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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Georgetown, SC from May 25, 1960 through August 15, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
18
Wind Reports
48
Tornado Reports
6
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Georgetown, SC · 1960–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 15, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Georgetown, SC

18 reports
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1.25″ hail
Apr 23, 2025
9:00 PM UTC
Hail report for Georgetown, SC
Georgetown County · 22,745 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 ENE Sampit, SC
1.50″ hail
May 15, 2024
11:42 PM UTC
Hail report for Georgetown, SC
Georgetown County · 22,745 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter to ping pong size hail in Maryville relayed by media via social media.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 S Georgetown, SC
1.25″ hail
Jun 15, 2017
7:11 PM UTC
Hail report for Georgetown, SC
Georgetown County · 22,745 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORT OF QUARTER SIZED TO HALF DOLLAR SIZED HAIL.
NWS Hail Report Location: Georgetown, SC
1.75″ hail
May 23, 2014
9:31 PM EST-5
Hail report for Georgetown, SC
Georgetown County · 22,745 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golf ball size hail was reported in the North Santee community.
NWS Hail Report Location: 73.15 SSE Wilson Xrds, SC
1.25″ hail
May 16, 2012
5:05 PM EST-5
Hail report for Georgetown, SC
Georgetown County · 22,745 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail from nickel to half dollar in size fell on Highway 17 a few miles north of the intersection with Mt Zion Avenue.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.79 NNE North Santee, SC
0.75″ hail
May 23, 2010
3:04 PM EST-5
Hail report for Georgetown, SC
Georgetown County · 22,745 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail to the size of pennies was reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Georgetown, SC
1.00″ hail
May 23, 2010
3:03 PM EST-5
Hail report for Georgetown, SC
Georgetown County · 22,745 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail up to the size of quarters was reported on Wedgefield Road.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.25 W Wedgefield Plantatio, SC
0.75″ hail
May 10, 2008
4:55 PM EST-5
Hail report for Georgetown, SC
Georgetown County · 22,745 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A trained spotter reported hail larger than pennies.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 S Georgetown, SC
1.75″ hail
May 16, 2003
2:20 PM EST
Hail report for Georgetown, SC
Georgetown County · 22,745 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public reported golfball size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 S Georgetown, SC
0.88″ hail
Aug 11, 2000
12:45 PM EST
Hail report for Georgetown, SC
Georgetown County · 22,745 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: SKYWARN spotter reported nickel size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 10 SW Pawleys Is, SC
1.00″ hail
May 25, 2000
7:25 PM EST
Hail report for Georgetown, SC
Georgetown County · 22,745 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Georgetown 911 reported quarter-size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: Georgetown, SC
1.00″ hail
May 25, 2000
7:20 PM EST
Hail report for Georgetown, SC
Georgetown County · 22,745 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Georgetown 911 reported quarter-size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 N Georgetown, SC
1.00″ hail
Apr 27, 1999
5:30 PM EST
Hail report for Georgetown, SC
Georgetown County · 22,745 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Georgetown, SC
1.00″ hail
May 4, 1998
2:25 PM EST
Hail report for Georgetown, SC
Georgetown County · 22,745 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Reported at intersection of U.S. 701 and S.C. 6.
NWS Hail Report Location: Georgetown, SC
0.75″ hail
May 26, 1997
6:15 PM EST
Hail report for Georgetown, SC
Georgetown County · 22,745 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Reported by City Police
NWS Hail Report Location: Georgetown, 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 Georgetown, SC

30 reports
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UNK mph
Aug 15, 2026
8:50 PM UTC
Wind report for Georgetown, SC
Georgetown County · 22,745 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree and power-line was blown down. Time was estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 N Georgetown, SC
UNK mph
Aug 10, 2026
7:15 PM UTC
Wind report for Georgetown, SC
Georgetown County · 22,745 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree blown down across a powerline near South Island Rd and Dover Plantation Dr.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 S Georgetown, SC
UNK mph
Jun 8, 2025
5:50 PM UTC
Wind report for Georgetown, SC
Georgetown County · 22,745 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large branches down on power lines along Paris Lane
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SE Sampit, SC
UNK mph
Jun 8, 2025
5:50 PM UTC
Wind report for Georgetown, SC
Georgetown County · 22,745 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on Pennyroyal Rd near Mineral Place.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 ESE Sampit, SC
UNK mph
Aug 20, 2024
8:49 PM UTC
Wind report for Georgetown, SC
Georgetown County · 22,745 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Railroad Crossing gates damaged by winds near 9 Mile Curve on Georgetown Highway.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ENE Sampit, SC
76 mph
Jan 10, 2024
12:16 AM UTC
Wind report for Georgetown, SC
Georgetown County · 22,745 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The WeatherFlow station off of Winyah Bay recorded a wind gust of 76 mph (instrument is 50 feet off the ground).
NWS Wind Report Location: Winyah Bay, SC
UNK mph
Jan 9, 2024
11:00 PM UTC
Wind report for Georgetown, SC
Georgetown County · 22,745 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Significant roof damage to mobile home on Lafayette St. near intersection with Church St. with half of roof torn off.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Georgetown, SC
60 mph
Jan 9, 2024
9:55 PM UTC
Wind report for Georgetown, SC
Georgetown County · 22,745 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The AWOS station at KGGE recorded a wind gust of 52 knots (60 mph).
NWS Wind Report Location: Georgetown, SC
UNK mph
Aug 30, 2023
9:47 PM UTC
Wind report for Georgetown, SC
Georgetown County · 22,745 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees down in the Sampit area along Woodland Rd. near the intersection with Yellowthroat Rd. Possible tornado. Time estimated based on radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ESE Sampit, SC
58 mph
Jun 27, 2023
8:55 AM UTC
Wind report for Georgetown, SC
Georgetown County · 22,745 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Georgetown County Airport (GGE) measured a thunderstorm wind gust of 58mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: Georgetown, SC
66 mph
Aug 11, 2022
11:38 PM UTC
Wind report for Georgetown, SC
Georgetown County · 22,745 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: WINYAH BAY RANGE A REAR LIGHT... 50 FT AGL
NWS Wind Report Location: 14 SSE Georgetown, SC
73 mph
Apr 6, 2022
12:49 AM UTC
Wind report for Georgetown, SC
Georgetown County · 22,745 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MEASURED AT 50 FOOT HEIGHT
NWS Wind Report Location: Winyah Bay, SC
UNK mph
Apr 13, 2020
12:20 PM UTC
Wind report for Georgetown, SC
Georgetown County · 22,745 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: POSSIBLE TORNADO DAMAGE - TREE DOWN IN YARD AND REPORTED PATH CLEARED THROUGH WOODS BEHIND HOME NEAR COUNTY RD S22-20 AND S22-119
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 NW Georgetown, SC
UNK mph
Jun 22, 2019
11:47 PM UTC
Wind report for Georgetown, SC
Georgetown County · 22,745 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: PUBLIC REPORTED SEVERAL TREES DOWN NEAR THE TOWN OF GEORGETOWN. A FEW OF THESE TREES WERE FOUND BLOCKING ROADWAYS.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 S Sampit, SC
58 mph
Apr 19, 2019
7:51 PM UTC
Wind report for Georgetown, SC
Georgetown County · 22,745 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: WINYAH BAY WEATHERFLOW STATION MEASURED WIND GUST OF 58MPH
NWS Wind Report Location: Winyah Bay, 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 Georgetown, SC

6 reports
UNK category
Sep 28, 2024
10:04 AM UTC
Tornado report for Georgetown, SC
Georgetown County · 22,745 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NWS survey team verified an EF-0 tornado touched down near the intersection of Columbus Rd and Stafford Rd... with max winds of 65 mph. The tornado tracked NNE... for 2.42 miles snapping a few trees and numerous limbs. More details will be available in a forthcoming Public Information Statement.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 12 W Georgetown, SC
F2 category
Oct 11, 2002
12:02 PM EST
Tornado report for Georgetown, SC
Georgetown County · 22,745 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado touched down with strong F2 damage near the corner of Merriman and Emanuel Roads, destroying 5 manufactured homes, a car and 2 houses before continuing NE with scattered F1 damage...described as major to a total of 28 structures and minor to 78 more...including homes, businesses, churches and also trees as it traveled a mile through residential streets. The tornado continued another 0.25 mile with F0 damage to trees before moving out over marshland. Eight people were hospitalized for minor injuries, where they were treated and released.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Georgetown, SC
F1 category
Sep 18, 2000
7:33 AM EST
Tornado report for Georgetown, SC
Georgetown County · 22,745 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down on Waccamaw Neck. Numerous trees were down in the path of the tornado, one damaging the church at Friendfield Village in Hobcaw.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 S Georgetown, SC
F1 category
Sep 24, 1997
1:55 PM EST
Tornado report for Georgetown, SC
Georgetown County · 22,745 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado destroyed 1 mobile home and damaged 4 others.
NWS Tornado Report Location: North Santee, SC
F1 category
Nov 7, 1995
5:25 PM EST
Tornado report for Georgetown, SC
Georgetown County · 22,745 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Brief touchdown mangled huge steel beams of a building under constuction.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Georgetown, SC
F2 category
Sep 4, 1979
8:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Georgetown, SC
Georgetown County · 22,745 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

Georgetown, SC area census snapshot

People & households
Population8,511
Households3,799
Housing units4,596
Income
Median household income$57,704
$100k+ households22.3%
$150k+ households6.5%
Housing stock
Single-family detached2,898
Attached single-family75
Small multifamily700
Large multifamily453
Mobile homes470
Housing mix
Single-family share63.1%
Attached-home share1.6%
Multifamily share25.1%
Mobile-home share10.2%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied2,698
Renter-occupied1,101
Vacant units797
Home value & age
Median home value$158,600
Owner homes $300k+26.0%
Owner homes $500k+12.8%
Owner homes $750k+11.1%
Median year built1976
Older-home share56.7%
Vehicle context
Households with cars3,289
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 18 hail, 48 wind, and 6 tornado reports in and near Georgetown, SC, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 15, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Georgetown?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Georgetown, SC is 1.75″. It was reported near Wilson Xrds, SC on May 23, 2014.

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

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

I am selling a home in Georgetown — 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 Georgetown address?

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