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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Snelling, SC from August 11, 1956 through September 6, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Hail Reports
10
Wind Reports
43
Tornado Reports
9
Max Hail Size
2.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Snelling, SC · 1956–present Updated  Daily · last Sep 6, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Snelling, SC

10 reports
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0.88″ hail
Sep 3, 2013
3:20 PM EST-5
Hail report for Snelling, SC
Barnwell County · 5,708 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Savannah River Site reported nickel size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5.63 NNW Snelling, SC
1.00″ hail
Jul 5, 2012
5:48 PM EST-5
Hail report for Snelling, SC
Barnwell County · 5,708 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: SRS reported quarter size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 10.65 NW Snelling, SC
1.00″ hail
Mar 24, 2012
7:20 PM EST-5
Hail report for Snelling, SC
Barnwell County · 5,708 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: COCORAHS observer reported quarter size hail near the Sweetwater Golf Club.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.41 WSW Barnwell Co Arpt, SC
1.00″ hail
May 20, 2008
5:30 PM EST-5
Hail report for Snelling, SC
Barnwell County · 5,708 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public reported quarter size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4.44 SE Robbins, SC
2.75″ hail
May 20, 2008
3:56 PM EST-5
Hail report for Snelling, SC
Barnwell County · 5,708 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Emergency manager reported baseball size hail in Snelling and golf ball size hail in Barnwell. Storm survey found numerous homes had damage to siding, windows, and roofs. Auto and home windows were broken. Holes were in siding. Vehicles were badly dented. Crops were flattened and there was a blanket of leaves and pine needles that covered the ground and roadways.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Snelling, SC
0.88″ hail
Dec 28, 2005
5:10 PM EST
Hail report for Snelling, SC
Barnwell County · 5,708 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Savannah River Site reported nickel size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 10 W Snelling, SC
0.75″ hail
May 10, 2005
5:13 PM EST
Hail report for Snelling, SC
Barnwell County · 5,708 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Savannah River Site reported 3/4 inch hail on the east side of the facility.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SW Snelling, SC
0.75″ hail
May 24, 1996
9:17 PM EST
Hail report for Snelling, SC
Barnwell County · 5,708 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Snelling, SC
0.75″ hail
May 19, 1995
12:20 PM EST
Hail report for Snelling, SC
Barnwell County · 5,708 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: ,,,,,,,,Thunderstorm Winds Trees blown down by thunderstorm winds
NWS Hail Report Location: Snelling, SC
1.75″ hail
May 15, 1985
2:45 PM CST
Hail report for Snelling, SC
Barnwell County · 5,708 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 Snelling, SC

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UNK mph
Sep 6, 2026
11:53 PM UTC
Wind report for Snelling, SC
Barnwell County · 5,708 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SCDPS website reported a tree in roadway on Patterson Mill Road near the intersection of Woodland Road. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 Ssw Snelling, SC
UNK mph
Sep 6, 2026
11:49 PM UTC
Wind report for Snelling, SC
Barnwell County · 5,708 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SCDPS website reported a tree in roadway on Patterson Mill Road near the intersection of Goldenrod Drive. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Sse Snelling, SC
UNK mph
Mar 16, 2025
11:10 AM UTC
Wind report for Snelling, SC
Barnwell County · 5,708 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Report from public via media of multiple trees down near Fairway Lane at Sweetwater Country Club. NWS Survey Team will check for a possible tornado on Monday.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 E Snelling, SC
UNK mph
Jul 6, 2022
11:32 PM UTC
Wind report for Snelling, SC
Barnwell County · 5,708 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SHERIFF DISPATCH REPORTED A TREE DOWN NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF SEVEN PINES ROAD AND PIONEER ROAD NORTH OF SNELLING.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 N Snelling, SC
UNK mph
Jun 17, 2022
10:59 PM UTC
Wind report for Snelling, SC
Barnwell County · 5,708 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: CORRECTS PREVIOUS TSTM WND DMG REPORT FROM 12 SE JACKSON. SAVANNAH RIVER SITE EMERGENCY OPS. CENTER EMPLOYEE REPORTED A COUPLE TREES DOWN ON STATE HIGHWAY 125 BLOCKING THE ROAD. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 12 SE Jackson, SC
UNK mph
Jun 28, 2020
12:05 AM UTC
Wind report for Snelling, SC
Barnwell County · 5,708 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SAVANNAH RIVER SITE EOC REPORTED TREE DOWN NEAR C AREA. TIME ESTIMATED.
NWS Wind Report Location: 9 SE Jackson, SC
59 mph
May 11, 2019
11:22 PM UTC
Wind report for Snelling, SC
Barnwell County · 5,708 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: USFS RAWS SITE RECORDED A WIND GUST OF 59 MPH.
NWS Wind Report Location: 8 WSW Snelling, SC
UNK mph
Jun 11, 2018
8:57 PM UTC
Wind report for Snelling, SC
Barnwell County · 5,708 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: CORRECTS PREVIOUS TSTM WND DMG REPORT FROM 3 W SNELLING. SAVANNAH RIVER SITE HAD TREES DOWN EASTERN EDGE TOWARD BARNWELL.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 W Snelling, SC
UNK mph
Apr 15, 2018
5:43 PM UTC
Wind report for Snelling, SC
Barnwell County · 5,708 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES IN ROADWAY REPORTED ON HIGHWAY 278 AT ORCHARD ROAD. TIME ESTMD BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 NNE Snelling, SC
71 mph
Mar 22, 2017
3:22 AM UTC
Wind report for Snelling, SC
Barnwell County · 5,708 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SRS REPORTED A 71 MPH WIND GUST ON 200 FOOT TOWER BETWEEN 1115 PM AND 1130 PM. .
NWS Wind Report Location: 8 WNW Snelling, SC
UNK mph
Jul 20, 2016
9:13 PM UTC
Wind report for Snelling, SC
Barnwell County · 5,708 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SEVERAL TREES DOWN IN THE SOUTHERN PORTION OF THE SAVANNAH RIVER SITE (SRS)... SOUTH OF L LAKE AND HWY 125. REPORTED BY SRS EOC. TIME ESTIMATED BASED ON RADAR. .
NWS Wind Report Location: 13 WSW Snelling, SC
UNK mph
Jul 5, 2016
9:43 PM UTC
Wind report for Snelling, SC
Barnwell County · 5,708 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: BARNWELL DISPATCH REPORTED TREES DOWN ON PIONEER RD. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NNE Snelling, SC
59 mph
Sep 10, 2015
5:00 PM EST-5
Wind report for Snelling, SC
Barnwell County · 5,708 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Savannah River Site wind tower at the K Area measured a 59 mph wind gust. Note the tower anemometer is 200 feet above the ground.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.82 NNE Robbins, SC
78 mph
Sep 10, 2015
5:00 PM EST-5
Wind report for Snelling, SC
Barnwell County · 5,708 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Savannah River Site wind tower at the North Area measured a 78 mph wind gust. Note...the tower anemometer is 200 feet above the ground.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5.65 NNE Robbins, SC
58 mph
Aug 6, 2015
5:24 PM EST-5
Wind report for Snelling, SC
Barnwell County · 5,708 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Dispatch reported powerlines down in Snelling.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Snelling, 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 Snelling, SC

9 reports
UNK category
Mar 18, 2025
11:27 AM UTC
Tornado report for Snelling, SC
Barnwell County · 5,708 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A National Weather Service storm survey determined that an EF-0 tornado touched down between Snelling and Barnwell... SC with peak winds of 80 mph. The short-lived tornado began in the Sweetwater Country Club... between Fairway Lane and Club House Lane... and moved to the northeast. The tornado uprooted at least 5 large pine trees and snapped several large branches before dissipating around Dunbarton Blvd.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 E Snelling, SC
UNK category
Apr 21, 2020
9:33 AM UTC
Tornado report for Snelling, SC
Barnwell County · 5,708 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: UPDATED TO CHANGE THE BEGINNING LOCATION AND START TIME OF THE TORNADO. SENTINEL SATELLITE DATA FROM APRIL 13... 2020 CLEARLY SHOWS A DAMAGE SCAR BEGINNING AT THE WESTERN EDGE OF PARR POND IN THE SAVANNAH RIVER SITE AND ENDING NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF HIGHWAY 278 AND STATE ROAD 21. A TORNADIC DEBRIS SIGNATURE DETECTED BY THE KCAE RADAR ALIGNS WITH THE DAMAGE SCAR. A GROUND SURVEY ALSO INDICATED A FEW TREES DOWN JUST OFF A FIELD ON THE EASTERN SIDE OF FELLOWSHIP ROAD AS TORNADO DISSIPATED. BASED OFF OF HIGH RESOLUTION IMAGERY... RADAR DATA (INCLUDING THE HEIGHT DEBRIS WAS DETECTED)... AND CORRESPONDENCE WITH A SAVANNAH RIVER SITE OFFICIAL... IT IS ESTIMATED THAT WINDS REACHED EF-3 STRENGTH... WITH SPEEDS UP TO 138 MPH.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 WNW Snelling, SC
UNK category
Apr 17, 2020
9:35 AM UTC
Tornado report for Snelling, SC
Barnwell County · 5,708 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: SENTINEL SATELLITE DATA FROM APRIL 13... 2020 CLEARLY SHOWS A DAMAGE SCAR BEGINNING AT THE NORTHERN TIP OF PARR POND IN THE SAVANNAH RIVER SITE AND ENDING NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF HIGHWAY 278 AND STATE ROAD 21. A TORNADIC DEBRIS SIGNATURE DETECTED BY THE KCAE RADAR ALIGNS WITH THE DAMAGE SCAR. A GROUND SURVEY ALSO INDICATED A FEW TREES DOWN JUST OFF A FIELD ON THE EASTERN SIDE OF FELLOWSHIP ROAD AS TORNADO DISSIPATED. BASED OFF OF HIGH RESOLUTION IMAGERY... RADAR DATA (INCLUDING THE HEIGHT DEBRIS WAS DETECTED)... AND CORRESPONDENCE WITH A SAVANNAH RIVER SITE OFFICIAL... IT IS ESTIMATED THAT WINDS REACHED EF-3 STRENGTH... WITH SPEEDS UP TO 138 MPH.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 NW Snelling, SC
EF0 category
Apr 11, 2009
12:21 AM EST-5
Tornado report for Snelling, SC
Barnwell County · 5,708 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An EF0 briefly touched down in the southern portion of the Savannah River Site off of hwy 125 taking down some trees.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .71 SSW Robbins, SC
EF0 category
Apr 10, 2009
11:17 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Snelling, SC
Barnwell County · 5,708 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado that tracked across Burke county GA, jumped the river and briefly touched down in Barnwell county near the Savannah River site taking down trees.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4.06 SSE Robbins, SC
F1 category
Apr 15, 1999
5:06 PM EST
Tornado report for Snelling, SC
Barnwell County · 5,708 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: KC4JMV and damage survey confirmed an F1 tornado took down numerous trees and powerlines along a 2 mile path. Minor damage was also done to a home.
NWS Tornado Report Location: SSW Williston, SC
F2 category
Oct 1, 1989
5:45 PM EST
Tornado report for Snelling, SC
Barnwell County · 5,708 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, SC
F3 category
Apr 23, 1983
7:20 PM CST
Tornado report for Snelling, SC
Barnwell County · 5,708 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, SC
F1 category
Jan 13, 1972
4:10 PM CST
Tornado report for Snelling, SC
Barnwell County · 5,708 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

Snelling, SC area census snapshot

People & households
Population283
Households101
Housing units115
Income
Median household income$41,042
$100k+ households33.7%
$150k+ households19.8%
Housing stock
Single-family detached43
Attached single-family0
Small multifamily0
Large multifamily0
Mobile homes72
Housing mix
Single-family share37.4%
Attached-home share--
Multifamily share--
Mobile-home share62.6%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied84
Renter-occupied17
Vacant units14
Home value & age
Median home value$63,900
Owner homes $300k+--
Owner homes $500k+--
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1995
Older-home share24.4%
Vehicle context
Households with cars94
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 10 hail, 43 wind, and 9 tornado reports in and near Snelling, 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 Snelling?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Snelling, SC is 2.75″. It was reported near N Snelling, SC on May 20, 2008.

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

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

I am selling a home in Snelling — 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 Snelling address?

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