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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Gaston, SC from July 3, 1960 through June 14, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
20
Wind Reports
30
Tornado Reports
2
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Gaston, SC · 1960–present Updated  Daily · last Jun 14, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Gaston, SC

20 reports
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1.00″ hail
May 2, 2022
1:30 AM UTC
Hail report for Gaston, SC
Lexington County · 91,782 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: SOCIAL MEDIA REPORT OF 1 INCH HAIL WITH PICTURE NORTH OF GASTON... JUST NORTH OF THE DIAMOND PET FOOD PLANT. TIME AND LOCATION LINES UP WITH RADAR IMAGES.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NNE Gaston, SC
1.75″ hail
May 29, 2017
11:37 PM UTC
Hail report for Gaston, SC
Lexington County · 91,782 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: MPING REPORT OF GOLF-BALL SIZE HAIL.
NWS Hail Report Location: Gaston, SC
0.75″ hail
May 16, 2012
7:08 PM EST-5
Hail report for Gaston, SC
Lexington County · 91,782 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public reported penny size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: .57 W Gaston, SC
0.88″ hail
Jun 21, 2011
9:55 PM EST-5
Hail report for Gaston, SC
Lexington County · 91,782 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Spotter reported nickel size hail on Stoneridge Drive and Pine Ridge Drive.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Gaston, SC
1.00″ hail
Oct 14, 2010
4:58 PM EST-5
Hail report for Gaston, SC
Lexington County · 91,782 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public reported quarter size hail in North Gaston.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 N Gaston, SC
0.75″ hail
Jun 29, 2010
5:30 PM EST-5
Hail report for Gaston, SC
Lexington County · 91,782 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public reported penny size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Gaston, SC
1.75″ hail
Aug 22, 2009
6:30 PM EST-5
Hail report for Gaston, SC
Lexington County · 91,782 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: BP gas station reported golf ball size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Gaston, SC
0.75″ hail
Aug 5, 2009
4:40 PM EST-5
Hail report for Gaston, SC
Lexington County · 91,782 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: BP gas station reported penny size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Gaston, SC
0.75″ hail
Jun 23, 2008
1:34 PM EST-5
Hail report for Gaston, SC
Lexington County · 91,782 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public reported penny size hail in the Swansea area.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 S Gaston, SC
0.75″ hail
Jun 9, 2008
2:15 PM EST-5
Hail report for Gaston, SC
Lexington County · 91,782 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public reported penny size hail near Gaston.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 NW Gaston, SC
0.75″ hail
Aug 17, 2007
3:30 PM EST-5
Hail report for Gaston, SC
Lexington County · 91,782 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny size hail reported at the Country Gas Mart.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 NE Gaston, SC
0.75″ hail
Jun 24, 2007
3:40 PM EST-5
Hail report for Gaston, SC
Lexington County · 91,782 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Gaston Express Minimart reported penny size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 WSW Gaston, SC
1.75″ hail
Jun 12, 2007
6:25 PM EST-5
Hail report for Gaston, SC
Lexington County · 91,782 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public reported golfball size hail on Pine Plain Road in both Lexington and Calhoun counties.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 NE Gaston, SC
0.75″ hail
Jun 21, 2006
2:30 PM EST
Hail report for Gaston, SC
Lexington County · 91,782 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public reported 3/4 inch hail at the Pitt Stop store on I-26 at exit 119.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 NE Gaston, SC
0.75″ hail
Apr 19, 2006
12:22 PM EST
Hail report for Gaston, SC
Lexington County · 91,782 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: General public reported 3/4 inch hail on Meadowfield Drive in Gaston.
NWS Hail Report Location: Gaston, 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 Gaston, SC

30 reports
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UNK mph
Jun 14, 2026
9:47 PM UTC
Wind report for Gaston, SC
Lexington County · 91,782 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Lexington County EM reports power line down near 269 Fiddlers Ln. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Gaston, SC
UNK mph
Mar 12, 2026
2:27 PM UTC
Wind report for Gaston, SC
Lexington County · 91,782 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down near Pine Plain Rd and Mack Street.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 ESE Gaston, SC
UNK mph
Jul 9, 2025
9:05 PM UTC
Wind report for Gaston, SC
Lexington County · 91,782 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SCDPS website reported a tree in roadway on Sharpes Hill Road near the intersection of Victor Road. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 WSW Gaston, SC
UNK mph
Aug 7, 2023
10:22 PM UTC
Wind report for Gaston, SC
Lexington County · 91,782 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Lexington County Emergency Manager reported powerlines down along Bismarck Rd north of Gaston. Time estimated based on radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNW Gaston, SC
UNK mph
Jun 22, 2019
8:19 AM UTC
Wind report for Gaston, SC
Lexington County · 91,782 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SC HIGHWAY PATROL REPORTS MULTIPLE TREES DOWN IN ROADWAY IN THE VICINITY OF PINE PLAIN ROAD... GLEATON COURT AND OLD SANDY RUN ROAD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 ESE Gaston, SC
UNK mph
Jul 23, 2018
6:28 PM UTC
Wind report for Gaston, SC
Lexington County · 91,782 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: REPORTED A TREE DOWN NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF CASSIDY ROAD AND ELLEN FALLAW ROAD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SW Gaston, SC
UNK mph
Jun 12, 2018
1:22 AM UTC
Wind report for Gaston, SC
Lexington County · 91,782 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE REPORTED DOWN AT BETHEL CHRISTIAN CAMP OFF OF BOY SCOUT ROAD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NNW Gaston, SC
UNK mph
Jun 1, 2018
11:34 PM UTC
Wind report for Gaston, SC
Lexington County · 91,782 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: VIDEO TAKEN FROM HIGHWAY 321 NEAR ATHENS SCHOOL ROAD SHOWS A FLIPPED IRRIGATION SYSTEM... BROKEN POWER POLE AND TRACTOR TRAILER FLIPPED ON ITS SIDE. VIDEO FROM SOCIAL MEDIA AND TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 S Gaston, SC
UNK mph
Jul 31, 2016
7:34 PM UTC
Wind report for Gaston, SC
Lexington County · 91,782 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SCE&G REPORTS 539 OUTAGES DUE TO LIMBS/TREES ON POWER LINES IN SWANSEA AND GASTON AREAS.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 S Gaston, SC
UNK mph
Jul 18, 2016
3:51 AM UTC
Wind report for Gaston, SC
Lexington County · 91,782 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: PUBLIC REPORTED THROUGH SOCIAL MEDIA THAT THEY HAD LARGE LIMBS DOWN IN THE BACKYARD AND A FEW SHINGLES BLOWN OFF THE ROOF. THE ROOF ON A SMALL GREENHOUSE WAS DESTROYED. .
NWS Wind Report Location: Gaston, SC
58 mph
Jun 22, 2015
4:00 PM EST-5
Wind report for Gaston, SC
Lexington County · 91,782 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Sheriff reported several trees down at Blackville Road and Meadowfield Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.34 WSW Gaston, SC
75 mph
Apr 5, 2011
3:15 AM EST-5
Wind report for Gaston, SC
Lexington County · 91,782 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Sheriff reported numerous trees and powerlines down from Gaston to Swansea.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Gaston, SC
58 mph
Oct 14, 2010
5:05 PM EST-5
Wind report for Gaston, SC
Lexington County · 91,782 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Public reported a tree down and nickel size hail in Gaston.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Gaston, SC
58 mph
Aug 5, 2009
4:35 PM EST-5
Wind report for Gaston, SC
Lexington County · 91,782 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Winds blew over an 80 pound sign at the Country Gas Mart. Hail was also reported but the size was unknown.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NE Gaston, SC
69 mph
Jun 18, 2009
6:21 PM EST-5
Wind report for Gaston, SC
Lexington County · 91,782 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Sheriff reported numerous trees down from Gaston to Swansea.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Gaston, 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 Gaston, SC

2 reports
F2 category
Jul 23, 1997
10:53 PM EST
Tornado report for Gaston, SC
Lexington County · 91,782 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An F2 tornado producing winds to 150 mph killed a 32 year old female and injured 6 others. Two homes were destroyed and 9 others had major damage. Two apartements were destroyed (duplex). Seven mobile homes were destroyed and 94 had minor damage. Numerous trees were down and two crop fields had areas of destroyed crops.
NWS Tornado Report Location: NE Gaston, SC
UNK category
Nov 2, 1995
3:45 PM EST
Tornado report for Gaston, SC
Lexington County · 91,782 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Three mobile homes, two frame homes, and one shed destroyed.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Gaston, SC
Showing 2 of 2
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

Gaston, SC area census snapshot

People & households
Population2,026
Households852
Housing units913
Income
Median household income$59,500
$100k+ households30.4%
$150k+ households8.1%
Housing stock
Single-family detached419
Attached single-family0
Small multifamily5
Large multifamily0
Mobile homes489
Housing mix
Single-family share45.9%
Attached-home share--
Multifamily share0.6%
Mobile-home share53.6%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied534
Renter-occupied318
Vacant units61
Home value & age
Median home value$117,900
Owner homes $300k+5.6%
Owner homes $500k+1.9%
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1989
Older-home share31.3%
Vehicle context
Households with cars836
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 20 hail, 30 wind, and 2 tornado reports in and near Gaston, SC, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on June 14, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Gaston?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Gaston, SC is 1.75″. It was reported near Gaston, SC on May 29, 2017.

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

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

I am selling a home in Gaston — 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 Gaston address?

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