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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Chester, SC from April 8, 1974 through August 21, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
35
Wind Reports
101
Tornado Reports
5
Max Hail Size
2.50″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Chester, SC · 1974–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 21, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Chester, SC

30 reports
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1.75″ hail
May 5, 2020
10:35 PM UTC
Hail report for Chester, SC
Chester County · 10,695 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: AMATEUR RADIO REPORTED GOLF BALL (1.75") SIZE HAIL ALONG HIGHWAY 9 EAST OF CHESTER.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 ENE Chester, SC
1.00″ hail
May 2, 2016
8:00 PM UTC
Hail report for Chester, SC
Chester County · 10,695 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: 1 INCH HAIL REPORTED.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 N Blackstock, SC
1.75″ hail
May 23, 2014
3:54 PM EST-5
Hail report for Chester, SC
Chester County · 10,695 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public reported up to golf ball size hail north of the Leeds community.
NWS Hail Report Location: 11 W Chester, SC
0.88″ hail
May 10, 2014
2:07 PM EST-5
Hail report for Chester, SC
Chester County · 10,695 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public reported nickel size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 NE Chester, SC
0.88″ hail
May 17, 2012
11:00 AM EST-5
Hail report for Chester, SC
Chester County · 10,695 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel size hail was reported between Blackstock and Cornwell.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.38 N Blackstock, SC
1.00″ hail
Apr 27, 2012
6:25 PM EST-5
Hail report for Chester, SC
Chester County · 10,695 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Blackstock, SC
1.50″ hail
Apr 9, 2011
9:14 PM EST-5
Hail report for Chester, SC
Chester County · 10,695 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.33 ENE Chester, SC
2.50″ hail
Jun 16, 2009
6:01 PM EST-5
Hail report for Chester, SC
Chester County · 10,695 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A swath of very large, damaging hail began about two miles south of Chester, along highway 321. The area of damage ran roughly parallel to highway 321 for around 6 miles, ending just south of Cornwell Rd. The very large wind driven hail caused significant damage to some structures.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.06 NNW Evans, SC
0.75″ hail
Jun 9, 2008
4:35 PM EST-5
Hail report for Chester, SC
Chester County · 10,695 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail reported from Chester west to near the Union county line.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Chester, SC
0.75″ hail
Jun 9, 2008
4:20 PM EST-5
Hail report for Chester, SC
Chester County · 10,695 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 SSE Chester, SC
0.75″ hail
Apr 4, 2008
8:25 PM EST-5
Hail report for Chester, SC
Chester County · 10,695 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Blackstock, SC
0.75″ hail
Apr 4, 2008
7:30 PM EST-5
Hail report for Chester, SC
Chester County · 10,695 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 8 SSE Chester, SC
0.75″ hail
Jun 29, 2007
5:14 PM EST-5
Hail report for Chester, SC
Chester County · 10,695 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Reported near the intersection of Boyd Rd and Great Falls Rd.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 SE Chester, SC
1.00″ hail
Jun 11, 2007
2:07 PM EST-5
Hail report for Chester, SC
Chester County · 10,695 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Chester, SC
0.88″ hail
Apr 14, 2007
8:35 PM EST-5
Hail report for Chester, SC
Chester County · 10,695 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 11.5 NW Chester, 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 Chester, SC

30 reports
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UNK mph
Aug 21, 2026
11:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Chester, SC
Chester County · 10,695 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple reports of trees down on power lines from social media.
NWS Wind Report Location: Chester, SC
UNK mph
Aug 21, 2026
8:31 PM UTC
Wind report for Chester, SC
Chester County · 10,695 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from Chester. Multiple reports of trees down on power lines from social media.
NWS Wind Report Location: Chester, SC
UNK mph
Aug 21, 2026
8:00 PM UTC
Wind report for Chester, SC
Chester County · 10,695 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees and power lines down on the northeast side of town.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Ne Chester, SC
UNK mph
Aug 21, 2026
7:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Chester, SC
Chester County · 10,695 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees down on power lines.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 W Chester, SC
UNK mph
Aug 21, 2026
7:28 PM UTC
Wind report for Chester, SC
Chester County · 10,695 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power lines damaged by tree limbs.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Wnw Chester, SC
UNK mph
Jun 1, 2026
10:16 PM UTC
Wind report for Chester, SC
Chester County · 10,695 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous downed trees across the city. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Chester, SC
UNK mph
Mar 16, 2026
1:50 PM UTC
Wind report for Chester, SC
Chester County · 10,695 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power outages and utility line damage along Hopewell Church Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NNE Blackstock, SC
UNK mph
Mar 31, 2025
8:40 PM UTC
Wind report for Chester, SC
Chester County · 10,695 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Social media report of a couple trees down around Chester.
NWS Wind Report Location: Chester, SC
UNK mph
Aug 3, 2024
6:18 PM UTC
Wind report for Chester, SC
Chester County · 10,695 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down across power lines.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NW Chester, SC
UNK mph
Jul 31, 2024
1:52 AM UTC
Wind report for Chester, SC
Chester County · 10,695 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Approximately 4 trees blown down between the city of Chester and Lockhart.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 W Chester, SC
UNK mph
May 8, 2024
9:05 PM UTC
Wind report for Chester, SC
Chester County · 10,695 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: County official reports many trees down across the county.
NWS Wind Report Location: Chester, SC
UNK mph
May 8, 2024
8:45 PM UTC
Wind report for Chester, SC
Chester County · 10,695 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from Chester. County official reports many trees down across the county.
NWS Wind Report Location: Chester, SC
UNK mph
Feb 28, 2024
9:50 PM UTC
Wind report for Chester, SC
Chester County · 10,695 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and power lines down across Chester County.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 S Chester, SC
UNK mph
Aug 15, 2023
8:25 PM UTC
Wind report for Chester, SC
Chester County · 10,695 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: County reports multiple trees blown down from Chester east to Great Falls.
NWS Wind Report Location: Chester, SC
UNK mph
Jul 14, 2023
11:40 PM UTC
Wind report for Chester, SC
Chester County · 10,695 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Around 10 trees down and a few powerlines down in south Chester.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSE Chester, 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 Chester, SC

5 reports
UNK category
May 5, 2020
10:32 PM UTC
Tornado report for Chester, SC
Chester County · 10,695 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NWS STORM SURVEY CONFIRMED EF1 TORNADO DAMAGE... WITH ESTIMATED MAXIMUM WIND SPEEDS OF 100 MPH. PLEASE SEE THE PUBLIC INFORMATION STATEMENT FOR DETAILS ON THE PATH.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 SSE Chester, SC
EF0 category
Aug 26, 2008
6:12 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Chester, SC
Chester County · 10,695 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Trees and large limbs blown onto power lines.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .89 W Cornwell, SC
F1 category
Sep 7, 2004
7:15 PM EST
Tornado report for Chester, SC
Chester County · 10,695 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This brief tornado blew down several trees and damaged or destroyed 2 small trailers shortly after touching down. It then moved north and lifted a portion of the roof from a well-constructed home. The garage wall was blown inward about 1 foot at this same location. A carport next to the home was also detroyed. Several trees were blown down and a small trailer destroyed at a hunting club before the tornado lifted.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 10 SE Chester, SC
F0 category
Jun 4, 1998
5:30 PM EST
Tornado report for Chester, SC
Chester County · 10,695 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 NW Chester, SC
F1 category
May 15, 1975
12:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Chester, SC
Chester County · 10,695 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

Chester, SC area census snapshot

People & households
Population5,241
Households2,262
Housing units2,601
Income
Median household income$41,231
$100k+ households14.9%
$150k+ households2.0%
Housing stock
Single-family detached1,932
Attached single-family0
Small multifamily398
Large multifamily85
Mobile homes186
Housing mix
Single-family share74.3%
Attached-home share--
Multifamily share18.6%
Mobile-home share7.2%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied1,230
Renter-occupied1,032
Vacant units339
Home value & age
Median home value$106,400
Owner homes $300k+10.2%
Owner homes $500k+1.6%
Owner homes $750k+0.4%
Median year built1960
Older-home share77.9%
Vehicle context
Households with cars1,966
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 35 hail, 101 wind, and 5 tornado reports in and near Chester, SC, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 21, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Chester?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Chester, SC is 2.50″. It was reported near Evans, SC on June 16, 2009.

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

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

I am selling a home in Chester — 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 Chester address?

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