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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near Great Falls, SC

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Great Falls, SC from June 7, 1985 through June 10, 2024, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
12
Wind Reports
28
Tornado Reports
2
Max Hail Size
2.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Great Falls, SC · 1985–present Updated  Daily · last Jun 10, 2024

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Great Falls, SC

12 reports
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1.50″ hail
Apr 6, 2009
3:55 AM EST-5
Hail report for Great Falls, SC
Chester County · 10,695 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail reported on Old Catholic Church Rd.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5.88 W Beckhamville, SC
0.75″ hail
Mar 15, 2008
3:05 PM EST-5
Hail report for Great Falls, SC
Chester County · 10,695 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SW Great Falls, SC
0.75″ hail
May 14, 2006
2:56 PM EST
Hail report for Great Falls, SC
Chester County · 10,695 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Great Falls, SC
1.00″ hail
May 14, 2006
11:30 AM EST
Hail report for Great Falls, SC
Chester County · 10,695 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Great Falls, SC
0.75″ hail
Apr 3, 2006
4:04 PM EST
Hail report for Great Falls, SC
Chester County · 10,695 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Great Falls, SC
1.75″ hail
May 10, 2002
1:30 PM EST
Hail report for Great Falls, SC
Chester County · 10,695 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Great Falls, SC
1.50″ hail
Jun 15, 2000
6:58 PM EST
Hail report for Great Falls, SC
Chester County · 10,695 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Great Falls, SC
0.75″ hail
May 25, 2000
6:15 PM EST
Hail report for Great Falls, SC
Chester County · 10,695 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Great Falls, SC
1.00″ hail
May 6, 1999
1:21 PM EST
Hail report for Great Falls, SC
Chester County · 10,695 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Great Falls, SC
2.75″ hail
Sep 8, 1998
1:55 PM EST
Hail report for Great Falls, SC
Chester County · 10,695 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Great Falls, SC
1.00″ hail
Jul 1, 1990
2:30 PM CST
Hail report for Great Falls, SC
Chester County · 10,695 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, SC
1.75″ hail
Jun 7, 1985
5:30 PM CST
Hail report for Great Falls, SC
Chester County · 10,695 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 Great Falls, SC

28 reports
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UNK mph
Jun 10, 2024
1:04 AM UTC
Wind report for Great Falls, SC
Chester County · 10,695 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Gas station canopy blown over. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNW Great Falls, SC
UNK mph
Jan 4, 2023
2:20 PM UTC
Wind report for Great Falls, SC
Chester County · 10,695 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES AND BRANCHES.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNW Great Falls, SC
UNK mph
May 23, 2022
10:45 PM UTC
Wind report for Great Falls, SC
Chester County · 10,695 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 911 CALL CENTER REPORTED TREES AND POWERLINES DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NW Great Falls, SC
UNK mph
May 23, 2022
10:45 PM UTC
Wind report for Great Falls, SC
Chester County · 10,695 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 911 CALL CENTER REPORTED TREES DOWN ON CATAWBA RIVER RD
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNE Great Falls, SC
UNK mph
May 23, 2022
10:40 PM UTC
Wind report for Great Falls, SC
Chester County · 10,695 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 911 CALL CENTER REPORTED SEVERAL TREES DOWN ON DEWITT AND GOLF COURSE ROAD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 W Great Falls, SC
UNK mph
May 5, 2020
10:50 PM UTC
Wind report for Great Falls, SC
Chester County · 10,695 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TRAINED SPOTTER REPORTED TREES AND POWER LINES DOWN NEAR CHESTER AND FRANCIS AVENUES.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NW Great Falls, SC
UNK mph
Jun 25, 2018
8:05 PM UTC
Wind report for Great Falls, SC
Chester County · 10,695 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: REPORT OF A COUPLE TREES BLOWN DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 W Great Falls, SC
UNK mph
Jul 11, 2017
10:40 PM UTC
Wind report for Great Falls, SC
Chester County · 10,695 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SCHP REPORTED A TREE DOWN AT OLD WINNSBORO RD AND HAVENWOOD DR
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SW Great Falls, SC
UNK mph
Mar 2, 2017
1:15 AM UTC
Wind report for Great Falls, SC
Chester County · 10,695 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: METAL SHEETING WAS RIPPED OFF A BUILDING.
NWS Wind Report Location: Great Falls, SC
58 mph
Jun 25, 2013
3:00 PM EST-5
Wind report for Great Falls, SC
Chester County · 10,695 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were blown down on Ross Dye Rd and also on Golf Course Rd in the same area.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.93 WSW Beckhamville, SC
58 mph
Jul 28, 2012
7:32 PM EST-5
Wind report for Great Falls, SC
Chester County · 10,695 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A few trees were blown down with at least one on power lines a little to the north of Great Falls.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.79 NE Beckhamville, SC
58 mph
Apr 2, 2012
3:30 PM EST-5
Wind report for Great Falls, SC
Chester County · 10,695 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A few trees were blown down along Catawba River Rd next to Fishing Creek Lake.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3.56 NNE Beckhamville, SC
58 mph
Aug 5, 2010
8:30 PM EST-5
Wind report for Great Falls, SC
Chester County · 10,695 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was blown down on Wilson Ave and another was downed on Chester Ave.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Great Falls, SC
58 mph
Jul 9, 2010
7:20 PM EST-5
Wind report for Great Falls, SC
Chester County · 10,695 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were blown down on highway 97 near Great Falls.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.49 NNW Beckhamville, SC
58 mph
May 8, 2009
12:55 PM EST-5
Wind report for Great Falls, SC
Chester County · 10,695 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A few trees were blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: .37 NNW Great Falls, 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 Great Falls, SC

2 reports
UNK category
May 23, 2022
10:34 PM UTC
Tornado report for Great Falls, SC
Chester County · 10,695 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: CORRECTS PREVIOUS TORNADO REPORT FROM 5 W GREAT FALLS. AN EF-0 TORNADO WITH WIND SPEEDS TO 75 MPH TOUCHED DOWN NEAR DEWITT RD AND MOVED NORTHEAST CAUSING TREE DAMAGE AND UPROOTING A FEW. THE TORNADO WAS ON THE GROUND FOR JUST UNDER ONE-HALF MILE.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 W Great Falls, SC
UNK category
May 5, 2020
10:45 PM UTC
Tornado report for Great Falls, SC
Chester County · 10,695 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NWS STORM SURVEY TEAMS FROM GREENVILLE-SPARTANBURG AND COLUMBIA SC HAVE CONFIRMED A TORNADO BEGAN IN SOUTHEASTERN CHESTER COUNTY AND DISSIPATED IN SOUTHWESTERN LANCASTER COUNTY. THE TORNADO PRODUCED WINDS UP TO 115 MPH... WHICH IS AN EF-2. THE PATH LENGTH WAS JUST OVER 14 MILES AND PATH WIDTH WAS APPROXIMATELY 200 YARDS AT ITS WIDEST POINT.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 7 W Great Falls, 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

Great Falls, SC area census snapshot

People & households
Population1,741
Households781
Housing units885
Income
Median household income$30,475
$100k+ households24.6%
$150k+ households6.8%
Housing stock
Single-family detached814
Attached single-family0
Small multifamily11
Large multifamily14
Mobile homes46
Housing mix
Single-family share92.0%
Attached-home share--
Multifamily share2.8%
Mobile-home share5.2%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied657
Renter-occupied124
Vacant units104
Home value & age
Median home value$59,400
Owner homes $300k+0.9%
Owner homes $500k+0.9%
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1959
Older-home share86.3%
Vehicle context
Households with cars739
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 12 hail, 28 wind, and 2 tornado reports in and near Great Falls, SC, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on June 10, 2024.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Great Falls?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Great Falls, SC is 2.75″. It was reported near Great Falls, SC on September 8, 1998.

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

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

I am selling a home in Great Falls — 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 Great Falls address?

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