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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Pickens, SC from July 9, 1965 through September 6, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
39
Wind Reports
123
Tornado Reports
6
Max Hail Size
2.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Pickens, SC · 1965–present Updated  Daily · last Sep 6, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Pickens, SC

30 reports
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1.00″ hail
Sep 6, 2026
7:38 PM UTC
Hail report for Pickens, SC
Pickens County · 36,052 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Social media picture of nickel to quarter size hail in Pickens.
NWS Hail Report Location: Pickens, SC
1.00″ hail
Sep 6, 2026
7:35 PM UTC
Hail report for Pickens, SC
Pickens County · 36,052 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public report of quarter sized hail in Pickens via social media.
NWS Hail Report Location: Pickens, SC
1.50″ hail
Jun 26, 2025
8:44 PM UTC
Hail report for Pickens, SC
Pickens County · 36,052 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Social media video shows multiple hail dents on a vehicle in Pickens.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SSW Pickens, SC
1.00″ hail
May 26, 2024
10:38 PM UTC
Hail report for Pickens, SC
Pickens County · 36,052 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail up to the size of a quarter fell for about 1 to 2 minutes. Time and approximate location provided by the co-op observer.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 WNW Pumpkintown, SC
1.25″ hail
May 26, 2024
10:23 PM UTC
Hail report for Pickens, SC
Pickens County · 36,052 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Slightly larger than quarter size hail observed along Hwy 11 near Little Eastatoee Rd.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 NNE Nine Times, SC
1.00″ hail
May 8, 2024
6:04 PM UTC
Hail report for Pickens, SC
Pickens County · 36,052 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 W Pickens, SC
1.00″ hail
May 5, 2020
12:04 AM UTC
Hail report for Pickens, SC
Pickens County · 36,052 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORT OF QUARTER SIZED HAIL NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF HWY 290 AND 296. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NE Pickens, SC
1.00″ hail
Apr 26, 2020
12:45 AM UTC
Hail report for Pickens, SC
Pickens County · 36,052 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER SIZE HAIL REPORTED ON CONDORD CHURCH RD. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 W Pickens, SC
1.00″ hail
May 18, 2019
10:30 PM UTC
Hail report for Pickens, SC
Pickens County · 36,052 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: AT THE INTERSECTION OF JAMESON ROAD AND HIGHWAY 183. HAIL THE SIZE OF PENNIES WITH A FEW AS LARGE AS QUARTERS.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 E Pickens, SC
1.00″ hail
Mar 1, 2017
11:15 PM UTC
Hail report for Pickens, SC
Pickens County · 36,052 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: OBSERVED ALONG HIGHWAY 178
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 N Pickens, SC
1.50″ hail
Mar 1, 2017
11:10 PM UTC
Hail report for Pickens, SC
Pickens County · 36,052 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Pickens, SC
1.25″ hail
May 11, 2016
7:35 PM UTC
Hail report for Pickens, SC
Pickens County · 36,052 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: HAIL OBSERVED ALONG CLEO CHAPMAN HIGHWAY NEAR SUNSET... SC.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 SSW Rocky Bottom, SC
1.00″ hail
Apr 12, 2016
8:30 PM UTC
Hail report for Pickens, SC
Pickens County · 36,052 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE TO VEGETATION
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 WSW Pickens, SC
1.00″ hail
Apr 12, 2016
8:20 PM UTC
Hail report for Pickens, SC
Pickens County · 36,052 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: UP TO 1 INCH HAIL REPORTED SSE OF PICKENS... SC.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 SSE Pickens, SC
1.00″ hail
Apr 12, 2016
8:14 PM UTC
Hail report for Pickens, SC
Pickens County · 36,052 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: 1 INCH HAIL AT HWY 178 AND EAST JONES AVE.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 S Pickens, 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 Pickens, SC

30 reports
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UNK mph
Aug 18, 2026
12:10 AM UTC
Wind report for Pickens, SC
Pickens County · 36,052 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: mPING report of trees uprooted near Hwy 178.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 Sse Rocky Bottom, SC
UNK mph
Jul 10, 2026
9:20 PM UTC
Wind report for Pickens, SC
Pickens County · 36,052 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 911 Call Center reported numerous trees and powerlines down across all of Pickens County.
NWS Wind Report Location: Pickens, SC
UNK mph
Jun 29, 2026
7:28 PM UTC
Wind report for Pickens, SC
Pickens County · 36,052 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down near Wilton Drive and Westwood Circle.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SE Pickens, SC
UNK mph
Jun 14, 2026
4:35 PM UTC
Wind report for Pickens, SC
Pickens County · 36,052 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on North Homestead Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNW Pickens, SC
UNK mph
Jun 14, 2026
4:35 PM UTC
Wind report for Pickens, SC
Pickens County · 36,052 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down near Gentry Memorial Highway and Griffin Mill Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SE Pickens, SC
UNK mph
Jun 18, 2025
12:30 AM UTC
Wind report for Pickens, SC
Pickens County · 36,052 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree across the road at Glassy Mountain.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 ENE Pickens, SC
UNK mph
Jun 18, 2025
12:26 AM UTC
Wind report for Pickens, SC
Pickens County · 36,052 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down near Pickens High School.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNW Pickens, SC
UNK mph
Dec 29, 2024
12:20 PM UTC
Wind report for Pickens, SC
Pickens County · 36,052 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: County comms reported scattered trees downed countywide.
NWS Wind Report Location: Pickens, SC
UNK mph
Jun 30, 2024
6:50 PM UTC
Wind report for Pickens, SC
Pickens County · 36,052 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Social media report of trees down just northeast of Pickens.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NE Pickens, SC
UNK mph
Aug 24, 2023
7:25 PM UTC
Wind report for Pickens, SC
Pickens County · 36,052 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees down. Location and time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NE Pickens, SC
UNK mph
Aug 7, 2023
7:50 PM UTC
Wind report for Pickens, SC
Pickens County · 36,052 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 911 Call Center reports widespread trees and powerlines down across Pickens County.
NWS Wind Report Location: Pickens, SC
UNK mph
Aug 3, 2023
9:12 PM UTC
Wind report for Pickens, SC
Pickens County · 36,052 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees downed near Hwy 183 and Shady Grove Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WSW Pickens, SC
UNK mph
Jul 28, 2023
9:35 PM UTC
Wind report for Pickens, SC
Pickens County · 36,052 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A few trees reported down between Pickens and Easley. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 ESE Pickens, SC
UNK mph
Jul 7, 2023
7:00 PM UTC
Wind report for Pickens, SC
Pickens County · 36,052 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down near the intersection of Flint Hill Dr and N Glassy Mountain Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NE Pickens, SC
UNK mph
Jul 1, 2023
9:39 PM UTC
Wind report for Pickens, SC
Pickens County · 36,052 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Metal shed blown across yard... destroyed.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NNE Pickens, 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 Pickens, SC

6 reports
UNK category
Aug 3, 2023
9:12 PM UTC
Tornado report for Pickens, SC
Pickens County · 36,052 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Brief EF0 tornado with maximum winds of 80 mph touched down and produced tree and outbuilding damage from Shady Grove Rd... to Main St.... to Lee St.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 W Pickens, SC
UNK category
May 6, 2022
8:16 PM UTC
Tornado report for Pickens, SC
Pickens County · 36,052 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NWS STORM SURVEY DETERMINED EF1 TORNADO TOUCHED DOWN ON HAGOOD MILL ROAD. SEE PNS FOR FURTHER INFORMATION.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 NNW Pickens, SC
UNK category
Apr 14, 2020
7:42 AM UTC
Tornado report for Pickens, SC
Pickens County · 36,052 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: *** 3 INJ *** NWS STORM SURVEY REPORTED EF2 TORNADO ON 34.9657 N... 82.6667 W OR 2 S PUMPKINTOWN IN PICKENS COUNTY
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 SSW Pumpkintown, SC
UNK category
Oct 8, 2017
8:54 PM UTC
Tornado report for Pickens, SC
Pickens County · 36,052 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: MULTIPLE TREES AND POWER LINES DOWN. LIKELY TORNADO.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 WSW Pickens, SC
F1 category
Apr 22, 2005
1:26 PM EST
Tornado report for Pickens, SC
Pickens County · 36,052 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado touched down just northwest of Pickens, where 3 barns were destroyed near the intersection of Gravley Rd and Artie Rd. Numerous trees were blown down from the intersection of Red Hill and Reece Mill Rds east to highway 178. The tornado continued an intermittent ENE track, snapping off and uprooting numerous trees along an 8 mile path before lifting west of Dacusville. At least one tree fell on a house, and at least one car was damaged. Newspaper reported thousands of power outages across the county. There was also a spotter report of mothball hail in Pickens at 2:30.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 NNW Pickens, SC
F2 category
May 27, 1973
9:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Pickens, SC
Pickens County · 36,052 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

Pickens, SC area census snapshot

People & households
Population3,386
Households1,188
Housing units1,452
Income
Median household income$58,534
$100k+ households27.9%
$150k+ households14.0%
Housing stock
Single-family detached997
Attached single-family0
Small multifamily196
Large multifamily78
Mobile homes181
Housing mix
Single-family share68.7%
Attached-home share--
Multifamily share18.9%
Mobile-home share12.5%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied803
Renter-occupied385
Vacant units264
Home value & age
Median home value$196,400
Owner homes $300k+14.0%
Owner homes $500k+--
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1963
Older-home share69.4%
Vehicle context
Households with cars1,037
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 39 hail, 123 wind, and 6 tornado reports in and near Pickens, 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 Pickens?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Pickens, SC is 2.75″. It was reported near Pickens, SC on May 3, 1998.

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

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

I am selling a home in Pickens — 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 Pickens address?

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