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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near Batesburg-Leesville, SC

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Batesburg-Leesville, SC from April 5, 1957 through September 6, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
25
Wind Reports
63
Tornado Reports
4
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Batesburg-Leesville, SC · 1957–present Updated  Daily · last Sep 6, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Batesburg-Leesville, SC

25 reports
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1.50″ hail
Apr 5, 2017
5:46 PM UTC
Hail report for Batesburg-Leesville, SC
Lexington County · 91,782 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: AMATEUR RADIO OPERATOR REPORTED PING-PONG BALL SIZE HAIL ON MAIN STREET IN BEATESBURG-LEESVILLE... SC.
NWS Hail Report Location: Leesville, SC
1.75″ hail
Jul 1, 2012
3:34 PM EST-5
Hail report for Batesburg-Leesville, SC
Lexington County · 91,782 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: SKYWARN spotter reported golfball size hail in Leesville.
NWS Hail Report Location: .57 E Leesville, SC
1.00″ hail
Jul 2, 2011
3:45 PM EST-5
Hail report for Batesburg-Leesville, SC
Lexington County · 91,782 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public reported nickel to quarter size hail in Batesburg.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Batesburg, SC
0.88″ hail
Jun 22, 2008
1:30 PM EST-5
Hail report for Batesburg-Leesville, SC
Lexington County · 91,782 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Police dept. reported nickel size hail on highway 302.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Samaria, SC
0.88″ hail
Jun 9, 2008
3:30 PM EST-5
Hail report for Batesburg-Leesville, SC
Lexington County · 91,782 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public reported nickel size hail along Hwy. 178.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.42 SE Batesburg Arpt, SC
0.88″ hail
Jun 3, 2007
5:59 PM EST-5
Hail report for Batesburg-Leesville, SC
Lexington County · 91,782 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: WIS TV reported penny to nickel size hail in the Leesville area.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Leesville, SC
0.88″ hail
May 14, 2006
4:27 PM EST
Hail report for Batesburg-Leesville, SC
Lexington County · 91,782 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public reported nickel size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: Leesville, SC
0.75″ hail
May 10, 2005
4:00 PM EST
Hail report for Batesburg-Leesville, SC
Lexington County · 91,782 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public called in a report of penny size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: Leesville, SC
1.75″ hail
May 10, 2005
2:36 PM EST
Hail report for Batesburg-Leesville, SC
Lexington County · 91,782 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: SKYWARN spotter reported golf ball size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: Leesville, SC
0.88″ hail
Oct 3, 2004
1:30 PM EST
Hail report for Batesburg-Leesville, SC
Lexington County · 91,782 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Local police reported nickel size hail in Leesville.
NWS Hail Report Location: Leesville, SC
0.75″ hail
Feb 2, 2004
9:05 PM EST
Hail report for Batesburg-Leesville, SC
Lexington County · 91,782 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: WACH TV spotter reported 3/4 inch hail in Leesville.
NWS Hail Report Location: Leesville, SC
0.75″ hail
Jul 19, 2003
3:00 PM EST
Hail report for Batesburg-Leesville, SC
Lexington County · 91,782 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Police reported 3/4 inch hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: Batesburg, SC
0.75″ hail
Jul 19, 2003
2:40 PM EST
Hail report for Batesburg-Leesville, SC
Lexington County · 91,782 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public reported 3/4 inch hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 S Batesburg, SC
1.75″ hail
Mar 31, 2002
2:10 PM EST
Hail report for Batesburg-Leesville, SC
Lexington County · 91,782 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public reported golf ball size hail in Leesville.
NWS Hail Report Location: Leesville, SC
0.75″ hail
May 12, 2001
6:47 PM EST
Hail report for Batesburg-Leesville, SC
Lexington County · 91,782 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Police reported dime size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: Batesburg, 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 Batesburg-Leesville, SC

30 reports
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UNK mph
Sep 6, 2026
9:56 PM UTC
Wind report for Batesburg-Leesville, SC
Lexington County · 91,782 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SCDPS reports tree in roadway at the intersection of Summerland Ave_ N Lee St_ and Lodestar Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Nw Leesville, SC
UNK mph
Sep 5, 2026
9:49 PM UTC
Wind report for Batesburg-Leesville, SC
Lexington County · 91,782 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 Sse Leesville, SC
UNK mph
Jul 12, 2026
10:13 PM UTC
Wind report for Batesburg-Leesville, SC
Lexington County · 91,782 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Lexington County EM reported tree downed at the intersection of South Lee St and Cameron Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 S Leesville, SC
UNK mph
Jul 9, 2025
8:23 PM UTC
Wind report for Batesburg-Leesville, SC
Lexington County · 91,782 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Batesburg-Leesville Police Department reported tree down near the intersection of Hill St and North Carolina Ave. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NE Batesburg, SC
60 mph
Jun 18, 2025
1:12 AM UTC
Wind report for Batesburg-Leesville, SC
Lexington County · 91,782 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Spotter report with video. Estimated 50-60 mph winds near Batesburg.
NWS Wind Report Location: Batesburg, SC
UNK mph
Aug 4, 2024
9:55 PM UTC
Wind report for Batesburg-Leesville, SC
Lexington County · 91,782 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trained spotter reports multiple large trees down near the intersection of E Columbia Ave and James St. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Leesville, SC
UNK mph
Jun 27, 2023
4:30 AM UTC
Wind report for Batesburg-Leesville, SC
Lexington County · 91,782 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Per social media... rollback car port blown into a neighbors house and power lines down along Brodie Road. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SSE Leesville, SC
UNK mph
Jun 27, 2023
4:30 AM UTC
Wind report for Batesburg-Leesville, SC
Lexington County · 91,782 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Per social media... trees down along Smith Taylor Road and Dixired Road. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SE Leesville, SC
UNK mph
Jun 27, 2023
4:25 AM UTC
Wind report for Batesburg-Leesville, SC
Lexington County · 91,782 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Facebook post shows fallen trees and power lines down at location. Time estimated by user and radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NW Leesville, SC
UNK mph
May 6, 2022
9:17 PM UTC
Wind report for Batesburg-Leesville, SC
Lexington County · 91,782 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SCHP REPORTS TREE IN ROADWAY NEAR PALOMINO RD AND HAVEN RD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 SSE Batesburg, SC
UNK mph
Feb 12, 2019
10:01 PM UTC
Wind report for Batesburg-Leesville, SC
Lexington County · 91,782 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A NWS STORM SURVEY DETERMINED THAT A DOWNBURST WITH PEAK WINDS OF 85 TO 90 MPH OCCURRED ALONG PLACID CIRCLE. THERE WERE NUMEROUS HARDWOOD AND SOFTWOOD TREES THAT WERE EITHER UPROOTED OR SNAPPED. PART OF A METAL ROOF WAS LIFTED OFF OF A SHED AND SOME SHINGLES WERE BLOWN OFF OF A HOUSE.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SSW Batesburg, SC
UNK mph
Jul 26, 2018
12:38 AM UTC
Wind report for Batesburg-Leesville, SC
Lexington County · 91,782 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: REPORTED A LARGE TREE DOWN ON A POWER LINE ALONG BENTWOOD ROAD NEAR LEESVILLE.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SSE Leesville, SC
UNK mph
Jun 19, 2017
2:45 AM UTC
Wind report for Batesburg-Leesville, SC
Lexington County · 91,782 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES AND LIMBS DOWN AND KNOCKED OUT A POWER TRANSFORMER.
NWS Wind Report Location: Leesville, SC
UNK mph
Jun 19, 2017
2:45 AM UTC
Wind report for Batesburg-Leesville, SC
Lexington County · 91,782 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: POWER LINES DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ENE Batesburg, SC
UNK mph
May 29, 2017
11:03 PM UTC
Wind report for Batesburg-Leesville, SC
Lexington County · 91,782 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TRAINED SPOTTER REPORTS TREES DOWN S. LEE STREET AND FALLAWS LANE.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 S Leesville, 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 Batesburg-Leesville, SC

4 reports
UNK category
Aug 17, 2021
7:33 PM UTC
Tornado report for Batesburg-Leesville, SC
Lexington County · 91,782 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE STORM SURVEY TEAM CONFIRMED AN EF0 TORNADO... WITH PEAK WIND SPEEDS OF 75 MPH... NORTH OF LEESVILLE IN LEXINGTON COUNTY... SC... NEAR THE SALUDA COUNTY BORDER. THE TORNADO PRODUCED SPORADIC AND MAINLY MINOR TREE DAMAGE AS IT MOVED NORTHWARD FROM NEAR DERRICK HOLLOW ROAD TO NEAR HOLLEY FERRY ROAD AND HIGHWAY 378. DRONE VIDEO PROVIDED TO THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CONFIRMS THIS TORNADO... WHICH WAS ONGOING AT THE SAME TIME AS A TORNADO JUST TO ITS EAST.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 NNE Leesville, SC
EF2 category
Mar 28, 2010
10:25 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Batesburg-Leesville, SC
Lexington County · 91,782 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An EF2 with max winds of 125mph touched down near Ridge Road and continued northeast to Lake Murray. Around 40 homes had some form of damage with numerous trees and powerlines down. Several vehicles were also damaged and there was one minor injury. One horse was killed when a portion of a barn collapsed.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.85 WSW Ridge Rd Xrds, SC
F1 category
Feb 22, 1974
4:00 AM CST
Tornado report for Batesburg-Leesville, SC
Lexington County · 91,782 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, SC
F2 category
Apr 5, 1957
6:45 AM CST
Tornado report for Batesburg-Leesville, SC
Lexington County · 91,782 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

Batesburg-Leesville, SC area census snapshot

People & households
Population4,935
Households2,041
Housing units2,542
Income
Median household income$53,102
$100k+ households36.7%
$150k+ households11.4%
Housing stock
Single-family detached2,154
Attached single-family15
Small multifamily235
Large multifamily0
Mobile homes138
Housing mix
Single-family share84.7%
Attached-home share0.6%
Multifamily share9.2%
Mobile-home share5.4%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied1,400
Renter-occupied641
Vacant units501
Home value & age
Median home value$130,500
Owner homes $300k+7.8%
Owner homes $500k+0.7%
Owner homes $750k+0.5%
Median year built1970
Older-home share67.2%
Vehicle context
Households with cars1,828
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 25 hail, 63 wind, and 4 tornado reports in and near Batesburg-Leesville, SC, 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 Batesburg-Leesville?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Batesburg-Leesville, SC is 1.75″. It was reported near .57 E Leesville, SC on July 1, 2012.

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

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

I am selling a home in Batesburg-Leesville — 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 Batesburg-Leesville address?

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