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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Lexington, SC from May 21, 1967 through September 6, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 29072 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
36
Wind Reports
182
Tornado Reports
10
Max Hail Size
2.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Lexington, SC · 1967–present Updated  Daily · last Sep 6, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Lexington, SC

30 reports
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2.00″ hail
Sep 6, 2026
9:51 PM UTC
Hail report for Lexington, SC
Lexington County · 91,782 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Broadcast Media relayed a picture via SLACK of 1.5 to 2 inch hail. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 W Lexington, SC
2.00″ hail
Sep 6, 2026
9:47 PM UTC
Hail report for Lexington, SC
Lexington County · 91,782 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Corrects previous hail report from 5 W Lexington. Broadcast Media relayed a picture via SLACK of 1.5 to 2 inch hail. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 W Lexington, SC
1.75″ hail
May 3, 2021
8:15 PM UTC
Hail report for Lexington, SC
Lexington County · 91,782 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: TRAINED SPOTTER AT THE DUNHILL NEIGHBORHOOD REPORTS MEASURED GOLF BALL SIZE HAIL.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 N Lexington, SC
1.75″ hail
Apr 5, 2017
6:18 PM UTC
Hail report for Lexington, SC
Lexington County · 91,782 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SE Lexington, SC
1.00″ hail
Jul 1, 2012
6:12 PM EST-5
Hail report for Lexington, SC
Lexington County · 91,782 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: NWS employee reported quarter size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: .9 NW Lexington, SC
1.25″ hail
Jul 1, 2012
3:45 PM EST-5
Hail report for Lexington, SC
Lexington County · 91,782 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public reported half dollar size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.34 ENE Lexington, SC
1.00″ hail
Mar 24, 2012
5:40 PM EST-5
Hail report for Lexington, SC
Lexington County · 91,782 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: NWS employee reported dime to quarter size hail at the intersection of Park road and Old Cherokee road.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 S Providence, SC
1.00″ hail
Mar 24, 2012
5:03 PM EST-5
Hail report for Lexington, SC
Lexington County · 91,782 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public reported quarter size hail just north of Lexington covering the ground.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 N Providence, SC
1.25″ hail
Oct 14, 2010
4:41 PM EST-5
Hail report for Lexington, SC
Lexington County · 91,782 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public reported 1.25 inch hail southwest of Lexington.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.38 N Barr, SC
1.25″ hail
Oct 14, 2010
4:35 PM EST-5
Hail report for Lexington, SC
Lexington County · 91,782 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public reported 1.25 inch hail just southeast of Lexington.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 S Lexington, SC
1.00″ hail
Jul 26, 2010
3:58 PM EST-5
Hail report for Lexington, SC
Lexington County · 91,782 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: NWS employese reported 1 inch hail in the vicinity of Ball Park road.
NWS Hail Report Location: .57 W Lexington, SC
0.75″ hail
Apr 10, 2009
9:11 PM EST-5
Hail report for Lexington, SC
Lexington County · 91,782 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public reported 3/4 inch hail in downtown Lexington.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Lexington, SC
0.88″ hail
Apr 10, 2009
8:50 PM EST-5
Hail report for Lexington, SC
Lexington County · 91,782 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public reported nickel size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 W Lexington, SC
0.75″ hail
Jul 28, 2008
5:24 PM EST-5
Hail report for Lexington, SC
Lexington County · 91,782 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public reported penny size hail in Lexington.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Lexington, SC
1.00″ hail
Aug 17, 2007
2:28 PM EST-5
Hail report for Lexington, SC
Lexington County · 91,782 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public reported quarter size hail near US 178.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 W Lexington, 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 Lexington, SC

30 reports
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UNK mph
Sep 6, 2026
9:47 PM UTC
Wind report for Lexington, SC
Lexington County · 91,782 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Broadcast Media relayed via SLACK a tree down on power lines near the intersection of Highway 378 and Beechwood Drive. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 W Lexington, SC
UNK mph
Sep 6, 2026
9:45 PM UTC
Wind report for Lexington, SC
Lexington County · 91,782 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Report from mPING of multiple trees uprooted_ 3 inch limbs snapped and blown down_ power poles down due to fallen trees. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 W Lexington, SC
UNK mph
Sep 6, 2026
9:42 PM UTC
Wind report for Lexington, SC
Lexington County · 91,782 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Lexington County EM reported via SLACK a downed tree on Carroll Hill Drive. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 W Lexington, SC
UNK mph
Sep 6, 2026
9:40 PM UTC
Wind report for Lexington, SC
Lexington County · 91,782 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Lexington County EM reported via SLACK downed powerlines on Payne Lane. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 Wnw Lexington, SC
UNK mph
Sep 6, 2026
9:40 PM UTC
Wind report for Lexington, SC
Lexington County · 91,782 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Lexington County EM reported via SLACK a downed tree on Rockridge Court. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 Wnw Lexington, SC
UNK mph
Sep 6, 2026
9:40 PM UTC
Wind report for Lexington, SC
Lexington County · 91,782 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Lexington County EM reported via SLACK a downed trees on Beechcreek Road. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 Wnw Lexington, SC
UNK mph
Sep 6, 2026
9:38 PM UTC
Wind report for Lexington, SC
Lexington County · 91,782 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Lexington County EM reported via SLACK downed powerlines on Porth Circle. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 Wnw Lexington, SC
UNK mph
Sep 5, 2026
9:35 PM UTC
Wind report for Lexington, SC
Lexington County · 91,782 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Nnw Lexington, SC
UNK mph
Sep 5, 2026
9:35 PM UTC
Wind report for Lexington, SC
Lexington County · 91,782 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 S Lexington, SC
UNK mph
Sep 5, 2026
9:35 PM UTC
Wind report for Lexington, SC
Lexington County · 91,782 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Lexington, SC
UNK mph
Sep 5, 2026
9:34 PM UTC
Wind report for Lexington, SC
Lexington County · 91,782 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Wsw Lexington, SC
UNK mph
Sep 5, 2026
9:31 PM UTC
Wind report for Lexington, SC
Lexington County · 91,782 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Nne Lexington, SC
UNK mph
Sep 5, 2026
9:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Lexington, SC
Lexington County · 91,782 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Nw Lexington, SC
UNK mph
Sep 5, 2026
9:29 PM UTC
Wind report for Lexington, SC
Lexington County · 91,782 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Nw Lexington, SC
UNK mph
Sep 5, 2026
9:22 PM UTC
Wind report for Lexington, SC
Lexington County · 91,782 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 N Lexington, 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 Lexington, SC

10 reports
UNK category
Mar 12, 2026
1:53 PM UTC
Tornado report for Lexington, SC
Lexington County · 91,782 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Public reported video of a tornadic waterspout over Lake Murray near the Saluda Dam associated with a severe thunderstorm and strong velocity couplet from KCAE radar. The tornado did not cause any notable damage onshore before dissipating. Unknown wind speed due to lack of damage indicators.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 SW Lake Murray Dam, SC
UNK category
Oct 31, 2019
10:09 PM UTC
Tornado report for Lexington, SC
Lexington County · 91,782 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: THE FINAL TOUCHDOWN OCCURRED NEAR THE LEXINGTON MIDDLE SCHOOL NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF DREHER STREET AND HARMON STREET. A LARGE HARDWOOD TREE BROKE AND TOOK DOWN A POWER LINE. A SMALL HARDWOOD TREE WAS SNAPPED ABOUT 30 FEET OFF THE GROUND. THERE WERE SEVERAL LARGE LIMBS THAT CAME DOWN ON A POWER LINE ALONG HARMON STREET. PORTIONS OF A WOODEN FENCE WERE BLOWN OVER BEHIND A HOME ALONG DREHER STREET.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Lexington, SC
UNK category
Mar 5, 2019
12:02 AM UTC
Tornado report for Lexington, SC
Lexington County · 91,782 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A TORNADO WAS CONFIRMED IN SOUTHERN LEXINGTON LASTING 3 MINUTES ENDING AT 7:05 PM. THE TORNADO TOUCHED DOWN NEAR INDUSTRIAL BLVD. IN LEXINGTON... THEN TRACKED TO THE EAST FOR APPROXIMATELY 1.9 MILES... CROSSING S LAKE DR.... GLASSMASTER RD.... I-20 AND TWO NOTCH RD.... BEFORE DISSIPATING NEAR SHIRWAY RD. THE TORNADO PRODUCED DAMAGE TO SEVERAL BUSINESSES ALONG THE PATH. THERE WAS DAMAGE TO AN AWNING AT THE SHELL GAS STATION ON SOUTH LAKE DRIVE AT GLASSMASTER RD. THE ROOF WAS BLOWN OF THE PORCH OF A SEAFOOD RESTAURANT. THERE WERE ABOUT 8 RECREATIONAL VEHICLES THAT WERE OVERTURNED AT A BUSINESS ALONG GLASSMASTER RD.... WITH SEVERAL OF THEM MOVING NEARLY 50 YARDS. TWO OTHER LARGE TRAILERS WERE OVERTURNED AT ANOTHER BUSINESS ALONG GLASSMASTER RD. SOME MINOR ROOF DAMAGE OCCURRED TO HOMES NEAR SHIRWAY RD. AND DUSTY CT. MANY HARDWOOD AND SOFTWOOD TREES WERE ALSO SNAPPED OR UPROOTED ALONG THE PATH OF THE TORNADO.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 SSW Lexington, SC
UNK category
Mar 4, 2019
12:04 AM UTC
Tornado report for Lexington, SC
Lexington County · 91,782 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: RVS BLOWN OVER ON GLASSMASTER RD. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR. POSSIBLE TORNADO.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 S Lexington, SC
UNK category
Mar 4, 2019
12:03 AM UTC
Tornado report for Lexington, SC
Lexington County · 91,782 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: ROOF BLOWN OFF A HOUSE ON ZENKER RD. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR. POSSIBLE TORNADO.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 SSW Lexington, SC
UNK category
Apr 15, 2018
6:15 PM UTC
Tornado report for Lexington, SC
Lexington County · 91,782 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: CORRECTS PREVIOUS TORNADO REPORT FROM 2 NNE LEXINGTON. NWS STORM SURVEY CONFIRMED AN EF0 TORNADO. THE TORNADO DAMAGE BEGAN NEAR SADDLEBROOKE ROAD. THE TORNADO CONTINUED TO THE NORTH-NORTHEAST FOR APPROXIMATELY 0.4 MILES... ENDING ALONG KENWOOD DRIVE JUST BEFORE JOHN PRESTON DRIVE. NUMEROUS HARDWOOD AND SOFTWOOD TREES WERE SNAPPED AND UPROOTED ALONG THE PATH OF THE TORNADO. A FEW TREES WERE DOWN ON HOMES AND VEHICLES. PEAK WINDS WERE ESTIMATED TO BE 80 MPH.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 NNE Lexington, SC
UNK category
Apr 5, 2017
6:06 PM UTC
Tornado report for Lexington, SC
Lexington County · 91,782 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: UPROOTED TREE AT INTERSECTION OF ROLLINGWOOD DRIVE AND OLD CHEROKEE ROAD. BRIEF TOUCHDOWN.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 WNW Lexington, SC
F0 category
Sep 27, 2004
4:30 PM EST
Tornado report for Lexington, SC
Lexington County · 91,782 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An F0 touchd down on Devils Backbone road in taking down trees which just missed several homes.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 10 WNW Lexington, SC
F1 category
Feb 11, 1981
12:15 AM CST
Tornado report for Lexington, SC
Lexington County · 91,782 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, SC
F1 category
Jan 10, 1972
2:05 PM CST
Tornado report for Lexington, SC
Lexington County · 91,782 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

Lexington, SC area census snapshot

People & households
Population24,132
Households9,792
Housing units10,309
Income
Median household income$83,263
$100k+ households47.0%
$150k+ households20.3%
Housing stock
Single-family detached6,466
Attached single-family676
Small multifamily869
Large multifamily2,089
Mobile homes209
Housing mix
Single-family share62.7%
Attached-home share6.6%
Multifamily share28.7%
Mobile-home share2.0%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied6,445
Renter-occupied3,347
Vacant units517
Home value & age
Median home value$271,200
Owner homes $300k+40.9%
Owner homes $500k+8.1%
Owner homes $750k+1.0%
Median year built2003
Older-home share9.4%
Vehicle context
Households with cars8,821
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 36 hail, 182 wind, and 10 tornado reports in and near Lexington, SC, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on September 6, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Lexington?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Lexington, SC is 2.00″. It was reported near Lexington, SC on September 6, 2026.

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

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

I am selling a home in Lexington — 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 Lexington address?

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