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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near North Charleston, SC

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near North Charleston, SC from May 11, 1955 through August 22, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 29404 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
63
Wind Reports
141
Tornado Reports
4
Max Hail Size
2.50″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  North Charleston, SC · 1955–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 22, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near North Charleston, SC

30 reports
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0.75″ hail
Jul 30, 2026
3:35 AM UTC
Hail report for North Charleston, SC
Charleston County · 119,948 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A trained spotter reported dime sized hail in the 3300 block of Stonehaven Drive.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 Nw Charleston Airport, SC
1.00″ hail
Jul 14, 2024
9:20 PM UTC
Hail report for North Charleston, SC
Charleston County · 119,948 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A trained spotter reported quarter size hail near the 5100 block of Lancaster St.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 NNW North Charleston, SC
1.00″ hail
Mar 20, 2018
7:18 PM UTC
Hail report for North Charleston, SC
Charleston County · 119,948 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 S Ladson, SC
1.00″ hail
Mar 22, 2017
4:50 AM UTC
Hail report for North Charleston, SC
Charleston County · 119,948 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: SPOTTERS REPORTED QUARTER SIZE HAIL ON KELLUM RD...ASHLEY PHOSPHATE RD...AND ROYAL PALMS LN
NWS Hail Report Location: North Charleston, SC
1.00″ hail
Jul 13, 2016
8:37 PM UTC
Hail report for North Charleston, SC
Charleston County · 119,948 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: SOCIAL MEDIA REPORT OF QUARTER SIZE HAIL AT PARK CIRCLE
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 WSW Don Holt Bridge, SC
1.00″ hail
Jun 21, 2014
4:45 PM EST-5
Hail report for North Charleston, SC
Charleston County · 119,948 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public reported quarter size hail on Hawthorne Drive.
NWS Hail Report Location: .9 SE Midland Park, SC
1.00″ hail
Jun 21, 2014
4:40 PM EST-5
Hail report for North Charleston, SC
Charleston County · 119,948 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A NWS employee reported quarter size hail near Dunlap Street and Rivers Avenue.
NWS Hail Report Location: .9 NE Hilldale, SC
0.88″ hail
Jun 21, 2014
4:35 PM EST-5
Hail report for North Charleston, SC
Charleston County · 119,948 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A NWS employee reported nickel size hail near the intersection of Ashley Phosphate Road and Rivers Avenue.
NWS Hail Report Location: .58 E Hilldale, SC
1.00″ hail
Jun 13, 2012
2:37 PM EST-5
Hail report for North Charleston, SC
Charleston County · 119,948 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public reported quarter size hail near mile marker 209 on Interstate 26.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Hilldale, SC
0.88″ hail
Apr 5, 2012
7:10 PM EST-5
Hail report for North Charleston, SC
Charleston County · 119,948 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public reported nickel size hail and winds near 40 to 50 mph at Village Green subdivision.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.22 NW Drayton, SC
1.75″ hail
Aug 22, 2011
6:55 PM EST-5
Hail report for North Charleston, SC
Charleston County · 119,948 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Law enforcement reported golf ball size hail near the intersection of Tricom Street and Highway 78.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.35 WNW Deer Park, SC
1.50″ hail
May 11, 2011
2:56 AM EST-5
Hail report for North Charleston, SC
Charleston County · 119,948 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public reported ping pong ball size hail along the Highway 78 and Highway 52 Connector, 2 miles east-southeast of Ladson, South Carolina.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.16 W Deer Park, SC
0.88″ hail
Aug 6, 2010
4:50 PM EST-5
Hail report for North Charleston, SC
Charleston County · 119,948 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A emergency manager reported nickel size hail near the Interstate 26 and Interstate 526 interchange.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Charleston Hgts, SC
0.88″ hail
Apr 20, 2009
2:35 PM EST-5
Hail report for North Charleston, SC
Charleston County · 119,948 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel size hail was reported along Corley Drive in North Charleston, South Carolina.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.22 SW Hilldale, SC
1.00″ hail
Apr 20, 2009
2:35 PM EST-5
Hail report for North Charleston, SC
Charleston County · 119,948 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail was reported at the intersection of Ashley Phosphate Road and Dorchester Road in North Charleston, South Carolina.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.74 WSW Hilldale, 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 North Charleston, SC

30 reports
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UNK mph
Aug 22, 2026
10:27 PM UTC
Wind report for North Charleston, SC
Charleston County · 119,948 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Charleston County Emergency Management reported a tree down at the 5800 block of St Angela Drive.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Ne Shadowmoss, SC
UNK mph
Jul 30, 2026
4:05 AM UTC
Wind report for North Charleston, SC
Charleston County · 119,948 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Fire Chief reported that the interstate road sign near the intersection of I-526 and International Blvd was blown over.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Sse Charleston Airpor, SC
UNK mph
Jul 30, 2026
4:04 AM UTC
Wind report for North Charleston, SC
Charleston County · 119,948 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Fire Chief reported a tree down on a residence along the 4000 block of Dorsey Avenue. There was minimal damage to the structure.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 E Shadowmoss, SC
47 mph
Jul 30, 2026
3:34 AM UTC
Wind report for North Charleston, SC
Charleston County · 119,948 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A peak wind gust of 47 mph at the Charleston International Airport (KCHS).
NWS Wind Report Location: Charleston Airport, SC
UNK mph
Jul 11, 2026
9:02 PM UTC
Wind report for North Charleston, SC
Charleston County · 119,948 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Charleston County Emergency Management reported a large tree branch down that took down a powerline in the 2300 block of W Palmer Drive.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ESE Shadowmoss, SC
UNK mph
Jul 11, 2026
9:01 PM UTC
Wind report for North Charleston, SC
Charleston County · 119,948 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Charleston County Emergency Management reported a tree down on Taylor Street near Rivers Avenue.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ESE Charleston Airpor, SC
59 mph
Jul 11, 2026
9:00 PM UTC
Wind report for North Charleston, SC
Charleston County · 119,948 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A wind gust of 59 mph was measured at the Charleston International Airport (KCHS).
NWS Wind Report Location: Charleston Airport, SC
UNK mph
Jul 11, 2026
8:54 PM UTC
Wind report for North Charleston, SC
Charleston County · 119,948 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Emergency Manager reported a tree down on the 8100 block of Blackstone Court.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SSW Goose Creek, SC
UNK mph
Jul 11, 2026
8:51 PM UTC
Wind report for North Charleston, SC
Charleston County · 119,948 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Charleston County Emergency Management reported a tree down along Deerwood Drive near Yorkshire Lane.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SW Goose Creek, SC
UNK mph
Jul 10, 2026
8:05 PM UTC
Wind report for North Charleston, SC
Charleston County · 119,948 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Per the coast guard... a large crane collapsed into the Cooper River due to a strong thunderstorm wind gust in the vicinity of Pier G... near the intersection of Pierside St and Necessary Ln. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ENE North Charleston, SC
UNK mph
Jul 10, 2026
7:25 PM UTC
Wind report for North Charleston, SC
Charleston County · 119,948 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Public reported a large tree branch down near the entrance of the Northwoods Plaza via social media.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NW Hanahan, SC
UNK mph
Jul 10, 2026
7:09 PM UTC
Wind report for North Charleston, SC
Charleston County · 119,948 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Public reported a large tree down at Quarterman Park near Old Park Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNW North Charleston, SC
UNK mph
Jul 5, 2026
6:15 PM UTC
Wind report for North Charleston, SC
Charleston County · 119,948 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Fire Department reported a tree blocking a CSX railroad track near the 1300 block of Bexley Street.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNW North Charleston, SC
UNK mph
Jul 5, 2026
5:57 PM UTC
Wind report for North Charleston, SC
Charleston County · 119,948 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Report of tree down
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNW North Charleston, SC
UNK mph
Jul 5, 2026
5:49 PM UTC
Wind report for North Charleston, SC
Charleston County · 119,948 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down blocking one lane at 526 W at International Blvd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SSE Charleston Airpor, 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 North Charleston, SC

4 reports
UNK category
Sep 11, 2017
6:48 PM UTC
Tornado report for North Charleston, SC
Charleston County · 119,948 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: EF-0. WIDTH 60 YD. LENGTH 1.47 MI. A TORNADO ASSOCIATED WITH TS IRMA TOUCHED DOWN NEAR JOINT BASE CHARLESTON FLIGHT LINE AND TRAVELED NORTH-NORTHWEST. THE TORNADO PUSHED BACK THE EDGE OF THE ROOF ON THE CONTROL TOWER...DAMAGED FACIA OF A NEARBY BUILDING AND DAMAGED THE ROOF OF ANOTHER METAL BUILDING ON THE BASE. AT WRENWOODS GOLF COURSE THE TORNADO BLEW DOWN 2 LARGE OAK TREES AND SNAPPED LARGE BRANCHES OFF OTHERS. THE TORNADO DISSIPATED NEAR THE NORTH END OF THE COURSE.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 SSW Charleston Airpor, SC
F0 category
Sep 28, 2002
5:20 PM EST
Tornado report for North Charleston, SC
Charleston County · 119,948 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Several spotters tracked a funnel cloud across North Charleston. Funnel finally dipped down briefly into some trees where the top was taken out of several trees and some limbs were downed. The brief touch down was near the intersection of U.S. 52 and Otranto Road, which is near the Charleston and Berkeley County line.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 NE Charleston Afb, SC
F1 category
Mar 12, 1974
2:15 PM CST
Tornado report for North Charleston, SC
Charleston County · 119,948 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, SC
F0 category
Apr 13, 1966
12:30 PM CST
Tornado report for North Charleston, SC
Charleston County · 119,948 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

North Charleston, SC area census snapshot

People & households
Population117,460
Households47,528
Housing units53,133
Income
Median household income$62,789
$100k+ households34.9%
$150k+ households12.4%
Housing stock
Single-family detached26,088
Attached single-family3,904
Small multifamily9,725
Large multifamily9,746
Mobile homes3,628
Housing mix
Single-family share49.1%
Attached-home share7.4%
Multifamily share36.7%
Mobile-home share6.8%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied23,058
Renter-occupied24,470
Vacant units5,605
Home value & age
Median home value$267,700
Owner homes $300k+40.1%
Owner homes $500k+7.8%
Owner homes $750k+2.0%
Median year built1995
Older-home share33.5%
Vehicle context
Households with cars44,170
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 63 hail, 141 wind, and 4 tornado reports in and near North Charleston, SC, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 22, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in North Charleston?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near North Charleston, SC is 2.50″. It was reported near North Charleston, SC on May 8, 1984.

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

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

I am selling a home in North Charleston — 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 North Charleston address?

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