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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Bennettsville, SC from August 4, 1957 through September 5, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
21
Wind Reports
77
Tornado Reports
3
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Bennettsville, SC · 1957–present Updated  Daily · last Sep 5, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Bennettsville, SC

21 reports
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1.00″ hail
May 10, 2024
7:36 PM UTC
Hail report for Bennettsville, SC
Marlboro County · 7,450 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter-sized hail fell in Bennettsville. Photo evidence tweeted by broadcast media. Event time estimated by radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: Bennettsville, SC
0.88″ hail
Jul 21, 2012
3:18 PM EST-5
Hail report for Bennettsville, SC
Marlboro County · 7,450 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail to the size of nickels was reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.14 NE Bennetsville Arpt, SC
0.88″ hail
Jul 16, 2012
1:35 PM EST-5
Hail report for Bennettsville, SC
Marlboro County · 7,450 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail to the size of nickels was reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: .93 NW Bennettsville, SC
1.00″ hail
May 23, 2012
1:58 PM EST-5
Hail report for Bennettsville, SC
Marlboro County · 7,450 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Dime to quarter size hail was reported on Highway 9.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.71 ENE Bennetsville Arpt, SC
1.00″ hail
Apr 26, 2012
2:55 PM EST-5
Hail report for Bennettsville, SC
Marlboro County · 7,450 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail to the size of quarters was reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: .89 NW Bennettsville, SC
0.88″ hail
Aug 7, 2008
3:22 PM EST-5
Hail report for Bennettsville, SC
Marlboro County · 7,450 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail up to the size of nickels was reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.33 WNW Mill Vlg, SC
0.88″ hail
Aug 2, 2008
6:33 PM EST-5
Hail report for Bennettsville, SC
Marlboro County · 7,450 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel size hail was reported on Highway 9W.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.45 E Everetts, SC
0.88″ hail
Jun 13, 2007
2:10 PM EST-5
Hail report for Bennettsville, SC
Marlboro County · 7,450 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel size hail fell along SR 79.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 NW Bennettsville, SC
0.88″ hail
Jun 12, 2007
2:45 PM EST-5
Hail report for Bennettsville, SC
Marlboro County · 7,450 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel size hail covered the ground one mile west of Chavistown on State Route 9.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 WNW Bennettsville, SC
0.88″ hail
Jul 9, 2003
2:20 PM EST
Hail report for Bennettsville, SC
Marlboro County · 7,450 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Emergency manager reported nickel size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 W Bennettsville, SC
1.00″ hail
May 3, 2003
8:40 PM EST
Hail report for Bennettsville, SC
Marlboro County · 7,450 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A spotter reported quarter size hail. Trees were also reported down.
NWS Hail Report Location: Lester, SC
1.00″ hail
Apr 26, 2003
2:25 PM EST
Hail report for Bennettsville, SC
Marlboro County · 7,450 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The Sheriff's department reported quarter size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 E Bennettsville, SC
1.50″ hail
Mar 31, 2002
12:42 PM EST
Hail report for Bennettsville, SC
Marlboro County · 7,450 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Spotter reported pea to ping pong ball size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 E Bennettsville, SC
1.75″ hail
May 14, 1999
11:55 AM EST
Hail report for Bennettsville, SC
Marlboro County · 7,450 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Slow moving thunderstorm dropped hailstones measuring up to golf ball size, covering the ground.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 E Bennettsville, SC
0.75″ hail
May 27, 1998
3:33 PM EST
Hail report for Bennettsville, SC
Marlboro County · 7,450 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail occurred with winds strong enough to cause power outages.
NWS Hail Report Location: Bennettsville, 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 Bennettsville, SC

30 reports
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UNK mph
Sep 5, 2026
8:45 PM UTC
Wind report for Bennettsville, SC
Marlboro County · 7,450 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Se Bennettsville, SC
UNK mph
Jul 10, 2026
9:19 PM UTC
Wind report for Bennettsville, SC
Marlboro County · 7,450 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down aross Old River Rd. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 W Bennettsville, SC
60 mph
Jul 23, 2024
9:55 PM UTC
Wind report for Bennettsville, SC
Marlboro County · 7,450 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Marlboro Cnty Jtpt, SC
UNK mph
Jan 9, 2024
10:10 PM UTC
Wind report for Bennettsville, SC
Marlboro County · 7,450 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 3 power poles snapped along Mt. Zion Church Rd. near Tatum
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 E Bennettsville, SC
UNK mph
Jan 9, 2024
9:58 PM UTC
Wind report for Bennettsville, SC
Marlboro County · 7,450 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several reports of trees and power lines down including along Willamette Rd... Hodges Ave... Salem Rd... and Ancil St.
NWS Wind Report Location: Bennettsville, SC
UNK mph
Aug 7, 2023
11:20 PM UTC
Wind report for Bennettsville, SC
Marlboro County · 7,450 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and power lines down off Main St. Exact location unknown.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSW Bennettsville, SC
UNK mph
Jul 14, 2023
10:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Bennettsville, SC
Marlboro County · 7,450 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees down across the county per 911 call center... including 1000 block of Airport Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E Bennettsville, SC
59 mph
Jul 14, 2023
9:55 PM UTC
Wind report for Bennettsville, SC
Marlboro County · 7,450 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Marlboro Cnty Jtpt, SC
UNK mph
May 22, 2020
9:39 PM UTC
Wind report for Bennettsville, SC
Marlboro County · 7,450 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE IN ROADWAY. REPORT FROM SC HIGHWAY PATROL
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NE Bennettsville, SC
UNK mph
Apr 13, 2020
11:10 AM UTC
Wind report for Bennettsville, SC
Marlboro County · 7,450 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: POWER LINES SNAPPED/KNOCKED DOWN ON HIGHWAY 15-401 NEAR LANDMARK RESTAURANT IN BENNETTSVILLE
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 ESE Bennettsville, SC
UNK mph
Feb 6, 2020
10:20 PM UTC
Wind report for Bennettsville, SC
Marlboro County · 7,450 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT REPORTED ROOF BLOWN OFF OF HOUSE.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 S Bennettsville, SC
UNK mph
Jun 22, 2019
9:49 PM UTC
Wind report for Bennettsville, SC
Marlboro County · 7,450 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SC STATE TROOPERS REPORTED DOWNED TREES ALONG SC-79 JUST NORTH OF BENNETTSVILLE.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 NNW Bennettsville, SC
UNK mph
May 31, 2019
11:15 PM UTC
Wind report for Bennettsville, SC
Marlboro County · 7,450 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 911 CALL CENTER REPORTED WIDESPREAD POWER OUTAGE IN BENNETTSVILLE WITH MULTIPLE TREES AND POWER LINES DOWN IN TOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 S Bennettsville, SC
UNK mph
Jul 15, 2017
10:15 PM UTC
Wind report for Bennettsville, SC
Marlboro County · 7,450 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE IN ROADWAY BOUNTY ACRES ROAD NEAR SHADY GROVE CHURCH ROAD
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 W Hebron, SC
58 mph
Jul 15, 2017
9:55 PM UTC
Wind report for Bennettsville, SC
Marlboro County · 7,450 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Marlboro Cnty Jtpt, 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 Bennettsville, SC

3 reports
F0 category
Sep 7, 2004
8:05 PM EST
Tornado report for Bennettsville, SC
Marlboro County · 7,450 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado damaged a steel conveyor belt track at a sand and gravel mine. Several trees were snapped, and the roof of a front porch of a church was lifted off.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 SW Bennettsville, SC
F0 category
Aug 12, 2004
1:20 PM EST
Tornado report for Bennettsville, SC
Marlboro County · 7,450 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down near the intersection of Hwy 79 and Hwy 38. The tornado moved northeast, with F0 damage to trees. The tornado dissipated about one mile south of Goodwins Millpond.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 N Bennettsville, SC
F4 category
Mar 28, 1984
6:10 PM CST
Tornado report for Bennettsville, SC
Marlboro County · 7,450 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

Bennettsville, SC area census snapshot

People & households
Population6,798
Households2,627
Housing units3,494
Income
Median household income$40,889
$100k+ households22.3%
$150k+ households5.9%
Housing stock
Single-family detached2,888
Attached single-family11
Small multifamily474
Large multifamily68
Mobile homes53
Housing mix
Single-family share82.7%
Attached-home share0.3%
Multifamily share15.5%
Mobile-home share1.5%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied1,256
Renter-occupied1,371
Vacant units867
Home value & age
Median home value$82,700
Owner homes $300k+4.3%
Owner homes $500k+1.6%
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1968
Older-home share77.8%
Vehicle context
Households with cars2,144
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 21 hail, 77 wind, and 3 tornado reports in and near Bennettsville, SC, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on September 5, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Bennettsville?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Bennettsville, SC is 1.75″. It was reported near Bennettsville, SC on May 14, 1999.

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

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

I am selling a home in Bennettsville — 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 Bennettsville address?

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