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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near Forest Acres, SC

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Forest Acres, SC from June 11, 1955 through June 18, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
9
Wind Reports
67
Tornado Reports
2
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Forest Acres, SC · 1955–present Updated  Daily · last Jun 18, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Forest Acres, SC

9 reports
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1.00″ hail
Jun 17, 2016
6:14 PM UTC
Hail report for Forest Acres, SC
Richland County · 118,648 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: VIA SOCIAL MEDIA. 7651 GARNERS FERRY RD.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 SSE Forest Acres, SC
1.25″ hail
Jun 17, 2016
6:07 PM UTC
Hail report for Forest Acres, SC
Richland County · 118,648 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORT OF HALF DOLLAR SIZED HAIL NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF LEESBURG RD AND LEITNER RD.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 SE Forest Acres, SC
1.00″ hail
Jun 17, 2016
5:45 PM UTC
Hail report for Forest Acres, SC
Richland County · 118,648 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER SIZED HAIL REPORTED NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF LEITNER RD AND LEESBURG RD.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 SE Forest Acres, SC
1.00″ hail
Jun 17, 2016
5:45 PM UTC
Hail report for Forest Acres, SC
Richland County · 118,648 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: .
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SSE Forest Acres, SC
1.75″ hail
Jun 16, 2009
7:20 PM EST-5
Hail report for Forest Acres, SC
Richland County · 118,648 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Reported golf ball size hail at Interstate 77 and Garners Ferry Rd.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 SSE Forest Acres, SC
1.00″ hail
May 20, 2008
7:15 PM EST-5
Hail report for Forest Acres, SC
Richland County · 118,648 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: SKYWARN spotter and public reported quarter size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Dentsville, SC
0.88″ hail
May 17, 2005
2:31 PM EST
Hail report for Forest Acres, SC
Richland County · 118,648 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: SKYWARN HAM reported nickel size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: Forest Acres, SC
1.00″ hail
Mar 19, 1992
1:50 PM CST
Hail report for Forest Acres, SC
Richland County · 118,648 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, SC
1.00″ hail
Mar 13, 1991
5:27 PM CST
Hail report for Forest Acres, SC
Richland County · 118,648 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 Forest Acres, SC

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UNK mph
Jun 18, 2026
11:19 PM UTC
Wind report for Forest Acres, SC
Richland County · 118,648 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Richland County Emergency Management reports trees down on residences at 838 Adger Rd and 620 Howard St in Columbia. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SSW Forest Acres, SC
UNK mph
Mar 5, 2025
1:10 PM UTC
Wind report for Forest Acres, SC
Richland County · 118,648 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Public reported thunderstorm wind damage associated with the passage of the squall line at this location.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SW Forest Acres, SC
UNK mph
Aug 3, 2024
9:33 PM UTC
Wind report for Forest Acres, SC
Richland County · 118,648 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SCHP reported tree down along Trenholm Dr at Wyndham Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSW Forest Acres, SC
UNK mph
Jan 9, 2024
7:39 PM UTC
Wind report for Forest Acres, SC
Richland County · 118,648 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down on power lines... blocking road at Pinehurst and Harrison.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 W Forest Acres, SC
UNK mph
Sep 7, 2023
10:02 PM UTC
Wind report for Forest Acres, SC
Richland County · 118,648 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Richland County EM reported roadway blocked by downed power lines at the 4100 block of Kilbourne Rd. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 S Forest Acres, SC
UNK mph
Aug 15, 2023
8:45 PM UTC
Wind report for Forest Acres, SC
Richland County · 118,648 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Richland county reported a tree on a powerline and both are on fire on Tanglewood Rd. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSW Forest Acres, SC
UNK mph
Aug 15, 2023
8:40 PM UTC
Wind report for Forest Acres, SC
Richland County · 118,648 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Richland County reported a tree down on the Beltline Village Apartment complex. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 W Forest Acres, SC
UNK mph
Aug 15, 2023
8:36 PM UTC
Wind report for Forest Acres, SC
Richland County · 118,648 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: *** 2 INJ *** Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from Forest Acres. Photo on social media from possible spotter of large tree down on car on Atascadero Dr. in Forest Acres between Timmerman School and The Other Store. A mother and young child suffered minor injuries. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Forest Acres, SC
UNK mph
Jul 9, 2023
11:15 PM UTC
Wind report for Forest Acres, SC
Richland County · 118,648 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: DOT reports tree down over road at 205 Spring Lake Rd. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ENE Forest Acres, SC
UNK mph
Jun 27, 2023
4:15 AM UTC
Wind report for Forest Acres, SC
Richland County · 118,648 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree on roadway Kline St between Shirley St and Butler St.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SW Forest Acres, SC
UNK mph
Jun 11, 2023
6:24 PM UTC
Wind report for Forest Acres, SC
Richland County · 118,648 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Richland County dispatch reported powerlines down at the intersection of Heatherwood & Cedarwood Rd. Time estimated based on radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SSW Forest Acres, SC
UNK mph
Jul 8, 2022
12:35 AM UTC
Wind report for Forest Acres, SC
Richland County · 118,648 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE IN ROADWAY ALONG E. BUCHANAN DR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 S Forest Acres, SC
UNK mph
Jul 8, 2022
12:27 AM UTC
Wind report for Forest Acres, SC
Richland County · 118,648 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: PUBLIC REPORTED VIA SOCIAL MEDIA A TREE DOWN ON BRENTWOOD DRIVE.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSW Forest Acres, SC
UNK mph
Jul 8, 2022
12:19 AM UTC
Wind report for Forest Acres, SC
Richland County · 118,648 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE IN ROADWAY ALONG PINE BELT RD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NW Forest Acres, SC
UNK mph
Jun 16, 2022
10:26 PM UTC
Wind report for Forest Acres, SC
Richland County · 118,648 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SC HIGHWAY PATROL REPORTS TREES DOWN ALONG I-77 NEAR FT JACKSON.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 E Forest Acres, 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 Forest Acres, SC

2 reports
F2 category
May 15, 1976
1:30 AM CST
Tornado report for Forest Acres, SC
Richland County · 118,648 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, SC
F0 category
Jun 11, 1955
10:30 AM CST
Tornado report for Forest Acres, SC
Richland County · 118,648 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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NWS Storm Reports & Census Data

U.S. Census Data · City

Forest Acres, SC area census snapshot

People & households
Population10,491
Households4,963
Housing units5,485
Income
Median household income$76,417
$100k+ households34.9%
$150k+ households11.9%
Housing stock
Single-family detached3,750
Attached single-family303
Small multifamily880
Large multifamily534
Mobile homes18
Housing mix
Single-family share68.4%
Attached-home share5.5%
Multifamily share25.8%
Mobile-home share0.3%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied3,895
Renter-occupied1,068
Vacant units522
Home value & age
Median home value$260,500
Owner homes $300k+36.6%
Owner homes $500k+11.4%
Owner homes $750k+4.3%
Median year built1965
Older-home share76.3%
Vehicle context
Households with cars4,775
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 9 hail, 67 wind, and 2 tornado reports in and near Forest Acres, SC, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on June 18, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Forest Acres?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Forest Acres, SC is 1.75″. It was reported near Forest Acres, SC on June 16, 2009.

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

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

I am selling a home in Forest Acres — 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 Forest Acres address?

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