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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Saluda County, SC
Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Saluda County, SC from March 13, 1955 through September 6, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.
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Hail Reports
68
Wind Reports
248
Tornado Reports
16
Max Hail Size
2.75″
Source NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm ReportsCoverage Saluda County, SC · 1955–presentUpdated Daily · last Sep 6, 2026
Hail Report Description: Public report of golf ball size hail Highway 378.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 ENE Saluda, SC
1.75″hail
Dec 18, 2024 10:13 PM UTC
Hail report for Saluda County, SC
Saluda County · 6,170 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Saluda County Sheriff reported hail up to golf ball sized near the intersection of Mt Willing Rd and Columbia Hwy.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 ENE Saluda, SC
1.50″hail
Dec 18, 2024 10:08 PM UTC
Hail report for Saluda County, SC
Saluda County · 6,170 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Social media photo relayed from the public of up to ping pong ball sized hail in the Mount Willing neighborhood east of downtown Saluda... SC. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 E Saluda, SC
1.00″hail
Dec 18, 2024 9:58 PM UTC
Hail report for Saluda County, SC
Saluda County · 6,170 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Social media photo relayed from the public of up to quarter sized hail in downtown Saluda... SC. Location of report is approximate. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: Saluda, SC
1.25″hail
May 6, 2022 9:33 PM UTC
Hail report for Saluda County, SC
Saluda County · 6,170 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: HAIL UP TO HALF DOLLAR SIZE FELL CAUSING LEAF DAMAGE ON THE PROPERTY.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NNE Saluda, SC
1.00″hail
May 6, 2022 9:31 PM UTC
Hail report for Saluda County, SC
Saluda County · 6,170 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: SHERIFF DISPATCH REPORTED QUARTER SIZE HAIL NEAR THE TOWN OF SALUDA.
NWS Hail Report Location: Saluda, SC
2.00″hail
May 1, 2022 10:48 PM UTC
Hail report for Saluda County, SC
Saluda County · 6,170 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: CORRECTS PREVIOUS HAIL REPORT FROM 7 SW DREHER ISLAND STATE PARK. MULTIPLE SOCIAL MEDIA POSTS WITH PICTURES OF NUMEROUS GOLF BALL TO 2 IN DIAMETER HAIL ALONG HWY 378 NEAR THE LEXINGTON/SALUDA COUNTY LINE. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 SW Dreher Island Stat, SC
2.00″hail
May 1, 2022 10:45 PM UTC
Hail report for Saluda County, SC
Saluda County · 6,170 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: COCORAHS SPOTTER REPORTED HAIL UP TO 2 IN DIAMETER LASTING FOR 10 MINUTES... WITH THE AVERAGE SIZE OF HAIL AROUND 1.5 IN. ALSO REPORTED DAMAGE TO SHINGLES AND LEAVES SHREDDED OFF TREES.
NWS Hail Report Location: 8 WSW Dreher Island Sta, SC
Hail Report Description: SALUDA CO EMERGENCY MANAGER REPORTS GOLF BALL SIZE HAIL AT SALUDA COUNTY COURTHOUSE AT 3:50PM. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: Saluda, SC
2.00″hail
May 29, 2017 10:31 PM UTC
Hail report for Saluda County, SC
Saluda County · 6,170 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: 1 TO 2-INCH HAIL REPORTED ON LONG CANE ROAD ALONG EDGEFIELD AND SALUDA COUNTY LINE.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 NW Johnston, SC
1.00″hail
Apr 7, 2015 5:03 PM EST-5
Hail report for Saluda County, SC
Saluda County · 6,170 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Sheriff reported at least quarter size hail putting dents in vehicles.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.18 WNW Batesburg, SC
1.00″hail
Nov 4, 2012 5:10 PM EST-5
Hail report for Saluda County, SC
Saluda County · 6,170 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public reported quarter size hail at the intersection of Hwys 23 and 39 in Monetta.
NWS Hail Report Location: .57 E Monetta, SC
1.00″hail
Jul 1, 2012 3:55 PM EST-5
Hail report for Saluda County, SC
Saluda County · 6,170 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public reported quarter size hail northwest of Saluday near Hwy 702.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.15 E Mayson, SC
1.00″hail
Jul 1, 2012 3:40 PM EST-5
Hail report for Saluda County, SC
Saluda County · 6,170 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public reported quarter size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.5 NNW Saluda Co Arpt, SC
0.88″hail
Jul 1, 2012 3:20 PM EST-5
Hail report for Saluda County, SC
Saluda County · 6,170 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public reported nickel size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 N Batesburg, SC
1.00″hail
Mar 19, 2011 6:20 PM EST-5
Hail report for Saluda County, SC
Saluda County · 6,170 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public reported nickel to quarter size hail covering the ground.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NW Saluda, SC
1.00″hail
Mar 19, 2011 6:15 PM EST-5
Hail report for Saluda County, SC
Saluda County · 6,170 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail fell for 20 to 25 minutes. The size ranged from 0.75 to 1.00 inches. The event occurred 2 miles west of the town of Saluda on Highway 178.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 W Saluda, SC
1.00″hail
Sep 9, 2009 2:53 PM EST-5
Hail report for Saluda County, SC
Saluda County · 6,170 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public reported quarter size hail fell in Saluda some time between 3:46 pm and 4:01 pm.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Saluda, SC
0.88″hail
Apr 10, 2009 8:45 PM EST-5
Hail report for Saluda County, SC
Saluda County · 6,170 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: EM reported nickel size hail at home.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.86 NNE Colemans Xrds, SC
1.00″hail
Apr 10, 2009 8:16 PM EST-5
Hail report for Saluda County, SC
Saluda County · 6,170 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Sheriff reported 1 inch hail on Fruit Hill road.
NWS Hail Report Location: 8 WNW Saluda, SC
0.88″hail
May 20, 2008 7:00 PM EST-5
Hail report for Saluda County, SC
Saluda County · 6,170 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public reported nickel size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 N Saluda, SC
1.00″hail
May 20, 2008 6:25 PM EST-5
Hail report for Saluda County, SC
Saluda County · 6,170 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: SKYWARN HAM radio spotter reported nickel to quarter size hail from Saluda north to the Newberry county line.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Saluda, SC
0.75″hail
May 20, 2008 3:22 PM EST-5
Hail report for Saluda County, SC
Saluda County · 6,170 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public reported penny size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Ridge Spg, SC
0.88″hail
May 11, 2008 4:30 AM EST-5
Hail report for Saluda County, SC
Saluda County · 6,170 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel size hail reported by Sheriff's Department.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Ridge Spg, SC
0.75″hail
May 11, 2008 3:40 AM EST-5
Hail report for Saluda County, SC
Saluda County · 6,170 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny size hail reported by sheriff department.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Ridge Spg, SC
0.75″hail
May 11, 2008 3:22 AM EST-5
Hail report for Saluda County, SC
Saluda County · 6,170 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny size hail reported by public.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Ridge Spg, SC
0.75″hail
Jun 13, 2007 2:58 PM EST-5
Hail report for Saluda County, SC
Saluda County · 6,170 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Post Office and Kents Korner Store reported penny size hail between Ridge Spring and Ward.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Ridge Spg, 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: Saluda County Dispatch reported multiple trees down in the city of Saluda. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Saluda, SC
UNKmph
Sep 6, 2026 9:35 PM UTC
Wind report for Saluda County, SC
Saluda County · 6,170 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down along Pheasant Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 9 Wnw Saluda, SC
UNKmph
Sep 6, 2026 9:31 PM UTC
Wind report for Saluda County, SC
Saluda County · 6,170 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Saluda County Dispatch reported numerous trees down along and just off Newberry Highway. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 N Saluda, SC
UNKmph
Sep 6, 2026 9:29 PM UTC
Wind report for Saluda County, SC
Saluda County · 6,170 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Saluda county dispatch reported trees down along the 2100 Block of Shiloh Rd. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 Nnw Saluda, SC
UNKmph
Sep 6, 2026 9:28 PM UTC
Wind report for Saluda County, SC
Saluda County · 6,170 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Saluda County dispatch reported trees and powerlines down along Fairfax Rd. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 S Chappells, SC
UNKmph
Sep 5, 2026 9:06 PM UTC
Wind report for Saluda County, SC
Saluda County · 6,170 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 9 Sse Silverstreet, SC
UNKmph
Sep 5, 2026 9:03 PM UTC
Wind report for Saluda County, SC
Saluda County · 6,170 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 10 Ne Saluda, SC
UNKmph
Aug 21, 2026 7:43 PM UTC
Wind report for Saluda County, SC
Saluda County · 6,170 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Saluda County Dispatch reported trees down at the intersection of Holly Ferry Rd and Margot Rd. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 W Dreher Island Sp, SC
UNKmph
Aug 21, 2026 7:42 PM UTC
Wind report for Saluda County, SC
Saluda County · 6,170 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Saluda County Dispatch reported trees down at the intersection of Holly Ferry Rd and Sandalwood Rd. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 W Dreher Island Sp, SC
UNKmph
Aug 21, 2026 7:38 PM UTC
Wind report for Saluda County, SC
Saluda County · 6,170 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Saluda County Dispatch reports trees down along Boat Wright Rd in Ridge Springs. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 0 Se Ridge Spring, SC
UNKmph
Aug 21, 2026 7:32 PM UTC
Wind report for Saluda County, SC
Saluda County · 6,170 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Saluda County Dispatch reported trees down at the intersection of Columbia Hwy and Double Bridges Rd. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 9 Nw Batesburg, SC
UNKmph
Aug 21, 2026 7:15 PM UTC
Wind report for Saluda County, SC
Saluda County · 6,170 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SC Highway Patrol reports tree in roadway on Old Charleston Hwy. Time estimated based on radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 8 S Dyson, SC
UNKmph
Aug 6, 2026 8:04 PM UTC
Wind report for Saluda County, SC
Saluda County · 6,170 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects time previous tstm wnd dmg report from 8 WSW Dreher Island SP. Saluda County Dispatch reported trees down near Prosperity Highway. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 8 Wsw Dreher Island Sp, SC
UNKmph
Aug 6, 2026 7:31 PM UTC
Wind report for Saluda County, SC
Saluda County · 6,170 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Saluda County Dispatch reported trees down near Prosperity Highway. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 8 Wsw Dreher Island Sp, SC
UNKmph
Jul 12, 2026 9:56 PM UTC
Wind report for Saluda County, SC
Saluda County · 6,170 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Saluda County Dispatch reported a few trees down along Old Golf Course Rd. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NNW Batesburg, SC
UNKmph
Jun 18, 2026 10:51 PM UTC
Wind report for Saluda County, SC
Saluda County · 6,170 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Shared pictures of a large oak tree that fell along Denny Highway in Saluda County. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 9 SSE Silverstreet, SC
UNKmph
Aug 11, 2025 8:38 PM UTC
Wind report for Saluda County, SC
Saluda County · 6,170 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Saluda County emergency manager reported a couple chicken houses were destroyed and tin from the roof of a building near Simmons Rd was found a long distance away. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 WNW Saluda, SC
UNKmph
Aug 1, 2025 11:55 PM UTC
Wind report for Saluda County, SC
Saluda County · 6,170 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Saluda County dispatch reported a tree on the roadway on John Rushton Rd. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 N Saluda, SC
UNKmph
Jun 10, 2025 12:21 AM UTC
Wind report for Saluda County, SC
Saluda County · 6,170 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Saluda County dispatch reported trees down on powerlines in the 4000 block of Newberry Highway north of Saluda. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 N Saluda, SC
UNKmph
Jun 10, 2025 12:18 AM UTC
Wind report for Saluda County, SC
Saluda County · 6,170 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Saluda County dispatch reported trees down at The Ridge Rd and Caldwell Rd. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 SSE Silverstreet, SC
UNKmph
Jun 8, 2025 12:36 AM UTC
Wind report for Saluda County, SC
Saluda County · 6,170 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SC highway patrol reports a tree down at the intersection of US 378 and Spann Rd. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 9 NNW Leesville, SC
UNKmph
Jun 8, 2025 12:22 AM UTC
Wind report for Saluda County, SC
Saluda County · 6,170 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Public reports widespread trees and powerlines down across Saluda County. Time estimated based on radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Saluda, SC
UNKmph
Jul 31, 2024 1:50 AM UTC
Wind report for Saluda County, SC
Saluda County · 6,170 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Saluda county emergency management reported several damaged large chicken sheds with partially torn off tin rooves. Numerous trees also down on the property. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 NNW Leesville, SC
UNKmph
Jun 5, 2024 9:43 PM UTC
Wind report for Saluda County, SC
Saluda County · 6,170 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Saluda county dispatch reported trees and powerlines down at the intersection of West Creek and Double Bridges Rd. Time estimated based on radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 NNW Batesburg, SC
UNKmph
Jun 5, 2024 9:42 PM UTC
Wind report for Saluda County, SC
Saluda County · 6,170 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Saluda County dispatch reported trees & powerlines down at the intersection of West Creek Rd and Beulah Rd. Time estimated based on radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 NNW Batesburg, SC
UNKmph
May 9, 2024 6:54 AM UTC
Wind report for Saluda County, SC
Saluda County · 6,170 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Saluda County dispatch reported a tree down along Greenwood Highway. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 WNW Saluda, SC
UNKmph
May 6, 2024 9:00 PM UTC
Wind report for Saluda County, SC
Saluda County · 6,170 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SC Highway patrol reported a tree down blocking the roadway on Daniel Ave near J Paul Rd. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 NW Ward, SC
UNKmph
Feb 28, 2024 11:00 PM UTC
Wind report for Saluda County, SC
Saluda County · 6,170 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SC DoT reported powerlines down in roadway at Padgetts Pond Road and Rugged Hill Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NNW Monetta, SC
UNKmph
Jan 29, 2024 1:23 AM UTC
Wind report for Saluda County, SC
Saluda County · 6,170 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects date from previous report. A NWS Survey team discovered a downed tree blocking Tostie Creek Rd. and a second downed tree in an adjacent field. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 S Silverstreet, SC
UNKmph
Jan 28, 2024 1:18 AM UTC
Wind report for Saluda County, SC
Saluda County · 6,170 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Saluda County Emergency Manager reported wind damage on Hunters Lane at Blue Spring Road. Damage to home and tree reported down. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 8 NE Saluda, 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 Saluda County
16 reports
UNKcategory
Jan 29, 2024 1:19 AM UTC
Tornado report for Saluda County, SC
Saluda County · 6,170 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A National Weather Service storm survey team confirmed a brief EF-1 tornado with peak winds of 100 mph Saturday evening in Northern Saluda County. The length of the tornado was 0.82 miles and the max width was 150 yards. The tornado touched down near the intersection of Hunters Lane and Blue Spring Road producing minor damage to two houses in addition to a large number of trees further down Hunters Lane on both sides of the road where EF-1 damage was observed. The tornado then moved northeast into an inaccessible wooded area behind homes on Blue Spring Rd. The tornado turned slightly left crossing Blue Spring Rd in a NNE direction producing EF-1 damage to another wooded area before dissipating in an open field while approaching Hollywood Rd. The survey team estimated several hundred trees were damaged along the path. Many of the trees were uprooted along with a few trunks snapped. The damage to homes was mainly to the fascia board and missing shingles. The National Weather Service w
NWS Tornado Report Location: 8 NE Saluda, SC
UNKcategory
Aug 20, 2021 12:47 AM UTC
Tornado report for Saluda County, SC
Saluda County · 6,170 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE STORM SURVEY TEAM CONFIRMED A VERY WEAK EF0 TORNADO... WITH PEAK WINDS OF 65 MPH... NORTH OF HOLTSON CROSSROADS IN SALUDA COUNTY... SC. THE TORNADO VERY BRIEFLY TOUCHED DOWN NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF DOUBLE BRIDGES ROAD AND WEST CREEK ROAD... WHERE IT SNAPPED A COUPLE OF TREES. THE SURVEY TEAM WAS NOT ABLE TO CONFIRM ANY ADDITIONAL DAMAGE IN THE IMMEDIATE VICINITY DUE TO A LACK OF ACCESS FROM THE GROUND. HOWEVER... IT APPEARS THAT THE DAMAGE DID NOT EXTEND TO HOMES ON RABBIT LANE TO THE EAST.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 NNW Batesburg, SC
UNKcategory
May 24, 2017 6:43 PM UTC
Tornado report for Saluda County, SC
Saluda County · 6,170 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: MULTIPLE TREES SNAPPED OFF. DAMAGE TO MOBILE HOME.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 W Saluda, SC
UNKcategory
May 24, 2017 6:41 PM UTC
Tornado report for Saluda County, SC
Saluda County · 6,170 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: 2 LARGE CEDAR TREES SNAPPED AND THROWN 15 FEET INO A FIELD. 20 OTHER TREES SNAPPED ALONG FRUIT HILL ROAD.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 W Saluda, SC
UNKcategory
Apr 5, 2017 5:35 PM UTC
Tornado report for Saluda County, SC
Saluda County · 6,170 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: AIKEN COUNTY SHERIFF REPORTED TORNADO IN MONETTA WITH SEVERAL TREES DOWN.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Monetta, SC
UNKcategory
Apr 5, 2017 5:19 PM UTC
Tornado report for Saluda County, SC
Saluda County · 6,170 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: *** 1 INJ *** NWS SURVEY TEAM CONFIRMED TORNADO DAMAGE ON THE EAST SIDE OF JOHNSTON NEAR WINTHROW AVENUE AND CONTINUED NORTHEAST THROUGH WARD BEFORE DISSIPATING NORTHWEST OF RIDGE SPRING OFF OF MURPHY FARM ROAD. WIDESPREAD HARDWOOD AND PINE TREES WERE UPROOTED AND SNAPPED CAUSING DAMAGE TO MULTIPLE HOMES AND VEHICLES. MOST OF THE DAMAGE WAS EF-0 AND EF-1... BUT EF-2 DAMAGE WITH PEAK WIND SPEEDS NEAR 115 MPH WAS NOTED NEAR WARD. WIDESPREAD LARGE HARDWOODS WERE UPROOTED AND SNAPPED WITH SOME TREE
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 WSW Ward, SC
EF2category
Mar 15, 2008 4:20 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Saluda County, SC
Saluda County · 6,170 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Supercell from McCormick and Edgefield counties crossed into southern Saluda county just south of Ward taking down many trees in its path. A house located at 381 Mt. Alpha Road south of the Ward town limits had major damage. The resident was in the kitchen when a huge limb almost struck her in the head. Her three kids were in the living room that had a limb go through the ceiling. Also, a truck across the street had a power pole and tree fall on it.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.21 W Ward, SC
F0category
Sep 27, 2004 3:39 PM EST
Tornado report for Saluda County, SC
Saluda County · 6,170 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An F0 touched down along Old Chappells road taking down trees.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 8 NW Saluda, SC
F1category
Sep 16, 2004 3:00 PM EST
Tornado report for Saluda County, SC
Saluda County · 6,170 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Storm survey found numerous trees and powerlines down, light to moderate damage to several mobile homes, a 2 story barn destroyed, 2 trees on cars, and light to moderate roof damage to several framed homes.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 NNE Saluda, SC
F0category
May 6, 2003 12:45 AM EST
Tornado report for Saluda County, SC
Saluda County · 6,170 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An F0 briefly touched down and took some trees down in Ward.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Ward, SC
F0category
Apr 24, 1999 3:39 PM EST
Tornado report for Saluda County, SC
Saluda County · 6,170 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An F0 tornado intermittently touched down in wooded areas and fields, narrowly missing some homes. Damage was limited to trees down.
NWS Tornado Report Location: NNW Saluda, SC
F0category
Jun 2, 1998 10:28 AM EST
Tornado report for Saluda County, SC
Saluda County · 6,170 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A small F0 breifly touched down in a cluster of trees on highway 432. Well defined convergent path.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 SE Saluda, SC
F1category
May 7, 1998 7:12 PM EST
Tornado report for Saluda County, SC
Saluda County · 6,170 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An F1 tornado damaged several buildings and homes and picked up two cotton bin holders and threw them 100 yds.
NWS Tornado Report Location: WSW Ward, SC
F3category
Nov 22, 1992 5:55 PM CST
Tornado report for Saluda County, SC
Saluda County · 6,170 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, SC
F2category
Nov 22, 1992 6:00 PM EST
Tornado report for Saluda County, SC
Saluda County · 6,170 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, SC
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Tornado report for Saluda County, SC
Saluda County · 6,170 Homes in County
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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.
NWS Hail, Wind and Tornado Reports in Saluda County on the Interactive Map
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Not sure if hail may have affected your home in Saluda 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 Saluda County have on record?
Our records show 68 hail, 248 wind, and 16 tornado reports in Saluda 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 Saluda County?
The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Saluda County is 2.75″. It was reported near NNW Saluda, SC on April 24, 1999.
A storm report showed up near my home in Saluda 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 Saluda County and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.
I am buying a home in Saluda 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 Saluda County address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.
I am selling a home in Saluda 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 Saluda County address?
Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in Saluda 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 Saluda County, SC, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in Saluda 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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