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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Marion County, SC

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Marion County, SC from June 30, 1957 through September 5, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 29571 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
76
Wind Reports
207
Tornado Reports
8
Max Hail Size
2.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Marion County, SC · 1957–present Updated  Daily · last Sep 5, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in Marion County

30 reports
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1.00″ hail
May 11, 2026
6:30 PM UTC
Hail report for Marion County, SC
Marion County · 8,057 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail in Cedar Creek
NWS Hail Report Location: Nichols, SC
1.00″ hail
Apr 22, 2023
9:40 PM UTC
Hail report for Marion County, SC
Marion County · 8,057 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: CO-OP OBSERVER REPORTED HAIL WITH A SIZE BETWEEN A DIME AND A QUARTER. THE MAXIMUM SIZE REPORTED WAS AROUND ONE INCH. HAIL OCCURRED YESTERDAY AFTERNOON NEAR MULLINS... SC. EXACT TIME ESTAIMTED VIA RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SSE Mullins, SC
1.00″ hail
Apr 22, 2023
9:25 PM UTC
Hail report for Marion County, SC
Marion County · 8,057 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER SIZE HAIL IN TEMPERANCE HILL AREA.
NWS Hail Report Location: 8 N Marion, SC
1.25″ hail
May 3, 2021
10:05 PM UTC
Hail report for Marion County, SC
Marion County · 8,057 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PUBLIC REPORTED HAIL BIGGER THAN A QUARTER (AROUND 1.25-1.5" BASED ON PIC) IN RAINS... SC
NWS Hail Report Location: Rains, SC
1.50″ hail
May 6, 2020
1:12 AM UTC
Hail report for Marion County, SC
Marion County · 8,057 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: HAIL AROUND 1.25 - 1.50 INCHES REPORTED IN SELLERS... SC
NWS Hail Report Location: Sellers, SC
1.75″ hail
May 23, 2016
2:40 AM UTC
Hail report for Marion County, SC
Marion County · 8,057 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: NEAR US 76 AND LAUGHLIN ROAD
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SSE Laughlin, SC
1.75″ hail
Jul 28, 2014
3:20 PM EST-5
Hail report for Marion County, SC
Marion County · 8,057 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A Marion County firefighter reported golf ball size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.48 W Britton Neck, SC
0.88″ hail
Jul 10, 2014
12:54 PM EST-5
Hail report for Marion County, SC
Marion County · 8,057 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel size hail was reported on Taylor Road. The time estimated based on radar data.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.68 NW Nichols, SC
1.00″ hail
Oct 15, 2012
4:15 PM EST-5
Hail report for Marion County, SC
Marion County · 8,057 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail to the size of quarters was reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.58 S Marion, SC
1.00″ hail
Apr 26, 2012
3:30 PM EST-5
Hail report for Marion County, SC
Marion County · 8,057 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail up to the size of quarters was reported. The hail reportedly lasted for 10 minutes.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Nichols, SC
1.25″ hail
Apr 21, 2012
1:25 PM EST-5
Hail report for Marion County, SC
Marion County · 8,057 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail a little larger than quarters was reported along Highway 501.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.68 SW Marion Co Arpt, SC
1.00″ hail
Jul 31, 2011
12:40 PM EST-5
Hail report for Marion County, SC
Marion County · 8,057 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail to the size of quarters fell briefly.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.15 SSE Friendship, SC
1.00″ hail
May 10, 2011
5:30 PM EST-5
Hail report for Marion County, SC
Marion County · 8,057 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail to the size of quarters was reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.15 NNE Britton Neck, SC
1.00″ hail
May 28, 2010
4:01 PM EST-5
Hail report for Marion County, SC
Marion County · 8,057 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail up to the size of quarters was reported at the Lighthouse Restaurant.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Nichols, SC
1.00″ hail
May 29, 2009
5:53 PM EST-5
Hail report for Marion County, SC
Marion County · 8,057 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail up to the size of quarters was reported near the intersection of SC-501 and SC-501 Bypass.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.85 SSE Marion, 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 Marion County

30 reports
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UNK mph
Sep 5, 2026
10:20 PM UTC
Wind report for Marion County, SC
Marion County · 8,057 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 E Marion, SC
UNK mph
Sep 5, 2026
10:19 PM UTC
Wind report for Marion County, SC
Marion County · 8,057 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 S Marion, SC
UNK mph
Sep 5, 2026
10:10 PM UTC
Wind report for Marion County, SC
Marion County · 8,057 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Ne Marion, SC
UNK mph
Sep 5, 2026
10:08 PM UTC
Wind report for Marion County, SC
Marion County · 8,057 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 N Rains, SC
UNK mph
Sep 5, 2026
9:57 PM UTC
Wind report for Marion County, SC
Marion County · 8,057 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 W Mullins, SC
58 mph
Aug 16, 2026
9:49 PM UTC
Wind report for Marion County, SC
Marion County · 8,057 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was reported down on Havenwood Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 W Rains, SC
58 mph
Aug 16, 2026
9:37 PM UTC
Wind report for Marion County, SC
Marion County · 8,057 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees reported down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Sse Marion, SC
UNK mph
Aug 10, 2026
7:25 PM UTC
Wind report for Marion County, SC
Marion County · 8,057 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SC Highway Patrol reported a tree down on Holly Rd near Laughlin Rd. Time estimated based on time of report and radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 S Sellers, SC
UNK mph
Jul 10, 2026
10:35 PM UTC
Wind report for Marion County, SC
Marion County · 8,057 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down across Barn Road. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 E Sellers, SC
UNK mph
Jul 5, 2026
8:26 PM UTC
Wind report for Marion County, SC
Marion County · 8,057 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees and one powerline downed in the city of Marion
NWS Wind Report Location: Marion, SC
UNK mph
Apr 5, 2026
6:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Marion County, SC
Marion County · 8,057 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: One tree down and part of another tree snapped in Temperance Hill.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 E Sellers, SC
UNK mph
Jun 11, 2025
8:28 PM UTC
Wind report for Marion County, SC
Marion County · 8,057 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Photo shared on social media of a tree down across Calder Road between Marion and Mullins
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 W Mullins, SC
UNK mph
Jun 11, 2025
8:17 PM UTC
Wind report for Marion County, SC
Marion County · 8,057 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Reports of four trees down in and near the city of Marion.
NWS Wind Report Location: Marion, SC
UNK mph
May 14, 2024
10:00 PM UTC
Wind report for Marion County, SC
Marion County · 8,057 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Windows blown out... roofs collapsed and multiple trees down along and near Main St by possible tornado. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Marion, SC
UNK mph
Apr 20, 2024
11:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Marion County, SC
Marion County · 8,057 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power outages affecting most of Nichols... SC due to fallen trees.
NWS Wind Report Location: Nichols, 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 Marion County

8 reports
F1 category
Sep 27, 2004
1:25 PM EST
Tornado report for Marion County, SC
Marion County · 8,057 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado damaged two homes, and downed trees, powerlines, and sheds.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 NE Peedee, SC
F0 category
Sep 16, 1996
6:30 PM EST
Tornado report for Marion County, SC
Marion County · 8,057 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: NE Marion, SC
F4 category
Nov 7, 1995
5:05 PM EST
Tornado report for Marion County, SC
Marion County · 8,057 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: One mobile home destroyed, Pleasant Grove Baptist Church badly damaged and the sanctuary leveled. Church bell found 400 yards east. A house suffered major roof damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Penderboro, SC
F1 category
Oct 27, 1995
11:05 PM EST
Tornado report for Marion County, SC
Marion County · 8,057 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down in west Marion in the Pine Lake area, moved through English Park area to U.S. Highway 501. Downed trees caused additional property damage and downed power lines. No injuries.
NWS Tornado Report Location: W Marion, SC
F2 category
Jun 10, 1982
5:25 PM CST
Tornado report for Marion County, SC
Marion County · 8,057 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, SC
F2 category
Feb 22, 1962
4:45 PM CST
Tornado report for Marion County, SC
Marion County · 8,057 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, SC
F2 category
Jun 21, 1961
12:22 PM CST
Tornado report for Marion County, SC
Marion County · 8,057 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, SC
F1 category
Jun 30, 1957
5:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Marion County, SC
Marion County · 8,057 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 Marion County

Marion, SC 104
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Mullins, SC 61
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Rains, SC 28
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Sellers, SC 23
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Daviston, SC 22
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Nichols, SC 22
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Centenary, SC 13
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NWS Storm Reports & Census Data

U.S. Census Data · County

Marion County, SC area census snapshot

People & households
Population28,900
Households11,788
Housing units14,418
Income
Median household income$34,501
$100k+ households17.7%
$150k+ households4.2%
Housing stock
Single-family detached8,057
Attached single-family61
Small multifamily1,124
Large multifamily1
Mobile homes5,138
Housing mix
Single-family share55.9%
Attached-home share0.4%
Multifamily share7.8%
Mobile-home share35.6%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied7,329
Renter-occupied4,459
Vacant units2,630
Home value & age
Median home value$86,800
Owner homes $300k+6.9%
Owner homes $500k+2.1%
Owner homes $750k+1.1%
Median year built1983
Older-home share46.4%
Vehicle context
Households with cars10,521
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Top ZIP Codes with NWS Storm Reports in Marion County

29571 134
Marion, SC Hail, wind & tornado reports
29565 78
Latta, SC Hail, wind & tornado reports
29574 78
Mullins, SC Hail, wind & tornado reports
29581 56
Ketchuptown, SC Hail, wind & tornado reports
29546 28
Daviston, SC Hail, wind & tornado reports
29592 11
Sellers, SC Hail, wind & tornado reports
29519 1
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 76 hail, 207 wind, and 8 tornado reports in Marion County, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on September 5, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Marion County?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Marion County is 2.75″. It was reported near Mullins, SC on May 14, 2006.

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

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

I am selling a home in Marion 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 Marion County address?

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