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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Lee County, SC

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Lee County, SC from February 9, 1962 through September 11, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 29550 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
59
Wind Reports
169
Tornado Reports
10
Max Hail Size
4.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Lee County, SC · 1962–present Updated  Daily · last Sep 11, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in Lee County

30 reports
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1.25″ hail
May 6, 2022
10:10 PM UTC
Hail report for Lee County, SC
Lee County · 4,588 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: CORRECTS PREVIOUS HAIL REPORT FROM 7 N BISHOPVILLE. PUBLIC REPORTED THROUGH SOCIAL MEDIA OF HALF DOLLAR SIZE HAIL ALONG KELLY BRIDGE ROAD WEST IN NORTHERN LEE COUNTY.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 N Bishopville, SC
1.75″ hail
May 3, 2021
8:55 PM UTC
Hail report for Lee County, SC
Lee County · 4,588 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: TWEET AND PHOTO SENT IN REPORTING UP TO GOLF BALL SIZED HAIL.
NWS Hail Report Location: Lynchburg, SC
1.25″ hail
Jun 14, 2018
10:42 PM UTC
Hail report for Lee County, SC
Lee County · 4,588 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PUBLIC REPORTED QUARTER TO HALF DOLLAR SIZE HAIL ALONG LAZY ACRES LANE NEAR LEE STATE PARK. THE HAIL FELL FOR SEVERAL MINUTES.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 ESE Bishopville, SC
1.75″ hail
Mar 23, 2017
3:20 AM UTC
Hail report for Lee County, SC
Lee County · 4,588 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: SOCIAL MEDIA REPORT OF AROUND 10 MINUTES OF LARGE HAIL WITH THE LARGEST HAILSTONES SLIGHTLY LARGER THAN THE SIZE OF A GOLFBALL.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 NNW Bishopville, SC
1.00″ hail
Sep 4, 2015
11:12 PM EST-5
Hail report for Lee County, SC
Lee County · 4,588 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public, via Social Media, reported quarter size hail in Spring Hill.
NWS Hail Report Location: .57 W Spring Hill, SC
1.00″ hail
Jun 22, 2015
5:15 PM EST-5
Hail report for Lee County, SC
Lee County · 4,588 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public reported quarter size hail and estimated winds of 60 to 70 mph on Hwy 441.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.37 NNE Heriot, SC
0.88″ hail
Apr 19, 2013
4:40 PM EST-5
Hail report for Lee County, SC
Lee County · 4,588 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public reported dime to nickel size hail in western Lee County.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.82 SSE Ashwood, SC
1.00″ hail
Apr 27, 2012
4:30 PM EST-5
Hail report for Lee County, SC
Lee County · 4,588 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public reported dime to quarter size hail along Timber Creek Road. It hailed for 10 to 15 minutes and covered the ground.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4.87 SW Lucknow, SC
1.00″ hail
Mar 19, 2012
4:13 PM EST-5
Hail report for Lee County, SC
Lee County · 4,588 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail covered the ground near the intersection of Cypress and Cypress Cemetary roads. Lots of nickel to dime size hail with some pieces up to the size of a quarter.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.34 WNW Cypress Xrds, SC
0.75″ hail
Jul 13, 2011
4:05 PM EST-5
Hail report for Lee County, SC
Lee County · 4,588 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Sheriff reported 3/4 inch hail on Baskin road.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.78 WNW Lucknow, SC
0.75″ hail
Jul 13, 2011
3:47 PM EST-5
Hail report for Lee County, SC
Lee County · 4,588 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Sheriff reported 3/4 inch hail on Canelen road.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Lucknow, SC
1.75″ hail
Apr 9, 2011
7:08 PM EST-5
Hail report for Lee County, SC
Lee County · 4,588 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: EM reported golfball size hail covering the ground at Hwy 15 and and the Lynches River Bridge.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.14 E Bishopville Muni Arp, SC
1.25″ hail
Jul 11, 2010
2:47 PM EST-5
Hail report for Lee County, SC
Lee County · 4,588 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: EM reported 1.25 inch hail on Hwy 441 southwest of town.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.79 NE Heriot, SC
0.88″ hail
Jul 27, 2009
3:19 PM EST-5
Hail report for Lee County, SC
Lee County · 4,588 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: St. Charles Cotton Ginn reported penny to nickel size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: .33 SSE St Charles, SC
0.75″ hail
Jun 1, 2009
6:29 PM EST-5
Hail report for Lee County, SC
Lee County · 4,588 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Reported penny size hail just north of Bishopville.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Bishopville, 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 Lee County

30 reports
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UNK mph
Sep 11, 2026
9:05 PM UTC
Wind report for Lee County, SC
Lee County · 4,588 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Dispatch reports trees down along Camden Highway west of Bishopville. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 W Bishopville, SC
UNK mph
Sep 11, 2026
9:02 PM UTC
Wind report for Lee County, SC
Lee County · 4,588 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Dispatch reports trees down along Stokes Bridge Rd. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 Nw Bishopville, SC
UNK mph
Jul 10, 2026
9:00 PM UTC
Wind report for Lee County, SC
Lee County · 4,588 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Duke Energy reports several hundred people in Lee County without power due to fallen trees and branches on their equipment. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 NNW Oswego, SC
UNK mph
Jul 10, 2026
8:54 PM UTC
Wind report for Lee County, SC
Lee County · 4,588 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A microburst caused significant damage in the Ashwood community with pictures sent of several snapped and uprooted trees.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 NNW Oswego, SC
UNK mph
Mar 12, 2026
3:18 PM UTC
Wind report for Lee County, SC
Lee County · 4,588 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SCDPS reports a tree down on I-20 south of Bishopville. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 S Bishopville, SC
UNK mph
Jul 31, 2025
10:38 PM UTC
Wind report for Lee County, SC
Lee County · 4,588 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Lee County dispatch reported trees down on Dogwood Dr. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ESE Bishopville, SC
UNK mph
Jul 31, 2025
10:35 PM UTC
Wind report for Lee County, SC
Lee County · 4,588 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Lee County dispatch reported trees down on powerlines on Main St.
NWS Wind Report Location: Bishopville, SC
UNK mph
Feb 16, 2025
1:35 PM UTC
Wind report for Lee County, SC
Lee County · 4,588 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Lee County dispatch reported DoT in route to downed trees in Bishopville. Time Estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Bishopville, SC
UNK mph
Dec 29, 2024
3:01 PM UTC
Wind report for Lee County, SC
Lee County · 4,588 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SC Highway Patrol reported trees down near I20 and Route 15.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SW Bishopville, SC
UNK mph
Aug 3, 2024
8:21 PM UTC
Wind report for Lee County, SC
Lee County · 4,588 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Lee County Sheriff reported a tree down on Liberty Hill Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 9 NNE Bishopville, SC
UNK mph
May 10, 2024
9:50 PM UTC
Wind report for Lee County, SC
Lee County · 4,588 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Lee County dispatch reported tree down on Shirley Circle and Ashland Stokes Bridge Road. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 NNE Bishopville, SC
UNK mph
May 9, 2024
8:22 AM UTC
Wind report for Lee County, SC
Lee County · 4,588 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SC DOT Reports a tree in roadway along I20. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ESE Lee State Park, SC
UNK mph
May 8, 2024
10:35 PM UTC
Wind report for Lee County, SC
Lee County · 4,588 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was downed... taking down a power line... at Law St and S Heyward St... in Bishopville. Time estimated.
NWS Wind Report Location: Bishopville, SC
UNK mph
May 8, 2024
10:35 PM UTC
Wind report for Lee County, SC
Lee County · 4,588 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was downed on Hill Rd between Anderson Hill Rd and Ashland Stokes Bridge Rd. Time estimated.
NWS Wind Report Location: 8 NNE Bishopville, SC
UNK mph
Jun 7, 2023
3:30 AM UTC
Wind report for Lee County, SC
Lee County · 4,588 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Lee County Sheriff reported to 911 dispatch 3 trees down on Raccoon Road near Hwy 401. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NE Oswego, 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 Lee County

10 reports
EF0 category
Jul 11, 2010
6:39 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Lee County, SC
Lee County · 4,588 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NWS and EM found tornado damage to trees and powerlines as a weak EF0 intermittently touched down along its path.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.93 NNW Woodroe, SC
EF2 category
Mar 15, 2008
5:52 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Lee County, SC
Lee County · 4,588 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Storm Survey and Emergency Manager found moderate to major damage to several homes, mobile homes, and a church in the Ashwood and Red Hill areas on Green Ln, Taproot, Day Lilly, and other secondary roads. Numerous trees and powerlines were down in the Lynchburg area.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.19 WSW Ashwood, SC
EF1 category
Apr 15, 2007
7:50 AM EST-5
Tornado report for Lee County, SC
Lee County · 4,588 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An EF1 tornado took down numerous trees, a few powerlines, did minor damage to Mt. Pleasant AME church at the intersection of Vista Lane and Wells Church road, and did minor damage to a mobile home.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4.02 ESE St Charles, SC
F0 category
Sep 27, 2004
1:03 PM EST
Tornado report for Lee County, SC
Lee County · 4,588 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An F0 touched down in Bishopville then again in the Lucknow area. Trees and powerlines were down with minor damage to a couple of homes.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Bishopville, SC
F0 category
Sep 7, 2004
8:10 AM EST
Tornado report for Lee County, SC
Lee County · 4,588 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Storm Chaser reported an F0 did minor damage to a mobile home and took down some trees and powerlines.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 SW Bishopville, SC
F1 category
Sep 7, 2004
7:40 AM EST
Tornado report for Lee County, SC
Lee County · 4,588 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A strong F1 tornado took down huge trees and powerlines, and also did moderate damage to several homes and a cotton gin mill.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 S Manville, SC
F0 category
May 20, 1980
11:55 AM CST
Tornado report for Lee County, SC
Lee County · 4,588 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, SC
F1 category
May 24, 1973
4:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Lee County, SC
Lee County · 4,588 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, SC
F2 category
Oct 1, 1966
11:30 AM CST
Tornado report for Lee County, SC
Lee County · 4,588 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, SC
F1 category
Feb 9, 1962
5:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Lee County, SC
Lee County · 4,588 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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Browse Cities with NWS Storm Reports in Lee County

Bishopville, SC 126
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Ashwood, SC 25
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Lynchburg, SC 19
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Browntown, SC 18
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Wisacky, SC 16
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St. Charles, SC 13
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Manville, SC 5
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NWS Storm Reports & Census Data

U.S. Census Data · County

Lee County, SC area census snapshot

People & households
Population16,330
Households6,294
Housing units7,587
Income
Median household income$44,145
$100k+ households26.0%
$150k+ households5.5%
Housing stock
Single-family detached4,588
Attached single-family23
Small multifamily452
Large multifamily67
Mobile homes2,438
Housing mix
Single-family share60.5%
Attached-home share0.3%
Multifamily share6.8%
Mobile-home share32.1%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied4,623
Renter-occupied1,671
Vacant units1,293
Home value & age
Median home value$101,900
Owner homes $300k+4.9%
Owner homes $500k+0.9%
Owner homes $750k+0.3%
Median year built1982
Older-home share44.5%
Vehicle context
Households with cars5,576
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Top ZIP Codes with NWS Storm Reports in Lee County

29550 176
Hartsville, SC Hail, wind & tornado reports
29010 150
Wisacky, SC Hail, wind & tornado reports
29020 147
Camden, SC Hail, wind & tornado reports
29153 101
Sumter, SC Hail, wind & tornado reports
29040 67
Dalzell, SC Hail, wind & tornado reports
29128 61
Boykin, SC Hail, wind & tornado reports
29009 54
Bethune, SC Hail, wind & tornado reports
29069 54
Lamar, SC Hail, wind & tornado reports
29080 54
Shiloh, SC Hail, wind & tornado reports
29032 48
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29104 23
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 59 hail, 169 wind, and 10 tornado reports in Lee County, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on September 11, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Lee County?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Lee County is 4.00″. It was reported near Bishopville, SC on March 12, 1967.

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

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

I am selling a home in Lee County — 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 Lee County address?

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