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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near Charleston, SC
Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Charleston, SC from July 14, 1957 through September 11, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.
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Hail Reports
89
Wind Reports
208
Tornado Reports
13
Max Hail Size
2.50″
Source NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm ReportsCoverage Charleston, SC · 1957–presentUpdated Daily · last Sep 11, 2026
Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Charleston, SC
Hail Report Description: DOWNPOUR OF HAIL UP TO THE SIZE OF QUARTERS...MOST OF IT FALLING AS DIME TO NICKEL SIZE.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 SSW Shadowmoss, SC
1.00″hail
Jun 9, 2015 4:12 PM EST-5
Hail report for Charleston, SC
Charleston County · 119,948 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The media reported quarter size hail near the intersection of Glenn McConnell Parkway and Mary Ader Avenue.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.81 NW Dupont, SC
0.88″hail
Jun 9, 2015 4:06 PM EST-5
Hail report for Charleston, SC
Charleston County · 119,948 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A trained spotter reported nickel size hail along Glenn McConnell Parkway.
NWS Hail Report Location: .9 NW Dupont, SC
1.00″hail
Jun 9, 2015 4:05 PM EST-5
Hail report for Charleston, SC
Charleston County · 119,948 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: An off duty NWS employee relayed a picture of quarter size hail in the Carolina Bay subdivision.
NWS Hail Report Location: .9 NW Dupont, SC
1.00″hail
Jun 9, 2015 3:55 PM EST-5
Hail report for Charleston, SC
Charleston County · 119,948 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A trained spotter reported 1 inch hail lasting 20 minutes approximately 1/2 mile south of West Ashley High School.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.35 WNW Dupont, SC
1.50″hail
Jun 26, 2013 5:15 PM EST-5
Hail report for Charleston, SC
Charleston County · 119,948 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public reported ping pong size hail on Bent Hickory Road.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.42 WSW Drayton, SC
2.50″hail
Jun 26, 2013 5:05 PM EST-5
Hail report for Charleston, SC
Charleston County · 119,948 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A spotter reported up to tennis ball size hail one mile south of the Highway 61 and Bees Ferry Road intersection.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.5 SSW Drayton, SC
1.00″hail
Jun 26, 2013 4:54 PM EST-5
Hail report for Charleston, SC
Charleston County · 119,948 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A spotter reported quarter size hail in Shadowmoss subdivision in West Ashley.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.74 W Drayton, SC
1.00″hail
Apr 21, 2011 4:40 PM EST-5
Hail report for Charleston, SC
Charleston County · 119,948 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public reported quarter size hail at Johnson Hagood Stadium.
NWS Hail Report Location: .9 SW Citadel, SC
1.50″hail
Apr 21, 2011 4:31 PM EST-5
Hail report for Charleston, SC
Charleston County · 119,948 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public reported hail up to ping pong ball size along Foster Street.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.5 SSE Ashley Hall, SC
1.75″hail
Apr 21, 2011 4:31 PM EST-5
Hail report for Charleston, SC
Charleston County · 119,948 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public reported golf ball size hail in West Ashley.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.5 SSE Ashley Hall, SC
1.00″hail
Apr 21, 2011 4:31 PM EST-5
Hail report for Charleston, SC
Charleston County · 119,948 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public reported quarter size hail along Foster Street.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.5 SSE Ashley Hall, SC
1.75″hail
Apr 21, 2011 4:30 PM EST-5
Hail report for Charleston, SC
Charleston County · 119,948 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public reported golf ball size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.5 SSE Ashley Hall, SC
1.00″hail
Apr 21, 2011 4:30 PM EST-5
Hail report for Charleston, SC
Charleston County · 119,948 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public reported quarter size hail at the Village Square. Several cars had light to moderate hail damage.
NWS Hail Report Location: .9 SE Ashley Hall, SC
1.75″hail
Apr 21, 2011 4:30 PM EST-5
Hail report for Charleston, SC
Charleston County · 119,948 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public reported golf ball size hail along Raul Wallenberg Boulevard.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 S Ashley Hall, SC
1.00″hail
Apr 21, 2011 4:30 PM EST-5
Hail report for Charleston, SC
Charleston County · 119,948 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public reported quarter size hail at the Ashley Hall Plantation subdivision in West Ashley.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.5 SSE Ashley Hall, SC
1.00″hail
Apr 21, 2011 4:25 PM EST-5
Hail report for Charleston, SC
Charleston County · 119,948 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A trained spotter reported quarter size hail along Bayhill Drive.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.35 WSW Drayton, SC
1.75″hail
Apr 21, 2011 4:25 PM EST-5
Hail report for Charleston, SC
Charleston County · 119,948 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A trained spotter reported golf ball size hail near Highway 61 and Wallenberg Drive in West Ashley.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.5 SSE Ashley Hall, SC
1.75″hail
Apr 21, 2011 4:22 PM EST-5
Hail report for Charleston, SC
Charleston County · 119,948 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public reported golf ball size hail at the Grand Oaks subdivision in West Ashley.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.5 SSE Ashley Hall, 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 Charleston, SC
Wind Report Description: Report of a tree down on a powerline near the College of Charleston Tennis Center. Also noted tree and leaf debris across the area_ likely due to wind driven hail.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Ene Charleston, SC
UNKmph
Jul 11, 2026 9:15 PM UTC
Wind report for Charleston, SC
Charleston County · 119,948 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Charleston County Emergency Management reported a large tree down blocking one lane at Winnsboro Drive and Hunters Oak Lane.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSE Johns Island, SC
59mph
Jul 11, 2026 9:09 PM UTC
Wind report for Charleston, SC
Charleston County · 119,948 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The Weatherflow site at Fort Sumter measured a 52 knot wind gust.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 ESE Charleston, SC
UNKmph
Jul 11, 2026 9:06 PM UTC
Wind report for Charleston, SC
Charleston County · 119,948 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Emergency Manager reported a tree down along the 300 block of Arlington Drive.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SW West Ashley, SC
UNKmph
Jul 11, 2026 9:05 PM UTC
Wind report for Charleston, SC
Charleston County · 119,948 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A large tree was uprooted in Carolina Bay Park in the Carolina Bay subdivision.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 S Shadowmoss, SC
70mph
Jul 11, 2026 9:00 PM UTC
Wind report for Charleston, SC
Charleston County · 119,948 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trained Spotter estimated a wind gust of 70 mph at the College of Charleston Sailing Center.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ENE Charleston, SC
UNKmph
Jul 11, 2026 9:00 PM UTC
Wind report for Charleston, SC
Charleston County · 119,948 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Emergency Manager reported a large tree down across power lines at the 700 block of Rutledge Avenue.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NW Charleston, SC
UNKmph
Jul 11, 2026 8:54 PM UTC
Wind report for Charleston, SC
Charleston County · 119,948 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Charleston County Emergency Management reported a large tree down at Riverland Drive and Maybank Highway near Golfview Drive.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SSE West Ashley, SC
UNKmph
Jul 11, 2026 8:52 PM UTC
Wind report for Charleston, SC
Charleston County · 119,948 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Charleston County Emergency Managment reported a tree down in the 1300 block of Fairfield Avenue.
NWS Wind Report Location: West Ashley, SC
UNKmph
Jul 5, 2026 6:02 PM UTC
Wind report for Charleston, SC
Charleston County · 119,948 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: NWS Employee reported roof damage to a house on the 400 block of Hainsworth Drive.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SW Shadowmoss, SC
UNKmph
Jul 5, 2026 5:55 PM UTC
Wind report for Charleston, SC
Charleston County · 119,948 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Former NWS employee reported trees down in the Village Green neighborhood in the vicinity of Westerly Lane.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WNW Shadowmoss, SC
UNKmph
Jul 5, 2026 5:51 PM UTC
Wind report for Charleston, SC
Charleston County · 119,948 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Former NWS employee reported trees down in the Village Green neighborhood in the vicinity of Westerly Lane.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WNW Shadowmoss, SC
UNKmph
Jul 5, 2026 5:34 PM UTC
Wind report for Charleston, SC
Charleston County · 119,948 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Archived public safety scanner broadcast indicated a tree on vacant home at 5800 block of Althea Avenue. In addition... a powerline was down at the 1900 block of Robertson Blvd. Time determined from radar data.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSE Hanahan, SC
UNKmph
Jun 26, 2025 1:40 AM UTC
Wind report for Charleston, SC
Charleston County · 119,948 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Emergency Manager reported a tree down on Larry Street.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SE Hanahan, SC
UNKmph
Jun 26, 2025 1:40 AM UTC
Wind report for Charleston, SC
Charleston County · 119,948 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Emergency Manager reported a tree down on Nautical Chart Drive.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SSW Shadowmoss, SC
58mph
Jun 26, 2025 12:55 AM UTC
Wind report for Charleston, SC
Charleston County · 119,948 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Charleston Pilot Harbor Office reported a wind gust of 50 kt (58 mph).
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SE Charleston, SC
UNKmph
Jun 10, 2025 2:40 PM UTC
Wind report for Charleston, SC
Charleston County · 119,948 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on Fickling Hill Rd at Brownswood Rd.
Wind Report Description: Broadcast media relayed a public report of a tree blown down on a home on Minnie St in West Ashley... causing considerable damage.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ESE West Ashley, SC
58mph
Apr 3, 2024 5:17 PM UTC
Wind report for Charleston, SC
Charleston County · 119,948 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The Weatherflow sensor at Shutes Folly reported a 50 knot wind gust.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ESE Charleston, SC
58mph
Mar 9, 2024 12:54 PM UTC
Wind report for Charleston, SC
Charleston County · 119,948 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The National Ocean Service tide gage wind sensor measured a 51 knot wind gust. The sensor is located on the roof of the Charleston Branch Pilots Association building at a height of 57 feet above the ground.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E Charleston, SC
UNKmph
Mar 9, 2024 12:49 PM UTC
Wind report for Charleston, SC
Charleston County · 119,948 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several large windows blown out at a tire business on Wesley Dr. The wind also caused damage to the accoustic tile ceiling. Sheet metal from the roof of this building and two adjacent commercial buildings was ripped off and blown several hundred feet. The top of a power pole was snapped off.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 W Charleston, SC
67mph
Jan 9, 2024 10:22 PM UTC
Wind report for Charleston, SC
Charleston County · 119,948 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Shutes Folly WxFlow gusted to 58 kt.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ESE Charleston, SC
60mph
Jan 9, 2024 10:12 PM UTC
Wind report for Charleston, SC
Charleston County · 119,948 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Observed with the line of thunderstorms that moved across the Charleston Harbor tide gage.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E Charleston, SC
59mph
Jan 9, 2024 10:02 PM UTC
Wind report for Charleston, SC
Charleston County · 119,948 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Ft Sumter WxFlow gusted to 51 kt.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 ESE Charleston, SC
61mph
Jul 23, 2023 11:03 PM UTC
Wind report for Charleston, SC
Charleston County · 119,948 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Shutes Folly reported a wind gust of 53 knots.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ESE Charleston, SC
UNKmph
Jun 7, 2023 10:35 PM UTC
Wind report for Charleston, SC
Charleston County · 119,948 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A 911 call center relayed a report of a tree down along the 3500 block of Blanding Dr. Time was estimated via radar data.
NWS Wind Report Location: Johns Island, SC
58mph
May 17, 2023 9:48 PM UTC
Wind report for Charleston, SC
Charleston County · 119,948 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A GUST OF 50 KNOTS WAS RECORDED AT FORT SUMTER.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 ESE Charleston, 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 Charleston, SC
13 reports
UNKcategory
Sep 30, 2024 8:00 AM UTC
Tornado report for Charleston, SC
Charleston County · 119,948 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An EF-0 tornado with max winds of 80 mph touched down along Bonanza Rd near Savannah Hwy... moved through parts of the Boltons Landing subdivision and lifted at Saint Hubert Way just off Bees Ferry Road. Path length was 2.02 miles with a path width of 90 yards.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 SSW Shadowmoss, SC
UNKcategory
Aug 16, 2024 4:14 AM UTC
Tornado report for Charleston, SC
Charleston County · 119,948 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NWS Storm Survey indicated that the tornado in West Ashley had a damage path of 3.88 miles and width of 200 yards. The estimated peak wind was 77 mph... or EF0. This tornado occurred with Tropical Storm Debby.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 W West Ashley, SC
EF2category
Sep 24, 2015 11:42 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Charleston, SC
Charleston County · 119,948 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A National Weather Service storm survey team confirmed a tornado on Johns Island. The tornado touched down near Cane Slash Road where one home had a portion of its roof ripped off. The tornado then tracked to the north-northwest and crossed Maybank Highway and Brownswood Road, causing minor damage to a few homes and extensive damage to trees. The tornado then tracked further north-northwest and caused the most significant damage along its path on Sonny Boy Lane, where damage to two homes was consistent with a high end EF-2 tornado. At one home, only a small portion of the roof was left intact as the rest of the roof and most of the exterior walls of the well built brick home were knocked down. A large portion of this roof and a ground level air condition unit were hurled about 150 yards. At another well built home across the street, the entire back portion of the two story house was ripped off. From there, the tornado continued its north-northwest track crossing River Road, the Stono River, Main Road, and eventually Highway 17 where it dissipated. Along this portion of the path the tornado produced widespread destruction to numerous acres of trees and damage to the roofs of two businesses near Highway 17. According to a damage assessment performed by the Charleston County Building Services Department, 51 total structures were damaged including 33 with moderate or worse damage and 18 with only minor damage. The total damage estimate resulting solely from structures was $1,539,000. Thousands and thousands of trees were uprooted or snapped off with many falling onto structures, vehicles, and roadways. The tree damage was so extensive and widespread that several roads along the path were impassable for a few days following the event.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.36 SE Morris Acres, SC
F0category
Jun 13, 2006 5:05 PM EST
Tornado report for Charleston, SC
Charleston County · 119,948 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NWS damage survey confirms brief F0 tornado touch down near the Medical University of South Carolina Hospital. Storm track was 1 mile long with tornado path 30 yards. Tree damage was observed at the MUSC Hospital parking lot as well as numerous cars damaged from flying debris at the hospital and nearby hotel parking lot. The tornado crossed Highway 17 and produced additional tree damage off Lockwood Blvd and damaged police cars at the Charleston Police station motorpool. Winds estimated at 60 to 70 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 WSW Charleston, SC
F0category
Apr 8, 2006 3:25 PM EST
Tornado report for Charleston, SC
Charleston County · 119,948 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A weak tornado touched down briefly in the West Ashley section of Charleston. The tornado touched down near the intersection of Coburg Road and Highway 17, moved across Highway 17 and lifted near it's intersection with Magnolia Road. The tornado blew out windows and caused minor structural damage to several businesses, and knocked down several large trees.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 W Charleston, SC
F0category
Apr 8, 2006 3:20 PM EST
Tornado report for Charleston, SC
Charleston County · 119,948 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A weak tornado tracked across the Charleston Neck area. Initial touchdown was near the Dolphin Marina and the Liquid Transport Corporation along Austin Avenue. Several trees were blown down and a large deck was torn away from a trailer and blown 30 feet against a fence. The tornado tracked across Interstate 26 and Meeting Street. Several trees in the area were twisted and snapped off. Also, a Kangaroo gas station experienced minor damage. The tornado moved onto the far southern end of the old Navy Base and then across the Cooper River before crossing onto Daniel Island in southern Berkeley county. At the Cooper River Marina, tornado winds shifted around several large picnic tables, blew large dock containers into the river, and destroyed the wind measuring equipment.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Charleston, SC
F0category
Jul 15, 2002 6:20 PM EST
Tornado report for Charleston, SC
Charleston County · 119,948 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief tornado touch down caused some damage to a storage building for an apartment complex, shingles taken off for the most part, a couple of signs bent, and a few small trees uprooted and some limbs taken out of larger trees. The touchdown was near the CBS affiliate and not far from their Doppler radar.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Charleston, SC
F0category
Jul 26, 1986 1:30 PM EST
Tornado report for Charleston, SC
Charleston County · 119,948 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, SC
F0category
Feb 27, 1984 10:00 AM CST
Tornado report for Charleston, SC
Charleston County · 119,948 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, SC
F1category
May 25, 1970 12:15 PM CST
Tornado report for Charleston, SC
Charleston County · 119,948 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, SC
F1category
Sep 19, 1966 11:30 AM CST
Tornado report for Charleston, SC
Charleston County · 119,948 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, SC
F1category
Aug 7, 1966 3:00 AM CST
Tornado report for Charleston, SC
Charleston County · 119,948 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, SC
F1category
Jul 5, 1965 4:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Charleston, SC
Charleston County · 119,948 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.
NWS Hail, Wind and Tornado Reports in and near Charleston, SC on the Interactive Map
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Frequently asked questions
for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does Charleston have on record?
Our records show 89 hail, 208 wind, and 13 tornado reports in and near Charleston, SC, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on September 11, 2026.
What is the largest hail ever reported in Charleston?
The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Charleston, SC is 2.50″. It was reported near Drayton, SC on June 26, 2013.
A storm report showed up near my home in Charleston — 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 Charleston and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.
I am buying a home in Charleston — 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 Charleston address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.
I am selling a home in Charleston — 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 Charleston address?
Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in Charleston — 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 Charleston, SC, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in Charleston, 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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