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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Pickens County, SC

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Pickens County, SC from March 30, 1960 through September 6, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
173
Wind Reports
436
Tornado Reports
34
Max Hail Size
2.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Pickens County, SC · 1960–present Updated  Daily · last Sep 6, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in Pickens County

30 reports
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1.00″ hail
Sep 6, 2026
7:38 PM UTC
Hail report for Pickens County, SC
Pickens County · 36,052 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Social media picture of nickel to quarter size hail in Pickens.
NWS Hail Report Location: Pickens, SC
1.00″ hail
Sep 6, 2026
7:35 PM UTC
Hail report for Pickens County, SC
Pickens County · 36,052 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public report of quarter sized hail in Pickens via social media.
NWS Hail Report Location: Pickens, SC
1.00″ hail
Sep 6, 2026
7:30 PM UTC
Hail report for Pickens County, SC
Pickens County · 36,052 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Social media report of one inch sized hail in Easley.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 Ne Easley, SC
1.75″ hail
Sep 6, 2026
7:24 PM UTC
Hail report for Pickens County, SC
Pickens County · 36,052 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Reports of golf ball sized hail on Highway 123 in Easley via social media.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 Ene Easley, SC
1.50″ hail
Jun 26, 2025
8:44 PM UTC
Hail report for Pickens County, SC
Pickens County · 36,052 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Social media video shows multiple hail dents on a vehicle in Pickens.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SSW Pickens, SC
1.50″ hail
May 2, 2025
5:40 PM UTC
Hail report for Pickens County, SC
Pickens County · 36,052 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Walnut size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: Liberty, SC
1.25″ hail
May 2, 2025
5:35 PM UTC
Hail report for Pickens County, SC
Pickens County · 36,052 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public reports half-dollar sized hail on Golden Springs Dr in Liberty... SC. Report time verified by radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 N Liberty, SC
1.00″ hail
May 26, 2024
10:38 PM UTC
Hail report for Pickens County, SC
Pickens County · 36,052 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail up to the size of a quarter fell for about 1 to 2 minutes. Time and approximate location provided by the co-op observer.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 WNW Pumpkintown, SC
1.25″ hail
May 26, 2024
10:23 PM UTC
Hail report for Pickens County, SC
Pickens County · 36,052 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Slightly larger than quarter size hail observed along Hwy 11 near Little Eastatoee Rd.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 NNE Nine Times, SC
1.00″ hail
May 8, 2024
6:25 PM UTC
Hail report for Pickens County, SC
Pickens County · 36,052 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail lasted five minutes.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 W Berea, SC
1.00″ hail
May 8, 2024
6:04 PM UTC
Hail report for Pickens County, SC
Pickens County · 36,052 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 W Pickens, SC
1.25″ hail
May 8, 2024
5:52 PM UTC
Hail report for Pickens County, SC
Pickens County · 36,052 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Dime to half dollar sized hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SSE Nine Times, SC
1.50″ hail
May 8, 2024
5:50 PM UTC
Hail report for Pickens County, SC
Pickens County · 36,052 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Several large hail stones in odd shapes.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 S Nine Times, SC
1.00″ hail
May 6, 2024
9:00 PM UTC
Hail report for Pickens County, SC
Pickens County · 36,052 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Relayed via emergency manager.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 ENE Easley, SC
1.50″ hail
May 6, 2024
8:58 PM UTC
Hail report for Pickens County, SC
Pickens County · 36,052 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 NW Liberty, 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 Pickens County

30 reports
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UNK mph
Sep 6, 2026
7:40 PM UTC
Wind report for Pickens County, SC
Pickens County · 36,052 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Pictures of trees down on Players Drive via social media.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Se Easley, SC
UNK mph
Sep 6, 2026
7:29 PM UTC
Wind report for Pickens County, SC
Pickens County · 36,052 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees down along Saluda Dam Rd near Georges Creek.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 Wsw Berea, SC
UNK mph
Sep 6, 2026
7:29 PM UTC
Wind report for Pickens County, SC
Pickens County · 36,052 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees down between Easley and Welcome.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 Nnw Powdersville, SC
UNK mph
Sep 6, 2026
7:29 PM UTC
Wind report for Pickens County, SC
Pickens County · 36,052 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Gas station sign snapped.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 E Easley, SC
UNK mph
Sep 6, 2026
7:28 PM UTC
Wind report for Pickens County, SC
Pickens County · 36,052 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down on cars on the southeast side of Easley near Huntington North.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Ese Easley, SC
UNK mph
Sep 6, 2026
7:25 PM UTC
Wind report for Pickens County, SC
Pickens County · 36,052 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Pictures of trees down on Hagood Street in Easley via social media.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Nne Easley, SC
UNK mph
Sep 6, 2026
7:24 PM UTC
Wind report for Pickens County, SC
Pickens County · 36,052 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and powerlines down across Old Vinland School Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Wsw Berea, SC
UNK mph
Sep 6, 2026
7:24 PM UTC
Wind report for Pickens County, SC
Pickens County · 36,052 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on a power line.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Sw Easley, SC
UNK mph
Sep 6, 2026
7:24 PM UTC
Wind report for Pickens County, SC
Pickens County · 36,052 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous social media pictures of trees and power lines down throughout the city of Easley.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Wnw Easley, SC
UNK mph
Sep 6, 2026
7:24 PM UTC
Wind report for Pickens County, SC
Pickens County · 36,052 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Picture of a tree down in the Glenwood Rd area.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Nnw Easley, SC
UNK mph
Sep 6, 2026
7:24 PM UTC
Wind report for Pickens County, SC
Pickens County · 36,052 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Law Enforcement reports powerlines down on Barton Street.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Nne Easley, SC
UNK mph
Sep 6, 2026
7:21 PM UTC
Wind report for Pickens County, SC
Pickens County · 36,052 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Social media picture of wooden panels blown off the steeple at Glenwood Baptist Church.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Ene Easley, SC
UNK mph
Sep 6, 2026
7:13 PM UTC
Wind report for Pickens County, SC
Pickens County · 36,052 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down across Farrs Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 S Dacusville, SC
UNK mph
Sep 6, 2026
7:08 PM UTC
Wind report for Pickens County, SC
Pickens County · 36,052 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees down around Dacusville and multiple tents destroyed at the Dacusville Farm Show.
NWS Wind Report Location: Dacusville, SC
UNK mph
Sep 6, 2026
7:08 PM UTC
Wind report for Pickens County, SC
Pickens County · 36,052 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down across Brevard Dr.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Sse Dacusville, 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 Pickens County

30 reports
UNK category
May 4, 2025
1:56 AM UTC
Tornado report for Pickens County, SC
Pickens County · 36,052 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An EF-0 tornado touched down along Adger Road and moved across the south side of Easley. The tornado crossed several residential neighborhoods where numerous large limbs were snapped and several pine trees were uprooted. The tornado dissipated over a neighborhood near Crestview Road.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 SW Easley, SC
UNK category
Aug 3, 2023
9:12 PM UTC
Tornado report for Pickens County, SC
Pickens County · 36,052 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Brief EF0 tornado with maximum winds of 80 mph touched down and produced tree and outbuilding damage from Shady Grove Rd... to Main St.... to Lee St.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 W Pickens, SC
UNK category
Aug 3, 2023
8:15 PM UTC
Tornado report for Pickens County, SC
Pickens County · 36,052 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Brief EFO tornado with max winds 70 mph touched down and produced mainly tree damage and damage to outdoor structures along Praters Creek Rd... Stewart Gin Rd... and Hayfield Ln.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 ENE Six Mile, SC
UNK category
May 6, 2022
8:16 PM UTC
Tornado report for Pickens County, SC
Pickens County · 36,052 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NWS STORM SURVEY DETERMINED EF1 TORNADO TOUCHED DOWN ON HAGOOD MILL ROAD. SEE PNS FOR FURTHER INFORMATION.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 NNW Pickens, SC
UNK category
Apr 14, 2020
7:42 AM UTC
Tornado report for Pickens County, SC
Pickens County · 36,052 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: *** 3 INJ *** NWS STORM SURVEY REPORTED EF2 TORNADO ON 34.9657 N... 82.6667 W OR 2 S PUMPKINTOWN IN PICKENS COUNTY
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 SSW Pumpkintown, SC
UNK category
Apr 14, 2020
7:40 AM UTC
Tornado report for Pickens County, SC
Pickens County · 36,052 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NWS STORM SURVEY REPORTED EF0 TORNADO ON 34.8184 N 82.6370 W OR 2 WSW EASLEY IN PICKENS COUNTY SC
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 W Easley, SC
UNK category
Oct 8, 2017
9:00 PM UTC
Tornado report for Pickens County, SC
Pickens County · 36,052 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: SINGLE FAMILY HOME LOST ROOF ALONG BRADLEY DRIVE. LIKELY TORNADO.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 S Liberty, SC
UNK category
Oct 8, 2017
8:55 PM UTC
Tornado report for Pickens County, SC
Pickens County · 36,052 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: SEVERAL ROOFS TORN OFF HOMES ALONG LIBERTY HIGHWAY. LIKELY TORNADO.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Liberty, SC
UNK category
Oct 8, 2017
8:54 PM UTC
Tornado report for Pickens County, SC
Pickens County · 36,052 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: MULTIPLE TREES AND POWER LINES DOWN. LIKELY TORNADO.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 WSW Pickens, SC
UNK category
Oct 8, 2017
8:51 PM UTC
Tornado report for Pickens County, SC
Pickens County · 36,052 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NORRIS POLICE DEPARTMENT REPORTS MULTIPLE TREES AND POWER LINES DOWN. LIKELY TORNADO.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Norris, SC
UNK category
Oct 8, 2017
8:36 PM UTC
Tornado report for Pickens County, SC
Pickens County · 36,052 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NWS STORM SURVEY CONFIRMED AN EF2 TORNADO IN PICKENS COUNTY SC.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Norris, SC
EF1 category
Nov 30, 2010
7:45 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Pickens County, SC
Pickens County · 36,052 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado damage path was surveyed starting in the Old Market Square area near downtown Easley. Numerous buildings in the downtown area received minor to significant roof damage. Some trees fell on homes as well. The tornado appeared to lift briefly as it traveled north northeast from the downtown area. However, the damage path appeared again in the Lenhardt Rd area just north of downtown. An anchored mobile home was rolled 60 to 80 feet and completely destroyed at this location. Numerous trees were also uprooted or snapped in this area.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .29 WSW Easley, SC
EF2 category
Aug 26, 2008
2:45 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Pickens County, SC
Pickens County · 36,052 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado damage path extended from northwest Anderson County, into extreme southern Pickens County, affecting the research area on the south side of the Clemson University campus. Damage was limited to downed trees and power lines. Numerous large trees were snapped off on a ridge very close to the Pickens, Anderson County line, where wind speeds were estimated at close to 120 mph, earning the tornado an EF2 rating.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.16 SE Clemson, SC
EF0 category
Aug 26, 2008
2:20 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Pickens County, SC
Pickens County · 36,052 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Trees blown onto power lines on highway 137.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.2 NNE Six Mile, SC
EF1 category
Aug 26, 2008
1:47 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Pickens County, SC
Pickens County · 36,052 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado tracked from Oconee County into extreme western Pickens County. The tornado lifted just after crossing the campus of Clemson University. The intermittent damage path was mainly limited to downed trees and power lines, although some minor structural damage was noted, especially on the Clemson campus near Memorial Stadium. Some trees and large limbs fell on and damaged automobiles in the Clemson area.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.33 SW Clemson, 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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U.S. Census Data · County

Pickens County, SC area census snapshot

People & households
Population132,604
Households51,404
Housing units57,695
Income
Median household income$59,411
$100k+ households34.3%
$150k+ households10.9%
Housing stock
Single-family detached36,052
Attached single-family1,013
Small multifamily5,475
Large multifamily4,825
Mobile homes10,173
Housing mix
Single-family share62.5%
Attached-home share1.8%
Multifamily share17.9%
Mobile-home share17.6%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied36,250
Renter-occupied15,154
Vacant units6,291
Home value & age
Median home value$216,000
Owner homes $300k+27.5%
Owner homes $500k+8.1%
Owner homes $750k+3.9%
Median year built1989
Older-home share35.7%
Vehicle context
Households with cars48,153
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 173 hail, 436 wind, and 34 tornado reports in Pickens 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 Pickens County?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Pickens County is 2.75″. It was reported near Pickens, SC on May 3, 1998.

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

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

I am selling a home in Pickens 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 Pickens County address?

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