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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Orangeburg County, SC

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Orangeburg County, SC from February 20, 1956 through September 6, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 29135 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
187
Wind Reports
608
Tornado Reports
75
Max Hail Size
2.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Orangeburg County, SC · 1956–present Updated  Daily · last Sep 6, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in Orangeburg County

30 reports
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1.00″ hail
May 29, 2025
7:45 PM UTC
Hail report for Orangeburg County, SC
Orangeburg County · 23,411 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: EM relayed a quarter sized hail report near Grambling Road and Sleepy Hollow Road.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SSE Cameron, SC
1.75″ hail
May 19, 2025
8:23 PM UTC
Hail report for Orangeburg County, SC
Orangeburg County · 23,411 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golfball Sized Hail at 6292 Freedom Road.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 N Branchville, SC
1.50″ hail
Mar 31, 2025
9:55 PM UTC
Hail report for Orangeburg County, SC
Orangeburg County · 23,411 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Orangeburg County EM reports ping pong hail along Ash Hill Dr.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 ENE Eutawville, SC
1.75″ hail
Mar 31, 2025
9:55 PM UTC
Hail report for Orangeburg County, SC
Orangeburg County · 23,411 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Trained spotter reported via social media near golf ball size hail in Eutaw Springs with picture.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 ENE Eutawville, SC
1.50″ hail
Mar 31, 2025
9:50 PM UTC
Hail report for Orangeburg County, SC
Orangeburg County · 23,411 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Multiple broadcast media reports ping pong size hail via Slack in Eutawville with pics.
NWS Hail Report Location: Eutawville, SC
1.00″ hail
Mar 31, 2025
9:44 PM UTC
Hail report for Orangeburg County, SC
Orangeburg County · 23,411 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Trained spotter reports 1 inch hail in Branchville along with debris in the roads via HAM radio.
NWS Hail Report Location: Branchville, SC
1.00″ hail
Mar 17, 2022
2:20 AM UTC
Hail report for Orangeburg County, SC
Orangeburg County · 23,411 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PUBLIC REPORTED HAIL THAT STARTED OUT SMALL AND INCREASED IN SIZE TO QUARTER INCH NEAR THE FOUR HOLES FIRE DEPARTMENT. THIS IS NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF GRAMLING ROAD AND TILL ROAD.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 SSW Cameron, SC
1.75″ hail
Jun 15, 2021
10:41 PM UTC
Hail report for Orangeburg County, SC
Orangeburg County · 23,411 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: THE ORANGEBURG COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGER REPORTS GOLF BALL SIZED HAIL NEAR SANTEE. THE EM ALSO REPORTS SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE TO LAKE MARION HIGH SCHOOL INCLUDING DAMAGE TO AC UNITS AND WINDOWS.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SW Santee, SC
1.75″ hail
May 11, 2021
10:26 PM UTC
Hail report for Orangeburg County, SC
Orangeburg County · 23,411 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: LAW ENFORCEMENT REPORT OF GOLF BALL SIZED HAIL. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NW Eutawville, SC
1.00″ hail
May 22, 2020
11:40 PM UTC
Hail report for Orangeburg County, SC
Orangeburg County · 23,411 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: ORANGEBURG CO EM REPORTED QUARTER SIZE HAIL NEAR THE COMMUNITY OF WELLS. TIME ESTIMATED.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 NW Holly Hill, SC
1.25″ hail
Sep 9, 2019
8:37 PM UTC
Hail report for Orangeburg County, SC
Orangeburg County · 23,411 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PUBLIC REPORTED HAIL NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF HIGHWAY 301 AND SQUIRREL RUN LANE. THE HAIL LASTED AROUND 10 MINUTES AND BEGAN COVERING THE GROUND. THE LARGEST HAILSTONES RANGED BETWEEN THE SIZE OF A QUARTER TO THE SIZE OF A HALF DOLLAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 WSW Edisto, SC
1.00″ hail
May 13, 2017
5:46 PM UTC
Hail report for Orangeburg County, SC
Orangeburg County · 23,411 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PUBLIC REPORTED NICKEL TO QUARTER SIZE HAIL ALONG GROOMS ROAD. VERY WINDY CONDITIONS THAT BLEW OVER MUCH OF THEIR CORN CROP. RECORDED NEARLY 2 INCHES OF RAIN WITH STORM.
NWS Hail Report Location: 8 ESE Holly Hill, SC
1.25″ hail
Feb 15, 2017
5:00 PM UTC
Hail report for Orangeburg County, SC
Orangeburg County · 23,411 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PUBLIC REPORTED HALF DOLLAR SIZED HAIL AT A BUSINESS SOUTH OF HOLLY HILL ON GARDNER BLVD/HWY 453. .
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SSW Holly Hill, SC
1.00″ hail
Feb 15, 2017
4:40 PM UTC
Hail report for Orangeburg County, SC
Orangeburg County · 23,411 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER SIZED HAIL REPORTED AT BRANCHVILLE HIGH SCHOOL. .
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 ESE Branchville, SC
1.00″ hail
Jul 21, 2016
9:04 PM UTC
Hail report for Orangeburg County, SC
Orangeburg County · 23,411 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORTED NICKEL TO QUARTER SIZE HAIL THAT COVERED THE GROUND JUST OFF CANNON BRIDGE ROAD. ALSO...VERY STRONG WINDS THAT DOWNED SMALL TO MEDIUM SIZE LIMBS. .
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 WNW Rowesville, 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 Orangeburg County

30 reports
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UNK mph
Sep 6, 2026
10:54 PM UTC
Wind report for Orangeburg County, SC
Orangeburg County · 23,411 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SCDPS website reported a tree in roadway on Salley Road c/s Boltin Avenue. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: North, SC
UNK mph
Sep 6, 2026
9:31 PM UTC
Wind report for Orangeburg County, SC
Orangeburg County · 23,411 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SCDPS website reported a tree in roadway on Weatherford Road. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 Se Orangeburg Mun Apt, SC
UNK mph
Sep 6, 2026
9:22 PM UTC
Wind report for Orangeburg County, SC
Orangeburg County · 23,411 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SCDPS website reported a tree in roadway on Belleville Road near the intersection of Woodberry Drive. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Ene Brookdale, SC
UNK mph
Aug 21, 2026
10:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Orangeburg County, SC
Orangeburg County · 23,411 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SC Dept of Hwys reported a tree down in the roadway at the intersection of Tee Vee Rd and Antioch Rd. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Sw Santee, SC
UNK mph
Aug 14, 2026
10:49 PM UTC
Wind report for Orangeburg County, SC
Orangeburg County · 23,411 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Electric company reported pictures of trees down and broken powerlines along Slab Landing Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 E Livingston, SC
UNK mph
Aug 14, 2026
10:45 PM UTC
Wind report for Orangeburg County, SC
Orangeburg County · 23,411 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees on roadway on Redmond Mill Rd near the intersection of US 178.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 Ene North, SC
UNK mph
Aug 13, 2026
10:00 PM UTC
Wind report for Orangeburg County, SC
Orangeburg County · 23,411 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SCDPS website reported a tree in roadway on Pioneer Drive near the intersection of South Willow Road. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 Se Norway, SC
UNK mph
Aug 13, 2026
9:58 PM UTC
Wind report for Orangeburg County, SC
Orangeburg County · 23,411 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SCDPS website reported a tree in roadway on Bonnette Road near the intersection of Kilgus Street. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 E Norway, SC
UNK mph
Jul 27, 2026
11:53 PM UTC
Wind report for Orangeburg County, SC
Orangeburg County · 23,411 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SC Department of Public Safety reports trees down along Hickory Hill Rd. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 Wnw Cordova, SC
UNK mph
Jul 12, 2026
11:19 PM UTC
Wind report for Orangeburg County, SC
Orangeburg County · 23,411 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Orangeburg County EM reported several trees down on Second Avenue in Orangeburg. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NE Edisto, SC
UNK mph
Jul 12, 2026
11:15 PM UTC
Wind report for Orangeburg County, SC
Orangeburg County · 23,411 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Orangeburg County Dispatch reports trees and powerlines down in the city. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 N Orangeburg, SC
UNK mph
Jul 11, 2026
7:41 PM UTC
Wind report for Orangeburg County, SC
Orangeburg County · 23,411 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SCHP reported trees down on Jamison Ave at Goff Ave.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SW Brookdale, SC
UNK mph
Jul 11, 2026
7:40 PM UTC
Wind report for Orangeburg County, SC
Orangeburg County · 23,411 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SCHP reported trees down along Hillsboro Rd at Riverbank Dr.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WNW Orangeburg, SC
UNK mph
Jul 11, 2026
7:35 PM UTC
Wind report for Orangeburg County, SC
Orangeburg County · 23,411 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Orangeburg County Dispatch reported numerous trees down across Slab Landing Rd near the city of Orangeburg. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 ESE Neeses, SC
UNK mph
Jul 11, 2026
7:35 PM UTC
Wind report for Orangeburg County, SC
Orangeburg County · 23,411 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SCHP reported trees down at Saint Matthews Rd NE and I-20.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 N Brookdale, 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 Orangeburg County

30 reports
UNK category
Sep 30, 2024
8:56 AM UTC
Tornado report for Orangeburg County, SC
Orangeburg County · 23,411 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief... EF0 tornado touched down northwest of the town of Eutaw Springs on Sept 27... 2024. It began along Sinkler Avenue and produced minor tree damage along its path before lifting along Belvedere Dr near Fountain Lake. The tornado had peak winds of 77 mph with a path length of 1.53 miles.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 ENE Eutawville, SC
UNK category
Sep 30, 2024
8:17 AM UTC
Tornado report for Orangeburg County, SC
Orangeburg County · 23,411 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A weak tornado occurred on 9/27/24 in association with Hurricane Helenes outer rain bands. This tornado began just inside the Orangeburg county line along Reevesville Rd near Rigby Rd. EF0 tree damage was most common along the path as the tornado moved northward... crossing Wayside Dr and Highway 210. The tornado then turned northwestward along Highway 178 then veering back north before dissipating on the north side of Highway 301.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 S Bowman, SC
UNK category
Sep 30, 2024
5:17 AM UTC
Tornado report for Orangeburg County, SC
Orangeburg County · 23,411 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A weak tornado developed early on 9/27/24 in association with Hurricane Helenes outer rain bands. Weak... EF0 tree damage began near Highway 78 just inside the Orangeburg county and then moved north-northwestward. The tornado crossed Cattle Creek Road... then turned slightly more northerly before crossing Bowman Branch Highway. Continuing north... the tornado caused damage along Funchess Rd and continued north-northwestward before ending near Garland Road north of Rowesville.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 ESE Branchville, SC
UNK category
Sep 30, 2024
4:33 AM UTC
Tornado report for Orangeburg County, SC
Orangeburg County · 23,411 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A long track EF-1 tornado occurred in eastern Orangeburg and western Calhoun counties from an outer band of Tropical Storm Helene. The tornado began west of Providence near Little Bull Swamp and then continued northwest crossing Five Chop Road. Moving northwest... EF-1 tree damage was observed along Wild Hearts Road... Whisperwood Road... and Sleepy Hollow Road. The tornado then crossed Cameron Road northeast of Orangeburg. Scattered EF-0 tree was then observed northwest all along Highway 176. The tornado lifted along Highway 176 near Big Beaver Creek. The tornado had peak winds of 90 mph with a path length of 33.11 miles.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 7 ENE Bowman, SC
UNK category
Sep 26, 2024
2:39 PM UTC
Tornado report for Orangeburg County, SC
Orangeburg County · 23,411 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A long-track... EF1 tornado touched down east of Canaan... SC on 9/26/24. It produced widespread tree damage along its path northwestward... producing EF1 damage to trees in multiple spots west of Cordova... SC. It finally lifted near Gravel Hill... SC after producing mostly tree damage near the small town.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 WSW Rowesville, SC
UNK category
Apr 5, 2022
10:47 PM UTC
Tornado report for Orangeburg County, SC
Orangeburg County · 23,411 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: TORNADO ON THE GROUND.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 SE Rowesville, SC
UNK category
Apr 5, 2022
10:45 PM UTC
Tornado report for Orangeburg County, SC
Orangeburg County · 23,411 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: TORNADO ON GROUND CROSSING HIGHWAY 21 BETWEEN ROWESVILLE AND BRANCHVILLE. REPORTED BY EMERGENCY MANAGER.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 S Rowesville, SC
UNK category
Apr 5, 2022
8:51 PM UTC
Tornado report for Orangeburg County, SC
Orangeburg County · 23,411 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: TORNADO ON THE GROUND.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 SW Branchville, SC
UNK category
Aug 17, 2021
9:40 PM UTC
Tornado report for Orangeburg County, SC
Orangeburg County · 23,411 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE STORM SURVEY TEAM CONFIRMED A LOW-END EF1 TORNADO JUST NORTH-NORTHWEST OF THE CITY OF ORANGEBURG. THE TORNADO HAD A PATH LENGTH JUST UNDER 1 MILE... A WIDTH THAT RANGED FROM 25 TO 50 YARDS... PEAK WINDS OF 88 MPH... AND WAS ON THE GROUND FOR APPROXIMATELY 3 MINUTES. THE TORNADO TOUCHED DOWN ALONG VIRGINIA DRIVE... JUST OFF OF COLUMBIA ROAD... AND MOVED NORTH. THE TORNADO SNAPPED TWO SMALL PINE TREES ABOUT 20 FEET OFF OF THE GROUND. THE TORNADO CONTINUED NORTHWARD TOWARD THE INTERSECTION OF FARNUM ROAD AND COLUMBIA ROAD. THE TORNADO DOWNED SEVERAL LARGE LIMBS... UPROOTED A COUPLE OF TREES AND REMOVED A FEW SHINGLES AND SOME FLASHING FROM BETHEL CHURCH. THE TORNADO THEN UPROOTED A COUPLE OF TREES AND DOWNED A FEW LARGE BRANCHES AT A FARM ALONG THE NORTHBOUND SIDE OF COLUMBIA ROAD. SOME OF THE LARGE BRANCHES DAMAGED A VINYL FENCE ALONG THE ROADWAY. THE STRONG WINDS FROM THE TORNADO REMOVED SOME OF THE FENCE CAPS AND BLEW THEM ACROSS THE HIGHWAY TO THE SOUTHBOUND SIDE.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 NNW Brookdale, SC
UNK category
Sep 17, 2020
1:49 PM UTC
Tornado report for Orangeburg County, SC
Orangeburg County · 23,411 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SURVEY TEAM CONFIRMED A WEAK TORNADO BRIEFLY TOUCHED DOWN IN EASTERN ORANGEBURG COUNTY NEAR I-95. THE TORNADO BROKE LARGE LIMBS OFF OF TREES ON HIGHWAY 15 NEAR CROSSROADS ONYX WAY AND PO CHANCE DRIVE.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 SW Vance, SC
UNK category
Apr 17, 2020
10:25 AM UTC
Tornado report for Orangeburg County, SC
Orangeburg County · 23,411 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A TORNADO TOUCHED DOWN IN ORANGEBURG COUNTY ABOUT 4 MILES NORTHEAST OF ROWESVILLE AND TRACKED NORTHEASTWARD ACROSS INTERSTATE 26 AND HIGHWAY 301. EF0 DAMAGE OCCURRED FROM THE INTERSECTION OF GARLAND AND BETHEL FOREST ROAD... WHERE THE TORNADO STARTED... TO JUST PRIOR TO CROSSING I-26. THE TORNADO STRENGTHENED PRODUCING EF-1 DAMAGE ACROSS AGRICULTURAL FIELDS AND IN THE ORANGEBURG INDUSTRIAL PARK. AS THE TORNADO CROSSED I-26 IT FURTHER STRENGTHENED TO EF-2 THEN CROSSED HIGHWAY 301. THE TORNADO RAPIDLY WEAKENED TO EF-1 THEN JUST NORTH OF HIGHWAY 301 AND FURTHER TO EF-0 AS IT MOVED INTO THE MIDDLE PEN SWAMP. THROUGH THE REMAINDER OF THE TORNADO PATH IT CYCLED BETWEEN EF-1 AND EF-0 THEN FINALLY LIFTED JUST NORTH OF THE INTERSECTION OF HOUCKS GIN ROAD AND OLD STATE ROAD. THE TOTAL TORNADO PATH LENGTH WAS 10.3 MILES WITH A MAXIMUM WIDTH OF 700 YARDS.THE TORNADO CAUSED NUMEROUS HARDWOOD AND SOFTWOOD TREES TO BE SNAPPED ALONG THE PATH AND OVERTURNED MULTIPLE PIVOT IRRIGATION SYSTEMS. DAMAGE WAS
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 NE Rowesville, SC
UNK category
Apr 13, 2020
10:00 AM UTC
Tornado report for Orangeburg County, SC
Orangeburg County · 23,411 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: *** 2 FATAL... 7 INJ *** A LONG TRACK TORNADO PRODUCED EF3 DAMAGE WITH WINDS OF 140 MPH ON PRESERVER ROAD NEAR LIVINGSTON... SC WHERE A DOUBLE WIDE HOME WAS DESTROYED. THERE ARE AT LEAST 2 FATALITIES AND 7 INJURIES IN ORANGEBURG COUNTY ASSOCIATED WITH THIS TORNADO.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 W Livingston, SC
UNK category
Apr 19, 2019
6:01 PM UTC
Tornado report for Orangeburg County, SC
Orangeburg County · 23,411 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: CORRECTS PREVIOUS TORNADO REPORT FROM 3 E WILKINSON HEIGHTS. AN EF-1 TORNADO TOUCHED DOWN NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF OLD ELLOREE ROAD AND ODELL DRIVE. THE TORNADO THEN MOVED QUICKLY TO THE NORTH-NORTHEAST FOR NEARLY 8 MILES... CROSSING CLOVERDALE LANE... GRAMLING ROAD... INTERSTATE 26... GLENZELL ROAD... CAMERON ROAD... SHULMER ROAD... AND FINALLY MOUNT CARMEL ROAD. THE TORNADO THEN MOVED INTO CALHOUN COUNTY AND CROSSED CHURCH CAMP ROAD AND BELLEVILLE ROAD AND LIFTED BEFORE REACHING HIGHWAY 176. THE TORNADO DID CONSIDERABLE DAMAGE... SNAPPING AND UPROOTING A LARGE NUMBER OF HARDWOOD AND SOFTWOOD TREES ALONG ITS PATH. TREES FELL ONTO SEVERAL MOBILE HOMES... DESTROYING AT LEAST 2 OF THEM. WALLS COLLAPSED ON A CINDER BLOCK GARAGE WITH THE METAL ROOFING TOSSED ACROSS THE ROADWAY. AT LEAST ONE HOME HAD SHINGLES REMOVED FROM THE ROOF. AN AGRICULTURAL CENTER PIVOT IRRIGATION SYSTEM WAS ALSO KNOCKED OVER. THE TORNADO WAS ON THE GROUND FOR ABOUT 8 MINUTES.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 E Wilkinson Heights, SC
UNK category
Apr 19, 2019
6:00 PM UTC
Tornado report for Orangeburg County, SC
Orangeburg County · 23,411 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 E Wilkinson Heights, SC
UNK category
Apr 19, 2019
5:48 PM UTC
Tornado report for Orangeburg County, SC
Orangeburg County · 23,411 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: AN EF-2 TORNADO TOUCHED DOWN ALONG THE SOUTH FORK OF THE EDISTO RIVER NEAR SOUTH RIVER ROAD. THE TORNADO THEN MOVED QUICKLY TO THE NORTH-NORTHEAST FOR NEARLY 11 MILES... CROSSING HUDSON ROAD NEAR THE NORTH FORK OF THE EDISTO RIVER... CALHOUN STREET... HIGHWAY 21 SOUTH OF ROWESVILLE AND THEN LIFTED ALONG BETHEL FOREST ROAD. THE TORNADO DID CONSIDERABLE DAMAGE... SNAPPING AND UPROOTING A LARGE NUMBER OF HARDWOOD AND SOFTWOOD TREES ALONG ITS PATH. SEVERAL TREES FELL ONTO HOMES... VEHICLES AND SHEDS. A METAL SHED WAS DESTROYED WITH DEBRIS SPREAD OVER 50-100 YARDS. THE TORNADO WAS ON THE GROUND FOR ABOUT 8 MINUTES.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 WNW Branchville, 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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Orangeburg County, SC area census snapshot

People & households
Population83,531
Households32,880
Housing units41,420
Income
Median household income$43,214
$100k+ households25.9%
$150k+ households9.1%
Housing stock
Single-family detached23,411
Attached single-family507
Small multifamily3,975
Large multifamily573
Mobile homes12,863
Housing mix
Single-family share56.5%
Attached-home share1.2%
Multifamily share11.0%
Mobile-home share31.1%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied21,670
Renter-occupied11,210
Vacant units8,540
Home value & age
Median home value$109,700
Owner homes $300k+10.3%
Owner homes $500k+3.6%
Owner homes $750k+0.9%
Median year built1982
Older-home share46.4%
Vehicle context
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Top ZIP Codes with NWS Storm Reports in Orangeburg County

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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 187 hail, 608 wind, and 75 tornado reports in Orangeburg County, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on September 6, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Orangeburg County?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Orangeburg County is 2.75″. It was reported near Branchville, SC on June 26, 2000.

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

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

I am selling a home in Orangeburg 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 Orangeburg County address?

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