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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Ridgeway, SC from April 5, 1957 through June 18, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Hail Reports
23
Wind Reports
74
Tornado Reports
9
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Ridgeway, SC · 1957–present Updated  Daily · last Jun 18, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Ridgeway, SC

23 reports
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1.00″ hail
May 6, 2022
9:32 PM UTC
Hail report for Ridgeway, SC
Fairfield County · 7,611 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORTED 1 INCH HAIL NEAR THE TOWN OF RIDGEWAY.
NWS Hail Report Location: Ridgeway, SC
1.00″ hail
Sep 1, 2017
7:10 PM UTC
Hail report for Ridgeway, SC
Fairfield County · 7,611 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER-SIZE HAIL NEAR INTERSECTION OF RIVER RD AND DOE RUN LANE.
NWS Hail Report Location: 10 ENE Ridgeway, SC
1.00″ hail
Sep 1, 2017
6:45 PM UTC
Hail report for Ridgeway, SC
Fairfield County · 7,611 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER-SIZE HAIL NEAR INTERSECTION OF RIVER RD AND DOE RUN LANE.
NWS Hail Report Location: 10 ENE Ridgeway, SC
1.00″ hail
Sep 28, 2016
8:17 PM UTC
Hail report for Ridgeway, SC
Fairfield County · 7,611 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER-SIZE HAIL REPORTED BY LONGTOWN COOP OBSERVER.
NWS Hail Report Location: 8 ENE Ridgeway, SC
1.00″ hail
May 2, 2016
7:53 PM UTC
Hail report for Ridgeway, SC
Fairfield County · 7,611 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER SIZED HAIL REPORTED AT SUTTONS LANDING ON THE NORTHERN END OF LAKE WATEREE.
NWS Hail Report Location: 10 NNE Ridgeway, SC
1.00″ hail
May 14, 2012
8:25 PM EST-5
Hail report for Ridgeway, SC
Fairfield County · 7,611 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public reported quarter size hail at Colonel Creek Marina.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.2 NE Longtown, SC
1.00″ hail
Mar 2, 2012
6:43 AM EST-5
Hail report for Ridgeway, SC
Fairfield County · 7,611 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Dispatch reported nickel to quarter size hail in Winnsboro and areas just east of town.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.25 SSW Flint Hill, SC
1.00″ hail
Apr 9, 2011
9:56 PM EST-5
Hail report for Ridgeway, SC
Fairfield County · 7,611 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public reported nickel to quarter size hail at Suttons Landing on Lake Wateree.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.33 ESE Bucklick, SC
1.75″ hail
Apr 9, 2011
9:05 PM EST-5
Hail report for Ridgeway, SC
Fairfield County · 7,611 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: NWS COOP Observer reported golfball size hail in Longtown.
NWS Hail Report Location: .57 W Longtown, SC
1.75″ hail
Apr 9, 2011
8:55 PM EST-5
Hail report for Ridgeway, SC
Fairfield County · 7,611 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Spotter reported golfball size hail near Lake Wateree.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.5 N Bucklick, SC
0.88″ hail
Mar 15, 2008
3:48 PM EST-5
Hail report for Ridgeway, SC
Fairfield County · 7,611 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Spotter reported nickel size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Ridgeway, SC
0.88″ hail
Mar 15, 2008
3:09 PM EST-5
Hail report for Ridgeway, SC
Fairfield County · 7,611 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: COOP observer reported nickel size hail and estimated winds of 50 mph.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Longtown, SC
0.88″ hail
Jun 11, 2007
3:30 PM EST-5
Hail report for Ridgeway, SC
Fairfield County · 7,611 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Sheriff reported nickel size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Ridgeway, SC
0.75″ hail
Apr 19, 2007
6:55 PM EST-5
Hail report for Ridgeway, SC
Fairfield County · 7,611 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Post Office reported 3/4 inch hail in downtown Ridgeway.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Ridgeway, SC
1.00″ hail
Jun 12, 2006
4:22 PM EST
Hail report for Ridgeway, SC
Fairfield County · 7,611 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: SKYWARN spotter reported quarter size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 NE Ridgeway, 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 Ridgeway, SC

30 reports
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UNK mph
Jun 18, 2026
11:36 PM UTC
Wind report for Ridgeway, SC
Fairfield County · 7,611 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SCDPS reported a tree down across Boney Rd north of Blythewood. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNW Blythewood, SC
UNK mph
Jun 18, 2025
1:53 AM UTC
Wind report for Ridgeway, SC
Fairfield County · 7,611 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SC Dept of Public Safety reported a tree in the roadway along Commerce Blvd. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 WSW Ridgeway, SC
UNK mph
Mar 31, 2025
9:17 PM UTC
Wind report for Ridgeway, SC
Fairfield County · 7,611 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SC Department of Safety reports a tree down in the road on Smallwood Rd... near the intersection with Summer Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 ESE Ridgeway, SC
UNK mph
Mar 5, 2025
1:10 PM UTC
Wind report for Ridgeway, SC
Fairfield County · 7,611 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Broadcast media relayed a picture of a roof covering blown off at City Gas and Fuel. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Ridgeway, SC
UNK mph
Dec 29, 2024
2:01 PM UTC
Wind report for Ridgeway, SC
Fairfield County · 7,611 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SCDPS website reported power lines in the roadway in downtown Ridgeway near the intersection of Longtown Road and Palmer Street. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Ridgeway, SC
UNK mph
Jun 5, 2024
7:50 PM UTC
Wind report for Ridgeway, SC
Fairfield County · 7,611 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Lake Wateree State Park tackle shop reported 2 trees down within the park.
NWS Wind Report Location: Lake Wateree Sp, SC
UNK mph
Jun 4, 2024
8:44 PM UTC
Wind report for Ridgeway, SC
Fairfield County · 7,611 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Reported a tree down on a power line along Hope Road near Old River Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 WSW Lake Wateree Sp, SC
UNK mph
May 9, 2024
7:36 AM UTC
Wind report for Ridgeway, SC
Fairfield County · 7,611 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trained spotter reported trees down and heavy damage between Ridgeway and the county line. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SSE Ridgeway, SC
UNK mph
May 9, 2024
7:34 AM UTC
Wind report for Ridgeway, SC
Fairfield County · 7,611 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Report of a tree down and minor damage to a home in Ridgeway. Report via social media. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Ridgeway, SC
UNK mph
May 9, 2024
7:33 AM UTC
Wind report for Ridgeway, SC
Fairfield County · 7,611 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trained spotter reported numerous trees down along Hood Rd through the intersection with Boney Rd. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SW Ridgeway, SC
UNK mph
Jan 9, 2024
7:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Ridgeway, SC
Fairfield County · 7,611 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Uprooted tree near park on East Church Street.
NWS Wind Report Location: Ridgeway, SC
UNK mph
Jul 9, 2023
12:00 AM UTC
Wind report for Ridgeway, SC
Fairfield County · 7,611 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trained spotter relayed multiple tree limbs down among other smaller tree debris on US-21 between Ridgeway and Blythewood. He later reported a downed tree limb causing a delay in traffic on Highway 34 near Geiger Elementary School. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Ridgeway, SC
UNK mph
Jul 8, 2023
11:26 PM UTC
Wind report for Ridgeway, SC
Fairfield County · 7,611 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Fairfield County Dispatch reported power lines down on Wateree Estates Rd. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SW Lake Wateree Sp, SC
UNK mph
Jul 9, 2022
1:12 AM UTC
Wind report for Ridgeway, SC
Fairfield County · 7,611 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: HIGHWAY PATROL REPORTED A TREE DOWN AT US 21 AND LONGLEAF ROAD NEAR RIDGEWAY.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SE Ridgeway, SC
UNK mph
May 6, 2022
10:14 PM UTC
Wind report for Ridgeway, SC
Fairfield County · 7,611 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: FAIRFIELD COUNTY DOT REPORTS TREES DOWN ON RIVER ROAD IN FAIRFIELD COUNTY. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 NNW Longtown, 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 Ridgeway, SC

9 reports
UNK category
May 11, 2024
7:31 AM UTC
Tornado report for Ridgeway, SC
Fairfield County · 7,611 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A National Weather Service storm survey team confirmed an EF-1 tornado with peak winds of 100 mph in southeastern Fairfield County during the early morning hours of May 9th. The tornado likely began west of Interstate 77 near Exit 32. The tornado moved generally southeast producing downed large limbs along Cook Road and Boney Road... intensifying as it moved into a wooded area along Cedar Rock Road. The area of most significant tree damage was observed along a creek bed north of Cedar Rock Road with numerous uprooted and snapped trees. One tree landed on a home on Cedar Rock Road causing roof... siding... and gutter damage. The tornado continued along Cedar Rock Road causing intermittent tree damage. The tornado continued beyond the road and into a wooded area behind The Farm at Ridgeway where additional tree damage occurred near a pond on the property. The tornado likely lifted on the property prior to reaching Highway 21.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 SSW Ridgeway, SC
UNK category
Apr 15, 2018
6:46 PM UTC
Tornado report for Ridgeway, SC
Fairfield County · 7,611 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NWS STORM SURVEY CONFIRMS AN EF1 TORNADO IN FAIRFIELD COUNTY. STRAIGHT LINE WIND DAMAGE BEGAN IN AND NEAR THE TOWN OF RIDGEWAY. EXTENSIVE TREE DAMAGE... WITH MANY TREES SNAPPED OR UPROOTED OCCURRED FOR NEARLY 8 MILES NORTH-NORTHEAST OF TOWN... JUST TO THE EAST OF HIGHWAY 21. TORNADO DAMAGE BEGAN JUST SOUTH OF WHITE OAK CHURCH ROAD... WITH THE TORNADO MOVING IN A NORTHERLY... THEN NORTHEASTERLY MOTION FOR ABOUT 4.4 MILES. THE TORNADO APPEARS TO HAVE LIFTED ALONG THE WESTERN SHORE OF LAKE WATEREE NEAR GUNSITE ROAD WHERE NUMEROUS LARGE TREES WERE UPROOTED OR SNAPPED... WITH SEVERAL OF THEM FALLING ON HOMES. STRAIGHT LINE WIND DAMAGE WAS THEN OBSERVED TO THE NORTH OF THIS AREA... BUT IT'S NORTHERN EXTENT IS UNKNOWN DUE TO A LACK OF ACCESS ROADS. THE STRONGEST WINDS ARE ESTIMATED TO HAVE BEEN 95-105 MPH.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 8 NNE Ridgeway, SC
EF0 category
Apr 28, 2013
6:42 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Ridgeway, SC
Fairfield County · 7,611 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NWS Storm Survey revealed a weak tornado occurred along Mood Harrison Road where around 6 trees were toppled falling on a outbuilding and a car. Several large limbs were also down and an antenna on a mobile home was damaged.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.39 ENE Ridgeway, SC
EF1 category
Apr 4, 2008
5:24 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Ridgeway, SC
Fairfield County · 7,611 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Storm Survey, coordinated with DOT, found several groves of trees down with good convergent patterns at SC 20 and Great North roads, US 21, and Wateree road.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.24 SW Flint Hill, SC
F2 category
Sep 27, 2004
8:08 PM EST
Tornado report for Ridgeway, SC
Fairfield County · 7,611 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An F2 tornado destroyed 5 mobile homes, did moderate to severe damage to 2 framed homes and injurred 13 people. One 57 year old male died. Two vehicles were moved 20 to 30 yards.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 NNW Ridgeway, SC
F1 category
Aug 12, 2004
11:12 AM EST
Tornado report for Ridgeway, SC
Fairfield County · 7,611 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An F1 tornado ran along SC secondary hwy 3 and did minor damage to several homes and mobile homes. Several out buildings were destroyed and many trees and powerlines were down.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 W Longtown, SC
F0 category
Mar 16, 1996
10:17 PM EST
Tornado report for Ridgeway, SC
Fairfield County · 7,611 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: W Ridgeway, SC
F0 category
May 4, 1993
5:45 PM EST
Tornado report for Ridgeway, SC
Fairfield County · 7,611 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado observed dipping down out of clouds, destroyed a lake house and several large trees, then moved out over Lake Wateree and dissipated.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, SC
F0 category
Nov 22, 1992
8:12 PM EST
Tornado report for Ridgeway, SC
Fairfield County · 7,611 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

Ridgeway, SC area census snapshot

People & households
Population240
Households122
Housing units170
Income
Median household income$47,143
$100k+ households31.2%
$150k+ households14.8%
Housing stock
Single-family detached139
Attached single-family0
Small multifamily17
Large multifamily8
Mobile homes6
Housing mix
Single-family share81.8%
Attached-home share--
Multifamily share14.7%
Mobile-home share3.5%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied71
Renter-occupied51
Vacant units48
Home value & age
Median home value$187,500
Owner homes $300k+26.8%
Owner homes $500k+--
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1972
Older-home share56.5%
Vehicle context
Households with cars120
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 23 hail, 74 wind, and 9 tornado reports in and near Ridgeway, SC, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on June 18, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Ridgeway?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Ridgeway, SC is 1.75″. It was reported near Bucklick, SC on April 9, 2011.

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

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

I am selling a home in Ridgeway — 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 Ridgeway address?

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