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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near Hilton Head Island, SC

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Hilton Head Island, SC from September 25, 1956 through July 12, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 29926 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
24
Wind Reports
69
Tornado Reports
6
Max Hail Size
2.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Hilton Head Island, SC · 1956–present Updated  Daily · last Jul 12, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Hilton Head Island, SC

24 reports
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1.00″ hail
Mar 20, 2018
6:50 PM UTC
Hail report for Hilton Head Island, SC
Beaufort County · 64,093 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 WNW Forest Beach, SC
1.00″ hail
Mar 20, 2018
6:45 PM UTC
Hail report for Hilton Head Island, SC
Beaufort County · 64,093 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER SIZE HAIL REPORTED NEAR CENTRAL CHURCH ON HIGHWAY 278.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NNW Forest Beach, SC
0.75″ hail
Apr 25, 2015
8:05 PM EST-5
Hail report for Hilton Head Island, SC
Beaufort County · 64,093 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public reported penny size hail on the northern end of Hilton Head Island.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.38 N Hilton Head Is Arpt, SC
0.75″ hail
Jun 26, 2009
4:11 PM EST-5
Hail report for Hilton Head Island, SC
Beaufort County · 64,093 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public reported penny size hail 3 miles west-northwest of the Hilton Head Airport.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.38 N Hilton Head Is, SC
0.75″ hail
Jun 11, 2009
8:22 PM EST-5
Hail report for Hilton Head Island, SC
Beaufort County · 64,093 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The Public reported at least penny size hail while driving home to the north end of Hilton Head Island, South Carolina.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 N Hilton Head Is, SC
2.75″ hail
Mar 15, 2008
9:22 PM EST-5
Hail report for Hilton Head Island, SC
Beaufort County · 64,093 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Baseball sized hail was reported by the public on Hilton Head Island.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.38 NNE Hilton Head Is, SC
1.75″ hail
Mar 15, 2008
9:22 PM EST-5
Hail report for Hilton Head Island, SC
Beaufort County · 64,093 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A trained weather spotter reported golf ball sized hail on Hilton Head Island.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Hilton Head Is, SC
1.00″ hail
Mar 15, 2008
9:21 PM EST-5
Hail report for Hilton Head Island, SC
Beaufort County · 64,093 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A trained weather spotter reported quarter sized hail on Hilton Head Island.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Hilton Head Is, SC
1.00″ hail
Mar 15, 2008
9:21 PM EST-5
Hail report for Hilton Head Island, SC
Beaufort County · 64,093 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A trained weather spotter reported quarter sized hail on Hilton Head Island.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Hilton Head Is Arpt, SC
1.75″ hail
Mar 15, 2008
9:20 PM EST-5
Hail report for Hilton Head Island, SC
Beaufort County · 64,093 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A National Weather Service CoCoRaHS Observer reported hail ranging in size from penny to golf ball size. The hail was reported to have accumulated to a depth of around one inch. Minor tree damage was also reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.76 N Hilton Head Is, SC
1.75″ hail
Mar 15, 2008
9:20 PM EST-5
Hail report for Hilton Head Island, SC
Beaufort County · 64,093 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A trained weather spotter reported golf ball sized hail in Hilton Head Plantation.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Hilton Head Is, SC
1.75″ hail
Mar 15, 2008
9:15 PM EST-5
Hail report for Hilton Head Island, SC
Beaufort County · 64,093 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golf ball sized hail was reported on Hilton Head Island.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Hilton Head Is, SC
1.25″ hail
Mar 15, 2008
9:10 PM EST-5
Hail report for Hilton Head Island, SC
Beaufort County · 64,093 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter to half dollar sized hail was reported on Hilton Head Plantation.
NWS Hail Report Location: .58 W Hilton Head Is Arpt, SC
2.75″ hail
Mar 15, 2008
9:10 PM EST-5
Hail report for Hilton Head Island, SC
Beaufort County · 64,093 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The Beaufort County Emergency Manager and the fixed airport base operator reported that sixty two planes sustained damage due to golf ball to baseball sized hail. Approximately ten percent of the planes were reported a total loss, twenty five percent were no longer air worthy, and the rest had repairable damage. In addition numerous cars sustained damage.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Hilton Head Is Arpt, SC
1.75″ hail
May 27, 2006
4:25 PM EST
Hail report for Hilton Head Island, SC
Beaufort County · 64,093 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Hilton Head Is, 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 Hilton Head Island, SC

30 reports
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UNK mph
Jul 12, 2026
11:05 PM UTC
Wind report for Hilton Head Island, SC
Beaufort County · 64,093 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Hilton Head Emergency Management reported a tree down on Sawtooth Court. The tree was likely down due to thunderstorm outflow.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NE Hilton Head Island, SC
UNK mph
Jul 12, 2026
10:55 PM UTC
Wind report for Hilton Head Island, SC
Beaufort County · 64,093 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Hilton Head Emergency Management reported a tree down on Shipyard Drive. The tree was likely down due to thunderstorm outflow.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNW Forest Beach, SC
UNK mph
Jun 18, 2026
9:02 PM UTC
Wind report for Hilton Head Island, SC
Beaufort County · 64,093 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree fell on and damaged a vehicle on Shelter Cove Ln.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SW Folly Field, SC
UNK mph
Mar 31, 2025
10:17 PM UTC
Wind report for Hilton Head Island, SC
Beaufort County · 64,093 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Emergency Management reports 9 trees down on Hilton Head Island north of William Hilton Pkwy in the general area of Bear Creek Golf Club.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ENE Hilton Head Islan, SC
UNK mph
May 24, 2024
8:50 PM UTC
Wind report for Hilton Head Island, SC
Beaufort County · 64,093 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on 33 Stoney Crossing Road. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNW Hilton Head Islan, SC
UNK mph
May 19, 2024
8:04 PM UTC
Wind report for Hilton Head Island, SC
Beaufort County · 64,093 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree reported down on Gloucester Road... Hilton Head Island.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NW Forest Beach, SC
UNK mph
Aug 19, 2022
11:43 PM UTC
Wind report for Hilton Head Island, SC
Beaufort County · 64,093 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN AT POPE AVE AND CORDILLO PKWY. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 W Forest Beach, SC
UNK mph
Jul 9, 2022
9:38 PM UTC
Wind report for Hilton Head Island, SC
Beaufort County · 64,093 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A 911 CALL CENTER REPORTED A TREE DOWN NEAR MATHEWS DR AND MINGO WAY. TIME ESTIMATED VIA RADAR DATA.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NW Folly Field, SC
UNK mph
Aug 22, 2021
10:02 PM UTC
Wind report for Hilton Head Island, SC
Beaufort County · 64,093 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: BEAUFORT COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT REPORTED TREE DOWN AT THE INTERSECTION OF ARROW ROAD AND HELMSMAN WAY.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NW Forest Beach, SC
UNK mph
Aug 22, 2021
10:02 PM UTC
Wind report for Hilton Head Island, SC
Beaufort County · 64,093 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: BEAUFORT COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT REPORTED TREE DOWN ON BIKE PATH NEAR VICTORIA SQUARE DRIVE AND LEG O MUTTON ROAD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 W Folly Field, SC
UNK mph
Jun 12, 2021
11:26 PM UTC
Wind report for Hilton Head Island, SC
Beaufort County · 64,093 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: EMERGENCY MANAGER REPORTED A TREE DOWN ACROSS SEVERAL VEHICLES IN A PARKING LOT NEAR THE 40TH BLOCK OF QUEENS FOLLY ROAD. TIME WAS ESTIMATED VIA RADAR DATA.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NE Forest Beach, SC
UNK mph
Sep 29, 2020
9:31 PM UTC
Wind report for Hilton Head Island, SC
Beaufort County · 64,093 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: DOWNED TREES REPORTED ON BARONY LN. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Folly Field, SC
UNK mph
Sep 29, 2020
9:27 PM UTC
Wind report for Hilton Head Island, SC
Beaufort County · 64,093 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: DOWNED TREES REPORTED ON LEAMINGTON LN. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNE Forest Beach, SC
UNK mph
Sep 29, 2020
9:25 PM UTC
Wind report for Hilton Head Island, SC
Beaufort County · 64,093 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: DOWNED TREES REPORTED ON LARK ST. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Forest Beach, SC
UNK mph
Sep 29, 2020
9:25 PM UTC
Wind report for Hilton Head Island, SC
Beaufort County · 64,093 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: DOWNED TREES REPORTED ON LAGOOD RD AT AVOCET RD. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Forest Beach, 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 Hilton Head Island, SC

6 reports
F1 category
Sep 6, 2004
1:40 PM EST
Tornado report for Hilton Head Island, SC
Beaufort County · 64,093 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A picket fenced was knocked down. Part of the fence went through the door of a house. The roof of a house was partially lifted and then set back down. This caused some interior damage to the home.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Hilton Head Is, SC
F1 category
Jun 5, 1995
11:05 AM EST
Tornado report for Hilton Head Island, SC
Beaufort County · 64,093 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Hilton Head Island, SC
F0 category
Jun 16, 1985
1:00 AM CST
Tornado report for Hilton Head Island, SC
Beaufort County · 64,093 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, SC
F1 category
Oct 7, 1965
1:55 AM CST
Tornado report for Hilton Head Island, SC
Beaufort County · 64,093 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, SC
UNK category
Apr 12, 1961
9:00 AM CST
Tornado report for Hilton Head Island, SC
Beaufort County · 64,093 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, SC
F0 category
Sep 25, 1956
9:00 AM CST
Tornado report for Hilton Head Island, SC
Beaufort County · 64,093 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

Hilton Head Island, SC area census snapshot

People & households
Population37,805
Households17,504
Housing units30,265
Income
Median household income$96,715
$100k+ households36.4%
$150k+ households16.1%
Housing stock
Single-family detached14,305
Attached single-family1,806
Small multifamily4,795
Large multifamily7,819
Mobile homes1,526
Housing mix
Single-family share47.3%
Attached-home share6.0%
Multifamily share41.7%
Mobile-home share5.0%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied13,888
Renter-occupied3,616
Vacant units12,761
Home value & age
Median home value$652,100
Owner homes $300k+79.7%
Owner homes $500k+64.9%
Owner homes $750k+40.4%
Median year built1987
Older-home share23.8%
Vehicle context
Households with cars16,662
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 24 hail, 69 wind, and 6 tornado reports in and near Hilton Head Island, SC, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on July 12, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Hilton Head Island?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Hilton Head Island, SC is 2.75″. It was reported near Hilton Head Is, SC on March 15, 2008.

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

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

I am selling a home in Hilton Head Island — 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 Hilton Head Island address?

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