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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near Litchfield Beach, SC

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Litchfield Beach, SC from June 9, 1988 through August 23, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
6
Wind Reports
14
Tornado Reports
3
Max Hail Size
1.25″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Litchfield Beach, SC · 1988–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 23, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Litchfield Beach, SC

6 reports
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1.00″ hail
May 15, 2012
1:05 PM EST-5
Hail report for Litchfield Beach, SC
Georgetown County · 22,745 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail up to the size of quarters was reported at the Plantersville Elementary School.
NWS Hail Report Location: .86 NE Guilliard, SC
1.25″ hail
Apr 21, 2012
2:00 PM EST-5
Hail report for Litchfield Beach, SC
Georgetown County · 22,745 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail a little larger than quarters was reported along Waverly Road.
NWS Hail Report Location: .34 SSW Parkersville, SC
1.00″ hail
May 24, 2005
5:15 PM EST
Hail report for Litchfield Beach, SC
Georgetown County · 22,745 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The fire department reported quarter size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: Pawleys Is, SC
0.75″ hail
May 12, 2001
3:30 PM EST
Hail report for Litchfield Beach, SC
Georgetown County · 22,745 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Trained spotter reported dime size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: Pawleys Is, SC
0.75″ hail
Aug 28, 2000
3:00 PM EST
Hail report for Litchfield Beach, SC
Georgetown County · 22,745 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Fire department reported dime size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: Plantersville, SC
1.00″ hail
May 25, 2000
6:10 PM EST
Hail report for Litchfield Beach, SC
Georgetown County · 22,745 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Two hail reports. First from a spotter for dime-size hail near Pawleys Island, the second just south of Pawleys Island for quarter-size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: Pawleys 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 Litchfield Beach, SC

14 reports
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UNK mph
Aug 23, 2026
7:45 PM UTC
Wind report for Litchfield Beach, SC
Georgetown County · 22,745 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down entangled in utility wires at the intersection of Hawthorn Drive and Old Cedar Loop. Time estimated via radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 W Litchfield Beach, SC
UNK mph
Jun 25, 2025
11:20 PM UTC
Wind report for Litchfield Beach, SC
Georgetown County · 22,745 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: *** 1 Inj *** Large tree down on roadway. Kings River Road at Knight Circle in Pawleys Island. Tree struck a pedestrian who was running on the bike path... who was then transported to the hospital.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 W Litchfield Beach, SC
UNK mph
Aug 11, 2023
7:45 PM UTC
Wind report for Litchfield Beach, SC
Georgetown County · 22,745 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power line down on Norris Drive.
NWS Wind Report Location: Litchfield Beach, SC
UNK mph
Apr 13, 2020
12:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Litchfield Beach, SC
Georgetown County · 22,745 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SCATTERED TREES DAMAGED WITH LARGE LIMBS DOWN AND SOME UPROOTED NEAR WILLBROOK RD AREA WEST OF HWY 17.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNW Litchfield Beach, SC
UNK mph
Apr 13, 2020
12:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Litchfield Beach, SC
Georgetown County · 22,745 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DAMAGE REPORTED AT HOUSE IN LITCHFIELD BEACH
NWS Wind Report Location: Litchfield Beach, SC
60 mph
Sep 3, 2013
3:11 PM EST-5
Wind report for Litchfield Beach, SC
Georgetown County · 22,745 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power lines were reported down at the intersection of Crooked Oak Drive and Sweetgum Drive. The time was estimated based on radar data.
NWS Wind Report Location: .57 W Annieville, SC
60 mph
Sep 3, 2013
3:05 PM EST-5
Wind report for Litchfield Beach, SC
Georgetown County · 22,745 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees were reported down along Jackson Village Road. Some of the trees fell onto a house as well as on power lines. The time was estimated based on radar data.
NWS Wind Report Location: .09 S Jackson, SC
58 mph
Jun 14, 2011
2:10 AM EST-5
Wind report for Litchfield Beach, SC
Georgetown County · 22,745 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous tree limbs were reported down. Some of the limbs were 3 to 4 inches in diameter.
NWS Wind Report Location: .61 E Parkersville, SC
64 mph
Mar 15, 2008
7:00 PM EST-5
Wind report for Litchfield Beach, SC
Georgetown County · 22,745 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A few trees were down near the intersection of Plantersville Road and Jackson Village Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: .97 S Chicorawood Plantati, SC
63 mph
May 20, 2006
9:10 PM EST
Wind report for Litchfield Beach, SC
Georgetown County · 22,745 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power lines down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Pawleys Is, SC
69 mph
Jul 17, 2004
2:15 PM EST
Wind report for Litchfield Beach, SC
Georgetown County · 22,745 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power lines down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Pawleys Is, SC
63 mph
Jul 21, 2000
2:25 PM EST
Wind report for Litchfield Beach, SC
Georgetown County · 22,745 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Spotter reported shingles blown off of condominiums.
NWS Wind Report Location: Pawleys Is, SC
UNK mph
Nov 5, 1988
7:30 AM CST
Wind report for Litchfield Beach, SC
Georgetown County · 22,745 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, SC
UNK mph
Jun 9, 1988
6:30 PM CST
Wind report for Litchfield Beach, SC
Georgetown County · 22,745 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 Litchfield Beach, SC

3 reports
UNK category
Apr 13, 2020
12:39 PM UTC
Tornado report for Litchfield Beach, SC
Georgetown County · 22,745 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: LARGE LIMBS DOWN NEAR THE PARK'S BEACH PAVILION AREA. ALSO... MINOR ROOF DAMAGE TO THE NEARBY CASTLE BUILDING. TORNADO LIKELY MOVED OFF THE BEACH JUST NE OF THIS AREA.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 NE Litchfield Beach, SC
UNK category
Apr 13, 2020
12:32 PM UTC
Tornado report for Litchfield Beach, SC
Georgetown County · 22,745 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: STORM SURVEY CREW FINDS EF0 DAMAGE ON LAKESHORE DRIVE AND TRACE DRIVE
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 NNE Litchfield Beach, SC
F0 category
Jul 23, 2000
7:24 PM EST
Tornado report for Litchfield Beach, SC
Georgetown County · 22,745 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Waterspout came ashore two miles southwest of Litchfield Beach, striking the Litchfield Inn (no damage reported) and shattering the windows of several automobiles.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 SW Georgieville, 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

Litchfield Beach, SC area census snapshot

People & households
Population9,544
Households4,387
Housing units6,991
Income
Median household income$74,451
$100k+ households38.7%
$150k+ households19.8%
Housing stock
Single-family detached4,183
Attached single-family851
Small multifamily838
Large multifamily895
Mobile homes224
Housing mix
Single-family share59.8%
Attached-home share12.2%
Multifamily share24.8%
Mobile-home share3.2%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied3,619
Renter-occupied768
Vacant units2,604
Home value & age
Median home value$409,100
Owner homes $300k+68.3%
Owner homes $500k+33.9%
Owner homes $750k+13.5%
Median year built1997
Older-home share16.0%
Vehicle context
Households with cars4,299
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 6 hail, 14 wind, and 3 tornado reports in and near Litchfield Beach, SC, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 23, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Litchfield Beach?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Litchfield Beach, SC is 1.25″. It was reported near .34 SSW Parkersville, SC on April 21, 2012.

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

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

I am selling a home in Litchfield Beach — 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 Litchfield Beach address?

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