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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Coward, SC from August 9, 1964 through April 11, 2025, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
9
Wind Reports
18
Tornado Reports
4
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Coward, SC · 1964–present Updated  Daily · last Apr 11, 2025

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Coward, SC

9 reports
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1.00″ hail
Jun 21, 2014
6:25 PM EST-5
Hail report for Coward, SC
Florence County · 38,360 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail was reportedly falling along Highway 301.
NWS Hail Report Location: .41 S Cusac Xrds, SC
1.00″ hail
Apr 27, 2012
5:15 PM EST-5
Hail report for Coward, SC
Florence County · 38,360 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail to the size of quarters was reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.31 N Coward, SC
0.88″ hail
May 10, 2009
7:50 PM EST-5
Hail report for Coward, SC
Florence County · 38,360 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail up to the size of nickels was reported. Report was relayed through the 911 Center.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Coward, SC
1.00″ hail
May 15, 2006
6:25 PM EST
Hail report for Coward, SC
Florence County · 38,360 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail covered the ground.
NWS Hail Report Location: Coward, SC
0.88″ hail
Sep 6, 1999
6:50 PM EST
Hail report for Coward, SC
Florence County · 38,360 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: South Lynches FD reported nickel size hail and a couple of trees downed.
NWS Hail Report Location: Coward, SC
0.88″ hail
Aug 19, 1999
1:50 PM EST
Hail report for Coward, SC
Florence County · 38,360 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Coward PD reported heavy rain and lots of thunder with the hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: Coward, SC
1.50″ hail
Jun 16, 1998
4:20 PM EST
Hail report for Coward, SC
Florence County · 38,360 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Coward, SC
1.75″ hail
May 16, 1985
2:55 PM CST
Hail report for Coward, SC
Florence County · 38,360 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, SC
1.75″ hail
Jun 10, 1982
3:50 PM CST
Hail report for Coward, SC
Florence County · 38,360 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, 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 Coward, SC

18 reports
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UNK mph
Apr 11, 2025
9:00 PM UTC
Wind report for Coward, SC
Florence County · 38,360 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Report of tree down across the road on Sardis Highway near Cusac community in Florence County. Media also reports tree fell onto a home in Florence County - unknown location at this time. Time estimated via radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 WNW Coward, SC
UNK mph
Jul 6, 2016
9:42 PM UTC
Wind report for Coward, SC
Florence County · 38,360 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE IN ROADWAY ON SALEM RD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SW Coward, SC
58 mph
Jun 17, 2015
8:35 PM EST-5
Wind report for Coward, SC
Florence County · 38,360 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was reported in roadway near the intersection of Lynch Road and U.S. 52.
NWS Wind Report Location: .22 N Coward, SC
60 mph
Sep 3, 2013
1:40 PM EST-5
Wind report for Coward, SC
Florence County · 38,360 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power lines were reported down along South Friendfield Road. The time was estimated based on radar data.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.33 SSE Friendfield, SC
60 mph
Sep 3, 2013
1:37 PM EST-5
Wind report for Coward, SC
Florence County · 38,360 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were reportedly down at the intersection of Friendfield Road and Old Georgetown Road. The time was estimated based on radar data.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.69 WSW Friendfield, SC
60 mph
Aug 20, 2011
2:23 PM EST-5
Wind report for Coward, SC
Florence County · 38,360 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees were reported down including one which fell onto a house on East Friendfield Road. An old tobacco barn and metal shed were damaged near the intersection of McGee Road and Azalea Road. The time was estimated based on radar data.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.33 ESE Coward, SC
64 mph
Apr 28, 2011
7:35 AM EST-5
Wind report for Coward, SC
Florence County · 38,360 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A National Weather Service Storm Survey Team concluded straight-line winds to 65 mph uprooted a 16 inch hardwood tree. Several large tree limbs were also down. The damage occurred on East Friendfield Road. The time was estimated based on radar data.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.19 WSW Friendfield, SC
64 mph
Apr 28, 2011
7:33 AM EST-5
Wind report for Coward, SC
Florence County · 38,360 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A National Weather Service Storm Survey Team concluded straight-line winds to 65 mph destroyed a metal carport on Union School Road and blew it 75 yards downwind. A wooden fence was also destroyed and some siding was blown off a house on Union School Road. A large tree fell onto Shiloh Church of God on East Friendfield Road. The time was estimated based on radar data.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.58 ESE Coward, SC
64 mph
Apr 28, 2011
7:31 AM EST-5
Wind report for Coward, SC
Florence County · 38,360 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A National Weather Service Storm Survey Team concluded straight-line winds to 65 mph damaged the porch of a mobile home. Minor shingle damage to a few roofs was observed. A 10 inch ornamental tree was snapped and numerous large tree limbs were down. The damage occurred on East Friendfield Road, just east of Highway 52. The time was estimated based on radar data.
NWS Wind Report Location: .24 ESE Coward, SC
60 mph
Apr 28, 2011
7:27 AM EST-5
Wind report for Coward, SC
Florence County · 38,360 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A National Weather Service Storm Survey Team concluded straight-line winds to 60 mph uprooted a 12 inch pine tree on Highway 541 near Gregorys Circle. The time was estimated based on radar data.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.58 SE Salem North, SC
64 mph
Apr 28, 2011
7:26 AM EST-5
Wind report for Coward, SC
Florence County · 38,360 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A National Weather Service Storm Survey Team concluded straight-line winds to 65 mph uprooted one tree and broke a few large tree limbs near the intersection of Highway 541 and Brown Road. The time was estimated based on radar data.
NWS Wind Report Location: .6 SSW Salem North, SC
70 mph
Apr 9, 2011
7:40 PM EST-5
Wind report for Coward, SC
Florence County · 38,360 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A large tree was reported down on a truck on East Friendfield Road near the Lynches River Bridge.
NWS Wind Report Location: .9 SW Friendfield, SC
75 mph
Aug 10, 2006
5:42 PM EST
Wind report for Coward, SC
Florence County · 38,360 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A mobile home, anchored to a concrete foundation, was flipped over on Cockfield Rd. The resident was taken to the hospital with a contusion to the head, as well as cuts and bruises and an injured arm. A nearby tree was splintered and pushed over.
NWS Wind Report Location: Coward, SC
75 mph
May 25, 2006
6:23 PM EST
Wind report for Coward, SC
Florence County · 38,360 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down along US Hwy 52 in New Hope.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 S Effingham, SC
UNK mph
Sep 11, 1985
5:00 PM CST
Wind report for Coward, SC
Florence County · 38,360 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, 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 Coward, SC

4 reports
EF1 category
Jul 11, 2007
4:14 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Coward, SC
Florence County · 38,360 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: National Weather Service Storm Survey concluded an EF1 Tornado with winds around 100 mph caused spotty damage along a path 1500 yards long and 30 yards wide between Old Number 4 Highway and McAllister Mill Road. Softwood trees were snapped. Chicken and animal pens were damaged and one hen died. One heavy shed was tossed. Tree debris caused minor roof and siding damage to three mobile homes. One brick home had a window blown out and sustained minor roof damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 W Coward, SC
F1 category
May 6, 1999
3:45 PM EST
Tornado report for Coward, SC
Florence County · 38,360 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: New Hope, SC
F2 category
Mar 12, 1967
10:20 AM CST
Tornado report for Coward, SC
Florence County · 38,360 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, SC
F1 category
Aug 9, 1964
6:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Coward, SC
Florence County · 38,360 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

Coward, SC area census snapshot

People & households
Population668
Households270
Housing units307
Income
Median household income$36,250
$100k+ households19.3%
$150k+ households8.9%
Housing stock
Single-family detached191
Attached single-family0
Small multifamily0
Large multifamily0
Mobile homes116
Housing mix
Single-family share62.2%
Attached-home share--
Multifamily share--
Mobile-home share37.8%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied179
Renter-occupied91
Vacant units37
Home value & age
Median home value$104,200
Owner homes $300k+16.2%
Owner homes $500k+1.1%
Owner homes $750k+1.1%
Median year built1988
Older-home share42.7%
Vehicle context
Households with cars244
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 9 hail, 18 wind, and 4 tornado reports in and near Coward, SC, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on April 11, 2025.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Coward?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Coward, SC is 1.75″. It was reported near Coward, SC on May 16, 1985.

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

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

I am selling a home in Coward — 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 Coward address?

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