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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Lexington County, SC

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Lexington County, SC from July 27, 1956 through September 11, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
267
Wind Reports
919
Tornado Reports
50
Max Hail Size
2.50″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Lexington County, SC · 1956–present Updated  Daily · last Sep 11, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in Lexington County

30 reports
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0.75″ hail
Sep 6, 2026
10:08 PM UTC
Hail report for Lexington County, SC
Lexington County · 91,782 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING of Dime Sized Hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 W Red Bank, SC
1.25″ hail
Sep 6, 2026
10:01 PM UTC
Hail report for Lexington County, SC
Lexington County · 91,782 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Trained spotter reported pea sized up to half dollar sized hail around 400 block of Calks Ferry Road_ Lexington 29072.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 Ne Gilbert, SC
2.00″ hail
Sep 6, 2026
9:51 PM UTC
Hail report for Lexington County, SC
Lexington County · 91,782 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Broadcast Media relayed a picture via SLACK of 1.5 to 2 inch hail. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 W Lexington, SC
2.00″ hail
Sep 6, 2026
9:47 PM UTC
Hail report for Lexington County, SC
Lexington County · 91,782 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Corrects previous hail report from 5 W Lexington. Broadcast Media relayed a picture via SLACK of 1.5 to 2 inch hail. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 W Lexington, SC
1.00″ hail
Sep 7, 2023
9:55 PM UTC
Hail report for Lexington County, SC
Lexington County · 91,782 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public reported quarter sized hail. Time estimated based on radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 WSW White Rock, SC
1.00″ hail
Sep 7, 2023
9:50 PM UTC
Hail report for Lexington County, SC
Lexington County · 91,782 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from person driving through town of Nickel to Quarter sized Hail. Wind was strong but no signs of damage.
NWS Hail Report Location: Chapin, SC
1.00″ hail
Jun 28, 2023
2:33 AM UTC
Hail report for Lexington County, SC
Lexington County · 91,782 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Corrects previous hail report from 4 E Dreher Island SP. Multiple public reports of hail up to quarter sized along Libby Arial Circle. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 E Dreher Island Sp, SC
1.75″ hail
Mar 27, 2023
3:38 AM UTC
Hail report for Lexington County, SC
Lexington County · 91,782 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: TRAINED SPOTTER VIDEO ON TWITTER SHOWS LARGE HAIL FALLING AT THE SHELL GAS STATION AT HWY 21 NEAR EXIT 129 ON I-26. ESTIMATE OF AT LEAST GOLF BALL SIZE.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 S Sandy Run, SC
1.00″ hail
May 2, 2022
1:30 AM UTC
Hail report for Lexington County, SC
Lexington County · 91,782 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: SOCIAL MEDIA REPORT OF 1 INCH HAIL WITH PICTURE NORTH OF GASTON... JUST NORTH OF THE DIAMOND PET FOOD PLANT. TIME AND LOCATION LINES UP WITH RADAR IMAGES.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NNE Gaston, SC
1.50″ hail
May 2, 2022
12:45 AM UTC
Hail report for Lexington County, SC
Lexington County · 91,782 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PUBLIC SENT A PICTURE OF PING-PONG BALL SIZED HAIL VIA FACEBOOK. TIME ESTIMATED BASED ON RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SW South Congaree, SC
1.50″ hail
May 1, 2022
11:20 PM UTC
Hail report for Lexington County, SC
Lexington County · 91,782 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORT OF PING PONG BALL SIZED HAIL. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 NNE Gilbert, SC
1.75″ hail
May 1, 2022
11:18 PM UTC
Hail report for Lexington County, SC
Lexington County · 91,782 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PUBLIC CALLED IN A REPORT OF GOLF BALL SIZED HAIL NORTHWEST OF LEXINGTON. CALLER REPORTED IT FELL AT THE TIME LISTED.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 SE Dreher Island Stat, SC
1.00″ hail
May 1, 2022
11:15 PM UTC
Hail report for Lexington County, SC
Lexington County · 91,782 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER SIZED HAIL REPORTED BY FORMER NWS EMPLOYEE.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 S Dreher Island State, SC
1.50″ hail
May 1, 2022
11:08 PM UTC
Hail report for Lexington County, SC
Lexington County · 91,782 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: NWS EMPLOYEE REPORTED 1.5 INCH HAIL FALLING AT LONGMONT DRIVE.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 W Red Bank, SC
1.00″ hail
May 1, 2022
11:04 PM UTC
Hail report for Lexington County, SC
Lexington County · 91,782 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER SIZE HAIL JUST SOUTHEAST OF GILBERT.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SE Gilbert, 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 Lexington County

30 reports
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UNK mph
Sep 11, 2026
11:32 PM UTC
Wind report for Lexington County, SC
Lexington County · 91,782 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: DPS report of tree in the road on I-26.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 N Chapin, SC
UNK mph
Sep 11, 2026
11:10 PM UTC
Wind report for Lexington County, SC
Lexington County · 91,782 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: NWS employee reports trees and power lines down on Columbia Ave in Chapin. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Ne Chapin, SC
UNK mph
Sep 11, 2026
11:09 PM UTC
Wind report for Lexington County, SC
Lexington County · 91,782 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: DPS report of tree in roadway along I-26.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 Nw White Rock, SC
UNK mph
Sep 6, 2026
10:28 PM UTC
Wind report for Lexington County, SC
Lexington County · 91,782 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SCDPS website reported a tree in roadway on Thor Road c/s Shumpert Mill Road near Pooles Milpond. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 S Pelion, SC
UNK mph
Sep 6, 2026
10:18 PM UTC
Wind report for Lexington County, SC
Lexington County · 91,782 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SCDPS website reported a tree in roadway on Bluefield Road. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 Ssw Red Bank, SC
UNK mph
Sep 6, 2026
10:16 PM UTC
Wind report for Lexington County, SC
Lexington County · 91,782 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SCDPS website and Lexington County EM reported a tree in roadway near the intersection of Boiling Springs Road and Ponds Branch Road. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 Sw Red Bank, SC
UNK mph
Sep 6, 2026
10:09 PM UTC
Wind report for Lexington County, SC
Lexington County · 91,782 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Lexington County EM reported via SLACK downed powerlines on Loyd Court. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 Sw Red Bank, SC
UNK mph
Sep 6, 2026
10:08 PM UTC
Wind report for Lexington County, SC
Lexington County · 91,782 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SCDPS website and Lexington County EM reported a tree in roadway near the intersection of Calks Ferry Road and Sherwood Drive. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 Ese Gilbert, SC
70 mph
Sep 6, 2026
10:08 PM UTC
Wind report for Lexington County, SC
Lexington County · 91,782 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: NWS Employee estimated winds of 65-70 mph and small hail at their location.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 W Red Bank, SC
UNK mph
Sep 6, 2026
10:06 PM UTC
Wind report for Lexington County, SC
Lexington County · 91,782 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Lexington County EM reported via SLACK a downed tree on Irwin Road. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 W Red Bank, SC
UNK mph
Sep 6, 2026
10:05 PM UTC
Wind report for Lexington County, SC
Lexington County · 91,782 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SCDPS website reported a tree in roadway on Baneberry Loop. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 Wsw Red Bank, SC
UNK mph
Sep 6, 2026
10:05 PM UTC
Wind report for Lexington County, SC
Lexington County · 91,782 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Lexington County EM reported via SLACK downed powerlines on Roscoe Road. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 W Red Bank, SC
UNK mph
Sep 6, 2026
10:04 PM UTC
Wind report for Lexington County, SC
Lexington County · 91,782 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SCDPS website reported a tree in roadway on I20WB c/s Longs Pond Road. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 W Red Bank, SC
UNK mph
Sep 6, 2026
10:04 PM UTC
Wind report for Lexington County, SC
Lexington County · 91,782 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SCDPS website reported a tree in roadway on I20 east of c/s Longs Pond Road. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 W Red Bank, SC
UNK mph
Sep 6, 2026
9:56 PM UTC
Wind report for Lexington County, SC
Lexington County · 91,782 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Lexington County EM reported via SLACK downed powerlines on Smith Pond Road. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 Ene Gilbert, 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 Lexington County

30 reports
UNK category
Mar 12, 2026
1:53 PM UTC
Tornado report for Lexington County, SC
Lexington County · 91,782 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Public reported video of a tornadic waterspout over Lake Murray near the Saluda Dam associated with a severe thunderstorm and strong velocity couplet from KCAE radar. The tornado did not cause any notable damage onshore before dissipating. Unknown wind speed due to lack of damage indicators.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 SW Lake Murray Dam, SC
UNK category
Mar 16, 2025
11:38 AM UTC
Tornado report for Lexington County, SC
Lexington County · 91,782 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A National Weather Service storm survey team determined that a tornado formed over Lake Murray near Dreher Island at 7:38 AM local time... causing high end EF-0 to low end EF-1 tree damage near Lake Estate Dr in Chapin. The tornado then continued northeast causing EF-0 and low end EF-1 tree damage over the Timberlake community. The tornado then moved toward Isle of Pines Rd where the most concentrated EF-1 damage was found before re-entering the lake... turning more east northeast. This was the widest point of the tornado... reaching approximately 125 yards. It caused more EF0 tree damage from Indian Cove Rd to Wessinger Rd... dissipating before reaching Indian Fork Rd at 7:48 AM local time. The path length for this tornado was just under 6 miles.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 ESE Dreher Island Sp, SC
UNK category
Jan 9, 2024
7:13 PM UTC
Tornado report for Lexington County, SC
Lexington County · 91,782 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: *** 1 INJ *** A National Weather Service storm survey team confirmed a brief EF-1 tornado with peak winds of 90 mph along the northern shore of Lake Murray. The tornado developed over Lake Murray between Shull Island and Indian Summer Point. The tornado moved quickly north-northeast... snapping and uprooting multiple trees along Westridge Court up to Mallard Drive. The tornado then dissipated before reaching the intersection of Johns Creek Road and Mallard Drive. The most significant damage occurred in the Westridge Court area off of Wessinger Road. The tornado uprooted a large Pine tree that fell into the roof of a home... injuring one elderly person. This person was transported with minor injuries to the hospital and later released.There were several large Cedar trees that were uprooted or snapped in this area as well. Minor damage also occurred to a small barn with the roof partially uplifted. Just before the tornado dissipated... it uprooted a large tree along Mallard Drive.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 ESE Dreher Island Sp, SC
UNK category
Jan 9, 2024
7:10 PM UTC
Tornado report for Lexington County, SC
Lexington County · 91,782 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: *** 1 INJ *** A National Weather Service storm survey team confirmed an EF-1 with peak winds of 90 mph that crossed Lake Murray Tuesday afternoon. The tornado developed over Shull Island and moved northeast across Lake Murray. The tornado then came ashore at Indian Summer Point. The tornado damaged some tree tops at Shull Island before moving quickly north-northeast... snapping and uprooting multiple trees along Westridge Court up to Mallard Drive. The tornado then dissipated before reaching the intersection of Johns Creek Road and Mallard Drive. The most significant damage occurred in the Westridge Court area off Wessinger Road. The tornado uprooted a large Pine tree that fell into the roof of a home... injuring one elderly person. This person was transported with minor injuries to the hospital and later released. There were several large Cedar trees that were uprooted or snapped in this area as well. Minor damage also occurred to a small barn with the roof partially uplifted. Just bef
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 SE Dreher Island Sp, SC
UNK category
Jan 4, 2023
3:44 PM UTC
Tornado report for Lexington County, SC
Lexington County · 91,782 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: CORRECTS PREVIOUS TORNADO REPORT FROM 3 SSE RED BANK.A NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SURVEY TEAM CONFIRMED AN EF-0 TORNADO WITH PEAK WINDS OF 75 MPH THAT TRACKED ACROSS CENTRAL LEXINGTON COUNTY... NORTH OF SHULER. THE TRACK WAS ADJUSTED ON 1/5/23 TO ACCOUNT FOR PICTURES SENT BY MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC THAT LIVE ALONE BLUEFIELD RD. THE TORNADO BEGAN JUST EAST OF SOUTH LAKE DRIVE IN PRIVATE WOODED AREAS BEFORE MOVING EASTWARD ACROSS CATHY LANE AND OLD ORANGEBURG ROAD. THE TORNADO THEN CONTINUED EAST-SOUTHEAST CROSSING BECKMAN ROAD THEN INTO AN INACCESSIBLE FIELD. THEN FARTHER SOUTHEAST THE TORNADO CROSSED NORMAN DRIVE AND HIGHWAY 302 NEAR GATOR DRIVE... BEFORE DISSIPATING NEAR GREENWOOD DRIVE. ALONG ITS APPROXIMATELY 3.5 MILE PATH... THE TORNADO PRODUCED SPORADIC DAMAGE MAINLY SNAPPING AND UPROOTING TREES AND LARGE BRANCHES.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 SSE Red Bank, SC
UNK category
Jan 4, 2023
3:40 PM UTC
Tornado report for Lexington County, SC
Lexington County · 91,782 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SURVEY TEAM CONFIRMED AN EF-1 TORNADO WITH PEAK WINDS OF 90 MPH THAT TRACKED NORTH OF WOODFORD... IN LEXINGTON AND ORANGEBURG COUNTIES. THE TORNADO STARTED NEAR THE INTERSECTION TO CEDAR CREEK ROAD AND HIGHWAY 178. THE EF-1 DAMAGE BEGAN SHORTLY AFTERWARD ALONG POOLES MILL ROAD WHERE EXTENSIVE HARDWOOD AND SOFTWOOD TREE DAMAGE WAS FOUND. THE TORNADO PRODUCED EF-0 DAMAGE AT WHETSTONE ROAD AND THEN TRAVELED NORTHEAST ALONG HYDRICK ROAD BEFORE CROSSING JONES WIRE AND WOODFORD ROAD. THEN THE TORNADO CROSSED SAVANNAH HIGHWAY BEFORE DISSIPATING NEAR HOFFMAN ROAD. THE EF-1 DAMAGE WAS ONLY NOTED IN THE AREA ALONG POOLES MILL ROAD WITH SPORADIC EF-0 ALONG THE 6.6 MILE TRACK.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 W Woodford, SC
UNK category
Apr 5, 2022
9:43 PM UTC
Tornado report for Lexington County, SC
Lexington County · 91,782 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: EM RELAYED REPORTS FROM MOTORISTS OF TORNADO PASSING OVER I-20 NEAR MM37. ADDITIONAL REPORTS OF NUMEROUS TREES DOWN IN THE VICINITY OF I20 NEAR MM40. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 8 SSE Leesville, SC
UNK category
Aug 17, 2021
8:04 PM UTC
Tornado report for Lexington County, SC
Lexington County · 91,782 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: VIDEO FROM HOME SECURITY CAMERA OF POSSIBLE TORNADO. LOCATED NEAR MURRAY LINDLER RD & VENTNOR AVE FACING WEST NORTHWEST.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 S Chapin, SC
UNK category
Aug 17, 2021
7:55 PM UTC
Tornado report for Lexington County, SC
Lexington County · 91,782 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: TREE DOWN ON HOME ON CRYSTAL COVE CT. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 SW Chapin, SC
UNK category
Aug 17, 2021
7:33 PM UTC
Tornado report for Lexington County, SC
Lexington County · 91,782 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE STORM SURVEY TEAM CONFIRMED AN EF0 TORNADO... WITH PEAK WIND SPEEDS OF 75 MPH... NORTH OF LEESVILLE IN LEXINGTON COUNTY... SC... NEAR THE SALUDA COUNTY BORDER. THE TORNADO PRODUCED SPORADIC AND MAINLY MINOR TREE DAMAGE AS IT MOVED NORTHWARD FROM NEAR DERRICK HOLLOW ROAD TO NEAR HOLLEY FERRY ROAD AND HIGHWAY 378. DRONE VIDEO PROVIDED TO THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CONFIRMS THIS TORNADO... WHICH WAS ONGOING AT THE SAME TIME AS A TORNADO JUST TO ITS EAST.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 NNE Leesville, SC
UNK category
Aug 17, 2021
7:31 PM UTC
Tornado report for Lexington County, SC
Lexington County · 91,782 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE STORM SURVEY TEAM CONFIRMED AN EF0 TORNADO... WITH PEAK WIND SPEEDS OF 75 MPH... JUST SOUTH OF LAKE MURRAY IN LEXINGTON COUNTY... SC. THE TORNADO PRODUCED SPORADIC AND MAINLY MINOR TREE DAMAGE ALONG ITS PATH AS IT MOVED NORTHWARD FROM NEAR WINDMILL ROAD... ACROSS DEVILS BACKBONE ROAD AND RIDGE ROAD BEFORE DISSIPATING NEAR HIGHWAY 378 AT LAKE MURRAY BETWEEN ROCKY RIDGE ROAD AND ADAMS PARK ROAD. DRONE VIDEO PROVIDED TO THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CONFIRMS THIS TORNADO... WHICH WAS ONGOING AT THE SAME TIME AS A TORNADO JUST TO ITS WEST.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 NW Summit, SC
UNK category
Oct 31, 2019
10:09 PM UTC
Tornado report for Lexington County, SC
Lexington County · 91,782 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: THE FINAL TOUCHDOWN OCCURRED NEAR THE LEXINGTON MIDDLE SCHOOL NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF DREHER STREET AND HARMON STREET. A LARGE HARDWOOD TREE BROKE AND TOOK DOWN A POWER LINE. A SMALL HARDWOOD TREE WAS SNAPPED ABOUT 30 FEET OFF THE GROUND. THERE WERE SEVERAL LARGE LIMBS THAT CAME DOWN ON A POWER LINE ALONG HARMON STREET. PORTIONS OF A WOODEN FENCE WERE BLOWN OVER BEHIND A HOME ALONG DREHER STREET.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Lexington, SC
UNK category
Oct 31, 2019
10:02 PM UTC
Tornado report for Lexington County, SC
Lexington County · 91,782 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: THIS IS THE LOCATION OF THE MOST WIDESPREAD TREE DAMAGE AND STRONGEST WINDS. THE TORNADO ONCE AGAIN TOUCHED DOWN NEAR CLINTON SEASE FARMS ALONG OLDE FARM ROAD. THE TORNADO CONTINUED NORTHEAST AND UPROOTED AND SNAPPED NEARLY TWO DOZEN TREES BETWEEN OLDE FARM ROAD AND RABBIT ROAD. A SMALL WOOD BUILDING AT THE FARM LOST A GOOD PORTION OF ITS METAL ROOF. THE TORNADO ENDED JUST AS IT CROSSED RABBIT ROAD.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 WNW Red Bank, SC
UNK category
Oct 31, 2019
9:59 PM UTC
Tornado report for Lexington County, SC
Lexington County · 91,782 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A TORNADO TOUCHED DOWN NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF ROY STEELE ROAD AND CROSBY ROAD JUST NORTHEAST OF THE TOWN OF GILBERT. IT MOVED QUICKLY TO THE NORTHEAST AT NEARLY 50 MPH. IT ENDED NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF DRAWBILL ROAD AND AUSTIN MCCARTHA ROAD. MUCH OF THE DAMAGE WAS CONFINED TO TREES THAT WERE BOTH HARDWOOD AND SOFTWOOD. THE TORNADO DOWNED LARGE TREE LIMBS... UPROOTED A TREE AND SNAPPED A COUPLE OF SOFT WOOD TREES APPROXIMATELY 20 TO 30 FEET OFF THE GROUND. THE STRONG WINDS BLEW A PIECE OF SHEET METAL THAT WRAPPED ITSELF AROUND A TREE TRUNK.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 ENE Gilbert, SC
UNK category
Mar 5, 2019
12:02 AM UTC
Tornado report for Lexington County, SC
Lexington County · 91,782 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A TORNADO WAS CONFIRMED IN SOUTHERN LEXINGTON LASTING 3 MINUTES ENDING AT 7:05 PM. THE TORNADO TOUCHED DOWN NEAR INDUSTRIAL BLVD. IN LEXINGTON... THEN TRACKED TO THE EAST FOR APPROXIMATELY 1.9 MILES... CROSSING S LAKE DR.... GLASSMASTER RD.... I-20 AND TWO NOTCH RD.... BEFORE DISSIPATING NEAR SHIRWAY RD. THE TORNADO PRODUCED DAMAGE TO SEVERAL BUSINESSES ALONG THE PATH. THERE WAS DAMAGE TO AN AWNING AT THE SHELL GAS STATION ON SOUTH LAKE DRIVE AT GLASSMASTER RD. THE ROOF WAS BLOWN OF THE PORCH OF A SEAFOOD RESTAURANT. THERE WERE ABOUT 8 RECREATIONAL VEHICLES THAT WERE OVERTURNED AT A BUSINESS ALONG GLASSMASTER RD.... WITH SEVERAL OF THEM MOVING NEARLY 50 YARDS. TWO OTHER LARGE TRAILERS WERE OVERTURNED AT ANOTHER BUSINESS ALONG GLASSMASTER RD. SOME MINOR ROOF DAMAGE OCCURRED TO HOMES NEAR SHIRWAY RD. AND DUSTY CT. MANY HARDWOOD AND SOFTWOOD TREES WERE ALSO SNAPPED OR UPROOTED ALONG THE PATH OF THE TORNADO.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 SSW Lexington, 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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Lexington County, SC area census snapshot

People & households
Population300,370
Households120,789
Housing units130,874
Income
Median household income$75,014
$100k+ households41.7%
$150k+ households15.8%
Housing stock
Single-family detached91,782
Attached single-family3,577
Small multifamily6,353
Large multifamily7,002
Mobile homes21,954
Housing mix
Single-family share70.1%
Attached-home share2.7%
Multifamily share10.2%
Mobile-home share16.8%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied92,829
Renter-occupied27,960
Vacant units10,085
Home value & age
Median home value$217,700
Owner homes $300k+28.7%
Owner homes $500k+9.2%
Owner homes $750k+3.7%
Median year built1992
Older-home share31.8%
Vehicle context
Households with cars115,270
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 267 hail, 919 wind, and 50 tornado reports in Lexington 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 Lexington County?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Lexington County is 2.50″. It was reported near Pine Ridge, SC on March 13, 1991.

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

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

I am selling a home in Lexington 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 Lexington County address?

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