
Hail report for Cherokee County, SC
Cherokee County · 15,844 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: UP TO 1 INCH HAIL REPORTED SSW OF EARL.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SSW Earl, SC
1.75″ hail
Apr 26, 2020
1:33 AM UTC
Hail report for Cherokee County, SC
Cherokee County · 15,844 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: BROADCAST MEDIA REPORTED GOLF BALL (1.75") SIZE HAIL IN BLACKSBURG.
NWS Hail Report Location: Blacksburg, SC
1.00″ hail
Apr 26, 2020
1:21 AM UTC
Hail report for Cherokee County, SC
Cherokee County · 15,844 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: AMATEUR RADIO REPORTED QUARTER (1.00") SIZE HAIL IN DOWNTOWN GAFFNEY.
NWS Hail Report Location: Gaffney, SC
1.00″ hail
Apr 26, 2020
1:10 AM UTC
Hail report for Cherokee County, SC
Cherokee County · 15,844 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: AMATEUR RADIO REPORTED QUARTER (1.00") SIZE HAIL NEAR COWPENS NATIONAL BATTLEFIELD
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 E Chesnee, SC
1.25″ hail
Apr 26, 2020
12:40 AM UTC
Hail report for Cherokee County, SC
Cherokee County · 15,844 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PUBLIC REPORTED HALF DOLLAR (1.25") SIZE HAIL ON GAFFNEY. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: Gaffney, SC
1.00″ hail
Aug 18, 2019
10:10 PM UTC
Hail report for Cherokee County, SC
Cherokee County · 15,844 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PUBLIC REPORTED QUARTER (1.00') SIZE HAIL AT EXIT 104 OFF I-85.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 NE Blacksburg, 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 Cherokee County

30 reports
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UNK mph
Sep 6, 2026
8:06 PM UTC
Wind report for Cherokee County, SC
Cherokee County · 15,844 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down along Asbury Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 Wnw Saratt, SC
UNK mph
Sep 6, 2026
7:55 PM UTC
Wind report for Cherokee County, SC
Cherokee County · 15,844 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down at the intersection of Upper Deal St and Church St.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 Ssw Blacksburg, SC
UNK mph
Sep 6, 2026
7:50 PM UTC
Wind report for Cherokee County, SC
Cherokee County · 15,844 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Emergency Management reports numerous trees and powerlines down across Cherokee County. People trapped in a car by a tree on Overbrook Drive.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 W Gaffney, SC
UNK mph
Sep 6, 2026
7:49 PM UTC
Wind report for Cherokee County, SC
Cherokee County · 15,844 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees down on utility equipment across the city of Gaffney.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Ene Gaffney, SC
UNK mph
Sep 6, 2026
7:48 PM UTC
Wind report for Cherokee County, SC
Cherokee County · 15,844 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down along White Plains Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Ssw Thicketty, SC
UNK mph
Sep 6, 2026
7:46 PM UTC
Wind report for Cherokee County, SC
Cherokee County · 15,844 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous trees down around the city of Gaffney_ including several that fell onto homes.
NWS Wind Report Location: Gaffney, SC
UNK mph
Sep 6, 2026
7:46 PM UTC
Wind report for Cherokee County, SC
Cherokee County · 15,844 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and powerlines down along Pacolet Hwy.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Ese Thicketty, SC
UNK mph
Sep 6, 2026
7:46 PM UTC
Wind report for Cherokee County, SC
Cherokee County · 15,844 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Restaurant sign blown out.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Se Gaffney, SC
UNK mph
Sep 6, 2026
7:45 PM UTC
Wind report for Cherokee County, SC
Cherokee County · 15,844 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power line down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 Nne Gaffney, SC
UNK mph
Sep 6, 2026
7:45 PM UTC
Wind report for Cherokee County, SC
Cherokee County · 15,844 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Beech St blocked by fallen trees.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 E Gaffney, SC
UNK mph
Sep 6, 2026
7:44 PM UTC
Wind report for Cherokee County, SC
Cherokee County · 15,844 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Social media picture of a snapped railroad crossing arm.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Ssw Gaffney, SC
UNK mph
Sep 6, 2026
7:44 PM UTC
Wind report for Cherokee County, SC
Cherokee County · 15,844 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree on a house on Cypress Dr.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Ese Gaffney, SC
UNK mph
Sep 6, 2026
7:41 PM UTC
Wind report for Cherokee County, SC
Cherokee County · 15,844 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple road signs broken off on I-85 near mile marker 95.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 Ne Gaffney, SC
UNK mph
Sep 6, 2026
7:40 PM UTC
Wind report for Cherokee County, SC
Cherokee County · 15,844 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees across Overbrook Dr.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 W Gaffney, SC
UNK mph
Sep 6, 2026
7:40 PM UTC
Wind report for Cherokee County, SC
Cherokee County · 15,844 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees down across Overbrook Dr.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 W Gaffney, 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 Cherokee County

17 reports
UNK category
May 22, 2020
7:29 PM UTC
Tornado report for Cherokee County, SC
Cherokee County · 15,844 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NWS STORM SURVEY REPORTED EF1 TORNADO DAMAGE EMBEDDED WITHIN A LARGER AREA OF DOWNBURST DAMAGE ACROSS NORTHEAST CHEROKEE COUNTY. MANY TREES WERE SNAPPED AND UPROOTED AS THE TORNADO TRACKED FROM SOUTHEAST OF BLACKSBURG TO YORK COUNTY IN THE AREA AROUND KINGS MOUNTAIN NATIONAL MILITARY PARK.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 SE Blacksburg, SC
UNK category
Oct 23, 2017
7:36 PM UTC
Tornado report for Cherokee County, SC
Cherokee County · 15,844 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: ROOF OF A HOME ON FARIVIEW RD.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 NW Gaffney, SC
UNK category
Oct 8, 2017
8:15 PM UTC
Tornado report for Cherokee County, SC
Cherokee County · 15,844 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NWS STORM SURVEY CONFIRMS EF1 TORNADO IN CHEROKEE COUNTY... SC.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 7 NNW Gaffney, SC
F1 category
Sep 27, 2004
9:15 PM EST
Tornado report for Cherokee County, SC
Cherokee County · 15,844 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado destroyed a mobile home and blew down numerous trees and power lines.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 S Gaffney, SC
F0 category
May 29, 1996
4:10 PM EST
Tornado report for Cherokee County, SC
Cherokee County · 15,844 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Blacksburg, SC
F0 category
May 1, 1995
8:25 PM EST
Tornado report for Cherokee County, SC
Cherokee County · 15,844 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Supercell thunderstorm which lasted for many hours developed west of Pickens and produced two tornadoes in the upstate. The first tornado was weak but still caused nuisance type damage - blowing out underpinning from mobile homes, blowing over sheds, etc. The second tornado which developed after the storm strengthened was a strong FO tornado and caused a fair amount of damage from Gaffney to Blacksburg. Inflow into the tornado blew down a storage building and knocked down some trees in the city of Gaffney. Along Interstate 85 the tornado's winds blew down some billboards, trees and power lines. Several people saw the tornado funnel. There were a number of reports of pea to marble-size hail with the storm. The supercell and its severe weather moved into North Carolina.
NWS Tornado Report Location: N Gaffney To, SC
F2 category
Aug 16, 1994
5:36 PM EST
Tornado report for Cherokee County, SC
Cherokee County · 15,844 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado caused substantial damage to homes and a couple of churches. It crossed Interstate 85 and then moved into North Carolina. The vortex was clearly visible to many people in the area as it moved along the base of a small mountain at Blacksburg.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Blacksburg To, SC
F1 category
Aug 16, 1994
4:56 PM EST
Tornado report for Cherokee County, SC
Cherokee County · 15,844 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado touched down briefly and caused severe damage to a large well-constructed home. Otherwise, damage was limited to trees, powerlines, and outbuildings. The tornado moved northwest along a 3-mile track before dissipating.
NWS Tornado Report Location: E Cowpens, SC
F1 category
Apr 28, 1990
4:55 PM EST
Tornado report for Cherokee County, SC
Cherokee County · 15,844 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, SC
F1 category
Feb 10, 1990
7:42 AM CST
Tornado report for Cherokee County, SC
Cherokee County · 15,844 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, SC
F4 category
May 5, 1989
4:33 PM EST
Tornado report for Cherokee County, SC
Cherokee County · 15,844 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, SC
F1 category
Apr 4, 1989
4:45 PM EST
Tornado report for Cherokee County, SC
Cherokee County · 15,844 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, SC
F1 category
Dec 5, 1977
1:42 PM CST
Tornado report for Cherokee County, SC
Cherokee County · 15,844 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, SC
F3 category
May 27, 1973
6:20 PM CST
Tornado report for Cherokee County, SC
Cherokee County · 15,844 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, SC
F2 category
Apr 18, 1969
2:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Cherokee County, SC
Cherokee County · 15,844 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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Browse Cities with NWS Storm Reports in Cherokee County

Gaffney, SC 276
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NWS Storm Reports & Census Data

U.S. Census Data · County

Cherokee County, SC area census snapshot

People & households
Population56,299
Households21,864
Housing units24,945
Income
Median household income$49,047
$100k+ households28.7%
$150k+ households9.4%
Housing stock
Single-family detached15,844
Attached single-family158
Small multifamily2,059
Large multifamily753
Mobile homes5,984
Housing mix
Single-family share63.5%
Attached-home share0.6%
Multifamily share11.3%
Mobile-home share24.0%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied16,025
Renter-occupied5,839
Vacant units3,081
Home value & age
Median home value$135,200
Owner homes $300k+12.3%
Owner homes $500k+2.8%
Owner homes $750k+1.4%
Median year built1982
Older-home share46.9%
Vehicle context
Households with cars20,702
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Top ZIP Codes with NWS Storm Reports in Cherokee County

29340 164
Gaffney, SC Hail, wind & tornado reports
29341 117
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29702 116
Blacksburg, SC Hail, wind & tornado reports
29323 91
Chesnee, SC Hail, wind & tornado reports
29330 48
Cowpens, SC Hail, wind & tornado reports
29372 44
Pacolet, SC Hail, wind & tornado reports
29307 43
Spartanburg, SC Hail, wind & tornado reports
29743 8
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 120 hail, 327 wind, and 17 tornado reports in Cherokee 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 Cherokee County?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Cherokee County is 2.75″. It was reported near .69 N Grassy Pond, SC on April 9, 2011.

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

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

I am selling a home in Cherokee 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 Cherokee County address?

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