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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near Sandy Springs, SC

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Sandy Springs, SC from January 30, 1971 through September 19, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Hail Reports
8
Wind Reports
43
Tornado Reports
2
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Sandy Springs, SC · 1971–present Updated  Daily · last Sep 19, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Sandy Springs, SC

8 reports
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0.75″ hail
Jun 30, 2015
12:35 PM EST-5
Hail report for Sandy Springs, SC
Anderson County · 65,340 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public reported penny size hail near Sandy Springs.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Sandy Spgs, SC
1.00″ hail
Apr 20, 2015
2:52 PM EST-5
Hail report for Sandy Springs, SC
Anderson County · 65,340 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Spotter reported quarter size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Sandy Spgs, SC
1.00″ hail
Jul 17, 2013
6:00 PM EST-5
Hail report for Sandy Springs, SC
Anderson County · 65,340 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: NWS employee relayed report of quarter size hail near Lake Hartwell in the Sandy Springs community.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.2 SW Sandy Spgs, SC
0.88″ hail
May 20, 2006
3:34 PM EST
Hail report for Sandy Springs, SC
Anderson County · 65,340 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Sandy Spgs, SC
1.75″ hail
Apr 8, 1999
4:54 PM EST
Hail report for Sandy Springs, SC
Anderson County · 65,340 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Sandy Spgs, SC
1.00″ hail
May 7, 1998
6:42 PM EST
Hail report for Sandy Springs, SC
Anderson County · 65,340 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Sandy Spgs, SC
1.00″ hail
Aug 5, 1997
5:00 PM EST
Hail report for Sandy Springs, SC
Anderson County · 65,340 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Sandy Spgs, SC
0.75″ hail
Apr 14, 1984
2:10 PM CST
Hail report for Sandy Springs, SC
Anderson County · 65,340 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, 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 Sandy Springs, SC

30 reports
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UNK mph
Sep 19, 2026
1:00 AM UTC
Wind report for Sandy Springs, SC
Anderson County · 65,340 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 Ene Sandy Springs, SC
UNK mph
Aug 11, 2026
10:20 PM UTC
Wind report for Sandy Springs, SC
Anderson County · 65,340 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Social media report of trees down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 W Sandy Springs, SC
UNK mph
Mar 16, 2026
11:40 AM UTC
Wind report for Sandy Springs, SC
Anderson County · 65,340 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Outages and utility line damage along Hwy 178.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 NE Sandy Springs, SC
UNK mph
Jun 18, 2025
12:15 AM UTC
Wind report for Sandy Springs, SC
Anderson County · 65,340 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down in the La France area.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NW Sandy Springs, SC
UNK mph
Jun 7, 2025
11:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Sandy Springs, SC
Anderson County · 65,340 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down in La France.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NW Sandy Springs, SC
UNK mph
Jun 7, 2025
11:29 PM UTC
Wind report for Sandy Springs, SC
Anderson County · 65,340 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees downed at Shores of Asbury RV Park.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SSW Sandy Springs, SC
UNK mph
Apr 10, 2025
11:54 PM UTC
Wind report for Sandy Springs, SC
Anderson County · 65,340 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and power lines reported down in western portions of Anderson County. Time and location estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 S Townville, SC
UNK mph
Aug 30, 2024
9:11 PM UTC
Wind report for Sandy Springs, SC
Anderson County · 65,340 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down on power lines/utility equipment.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SSE Sandy Springs, SC
UNK mph
Feb 28, 2024
8:28 PM UTC
Wind report for Sandy Springs, SC
Anderson County · 65,340 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down near Blackman Road Martin Lane.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E Sandy Springs, SC
UNK mph
Feb 28, 2024
8:25 PM UTC
Wind report for Sandy Springs, SC
Anderson County · 65,340 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on Hopkins Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 E Townville, SC
UNK mph
Jul 3, 2023
12:46 AM UTC
Wind report for Sandy Springs, SC
Anderson County · 65,340 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Lightning strike to house causing structure fire.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 ENE Sandy Springs, SC
UNK mph
Jul 1, 2023
10:22 PM UTC
Wind report for Sandy Springs, SC
Anderson County · 65,340 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 S Sandy Springs, SC
UNK mph
May 16, 2023
9:20 PM UTC
Wind report for Sandy Springs, SC
Anderson County · 65,340 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN AT INTERSECTION OF DIXON RD AND THAXTON PLACE CT
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SSE Sandy Springs, SC
UNK mph
Jul 8, 2022
10:10 PM UTC
Wind report for Sandy Springs, SC
Anderson County · 65,340 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A 100FT LONG HAY BARN WAS COMPLETELY DESTROYED AND BLOWN OUT INTO A FIELD ON FURMAN GAMBRELL RD...ALONG WITH MANY LARGE TREES SNAPPED AND UPROOTED. DELAYED REPORT.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 ENE Sandy Springs, SC
UNK mph
Jul 8, 2022
10:10 PM UTC
Wind report for Sandy Springs, SC
Anderson County · 65,340 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN ON HOUSE ON WALKER RD. A COUPLE OTHER TREES DOWN ON HOUSES FURTHER NORTH IN THE COUNTY.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 ENE Sandy Springs, 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 Sandy Springs, SC

2 reports
UNK category
Sep 27, 2018
10:52 PM UTC
Tornado report for Sandy Springs, SC
Anderson County · 65,340 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: AREA OF CONCENTRATED WIND DAMAGE FROM LIKELY TORNADO STRETCHED BETWEEN TOWNVILLE... DENVER... AND NORTHLAKE... ESPECIALLY ON CLEMSON BLVD. DAMAGE REPORTS STILL UNCLEAR BUT NUMEROUS TREES DOWN... AT LEAST ONE ON A CAR AND ONE ON A HOUSE.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 SSW Sandy Springs, SC
F0 category
Sep 16, 2004
5:25 PM EST
Tornado report for Sandy Springs, SC
Anderson County · 65,340 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This brief tornado produced mainly tree damage in the Double Springs community.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 SSE Townville, 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

Sandy Springs, SC area census snapshot

People & households
Population955
Households328
Housing units328
Income
Median household income$68,393
$100k+ households35.7%
$150k+ households14.6%
Housing stock
Single-family detached276
Attached single-family0
Small multifamily35
Large multifamily0
Mobile homes17
Housing mix
Single-family share84.2%
Attached-home share--
Multifamily share10.7%
Mobile-home share5.2%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied253
Renter-occupied75
Vacant units0
Home value & age
Median home value$261,600
Owner homes $300k+24.5%
Owner homes $500k+3.6%
Owner homes $750k+3.6%
Median year built2001
Older-home share30.8%
Vehicle context
Households with cars311
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 8 hail, 43 wind, and 2 tornado reports in and near Sandy Springs, SC, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on September 19, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Sandy Springs?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Sandy Springs, SC is 1.75″. It was reported near Sandy Spgs, SC on April 8, 1999.

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

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

I am selling a home in Sandy Springs — 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 Sandy Springs address?

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