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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near Kiawah Island, SC

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Kiawah Island, SC from August 8, 1988 through August 16, 2024, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Tornado Reports
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Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Kiawah Island, SC · 1988–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 16, 2024

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Kiawah Island, 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 Kiawah Island, SC

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UNK mph
Jun 17, 2022
1:05 AM UTC
Wind report for Kiawah Island, SC
Charleston County · 119,948 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SCHP REPORTED TREE DOWN AT BOHICKET RD AND SHADOW POND RD. LIKELY DUE TO THUNDERSTORM OUTFLOW. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SSW Johns Island, SC
UNK mph
May 20, 2020
3:43 PM UTC
Wind report for Kiawah Island, SC
Charleston County · 119,948 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: THE PUBLIC REPORTED A LARGE TREE AND TRAFFIC LIGHT DOWN WHERE BETSY KERRISON HIGHWAY TURNS INTO BOHICKET ROAD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SE Wadmalaw Island, SC
UNK mph
Apr 13, 2020
12:36 PM UTC
Wind report for Kiawah Island, SC
Charleston County · 119,948 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A MEMBER OF THE PUBLIC REPORTED SEVERAL TREES DOWN AROUND THEIR PROPERTY ON AIRY HALL. ROOF DAMAGE WAS CAUSED BY FALLING TREES.
NWS Wind Report Location: Kiawah Island, SC
UNK mph
Apr 13, 2020
12:35 PM UTC
Wind report for Kiawah Island, SC
Charleston County · 119,948 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A LIKELY DOWNBURST SNAPPED OFF TREES AND BRANCHES AND UPROOTED TREES IN AND AROUND NIGHT HERON PARK AND AN ADJACENT APARTMENT COMPLEX. AT THE APARTMENT COMPLEX A TREE FELL INTO AN APARTMENT COMPLEX BREAKING OUT SEVERAL WINDOWS... PRODUCING MINOR ROOF DAMAGE... AND DAMAGING A PORCH RAILING.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WSW Kiawah Island, SC
UNK mph
Apr 13, 2020
12:35 PM UTC
Wind report for Kiawah Island, SC
Charleston County · 119,948 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SOCIAL MEDIA REPORT OF SEVERAL LARGE TREES UPROOTED... LARGE BRANCHES DOWN... AND MINOR DAMAGE TO HOMES. MOST OF THE DAMAGE WAS BETWEEN SURFWATCH DR AND NIGHT HERON PARK. THE MOST SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE WAS AT COUGAR GOLF COURSE AND LOW OAK WOODS RD AREA.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WSW Kiawah Island, SC
UNK mph
Apr 13, 2020
12:32 PM UTC
Wind report for Kiawah Island, SC
Charleston County · 119,948 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A TRAINED SPOTTER REPORTED A TREE DOWN ON KIAWAH BEACH DR. POSSIBLE TORNADO DAMAGE. TIME ESTIMATED VIA RADAR DATA.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WSW Kiawah Island, SC
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Apr 13, 2020
12:32 PM UTC
Wind report for Kiawah Island, SC
Charleston County · 119,948 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A TIN ROOF WAS PARTIALLY BLOWN AND LANDED IN TREES. TIME IS ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WSW Kiawah Island, SC
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Apr 13, 2020
12:15 PM UTC
Wind report for Kiawah Island, SC
Charleston County · 119,948 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A TIN ROOF WAS PARTIALLY BLOWN AND LANDED IN TREES. TIME IS ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WSW Kiawah Island, SC
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Jun 21, 2019
12:08 AM UTC
Wind report for Kiawah Island, SC
Charleston County · 119,948 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: CHARLESTON COUNTY DISPATCH REPORTED A POWER LINE DOWN ON N EDENVALE RD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 S Johns Island, SC
58 mph
Jun 14, 1997
3:12 PM EST
Wind report for Kiawah Island, SC
Charleston County · 119,948 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and limbs down.
NWS Wind Report Location: SW Folly Beach, SC
UNK mph
Aug 8, 1988
12:29 PM CST
Wind report for Kiawah Island, SC
Charleston County · 119,948 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, 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 Kiawah Island, SC

5 reports
UNK category
Aug 16, 2024
2:55 AM UTC
Tornado report for Kiawah Island, SC
Charleston County · 119,948 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NWS Storm Survey indicated that the tornado on Kiawah Island had a damage path of 1.18 miles and width of 150 yards. Estimated peak wind of 85 mph... or EF0. This tornado occurred with Tropical Storm Debby.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 N Kiawah Island, SC
UNK category
Aug 7, 2024
3:02 AM UTC
Tornado report for Kiawah Island, SC
Charleston County · 119,948 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Public reported a couple of big trees down in their backayard at the 4700 block of River Road due to Tropical Storm Debby.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 NW Kiawah Island, SC
UNK category
Aug 7, 2024
2:55 AM UTC
Tornado report for Kiawah Island, SC
Charleston County · 119,948 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Social Media reported trees downs at Burroughs Hall at Govenors Drive due to Tropical Storm Debby.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Kiawah Island, SC
UNK category
Aug 6, 2024
1:37 AM UTC
Tornado report for Kiawah Island, SC
Charleston County · 119,948 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Social Media reported trees downs at Burroughs Hall at Govenors Drive due to Tropical Storm Debby.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Kiawah Island, SC
UNK category
Apr 13, 2020
12:33 PM UTC
Tornado report for Kiawah Island, SC
Charleston County · 119,948 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DAMAGE SURVEY TEAM HAS CONFIRMED AN EF-1 TORNADO ON THE SOUTHWEST SIDE OF THE ISLAND. THE TORNADO RESULTED IN TREE DAMAGE ON A GOLF COURSE AND A NEIGHBORHOOD. PLEASE SEE THE PUBLIC INFORMATION STATEMENT (PNS) REGARDING THIS TORNADO FOR ADDITIONAL DETAILS.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 WSW Kiawah Island, 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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Kiawah Island, SC area census snapshot

People & households
Population2,196
Households1,135
Housing units3,896
Income
Median household income$236,607
$100k+ households31.2%
$150k+ households16.1%
Housing stock
Single-family detached2,666
Attached single-family127
Small multifamily559
Large multifamily526
Mobile homes18
Housing mix
Single-family share68.4%
Attached-home share3.3%
Multifamily share27.9%
Mobile-home share0.5%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied1,114
Renter-occupied21
Vacant units2,761
Home value & age
Median home value$1,723,200
Owner homes $300k+94.7%
Owner homes $500k+92.0%
Owner homes $750k+86.8%
Median year built1989
Older-home share21.2%
Vehicle context
Households with cars1,104
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 0 hail, 11 wind, and 5 tornado reports in and near Kiawah Island, SC, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 16, 2024.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Kiawah Island?

No reported hail size is available for this selection.

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

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

I am selling a home in Kiawah 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 Kiawah Island address?

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