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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in McCormick County, SC

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across McCormick County, SC from March 13, 1955 through August 21, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 29620 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
45
Wind Reports
158
Tornado Reports
15
Max Hail Size
2.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  McCormick County, SC · 1955–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 21, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in McCormick County

30 reports
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1.00″ hail
Mar 26, 2021
12:26 PM UTC
Hail report for McCormick County, SC
McCormick County · 3,952 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PUBLIC REPORTED NICKEL TO QUARTER SIZED HAIL ON FORT CHARLOTTE RD JUST SW OF MT. CARMEL. TIME ESTIMATED.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SSW Mount Carmel, SC
1.00″ hail
Mar 24, 2020
4:56 PM UTC
Hail report for McCormick County, SC
McCormick County · 3,952 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PHOTO SUBMITTED OVER SOCIAL MEDIA OF QUARTER SIZED HAIL IN PLUMB BRANCH.
NWS Hail Report Location: Plum Branch, SC
1.00″ hail
Mar 24, 2020
4:54 PM UTC
Hail report for McCormick County, SC
McCormick County · 3,952 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: MCCORMICK POST OFFICE REPORTED HAIL LASTING 5 MINUTES. THE LARGEST HAIL SIZE WAS 1 INCH. TIME ESTIMATED BASED ON RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: Mccormick, SC
1.00″ hail
May 29, 2017
10:14 PM UTC
Hail report for McCormick County, SC
McCormick County · 3,952 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORTED QUARTER SIZE HAIL AT THE LAKE THURMOND VISITORS CENTER.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 W Clarks Hill, SC
1.75″ hail
Apr 5, 2017
4:27 PM UTC
Hail report for McCormick County, SC
McCormick County · 3,952 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: ONGOING LARGE HAIL AND GUSTY WINDS AT HWY 81 AND MORRAH BRIDGE ROAD.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 W Willington, SC
1.00″ hail
Apr 20, 2015
8:17 PM EST-5
Hail report for McCormick County, SC
McCormick County · 3,952 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public reported quarter size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4.15 NNW Troy, SC
1.00″ hail
Jul 1, 2012
4:57 PM EST-5
Hail report for McCormick County, SC
McCormick County · 3,952 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public reported quarter size hail near Meriwether.
NWS Hail Report Location: .9 NE Meriwether, SC
1.00″ hail
Jul 1, 2012
4:10 PM EST-5
Hail report for McCormick County, SC
McCormick County · 3,952 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public reported quarter size hail on Saddle Club Road.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.21 SW Plum Branch, SC
1.75″ hail
Jul 1, 2012
3:11 PM EST-5
Hail report for McCormick County, SC
McCormick County · 3,952 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Sheriff reported golfball size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: .57 E Plum Branch, SC
1.00″ hail
Jun 9, 2011
8:21 PM EST-5
Hail report for McCormick County, SC
McCormick County · 3,952 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public reported quarter size hail east of McCormick on Hwy 378 near Christian road.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.85 E Mc Cormick, SC
1.00″ hail
Apr 8, 2010
7:25 PM EST-5
Hail report for McCormick County, SC
McCormick County · 3,952 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public reported quarter size hail at the Modoc Campground.
NWS Hail Report Location: .9 SW Modoc, SC
1.00″ hail
Apr 8, 2010
7:15 PM EST-5
Hail report for McCormick County, SC
McCormick County · 3,952 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public reported quarter size hail at Modoc Campground.
NWS Hail Report Location: .9 SW Modoc, SC
1.00″ hail
Mar 28, 2010
10:24 PM EST-5
Hail report for McCormick County, SC
McCormick County · 3,952 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public reported 1 inch hail on Pine Lane Road in southern McCormick County.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.75 NNW Clarks Hill, SC
1.00″ hail
Aug 5, 2009
1:20 PM EST-5
Hail report for McCormick County, SC
McCormick County · 3,952 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public reported nickel to quarter size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 9.03 ENE Mc Cormick, SC
0.75″ hail
Apr 10, 2009
7:40 PM EST-5
Hail report for McCormick County, SC
McCormick County · 3,952 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Sheriff reported 3/4 inch hail on Chestnut road.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 N Mc Cormick, 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 McCormick County

30 reports
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UNK mph
Aug 21, 2026
6:34 PM UTC
Wind report for McCormick County, SC
McCormick County · 3,952 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: McCormick County dispatch reports trees down near Hwy 378 and Christian Road. Time estimated based on radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 E Mccormick, SC
UNK mph
Aug 21, 2026
6:25 PM UTC
Wind report for McCormick County, SC
McCormick County · 3,952 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: McCormick County dispatch reports several trees down in the Savannah Lakes Community. Time estimated based on radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 Sw Mccormick, SC
UNK mph
Jul 12, 2026
8:17 PM UTC
Wind report for McCormick County, SC
McCormick County · 3,952 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: McCormick County dispatch reported multiple trees down across Hwy 823 near Mount Carmel. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NE Mount Carmel, SC
UNK mph
Jul 2, 2026
10:12 PM UTC
Wind report for McCormick County, SC
McCormick County · 3,952 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: McCormick County Dispatch reported trees down at the intersection of Hwy 28 and Barksdale Ferry Rd. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 WNW Mccormick, SC
UNK mph
Jul 2, 2026
10:05 PM UTC
Wind report for McCormick County, SC
McCormick County · 3,952 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: McCormick County Dispatch reported trees down at the intersection of Hwy 28 and Old Charleston rd. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 NE Willington, SC
UNK mph
May 23, 2026
7:15 PM UTC
Wind report for McCormick County, SC
McCormick County · 3,952 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: McCormick County dispatch reported several trees down within the county... including one on Hwy 378 West.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SW Mccormick, SC
UNK mph
Nov 8, 2025
10:29 PM UTC
Wind report for McCormick County, SC
McCormick County · 3,952 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: McCormick County dispatch reported powerlines down along New Cut Rd. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NE Willington, SC
UNK mph
Jun 9, 2025
11:38 PM UTC
Wind report for McCormick County, SC
McCormick County · 3,952 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: McCormick county dispatch reported trees down at the intersection of US 221 and Eden Hall Rd. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 NNE Mccormick, SC
UNK mph
Jun 9, 2025
11:25 PM UTC
Wind report for McCormick County, SC
McCormick County · 3,952 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: McCormick County dispatch reported trees down along Hwy 28 north. Time estimated based on radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NE Willington, SC
UNK mph
Jun 7, 2025
11:59 PM UTC
Wind report for McCormick County, SC
McCormick County · 3,952 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: McCormick County Dispatch reported trees down throughout the county. Time Estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 ENE Mccormick, SC
UNK mph
Jun 7, 2025
11:50 PM UTC
Wind report for McCormick County, SC
McCormick County · 3,952 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: McCormick County Dispatch reported trees down throughout the county. Time Estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Mccormick, SC
UNK mph
Jun 7, 2025
11:41 PM UTC
Wind report for McCormick County, SC
McCormick County · 3,952 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: McCormick County Dispatch reported trees down throughout the county. Time Estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNW Mount Carmel, SC
UNK mph
Mar 31, 2025
7:28 PM UTC
Wind report for McCormick County, SC
McCormick County · 3,952 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down on Harmony Rd... New Hope Rd... and Whitetown Rd in Plum Branch. Time estimated based on radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NE Plum Branch, SC
UNK mph
May 25, 2024
5:35 PM UTC
Wind report for McCormick County, SC
McCormick County · 3,952 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: *** 1 INJ *** McCormick county officials reported a collision between vehicle and downed tree in roadway along Chestnut Ridge Road north of McCormick. Driver was taken to the hospital for unknown injuries.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Mccormick, SC
UNK mph
May 25, 2024
5:25 PM UTC
Wind report for McCormick County, SC
McCormick County · 3,952 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: McCormick county officials reported 1 tree on a house and 17 trees down across the Savannah Lakes subdivision roadways. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 SSE Willington, 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 McCormick County

15 reports
EF1 category
Mar 28, 2010
4:06 PM EST-5
Tornado report for McCormick County, SC
McCormick County · 3,952 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An EF1 tornado took down many trees along its path from the Sumter National Forest to just southwest of Edgefield.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 ENE Woodlawn, SC
EF1 category
Mar 15, 2008
4:02 PM EST-5
Tornado report for McCormick County, SC
McCormick County · 3,952 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An EF0 took down numerous trees and powerlines as it moved into the east central portion of the county.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5.56 ENE Mc Cormick, SC
EF1 category
Mar 15, 2008
3:34 PM EST-5
Tornado report for McCormick County, SC
McCormick County · 3,952 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An EF1 from the supercell that developed in Lincoln continued across McCormick county taking down numerous trees and powerlines. Minor to moderate damage to several homes and mobile homes occurred. Damage locations included hwy 81 near Willington, hwy 28, and Sr 33-117.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4.01 WSW Mt Carmel, SC
EF1 category
Feb 13, 2007
5:47 PM EST-5
Tornado report for McCormick County, SC
McCormick County · 3,952 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An EF1 tornado started in Meriweather and intermittently touched down along a northeast track to 6 miles SSW of Edgefield. Minor damage was done to two homes with trees down along its path.
NWS Tornado Report Location: N Meriwether, SC
F0 category
Jan 13, 2005
6:52 PM EST
Tornado report for McCormick County, SC
McCormick County · 3,952 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Storm Survey found an F0 touched down on SC33-138 and took down trees.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 NE Parksville, SC
F0 category
May 6, 2003
2:25 PM EST
Tornado report for McCormick County, SC
McCormick County · 3,952 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An F0 intermittently touched down along a 2 mile path north of hwy 378 and took down trees.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 S Troy, SC
F0 category
Nov 11, 2002
6:20 AM EST
Tornado report for McCormick County, SC
McCormick County · 3,952 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An F0 tornado took down trees and powerlines in rural McCormick County.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 W Bordeaux, SC
F0 category
Nov 11, 2002
5:45 AM EST
Tornado report for McCormick County, SC
McCormick County · 3,952 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An F0 tornado traveled along SC hwy 19 east of Mt Carmel and took down trees and powerlines. The tornado traveled 4 miles, skipped 2 miles, then was on the ground another 3 miles. Two people suffered minor injuries when a tree fell in front of their vehicle and they crashed into it.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 E Mt Carmel, SC
F0 category
May 7, 1998
11:13 PM EST
Tornado report for McCormick County, SC
McCormick County · 3,952 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Sheriff reported trees down with minor damage to some homes.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Meriwether, SC
F0 category
May 7, 1998
7:03 PM EST
Tornado report for McCormick County, SC
McCormick County · 3,952 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An F0 tornado took down trees at Clarks Hill Recreation Area.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Clarks Hill, SC
F3 category
Nov 22, 1992
5:15 PM CST
Tornado report for McCormick County, SC
McCormick County · 3,952 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, SC
F1 category
Jun 21, 1992
2:00 PM EST
Tornado report for McCormick County, SC
McCormick County · 3,952 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, SC
F1 category
Mar 21, 1974
5:15 AM CST
Tornado report for McCormick County, SC
McCormick County · 3,952 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, SC
F1 category
Jan 10, 1972
2:30 AM CST
Tornado report for McCormick County, SC
McCormick County · 3,952 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, SC
F1 category
Jan 6, 1962
7:15 AM CST
Tornado report for McCormick County, SC
McCormick County · 3,952 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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NWS Storm Reports & Census Data

U.S. Census Data · County

McCormick County, SC area census snapshot

People & households
Population9,701
Households4,107
Housing units5,563
Income
Median household income$55,344
$100k+ households33.4%
$150k+ households9.0%
Housing stock
Single-family detached3,952
Attached single-family81
Small multifamily339
Large multifamily32
Mobile homes1,152
Housing mix
Single-family share71.0%
Attached-home share1.5%
Multifamily share6.7%
Mobile-home share20.7%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied3,445
Renter-occupied662
Vacant units1,456
Home value & age
Median home value$159,000
Owner homes $300k+31.6%
Owner homes $500k+13.2%
Owner homes $750k+3.8%
Median year built1982
Older-home share47.5%
Vehicle context
Households with cars3,863
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Top ZIP Codes with NWS Storm Reports in McCormick County

29620 143
Abbeville, SC Hail, wind & tornado reports
29835 106
Willington, SC Hail, wind & tornado reports
29819 44
Bradley, SC Hail, wind & tornado reports
29628 41
Calhoun Falls, SC Hail, wind & tornado reports
29821 41
Clarks Hill, SC Hail, wind & tornado reports
29845 38
Plum Branch, SC Hail, wind & tornado reports
29848 27
Troy, SC Hail, wind & tornado reports
29840 22
Mount Carmel, SC Hail, wind & tornado reports
29838 15
Modoc, SC Hail, wind & tornado reports
29844 7
Parksville, SC Hail, wind & tornado reports

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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 45 hail, 158 wind, and 15 tornado reports in McCormick County, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 21, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in McCormick County?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in McCormick County is 2.75″. It was reported near Mc Cormick, SC on May 7, 1998.

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

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

I am selling a home in McCormick 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 McCormick County address?

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