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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Oconee County, SC
Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Oconee County, SC from January 21, 1959 through August 22, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.
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Hail Reports
197
Wind Reports
409
Tornado Reports
30
Max Hail Size
3.00″
Source NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm ReportsCoverage Oconee County, SC · 1959–presentUpdated Daily · last Aug 22, 2026
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 S Seneca, SC
0.88″hail
Aug 22, 2026 9:30 PM UTC
Hail report for Oconee County, SC
Oconee County · 28,035 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Corrects time of previous hail report from 2 SSW Seneca. Nickel size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 Ssw Seneca, SC
0.88″hail
Aug 22, 2026 9:08 PM UTC
Hail report for Oconee County, SC
Oconee County · 28,035 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 Ssw Seneca, SC
1.75″hail
Jul 2, 2026 11:00 PM UTC
Hail report for Oconee County, SC
Oconee County · 28,035 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Social media report of golf ball size hail in Fair Play. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 NW Fair Play, SC
1.00″hail
Jun 1, 2026 7:12 PM UTC
Hail report for Oconee County, SC
Oconee County · 28,035 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SW Seneca, SC
1.00″hail
Jul 10, 2025 6:10 PM UTC
Hail report for Oconee County, SC
Oconee County · 28,035 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 NW Salem, SC
1.00″hail
May 2, 2025 6:24 PM UTC
Hail report for Oconee County, SC
Oconee County · 28,035 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Social media picture of quarter size hail in the Seneca area. Time and location estimated via radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SSW Seneca, SC
1.00″hail
May 2, 2025 6:05 PM UTC
Hail report for Oconee County, SC
Oconee County · 28,035 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail for 5 minutes at the intersection of US 123 and E. Windsor St.
NWS Hail Report Location: Westminster, SC
1.25″hail
May 2, 2025 4:55 PM UTC
Hail report for Oconee County, SC
Oconee County · 28,035 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Oconee County Emergency Management shared video of quarter- to half-dollar sized hail at 7031 Keowee School Rd. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 E Walhalla, SC
1.00″hail
May 2, 2025 4:45 PM UTC
Hail report for Oconee County, SC
Oconee County · 28,035 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public reports quarter-sized hail in West Union... SC. Report time verified with radar data.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SE Walhalla, SC
1.00″hail
Apr 10, 2025 11:35 PM UTC
Hail report for Oconee County, SC
Oconee County · 28,035 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: CO-OP Observer at the Walhalla Fish Hatchery reported quarter sized hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 8 NW Salem, SC
1.00″hail
Sep 25, 2024 12:50 AM UTC
Hail report for Oconee County, SC
Oconee County · 28,035 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail fell along North Little River Road.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 NW Salem, SC
1.00″hail
May 8, 2024 5:35 PM UTC
Hail report for Oconee County, SC
Oconee County · 28,035 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Social Media report of Quarter Sized Hail northern Lake Keowee.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 ENE Salem, SC
1.00″hail
May 6, 2024 8:53 PM UTC
Hail report for Oconee County, SC
Oconee County · 28,035 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 W Six Mile, SC
1.00″hail
May 6, 2024 8:09 PM UTC
Hail report for Oconee County, SC
Oconee County · 28,035 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail near Flat Shoals rd and Oconee Court rd.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SSW Salem, SC
1.00″hail
Apr 7, 2022 7:25 AM UTC
Hail report for Oconee County, SC
Oconee County · 28,035 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: OCONEE COUNTY SHERIFF DEPUTY REPORTED QUARTER (1.00") SIZED HAIL NEAR WALHALLA.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NNW Walhalla, SC
1.00″hail
Apr 9, 2019 5:30 PM UTC
Hail report for Oconee County, SC
Oconee County · 28,035 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: UP TO QUARTER SIZED HAIL REPORTED AT CHAU RAM COUNTY PARK.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 WNW Westminster, SC
1.00″hail
Jul 21, 2018 10:50 PM UTC
Hail report for Oconee County, SC
Oconee County · 28,035 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: MOSTLY DIME TO NICKEL SIZE
NWS Hail Report Location: Oakway, SC
1.00″hail
Jun 27, 2018 7:40 PM UTC
Hail report for Oconee County, SC
Oconee County · 28,035 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PUBLIC REPORTED QUARTER (1.00 INCH) HAIL ON WALNUT ST
NWS Hail Report Location: Seneca, SC
1.00″hail
Mar 21, 2017 10:40 PM UTC
Hail report for Oconee County, SC
Oconee County · 28,035 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 W Six Mile, SC
1.00″hail
Mar 21, 2017 9:33 PM UTC
Hail report for Oconee County, SC
Oconee County · 28,035 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER SIZED HAIL AT OCONEE STATION STATE HISTORIC SITE
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 N Walhalla, SC
1.00″hail
Mar 21, 2017 9:10 PM UTC
Hail report for Oconee County, SC
Oconee County · 28,035 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: HAIL UP TO QUARTER SIZE AT HIGH FALLS COUNTY PARK
NWS Hail Report Location: 8 ENE Walhalla, SC
1.25″hail
Mar 1, 2017 11:26 PM UTC
Hail report for Oconee County, SC
Oconee County · 28,035 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER TO HALF DOLLAR SIZE HAIL REPORTED IN SALEM.
NWS Hail Report Location: Salem, SC
1.25″hail
Mar 1, 2017 11:26 PM UTC
Hail report for Oconee County, SC
Oconee County · 28,035 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER TO HALF DOLLAR SIZE HAIL REPORTED IN SALEM
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 ESE Salem, SC
1.00″hail
May 30, 2016 8:27 PM UTC
Hail report for Oconee County, SC
Oconee County · 28,035 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: HAIL OBSERVED NEAR SERTOMA FIELD. STRONG WINDS WERE OBSERVED AT THE TIME OF THE HAIL.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NNE Walhalla, SC
1.00″hail
May 12, 2016 6:35 PM UTC
Hail report for Oconee County, SC
Oconee County · 28,035 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: DIME SIZE HAIL ALONG NORTH LITTLE RIVER ROAD AT HIGHWAY 30...WITH SOME LARGER STONES AS BIG AS QUARTERS.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 WNW Salem, SC
1.00″hail
May 11, 2016 7:00 PM UTC
Hail report for Oconee County, SC
Oconee County · 28,035 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: ON WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON...TWO PERIODS OF HAIL WITH THE FIRST GIVING A FEW QUARTER SIZED HAILSTONES AND THEN SMALLER HAIL A FEW MINUTES LATER. SOME TREE LIMBS BLOWN DOWN WITH MOSTLY SMALL LIMBS. THIS REPORTED AT A SERVICE STATION ON THE TOCCOA HIGHWAY.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 SW Westminster, SC
1.00″hail
May 11, 2016 6:00 PM UTC
Hail report for Oconee County, SC
Oconee County · 28,035 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: OBSERVED AT HWY 123 AND JENKINS BR RD.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 SW Westminster, SC
0.75″hail
Jun 22, 2015 4:14 PM EST-5
Hail report for Oconee County, SC
Oconee County · 28,035 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Spotter reported 3/4 inch hail near North Little River Rd.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5.14 W Jocassee, SC
0.75″hail
Jun 3, 2015 5:40 PM EST-5
Hail report for Oconee County, SC
Oconee County · 28,035 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public reported up to 3/4 inch hail at a golf course off Lecroy Rd. Emergency management official reported 3/4 inch hail in West Union.
NWS Hail Report Location: .89 SE West Union, 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.
Wind Report Description: Social media user reported they saw trees fall and power lines snap on Wells Hwy near Strawberry Farms Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 S Seneca, SC
UNKmph
Aug 22, 2026 9:22 PM UTC
Wind report for Oconee County, SC
Oconee County · 28,035 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Social media user reported tree down_ road covered in debris near intersection of Bountyland Rd and Sheep Farm Rd. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 Nw Seneca, SC
UNKmph
Aug 11, 2026 10:50 PM UTC
Wind report for Oconee County, SC
Oconee County · 28,035 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Social media picture of a large tree down near SC 11 and SC 24.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Wsw Oakway, SC
UNKmph
Aug 11, 2026 10:45 PM UTC
Wind report for Oconee County, SC
Oconee County · 28,035 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Social media picture of multiple trees down and flipped chicken cooops.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 Sw Westminster, SC
UNKmph
Aug 11, 2026 10:25 PM UTC
Wind report for Oconee County, SC
Oconee County · 28,035 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Social media report of numerous large limbs snapped along SC 59.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 Se Oakway, SC
UNKmph
Aug 11, 2026 10:15 PM UTC
Wind report for Oconee County, SC
Oconee County · 28,035 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Social media report of trees downed along SC 24 near Townville.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Nw Townville, SC
UNKmph
Aug 11, 2026 9:00 PM UTC
Wind report for Oconee County, SC
Oconee County · 28,035 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Social media reports of trees down in the Walhalla area.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 W Walhalla, SC
UNKmph
Aug 2, 2026 8:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Oconee County, SC
Oconee County · 28,035 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down near Highlands Highway and Stumphouse Tunnel Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 Wnw Walhalla, SC
UNKmph
Aug 2, 2026 8:20 PM UTC
Wind report for Oconee County, SC
Oconee County · 28,035 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down near Doyle Street and Charles Drive.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 Nnw Westminster, SC
UNKmph
Jul 11, 2026 3:46 PM UTC
Wind report for Oconee County, SC
Oconee County · 28,035 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Oconee County SO reports trees down. Duke Energy web page shows power outages due to fallen trees or limbs at this location.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 SSE Salem, SC
UNKmph
Jul 10, 2026 9:10 PM UTC
Wind report for Oconee County, SC
Oconee County · 28,035 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Oconee County 911 reports one tree down at the intersection of Dodgins Ln and Clyde Crenshaw Rd. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 N Seneca, SC
UNKmph
Jul 10, 2026 8:12 PM UTC
Wind report for Oconee County, SC
Oconee County · 28,035 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Oconee County 911 reports one tree down at the intersection of W Pine Grove Rd and Doctors Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: Fair Play, SC
UNKmph
Jul 2, 2026 10:55 PM UTC
Wind report for Oconee County, SC
Oconee County · 28,035 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous social media reports of trees down in Fair Play.
NWS Wind Report Location: Fair Play, SC
UNKmph
Jun 27, 2026 8:14 PM UTC
Wind report for Oconee County, SC
Oconee County · 28,035 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple social media pictures and reports of trees and power lines down in Walhalla.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 S Walhalla, SC
UNKmph
Jun 27, 2026 8:14 PM UTC
Wind report for Oconee County, SC
Oconee County · 28,035 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down on power lines in the Walhalla area.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 W Walhalla, SC
UNKmph
Jun 1, 2026 7:24 PM UTC
Wind report for Oconee County, SC
Oconee County · 28,035 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down at intersection of Sitton Shoals Rd and Sitton Mill Rd. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 E Oakway, SC
UNKmph
Jun 1, 2026 7:16 PM UTC
Wind report for Oconee County, SC
Oconee County · 28,035 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SW Seneca, SC
UNKmph
Jun 1, 2026 7:14 PM UTC
Wind report for Oconee County, SC
Oconee County · 28,035 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on Return Church Rd at Oak Creek Rd. Time estimated.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNE Oakway, SC
UNKmph
Jun 1, 2026 7:12 PM UTC
Wind report for Oconee County, SC
Oconee County · 28,035 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down at intersection of Engelhard Dr and N Strawberry Farm Rd. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 S Seneca, SC
UNKmph
Jun 1, 2026 7:12 PM UTC
Wind report for Oconee County, SC
Oconee County · 28,035 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on home.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 WSW Seneca, SC
UNKmph
Sep 6, 2025 8:18 PM UTC
Wind report for Oconee County, SC
Oconee County · 28,035 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree blocking roadway at intersection of Lawrence Bridge Rd and Alpine Dr.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 ENE Seneca, SC
UNKmph
Sep 6, 2025 8:15 PM UTC
Wind report for Oconee County, SC
Oconee County · 28,035 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree down near intersection of Keowee School Rd and Old Walhalla Hwy.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NW Seneca, SC
UNKmph
Sep 6, 2025 8:13 PM UTC
Wind report for Oconee County, SC
Oconee County · 28,035 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Snapped power pole on Hwy 183 at county line.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 WSW Six Mile, SC
UNKmph
Jun 26, 2025 9:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Oconee County, SC
Oconee County · 28,035 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects time of previous tstm wnd dmg report from 2 SE Walhalla. Trees down at Church Street and W Union Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SE Walhalla, SC
UNKmph
Jun 26, 2025 9:20 PM UTC
Wind report for Oconee County, SC
Oconee County · 28,035 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down at Church Street and W Union Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SE Walhalla, SC
UNKmph
Jun 26, 2025 1:03 AM UTC
Wind report for Oconee County, SC
Oconee County · 28,035 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down at W Cherry Rd and Evening Shade Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SW Clemson, SC
UNKmph
Jun 26, 2025 12:43 AM UTC
Wind report for Oconee County, SC
Oconee County · 28,035 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down at S Radio Station Rd and Pruitt Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 WSW Seneca, SC
UNKmph
Jun 26, 2025 12:30 AM UTC
Wind report for Oconee County, SC
Oconee County · 28,035 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Powerlines down on roadway on Land Bridge Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 S Mountain Rest, SC
UNKmph
Jun 26, 2025 12:19 AM UTC
Wind report for Oconee County, SC
Oconee County · 28,035 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down at Whetstone Rd and Cassidy Ridge Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 S Mountain Rest, SC
UNKmph
Jun 18, 2025 12:09 AM UTC
Wind report for Oconee County, SC
Oconee County · 28,035 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on powerlines in Tamassee.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WSW Salem, 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.
Tornado Report Description: *** 1 FATAL *** NWS STORM SURVEY REPORTED EF3 TORNADO ON 34.6175 N... 83.0834 W OR 3 SSE WESTMINSTER IN OCONEE COUNTY SC
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 S Westminster, SC
UNKcategory
Apr 13, 2020 7:30 AM UTC
Tornado report for Oconee County, SC
Oconee County · 28,035 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: *** 1 FATAL *** COUNTY OFFICIAL REPORTED LIKELY TORNADO IN SENECA WITH ONE FATALITY.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Seneca, SC
EF0category
Oct 14, 2014 7:11 AM EST-5
Tornado report for Oconee County, SC
Oconee County · 28,035 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NWS Storm Survey team found the short path of a weak tornado on the grounds of a wilderness school off of Highway 76 near Westminster. Damage was confined to a couple of dozen uprooted trees in this rural area.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.15 NNW Madison, SC
EF0category
Oct 26, 2010 5:16 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Oconee County, SC
Oconee County · 28,035 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A short tornado damage path was surveyed near the Falcon's Lair area north of Walhalla. Several trees were snapped or uprooted and one residence sustained minor damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.97 S Tamassee, SC
EF0category
Oct 26, 2010 5:02 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Oconee County, SC
Oconee County · 28,035 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A short tornado path was surveyed in the Sumter National Forest in the area around Spy Rock Rd and Forest Service Rd 748. Several trees were snapped off or uprooted in this area.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.46 SE Long Creek, SC
EF0category
Apr 8, 2010 4:01 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Oconee County, SC
Oconee County · 28,035 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A short tornado track was surveyed in the Fair Play community. The tornado touched down along highway 59 between Cleveland Creek Rd and Doctors Rd. Part of the roof was blown off a manufactured home at this location, and numerous trees were snapped off or uprooted. The tornado continued in a northeast direction toward the Pine Grove Rd area, where damage to trees continued near the intersection of Grant Rd. The tornado appeared to dissipate in this area.
Tornado Report Description: A brief tornado touchdown was reported near the Georgia state line. This tornado occurred in conjunction with a supercell thunderstorm.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.36 W Long Creek, SC
EF0category
Aug 26, 2008 1:36 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Oconee County, SC
Oconee County · 28,035 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado moved into Oconee County from Pickens County. It then tracked into western Pickens County. The intermittent damage path was mainly limited to downed trees and power lines in Oconee County.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5.29 S Cherrys, SC
F1category
Sep 16, 2004 5:55 PM EST
Tornado report for Oconee County, SC
Oconee County · 28,035 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado blew down numerous trees and power lines along its track, some of which fell on homes. A mobile home was destroyed when it was blown into an embankment.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Westminster, SC
F0category
Sep 16, 2004 5:35 PM EST
Tornado report for Oconee County, SC
Oconee County · 28,035 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This weak tornado blew down numerous trees and power lines along its 5-mile track.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 13 SE Walhalla, SC
F0category
Jun 16, 2000 7:44 PM EST
Tornado report for Oconee County, SC
Oconee County · 28,035 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Tamassee, SC
F0category
Jun 16, 2000 7:23 PM EST
Tornado report for Oconee County, SC
Oconee County · 28,035 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Westminster, SC
F0category
Oct 4, 1999 8:45 AM EST
Tornado report for Oconee County, SC
Oconee County · 28,035 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Tokeena Xrds, SC
F0category
May 7, 1998 4:25 PM EST
Tornado report for Oconee County, SC
Oconee County · 28,035 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A weak tornado briefly touched down in the town of Oakway downing trees and blowing roofs off outbuildings. The tornado was seen by several citizens and weather spotters.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Oakway, SC
F0category
May 7, 1998 4:08 PM EST
Tornado report for Oconee County, SC
Oconee County · 28,035 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 W Walhalla, SC
F0category
Feb 21, 1997 3:20 PM EST
Tornado report for Oconee County, SC
Oconee County · 28,035 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 SE Westminster, SC
F1category
Sep 16, 1996 3:28 PM EST
Tornado report for Oconee County, SC
Oconee County · 28,035 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: W Tokeena Xrds, SC
F1category
Jan 14, 1995 9:30 AM EST
Tornado report for Oconee County, SC
Oconee County · 28,035 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: W Fair Play, SC
F2category
Jun 26, 1994 12:00 AM EST
Tornado report for Oconee County, SC
Oconee County · 28,035 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Pickett Post, SC
F3category
Mar 27, 1994 3:15 PM EST
Tornado report for Oconee County, SC
Oconee County · 28,035 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Long Creek To 1 E Pic, SC
F0category
Mar 23, 1993 5:58 PM EST
Tornado report for Oconee County, SC
Oconee County · 28,035 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: N Seneca, SC
F0category
Mar 23, 1993 5:45 PM EST
Tornado report for Oconee County, SC
Oconee County · 28,035 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: E Westminister, SC
F1category
Feb 10, 1990 6:20 AM EST
Tornado report for Oconee County, SC
Oconee County · 28,035 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, SC
F2category
May 5, 1989 3:15 PM CST
Tornado report for Oconee County, SC
Oconee County · 28,035 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, SC
F1category
May 5, 1989 3:40 PM EST
Tornado report for Oconee County, SC
Oconee County · 28,035 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, SC
F2category
Apr 4, 1989 3:09 PM EST
Tornado report for Oconee County, SC
Oconee County · 28,035 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, SC
F1category
Mar 20, 1984 6:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Oconee County, SC
Oconee County · 28,035 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, SC
F2category
May 27, 1973 9:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Oconee County, SC
Oconee County · 28,035 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, SC
F2category
May 27, 1973 7:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Oconee County, SC
Oconee County · 28,035 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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Not sure if hail may have affected your home in Oconee County? Ask a local pro for a Remote Hail Inspection. They can review hail activity for your property and help you decide whether an in-person roof or exterior inspection makes sense.
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does Oconee County have on record?
Our records show 197 hail, 409 wind, and 30 tornado reports in Oconee County, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 22, 2026.
What is the largest hail ever reported in Oconee County?
The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Oconee County is 3.00″. It was reported near Madison, SC on April 28, 2002.
A storm report showed up near my home in Oconee 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 Oconee County and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.
I am buying a home in Oconee 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 Oconee County address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.
I am selling a home in Oconee 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 Oconee County address?
Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in Oconee 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 Oconee County, SC, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in Oconee 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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