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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Seneca, SC from June 9, 1969 through August 22, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
28
Wind Reports
84
Tornado Reports
4
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Seneca, SC · 1969–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 22, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Seneca, SC

28 reports
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1.00″ hail
Aug 22, 2026
9:36 PM UTC
Hail report for Seneca, SC
Oconee County · 28,035 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 S Seneca, SC
0.88″ hail
Aug 22, 2026
9:30 PM UTC
Hail report for Seneca, SC
Oconee County · 28,035 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Corrects time of previous hail report from 2 SSW Seneca. Nickel size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 Ssw Seneca, SC
0.88″ hail
Aug 22, 2026
9:08 PM UTC
Hail report for Seneca, SC
Oconee County · 28,035 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 Ssw Seneca, SC
1.00″ hail
Jun 1, 2026
7:12 PM UTC
Hail report for Seneca, SC
Oconee County · 28,035 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SW Seneca, SC
1.00″ hail
May 2, 2025
6:24 PM UTC
Hail report for Seneca, SC
Oconee County · 28,035 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Social media picture of quarter size hail in the Seneca area. Time and location estimated via radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SSW Seneca, SC
1.00″ hail
Jun 27, 2018
7:40 PM UTC
Hail report for Seneca, SC
Oconee County · 28,035 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PUBLIC REPORTED QUARTER (1.00 INCH) HAIL ON WALNUT ST
NWS Hail Report Location: Seneca, SC
0.75″ hail
May 22, 2013
5:06 PM EST-5
Hail report for Seneca, SC
Oconee County · 28,035 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny size hail was reported just south of Seneca.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.49 SSW Seneca, SC
1.00″ hail
Apr 26, 2012
7:43 PM EST-5
Hail report for Seneca, SC
Oconee County · 28,035 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.76 S Seneca, SC
1.50″ hail
May 17, 2011
4:51 PM EST-5
Hail report for Seneca, SC
Oconee County · 28,035 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Half dollar size hail was reported on Scott K Drive.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.82 NNE Tokeena Xrds, SC
0.75″ hail
Jun 28, 2010
10:00 PM EST-5
Hail report for Seneca, SC
Oconee County · 28,035 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.68 NW Seneca, SC
0.75″ hail
Jun 17, 2009
8:24 PM EST-5
Hail report for Seneca, SC
Oconee County · 28,035 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .39 NNW Seneca, SC
1.00″ hail
Jun 30, 2007
1:55 PM EST-5
Hail report for Seneca, SC
Oconee County · 28,035 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NNE Seneca, SC
0.88″ hail
May 26, 2006
4:20 PM EST
Hail report for Seneca, SC
Oconee County · 28,035 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 SE Seneca, SC
0.75″ hail
May 26, 2006
3:58 PM EST
Hail report for Seneca, SC
Oconee County · 28,035 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Seneca, SC
0.75″ hail
May 26, 2006
3:09 PM EST
Hail report for Seneca, SC
Oconee County · 28,035 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 E Seneca, 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 Seneca, SC

30 reports
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UNK mph
Aug 22, 2026
9:28 PM UTC
Wind report for Seneca, SC
Oconee County · 28,035 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Social media user reported they saw trees fall and power lines snap on Wells Hwy near Strawberry Farms Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 S Seneca, SC
UNK mph
Aug 22, 2026
9:22 PM UTC
Wind report for Seneca, SC
Oconee County · 28,035 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Social media user reported tree down_ road covered in debris near intersection of Bountyland Rd and Sheep Farm Rd. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 Nw Seneca, SC
UNK mph
Jul 10, 2026
9:10 PM UTC
Wind report for Seneca, SC
Oconee County · 28,035 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Oconee County 911 reports one tree down at the intersection of Dodgins Ln and Clyde Crenshaw Rd. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 N Seneca, SC
UNK mph
Jun 1, 2026
7:24 PM UTC
Wind report for Seneca, SC
Oconee County · 28,035 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down at intersection of Sitton Shoals Rd and Sitton Mill Rd. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 E Oakway, SC
UNK mph
Jun 1, 2026
7:16 PM UTC
Wind report for Seneca, SC
Oconee County · 28,035 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SW Seneca, SC
UNK mph
Jun 1, 2026
7:14 PM UTC
Wind report for Seneca, SC
Oconee County · 28,035 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on Return Church Rd at Oak Creek Rd. Time estimated.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNE Oakway, SC
UNK mph
Jun 1, 2026
7:12 PM UTC
Wind report for Seneca, SC
Oconee County · 28,035 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down at intersection of Engelhard Dr and N Strawberry Farm Rd. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 S Seneca, SC
UNK mph
Jun 1, 2026
7:12 PM UTC
Wind report for Seneca, SC
Oconee County · 28,035 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on home.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 WSW Seneca, SC
UNK mph
Sep 6, 2025
8:18 PM UTC
Wind report for Seneca, SC
Oconee County · 28,035 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree blocking roadway at intersection of Lawrence Bridge Rd and Alpine Dr.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 ENE Seneca, SC
UNK mph
Sep 6, 2025
8:15 PM UTC
Wind report for Seneca, SC
Oconee County · 28,035 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree down near intersection of Keowee School Rd and Old Walhalla Hwy.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NW Seneca, SC
UNK mph
Jun 26, 2025
12:43 AM UTC
Wind report for Seneca, SC
Oconee County · 28,035 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down at S Radio Station Rd and Pruitt Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 WSW Seneca, SC
UNK mph
Jun 7, 2025
11:21 PM UTC
Wind report for Seneca, SC
Oconee County · 28,035 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down on the southern end of Lake Keowee.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 NNE Seneca, SC
UNK mph
Jun 7, 2025
11:20 PM UTC
Wind report for Seneca, SC
Oconee County · 28,035 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees down in Seneca.
NWS Wind Report Location: Seneca, SC
UNK mph
Mar 31, 2025
6:42 PM UTC
Wind report for Seneca, SC
Oconee County · 28,035 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees down around the Seneca area.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E Seneca, SC
UNK mph
Aug 7, 2023
8:55 PM UTC
Wind report for Seneca, SC
Oconee County · 28,035 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 911 Communications reports trees down on roadway.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 ENE Seneca, 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 Seneca, SC

4 reports
UNK category
Apr 10, 2021
9:50 PM UTC
Tornado report for Seneca, SC
Oconee County · 28,035 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NWS STORM SURVEY REPORTED EF-1 TORNADO NORTHWEST OF DOWNTOWN SENECA
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 NW Seneca, SC
UNK category
Apr 13, 2020
7:30 AM UTC
Tornado report for Seneca, SC
Oconee County · 28,035 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: *** 1 FATAL *** COUNTY OFFICIAL REPORTED LIKELY TORNADO IN SENECA WITH ONE FATALITY.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Seneca, SC
F0 category
Mar 23, 1993
5:58 PM EST
Tornado report for Seneca, SC
Oconee County · 28,035 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: N Seneca, SC
F1 category
Mar 20, 1984
6:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Seneca, SC
Oconee County · 28,035 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

Seneca, SC area census snapshot

People & households
Population8,910
Households3,995
Housing units4,420
Income
Median household income$52,207
$100k+ households33.1%
$150k+ households10.4%
Housing stock
Single-family detached2,662
Attached single-family169
Small multifamily1,003
Large multifamily443
Mobile homes143
Housing mix
Single-family share60.2%
Attached-home share3.8%
Multifamily share32.7%
Mobile-home share3.2%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied2,106
Renter-occupied1,889
Vacant units425
Home value & age
Median home value$223,100
Owner homes $300k+23.7%
Owner homes $500k+9.9%
Owner homes $750k+5.2%
Median year built1980
Older-home share51.0%
Vehicle context
Households with cars3,750
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 28 hail, 84 wind, and 4 tornado reports in and near Seneca, 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 Seneca?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Seneca, SC is 1.75″. It was reported near Seneca, SC on May 20, 2006.

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

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

I am selling a home in Seneca — 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 Seneca address?

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