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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Beaufort, SC from June 28, 1957 through August 15, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
24
Wind Reports
182
Tornado Reports
6
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Beaufort, SC · 1957–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 15, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Beaufort, SC

24 reports
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1.00″ hail
May 19, 2024
5:42 PM UTC
Hail report for Beaufort, SC
Beaufort County · 64,093 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail reported in Beaufort. Shredded leaves off trees. Hail lasted 12 minutes.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 N Beaufort, SC
1.50″ hail
May 19, 2024
5:40 PM UTC
Hail report for Beaufort, SC
Beaufort County · 64,093 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Social media report and picture of ping pong ball size hail on Lady's Island.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 ENE Beaufort, SC
1.25″ hail
Aug 14, 2019
7:47 PM UTC
Hail report for Beaufort, SC
Beaufort County · 64,093 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: AN EMERGENCY MANAGER REPORTED HAIL UP TO THE SIZE OF A HALF DOLLAR COIN. TIME IS ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 WSW Beaufort, SC
1.25″ hail
Mar 27, 2011
1:05 PM EST-5
Hail report for Beaufort, SC
Beaufort County · 64,093 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The Public reported half dollar size hail broke a car window on Shell Point Road in Beaufort, South Carolina.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 N Beaufort, SC
1.25″ hail
Mar 27, 2011
12:46 PM EST-5
Hail report for Beaufort, SC
Beaufort County · 64,093 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The Public reported half dollar size hail on Highway 170 in Beaufort, South Carolina.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 N Beaufort, SC
1.00″ hail
Mar 27, 2011
12:45 PM EST-5
Hail report for Beaufort, SC
Beaufort County · 64,093 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The Public reported quarter size hail on Council Rock Road in Beaufort, South Carolina.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 N Beaufort, SC
1.75″ hail
Mar 27, 2011
12:45 PM EST-5
Hail report for Beaufort, SC
Beaufort County · 64,093 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A trained weather spotter reported that golf ball size hail fell for 15 minutes between 145 pm and 200 pm and covered the ground, 3 miles east of Port Royal, South Carolina.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.15 SSW Beaufort Co Arpt, SC
1.75″ hail
Mar 27, 2011
12:40 PM EST-5
Hail report for Beaufort, SC
Beaufort County · 64,093 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The Public reported golf ball size hail in the Shell Point area of Beaufort, South Carolina.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 N Beaufort, SC
1.00″ hail
Aug 12, 2009
1:50 PM EST-5
Hail report for Beaufort, SC
Beaufort County · 64,093 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public reported quarter size hail near Battery Creek High School in Beaufort, South Carolina.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 N Beaufort, SC
0.75″ hail
Jun 29, 2009
5:35 PM EST-5
Hail report for Beaufort, SC
Beaufort County · 64,093 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: An emergency manager relayed a report of penny size hail near the US Marine Corp Air Station two miles north of Beaufort, South Carolina.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.36 ESE (Nbc)Mcas Beaufort, SC
1.00″ hail
Jun 19, 2008
3:30 PM EST-5
Hail report for Beaufort, SC
Beaufort County · 64,093 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail was reported in Grays Hill, South Carolina.
NWS Hail Report Location: .9 SE Grays Hill, SC
1.00″ hail
Jun 13, 2007
12:47 PM EST-5
Hail report for Beaufort, SC
Beaufort County · 64,093 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .58 E Beaufort, SC
0.88″ hail
Jan 2, 2006
2:05 PM EST
Hail report for Beaufort, SC
Beaufort County · 64,093 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail up to the size of nickels was widespread across the Beaufort area.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NE Beaufort, SC
0.75″ hail
May 20, 2005
3:17 PM EST
Hail report for Beaufort, SC
Beaufort County · 64,093 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 S Beaufort, SC
0.88″ hail
Apr 26, 2003
10:20 AM EST
Hail report for Beaufort, SC
Beaufort County · 64,093 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 E Beaufort, 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 Beaufort, SC

30 reports
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40 mph
Aug 15, 2026
12:28 AM UTC
Wind report for Beaufort, SC
Beaufort County · 64,093 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Beaufort Marine Corps Air Station (KNBC) measured a 40 mph wind gust.
NWS Wind Report Location: Marine Corps Air Statio, SC
UNK mph
Jul 28, 2026
12:18 PM UTC
Wind report for Beaufort, SC
Beaufort County · 64,093 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Emergency manager reported a tree down on power lines on Polowana Rd and a tree down blocking roadway on Saxonville Rd. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 Ese Beaufort, SC
41 mph
Jul 27, 2026
12:36 AM UTC
Wind report for Beaufort, SC
Beaufort County · 64,093 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Marine Corps Air Statio, SC
UNK mph
Jul 27, 2026
12:30 AM UTC
Wind report for Beaufort, SC
Beaufort County · 64,093 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Emergency manager reported a tree down bloking roadway at Fairfield Rd and Little Capers Rd_ and a large tree limb blocking the roadway that also took down powerlines at Simms Street and Glebe Drive.
NWS Wind Report Location: Beaufort, SC
UNK mph
Jul 27, 2026
12:30 AM UTC
Wind report for Beaufort, SC
Beaufort County · 64,093 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Emergency manager reported a large tree branch on a house on St. Helena Island. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 Ese Beaufort, SC
UNK mph
Jul 27, 2026
12:18 AM UTC
Wind report for Beaufort, SC
Beaufort County · 64,093 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Emergency manager reported a tree down on power lines on Polowana Rd and a tree down blocking roadway on Saxonville Rd. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 Ese Beaufort, SC
UNK mph
Jul 12, 2026
9:57 PM UTC
Wind report for Beaufort, SC
Beaufort County · 64,093 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Emergency Manager reported a tree down and powerlines down on the intersection of Cove Road and Red Tip.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 E Beaufort, SC
UNK mph
Jul 12, 2026
9:52 PM UTC
Wind report for Beaufort, SC
Beaufort County · 64,093 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Emergency Manager reported tree down on the intersection of Wood Duck Lane and Chickadee Lane.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 E Beaufort, SC
UNK mph
Jul 12, 2026
9:39 PM UTC
Wind report for Beaufort, SC
Beaufort County · 64,093 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Emergency Manager reported tree down on Sunset Blvd and Pearl Tabby Drive.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ESE Beaufort, SC
UNK mph
Jul 12, 2026
8:59 PM UTC
Wind report for Beaufort, SC
Beaufort County · 64,093 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Emergency Manager reported powerlines down across Oakwood Drive.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 ESE Beaufort, SC
UNK mph
Jul 12, 2026
8:35 PM UTC
Wind report for Beaufort, SC
Beaufort County · 64,093 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Emergency Manager reported a tree down near the intersection of Joe Frazier Road and Adams Way. Time estimated via radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 W Beaufort, SC
UNK mph
Jun 18, 2026
9:02 PM UTC
Wind report for Beaufort, SC
Beaufort County · 64,093 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on Brickyard Point Rd S.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NE Beaufort, SC
UNK mph
Jun 18, 2026
9:02 PM UTC
Wind report for Beaufort, SC
Beaufort County · 64,093 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down at Attaway Ln and Sams Point Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NE Beaufort, SC
UNK mph
Jun 18, 2026
8:55 PM UTC
Wind report for Beaufort, SC
Beaufort County · 64,093 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree and wires down at Hay St at N Hermitage Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SW Beaufort, SC
UNK mph
Jul 18, 2025
8:03 PM UTC
Wind report for Beaufort, SC
Beaufort County · 64,093 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Emergency manager reports trees down west of Beaufort. One tree on car on Franklin Drive... One tree down at James Habersham and Hollingsworth Run... and one tree on wires in the 6000 block of Vaux Road. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 W Beaufort, 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 Beaufort, SC

6 reports
UNK category
Aug 16, 2024
4:53 AM UTC
Tornado report for Beaufort, SC
Beaufort County · 64,093 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NWS Storm Survey indicated that the tornado on Lady's Island had a damage path of 2.14 miles and path width of 60 yards. The estimated peak wind was 85 mph... or EF0. This tornado occurred with Tropical Storm Debby.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 E Beaufort, SC
UNK category
Aug 7, 2024
4:00 AM UTC
Tornado report for Beaufort, SC
Beaufort County · 64,093 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Media relayed a picture of a couple of trees down on 490 Sams Point Road due to Tropical Storm Debby.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 ENE Beaufort, SC
EF0 category
Jun 23, 2014
1:30 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Beaufort, SC
Beaufort County · 64,093 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A waterspout developed and remained nearly stationary over the river near Waterfront Park.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .45 ESE Beaufort, SC
F0 category
Jul 13, 2005
1:39 PM EST
Tornado report for Beaufort, SC
Beaufort County · 64,093 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Brief tornado touchdown.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 S Beaufort, SC
F0 category
Jul 13, 2005
1:17 PM EST
Tornado report for Beaufort, SC
Beaufort County · 64,093 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado near SR 170 on the Broad River.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 NE Parris Is, SC
F0 category
Jun 12, 2001
8:15 PM EST
Tornado report for Beaufort, SC
Beaufort County · 64,093 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 NE Beaufort, 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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NWS Storm Reports & Census Data

U.S. Census Data · City

Beaufort, SC area census snapshot

People & households
Population13,660
Households5,466
Housing units6,539
Income
Median household income$59,454
$100k+ households33.2%
$150k+ households11.2%
Housing stock
Single-family detached4,271
Attached single-family195
Small multifamily1,149
Large multifamily725
Mobile homes199
Housing mix
Single-family share65.3%
Attached-home share3.0%
Multifamily share28.7%
Mobile-home share3.0%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied3,211
Renter-occupied2,255
Vacant units1,073
Home value & age
Median home value$310,400
Owner homes $300k+52.1%
Owner homes $500k+21.7%
Owner homes $750k+8.5%
Median year built1984
Older-home share45.2%
Vehicle context
Households with cars5,061
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 24 hail, 182 wind, and 6 tornado reports in and near Beaufort, SC, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 15, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Beaufort?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Beaufort, SC is 1.75″. It was reported near Beaufort Co Arpt, SC on March 27, 2011.

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

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

I am selling a home in Beaufort — 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 Beaufort address?

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