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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Elko, SC from February 25, 1956 through September 6, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 29826 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
4
Wind Reports
17
Tornado Reports
3
Max Hail Size
1.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Elko, SC · 1956–present Updated  Daily · last Sep 6, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Elko, SC

4 reports
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0.88″ hail
Aug 22, 2013
5:40 PM EST-5
Hail report for Elko, SC
Barnwell County · 5,708 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public reported dime to nickel size hail along SC Hwy 37 near Elko.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4.5 NW Healing Spgs, SC
1.00″ hail
Jul 17, 2013
3:35 PM EST-5
Hail report for Elko, SC
Barnwell County · 5,708 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Dispatch reported 1 inch hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.26 SSE Elko, SC
0.75″ hail
Jul 31, 2010
3:50 PM EST-5
Hail report for Elko, SC
Barnwell County · 5,708 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Spotter reported penny size hail in the Elko area.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Elko, SC
1.00″ hail
May 17, 2005
3:40 PM EST
Hail report for Elko, SC
Barnwell County · 5,708 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Elko Grocery reported quarter size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: Elko, 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 Elko, SC

17 reports
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UNK mph
Sep 6, 2026
11:21 PM UTC
Wind report for Elko, SC
Barnwell County · 5,708 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SCDPS website reported a tree in roadway on Highway 37 near the intersection of Magnolia Lane and a second tree in roadway near the intersection of Magnolia Lane and Spanish Moss Lane. Time estimated
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 Sw Springfield, SC
UNK mph
Jul 11, 2026
7:39 PM UTC
Wind report for Elko, SC
Barnwell County · 5,708 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Barnwell County Dispatch reported trees down along Orchard Rd. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 SSW Elko, SC
UNK mph
May 22, 2020
10:42 PM UTC
Wind report for Elko, SC
Barnwell County · 5,708 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 2-3 TREES DOWN IN THE TOWN OF ELKO. NICKLE SIZE HAIL ALSO REPORTED. TIME ESTIMATED BASED ON RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Elko, SC
UNK mph
Apr 13, 2020
9:40 AM UTC
Wind report for Elko, SC
Barnwell County · 5,708 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MULTIPLE POWER TRANSMISSION LINES DOWN NEAR THE TOWN OF ELKO... SC. PHOTOS SHARED VIA SOCIAL MEDIA. POSSIBLE TORNADO DAMAGE. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Elko, SC
UNK mph
Jun 26, 2018
12:56 AM UTC
Wind report for Elko, SC
Barnwell County · 5,708 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SC DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS REPORTED MULTIPLE TREES DOWN IN BARNWELL COUNTY BETWEEN BARNWELL AND THE SOUTH FORK OF THE EDISTO RIVER INCLUDING MAGNOLIA LANE... HWY 3... HWY 39 AND HWY 304.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SSW Springfield, SC
UNK mph
Apr 15, 2018
6:13 PM UTC
Wind report for Elko, SC
Barnwell County · 5,708 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SC HIGHWAY PATROL REPORTED TREES DOWN ON US 278 AND DAKOTA DRIVE.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 SSW Elko, SC
UNK mph
Feb 15, 2017
4:03 PM UTC
Wind report for Elko, SC
Barnwell County · 5,708 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES WERE REPORTED DOWN... MAINLY IN THE VICINITY OF REYNOLDS ROAD AND ASHLEIGH ROAD. HOWEVER... IT WAS INCONCLUSIVE THAT A TORNADO TOUCHED DOWN IN THIS AREA EARLIER TODAY AS IT WAS WITHIN THE EXACT PATH OF THE TORNADO WHICH MOVED THROUGH THIS SAME AREA ON JANUARY 21 2017. THERE WERE SOME PINE TREES BELIEVED TO HAVE BEEN DAMAGED TODAY THAT WERE SNAPPED AND UPROOTED... BUT THEY WERE ALL FACING TOWARD THE NORTHEAST OR EAST- NORTHEAST... LEADING TOWARD THE DETERMINATION THAT STRAIGHT LINE WINDS OCCURRE
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 SSE Elko, SC
63 mph
Jul 20, 2015
8:15 PM EST-5
Wind report for Elko, SC
Barnwell County · 5,708 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Highway Patrol reported trees down at Williston Way and Deering Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 W Elko, SC
63 mph
Jul 17, 2013
3:35 PM EST-5
Wind report for Elko, SC
Barnwell County · 5,708 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Sheriff reported trees down on Ferrells Mill Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3.26 SSE Elko, SC
58 mph
Sep 5, 2011
5:00 PM EST-5
Wind report for Elko, SC
Barnwell County · 5,708 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Highway Patrol reported large limbs down and debris in the roadway near the intersection of SC 37 and SC 39.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5.63 NNW Healing Spgs, SC
58 mph
Aug 11, 2009
3:35 PM EST-5
Wind report for Elko, SC
Barnwell County · 5,708 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: DOT reported several trees down in the vicinity of ELKO.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Elko, SC
58 mph
Jul 5, 2009
8:50 PM EST-5
Wind report for Elko, SC
Barnwell County · 5,708 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Sheriff reported large tree limbs down on US 78 near Reynolds road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ESE Elko, SC
75 mph
Jul 21, 2008
2:56 PM EST-5
Wind report for Elko, SC
Barnwell County · 5,708 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Williston Sentinel Newspaper reported trees down, a high school scoreboard damaged, some minor damage to a few buildings and a shed damaged in the Williston and Elko areas.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Elko, SC
69 mph
Jun 24, 1998
8:08 PM EST
Wind report for Elko, SC
Barnwell County · 5,708 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Post Office reported trees down.
NWS Wind Report Location: E Elko, SC
58 mph
Jul 5, 1997
4:05 PM EST
Wind report for Elko, SC
Barnwell County · 5,708 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Elko, 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 Elko, SC

3 reports
UNK category
Apr 17, 2020
9:43 AM UTC
Tornado report for Elko, SC
Barnwell County · 5,708 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: *** 2 FATAL... 7 INJ *** A STRONG... LONG-TRACK TORNADO BEGAN JUST SOUTH OF THE TOWN OF ELKO IN BARNWELL COUNTY ... THEN MOVED IN A GENERAL NORTHEAST DIRECTION THROUGH ORANGEBURG COUNTY... BEFORE DISSIPATING SOUTHWEST OF ST. MATTHEWS IN CALHOUN COUNTY BEFORE REACHING I-26. THE TORNADO PATH LENGTH WAS ABOUT 37 MILES... AND AT ITS WIDEST POINT WAS JUST UNDER 0.5 MILES. THE TORNADO WAS RATED AN EF-3... WITH PEAK WIND SPEEDS OF 140 MPH. THERE WERE 2 CONFIRMED FATALITIES WITH AT LEAST 7 INJURED. THE TORNADO BEGAN NEAR ORCHARD ROAD AND HIGHWAY 37. ALONG ITS ENTIRE PATH... THERE WAS WIDESPREAD TREE DAMAGE. THE TORNADO SNAPPED 7 WOOD POWER POLES NEAR US 78 AND TURKEY CREEK. THE TORNADO STRENGTHENED AS IT APPROACHED HIGHWAY 3 AND GARDENIA ROAD... WHERE IT DESTROYED AND TOSSED A WOOD FRAMED HOME ANCHORED TO THE GROUND... LIFTED A SIGNIFICANT PORTION OF A ROOF ON A BRICK HOME... DESTROYED A FIFTH WHEEL CAMPER... AND KNOCKED OVER A PIVOT IRRIGATION SYSTEM. THE TORNADO THEN CROSSED NORWAY ROAD WHERE IT SNAPPED MULTIP
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 S Elko, SC
EF0 category
Mar 15, 2008
5:54 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Elko, SC
Barnwell County · 5,708 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Storm survey found another brief touchdown of the supercell tornado along Bromitch Lane just north of hwy 78. Many trees down with convergent pattern.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.16 E Elko, SC
F0 category
Apr 8, 1964
7:00 AM CST
Tornado report for Elko, SC
Barnwell County · 5,708 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

Elko, SC area census snapshot

People & households
Population198
Households53
Housing units80
Income
Median household income$41,023
$100k+ households17.0%
$150k+ households13.2%
Housing stock
Single-family detached41
Attached single-family0
Small multifamily0
Large multifamily0
Mobile homes39
Housing mix
Single-family share51.3%
Attached-home share--
Multifamily share--
Mobile-home share48.8%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied42
Renter-occupied11
Vacant units27
Home value & age
Median home value$85,700
Owner homes $300k+--
Owner homes $500k+--
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1976
Older-home share57.5%
Vehicle context
Households with cars42
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 4 hail, 17 wind, and 3 tornado reports in and near Elko, SC, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on September 6, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Elko?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Elko, SC is 1.00″. It was reported near Elko, SC on July 17, 2013.

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

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

I am selling a home in Elko — 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 Elko address?

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