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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near Barnwell, SC

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Barnwell, SC from April 30, 1963 through July 11, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
19
Wind Reports
59
Tornado Reports
3
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Barnwell, SC · 1963–present Updated  Daily · last Jul 11, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Barnwell, SC

19 reports
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1.00″ hail
Mar 24, 2012
7:14 PM EST-5
Hail report for Barnwell, 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, 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
May 27, 2011
1:13 PM EST-5
Hail report for Barnwell, 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
0.88″ hail
Jul 27, 2009
12:45 PM EST-5
Hail report for Barnwell, SC
Barnwell County · 5,708 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Barnwell Vet Clinic reported marble to nickel size hail at their location on hwy 3.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.87 ENE Barnwell Co Arpt, SC
1.00″ hail
Apr 10, 2009
11:36 PM EST-5
Hail report for Barnwell, SC
Barnwell County · 5,708 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Sheriff reported 1 inch hail on the south side of town near the intersection of hwys 278, 3, and 310.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SSE Barnwell, SC
0.88″ hail
Jun 19, 2008
12:30 PM EST-5
Hail report for Barnwell, SC
Barnwell County · 5,708 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: EM reported nickel size hail about halfway between Barnwell and Hilda on highway 70.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 ENE Barnwell, SC
0.88″ hail
Jun 11, 2007
4:00 PM EST-5
Hail report for Barnwell, SC
Barnwell County · 5,708 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Savannah River Site reported nickel size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 11 SW Barnwell, SC
0.75″ hail
May 20, 2005
2:06 PM EST
Hail report for Barnwell, SC
Barnwell County · 5,708 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Post Office reported penny size hail on hwy 70.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 ENE Barnwell, SC
1.75″ hail
Feb 21, 2005
5:15 PM EST
Hail report for Barnwell, SC
Barnwell County · 5,708 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Savannah River Site reported golf ball size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 13 WNW Barnwell, SC
0.88″ hail
Jun 16, 2003
1:52 PM EST
Hail report for Barnwell, SC
Barnwell County · 5,708 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Sheriff reported nickel size hail northwest of Barnwell on hwy 278.
NWS Hail Report Location: 8 NW Barnwell, SC
1.75″ hail
May 3, 2002
6:30 PM EST
Hail report for Barnwell, SC
Barnwell County · 5,708 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Sheriff reported golf ball size hail in Barnwell.
NWS Hail Report Location: Barnwell, SC
0.88″ hail
Jun 25, 2001
12:34 PM EST
Hail report for Barnwell, SC
Barnwell County · 5,708 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: EM reported nickel size hail in Barnwell.
NWS Hail Report Location: Barnwell, SC
0.88″ hail
Jul 6, 1999
1:28 PM EST
Hail report for Barnwell, SC
Barnwell County · 5,708 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Sheriff reported nickel size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SW Barnwell, SC
1.00″ hail
Apr 8, 1999
6:33 PM EST
Hail report for Barnwell, SC
Barnwell County · 5,708 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Spotter and damage survey confirmed hail damage to pickup truck.
NWS Hail Report Location: 11 SE Barnwell, SC
0.75″ hail
Mar 25, 1999
2:00 PM EST
Hail report for Barnwell, SC
Barnwell County · 5,708 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Law Enforcement at the Savannah River Site reported 3/4 inch hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 15 SW Barnwell, 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 Barnwell, SC

30 reports
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UNK mph
Jul 11, 2026
7:44 PM UTC
Wind report for Barnwell, 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
Jun 8, 2025
1:15 AM UTC
Wind report for Barnwell, 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
Jun 14, 2022
4:21 PM UTC
Wind report for Barnwell, SC
Barnwell County · 5,708 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: BARNWELL COUNTY DISPATCH REPORTS POWERLINES AND TREES DOWN ACROSS THE COUNTY CAUSING WIDESPREAD POWER OUTAGES.
NWS Wind Report Location: Barnwell, SC
UNK mph
May 6, 2022
9:00 PM UTC
Wind report for Barnwell, SC
Barnwell County · 5,708 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: EM REPORTS MULTIPLE TREES DOWN ON HIGHWAY 64 IN BARNWELL HEADING TOWARDS OLAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SE Barnwell, SC
UNK mph
May 6, 2022
9:00 PM UTC
Wind report for Barnwell, SC
Barnwell County · 5,708 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: BARNWELL COUNTY DISPATCH REPORTED WIDESPREAD TREES AND POWERLINES DOWN ACROSS THE COUNTY.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WNW Barnwell, SC
UNK mph
May 6, 2022
8:58 PM UTC
Wind report for Barnwell, SC
Barnwell County · 5,708 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: EM REPORTS MULTIPLE LARGE TREES DOWN IN THE VICINITY OF ROBIN RD AND ORIOLE ST. ONE TREE DOWN ON A HOUSE AND ANOTHER ON A VEHICLE IN A CARPORT.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Barnwell, SC
UNK mph
Sep 5, 2017
7:20 PM UTC
Wind report for Barnwell, SC
Barnwell County · 5,708 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: BARNWELL COUNTY EM REPORTED SEVERAL TREES DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 E Barnwell, SC
63 mph
Apr 19, 2015
3:46 PM EST-5
Wind report for Barnwell, SC
Barnwell County · 5,708 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: DOT reported several trees down between Barnwell and Williston.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Barnwell, SC
63 mph
Apr 19, 2015
3:30 PM EST-5
Wind report for Barnwell, SC
Barnwell County · 5,708 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Sheriff reported trees down on Hwy 300 and Annie Laurie Drive.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.38 N Yenome, SC
69 mph
Sep 1, 2014
5:07 PM EST-5
Wind report for Barnwell, SC
Barnwell County · 5,708 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Barnwell Dispatch reported multiple trees and power lines down near the intersection of Highway 3 and Palimino Lane.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.35 WSW Ashleigh, SC
66 mph
Jun 5, 2014
2:45 PM EST-5
Wind report for Barnwell, SC
Barnwell County · 5,708 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Public reported large limbs down in the roadway partially blocking it near the intersection of Patterson Mill Road and Hwy 64.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.35 WSW Barnwell Co Arpt, SC
63 mph
Sep 3, 2013
3:43 PM EST-5
Wind report for Barnwell, SC
Barnwell County · 5,708 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Dispatch reported pea size hail and a tree down on Reynolds Road just north of Barnwell.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.22 NE Barnwell Co Arpt, SC
58 mph
Jul 24, 2013
6:46 PM EST-5
Wind report for Barnwell, SC
Barnwell County · 5,708 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: DOT reported large branches down from Barnwell to the Savannah River Site.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Barnwell, SC
63 mph
Apr 19, 2013
3:24 PM EST-5
Wind report for Barnwell, SC
Barnwell County · 5,708 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Public reported trees snapped off on Harris Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.73 W Barnwell Co Arpt, SC
58 mph
Jan 30, 2013
9:00 PM EST-5
Wind report for Barnwell, SC
Barnwell County · 5,708 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Sheriff reported a few trees down southwest of Barnwell.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.41 WSW Barnwell, 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 Barnwell, SC

3 reports
F0 category
Sep 7, 2004
5:35 AM EST
Tornado report for Barnwell, 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
Apr 8, 1999
6:36 PM EST
Tornado report for Barnwell, SC
Barnwell County · 5,708 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Spotter and damage survey confirmed an F0 tornado took down trees and powerlines.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 11 SE Barnwell, SC
F1 category
Apr 30, 1963
5:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Barnwell, SC
Barnwell County · 5,708 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, SC
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Tornado Damage Risk for Your Home +

After a tornado, the National Weather Service assigns an EF rating from EF0 to EF5 based on surveyed damage. The rating estimates wind speed from what the tornado damaged, so actual damage can vary by construction quality, roof age, garage doors, windows, trees, debris, and how close the home was to the tornado path.

EF0
65–85 mph
Light

Can peel shingles, damage gutters or siding, break tree limbs, and toss loose outdoor items.

EF1
86–110 mph
Moderate

Can strip roof covering, damage exterior doors, break windows, snap trees, and cause heavier siding or gutter damage.

EF2
111–135 mph
Serious

Can tear off large sections of roofing, break or uproot trees, destroy weaker structures, and cause major exterior damage.

EF3–EF5
136+ mph
Severe

Can remove roofs and walls, destroy large portions of homes, toss vehicles, and cause severe to total destruction near the path.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service. EF ratings are assigned after a post-storm damage survey and are based on observed damage, not a direct measurement at every home.

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U.S. Census Data · City

Barnwell, SC area census snapshot

People & households
Population4,616
Households1,760
Housing units2,265
Income
Median household income$43,239
$100k+ households25.8%
$150k+ households7.7%
Housing stock
Single-family detached1,516
Attached single-family68
Small multifamily300
Large multifamily135
Mobile homes246
Housing mix
Single-family share66.9%
Attached-home share3%
Multifamily share19.2%
Mobile-home share10.9%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied1,130
Renter-occupied630
Vacant units505
Home value & age
Median home value$137,300
Owner homes $300k+6.3%
Owner homes $500k+--
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1969
Older-home share64.2%
Vehicle context
Households with cars1,388
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 19 hail, 59 wind, and 3 tornado reports in and near Barnwell, SC, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on July 11, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Barnwell?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Barnwell, SC is 1.75″. It was reported near Barnwell, SC on February 21, 2005.

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

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

I am selling a home in Barnwell — 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 address?

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