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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Union County, SC
Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Union County, SC from April 8, 1957 through September 6, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.
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Hail Reports
92
Wind Reports
276
Tornado Reports
22
Max Hail Size
3.00″
Source NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm ReportsCoverage Union County, SC · 1957–presentUpdated Daily · last Sep 6, 2026
Hail Report Description: County comms reported that the second severe thunderstorm produced larger than baseball size hail on the west side of the city. Multiple car windshields were reportedly broken out and skylights were broken at a department store.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 WNW Union, SC
1.75″hail
May 23, 2014 5:50 PM EST-5
Hail report for Union County, SC
Union County · 9,167 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Spotters reported up to golf ball size hail that broke car windshields in the Union area.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Union, SC
1.00″hail
May 23, 2014 3:02 PM EST-5
Hail report for Union County, SC
Union County · 9,167 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: FD reported pea to quarter size hail west of Jonesville.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 W Jonesville, SC
1.00″hail
Jun 26, 2013 4:21 PM EST-5
Hail report for Union County, SC
Union County · 9,167 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.15 NNW Carlisle, SC
1.25″hail
Apr 5, 2012 4:12 PM EST-5
Hail report for Union County, SC
Union County · 9,167 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Union, SC
1.00″hail
Apr 5, 2012 4:00 PM EST-5
Hail report for Union County, SC
Union County · 9,167 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .89 NW Lockhart, SC
1.75″hail
Apr 5, 2012 3:28 PM EST-5
Hail report for Union County, SC
Union County · 9,167 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail up to golf ball size covered the ground 3 miles north northwest of Union. Large hail fell all the way into Union causing roof damage to the dome of the courthouse among other buildings.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.49 SSE Bonham, SC
1.25″hail
Mar 24, 2012 4:12 PM EST-5
Hail report for Union County, SC
Union County · 9,167 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.58 NW Neal Shoals, SC
1.00″hail
Mar 24, 2012 3:55 PM EST-5
Hail report for Union County, SC
Union County · 9,167 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail up to the size of quarters covered the ground.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.27 W Santuc, SC
1.00″hail
Mar 2, 2012 5:46 AM EST-5
Hail report for Union County, SC
Union County · 9,167 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail was reported on Santuc Dr.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.38 S Santuc, SC
0.75″hail
Aug 14, 2011 3:08 PM EST-5
Hail report for Union County, SC
Union County · 9,167 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny size hail was reported at Meansville Rd and Gist Bridge Rd.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.19 SE Mean Xrds, SC
1.00″hail
Aug 7, 2011 7:31 PM EST-5
Hail report for Union County, SC
Union County · 9,167 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail fell in the Bonham area. Also, the winds were estimated at 50 mph.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.49 SSE Bonham, SC
0.88″hail
Mar 28, 2010 8:22 PM EST-5
Hail report for Union County, SC
Union County · 9,167 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 S Johns, SC
1.00″hail
Mar 28, 2010 8:10 PM EST-5
Hail report for Union County, SC
Union County · 9,167 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail, up to the size of quarters, covered the ground at the Jonesville Fire Department.
NWS Hail Report Location: .32 SSW Union, SC
0.75″hail
Jul 28, 2009 7:20 PM EST-5
Hail report for Union County, SC
Union County · 9,167 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .41 N Jonesville, SC
0.75″hail
Jul 27, 2009 6:35 PM EST-5
Hail report for Union County, SC
Union County · 9,167 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .35 NNW Santuc, SC
0.75″hail
Jun 18, 2009 5:05 PM EST-5
Hail report for Union County, SC
Union County · 9,167 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.01 SSW Cross Keys, SC
0.75″hail
Jun 12, 2009 3:00 PM EST-5
Hail report for Union County, SC
Union County · 9,167 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail was reported on highway 49.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.87 S Robat, SC
1.75″hail
May 6, 2009 5:33 PM EST-5
Hail report for Union County, SC
Union County · 9,167 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .38 WNW Cross Keys, SC
1.75″hail
May 5, 2009 5:33 PM EST-5
Hail report for Union County, SC
Union County · 9,167 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .4 WNW Cross Keys, SC
0.75″hail
Aug 2, 2008 6:45 PM EST-5
Hail report for Union County, SC
Union County · 9,167 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail was reported at the intersection of highway 9 and highway 18.
NWS Hail Report Location: .9 W Lockhart Jct, SC
0.88″hail
Jul 21, 2008 6:25 PM EST-5
Hail report for Union County, SC
Union County · 9,167 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .42 WNW Cross Keys, 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: Tree down across a power line along Pea Ridge Hwy.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 Sse Saratt, SC
UNKmph
Sep 5, 2026 8:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Union County, SC
Union County · 9,167 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Se Union, SC
UNKmph
Sep 5, 2026 8:27 PM UTC
Wind report for Union County, SC
Union County · 9,167 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Wnw Monarch Mills, SC
UNKmph
Sep 5, 2026 8:25 PM UTC
Wind report for Union County, SC
Union County · 9,167 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Nne Union, SC
UNKmph
Sep 5, 2026 7:56 PM UTC
Wind report for Union County, SC
Union County · 9,167 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Se Jonesville, SC
UNKmph
Aug 12, 2026 12:48 AM UTC
Wind report for Union County, SC
Union County · 9,167 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and power lines down across eastern Union County.
NWS Wind Report Location: Carlisle, SC
UNKmph
Aug 12, 2026 12:37 AM UTC
Wind report for Union County, SC
Union County · 9,167 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous trees and power lines down across the county.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 E Sedalia, SC
UNKmph
Aug 12, 2026 12:36 AM UTC
Wind report for Union County, SC
Union County · 9,167 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and power lines down across Union.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 S Union, SC
UNKmph
Aug 12, 2026 12:35 AM UTC
Wind report for Union County, SC
Union County · 9,167 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees down across Deep Water Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 S Union, SC
UNKmph
Aug 12, 2026 12:34 AM UTC
Wind report for Union County, SC
Union County · 9,167 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from 3 S Buffalo. Multiple trees down on Cross Keys Highway.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 S Buffalo, SC
UNKmph
Aug 12, 2026 12:31 AM UTC
Wind report for Union County, SC
Union County · 9,167 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees and power lines down around the Buffalo area.
NWS Wind Report Location: Buffalo, SC
UNKmph
Aug 12, 2026 12:29 AM UTC
Wind report for Union County, SC
Union County · 9,167 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees down on Cross Keys Highway.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 S Buffalo, SC
UNKmph
Aug 12, 2026 12:25 AM UTC
Wind report for Union County, SC
Union County · 9,167 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees down in the Cross Keys area.
NWS Wind Report Location: Cross Keys, SC
UNKmph
Aug 11, 2026 11:43 PM UTC
Wind report for Union County, SC
Union County · 9,167 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees down around the Lockhart area.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 S Lockhart, SC
UNKmph
Jun 28, 2026 7:02 PM UTC
Wind report for Union County, SC
Union County · 9,167 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power lines down in the 100 block of Monarch Hwy.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 W Monarch Mills, SC
UNKmph
Jun 28, 2026 7:02 PM UTC
Wind report for Union County, SC
Union County · 9,167 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on a car and boat on Lockhart Hwy near Frank Hill Loop.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 S Adamsburg, SC
UNKmph
Jun 28, 2026 6:52 PM UTC
Wind report for Union County, SC
Union County · 9,167 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down near the intersection of Pinegate Dr and Sonoco Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SE Jonesville, SC
UNKmph
Jun 28, 2026 6:52 PM UTC
Wind report for Union County, SC
Union County · 9,167 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down across High Plains Dr.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NNE Buffalo, SC
UNKmph
Jun 27, 2026 8:50 PM UTC
Wind report for Union County, SC
Union County · 9,167 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree down on Bermuda Drive.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WSW Union, SC
UNKmph
Jun 27, 2026 8:48 PM UTC
Wind report for Union County, SC
Union County · 9,167 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous trees and power lines down across both the city and county of Union.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NE Union, SC
UNKmph
Mar 16, 2026 1:10 PM UTC
Wind report for Union County, SC
Union County · 9,167 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power outages and utility line damage off of Hwy 215.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 S Monarch Mills, SC
UNKmph
Sep 6, 2025 10:58 PM UTC
Wind report for Union County, SC
Union County · 9,167 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down at intersection of Pineland Rd and Timberlake Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 N Union, SC
UNKmph
Sep 6, 2025 10:56 PM UTC
Wind report for Union County, SC
Union County · 9,167 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down at intersection of Barnado Rd and Woodberry Dr.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNE Union, SC
UNKmph
Sep 6, 2025 10:56 PM UTC
Wind report for Union County, SC
Union County · 9,167 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on Ingle Ave at Duncan Bypass.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSW Union, SC
UNKmph
Sep 6, 2025 10:55 PM UTC
Wind report for Union County, SC
Union County · 9,167 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Two trees down near intersection of Pineland Rd and Kelly Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 N Union, SC
UNKmph
Sep 6, 2025 10:50 PM UTC
Wind report for Union County, SC
Union County · 9,167 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down near intersection of Toney Rd and Meansville Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ENE Buffalo, SC
UNKmph
Sep 6, 2025 10:36 PM UTC
Wind report for Union County, SC
Union County · 9,167 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees down SW of Jonesville... SC.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 SW Jonesville, SC
UNKmph
Jun 29, 2025 12:00 AM UTC
Wind report for Union County, SC
Union County · 9,167 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 911 Communications reports tree blocking roadway in Monarch Mill.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 W Monarch Mills, SC
UNKmph
Jun 28, 2025 11:55 PM UTC
Wind report for Union County, SC
Union County · 9,167 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 911 Communications reports tree blocking roadway on the intersection of Neal Shoals Road and Davis Jeter Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 ESE Monarch Mills, SC
UNKmph
Mar 31, 2025 8:15 PM UTC
Wind report for Union County, SC
Union County · 9,167 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down across a power line.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SSW Monarch Mills, 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 Union County
22 reports
UNKcategory
Dec 29, 2024 1:28 PM UTC
Tornado report for Union County, SC
Union County · 9,167 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado began along John Hart Road near the intersection of Lee Road where numerous large limbs were snapped. The tornado continued northeast where a couple trees were downed along Mitchells Creek. The tornado crossed Mud Bridge Road where additional large limbs were snapped before dissipating just to the northeast.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 WNW Buffalo, SC
UNKcategory
Dec 29, 2024 1:27 PM UTC
Tornado report for Union County, SC
Union County · 9,167 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado touched down along County Landfill Road where several large limbs were snapped along with a tree downed. The tornado moved northeast crossing Old Ferry Road were several trees were uprooted. The tornado reached peak intensity of 80 mph as it crossed South Carolina 49 and moved along Phillip Church Road. Here... a number of trees were uprooted along with snapping of large limbs. The tornado crossed Black Bottom Road where several trees were downed before weakening as it crossed South Carolina 9. The tornado dissipated after crossing Bailey Town Road where several large limbs were downed.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 ESE Monarch Mills, SC
UNKcategory
Dec 29, 2024 1:15 PM UTC
Tornado report for Union County, SC
Union County · 9,167 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado began along Monument Road where several large limbs were snapped. The tornado moved quickly northeast uprooting several trees and snapping a number of large limbs along Battlefield Road and the remainder of Monument Road. The tornado continued into a heavily wooded area where it dissipated.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 NE Cross Anchor, SC
UNKcategory
Oct 8, 2017 9:35 PM UTC
Tornado report for Union County, SC
Union County · 9,167 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: DAMAGE REPORTED TO TRAILER...SIDING...STORAGE BUILDING...AND SHINGLES. TREES WERE DOWN AND FLAG POLE BROKEN.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 W Buffalo, SC
UNKcategory
Oct 8, 2017 9:34 PM UTC
Tornado report for Union County, SC
Union County · 9,167 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NWS STORM SURVEY CONFIRMED AN EF0 TORNADO IN UNION COUNTY SC.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 W Buffalo, SC
UNKcategory
Apr 3, 2017 7:29 PM UTC
Tornado report for Union County, SC
Union County · 9,167 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: BRIEF TOUCHDOWN WITH A FEW TREES DOWN WITH A CONVERGENT FALL PATTERN. TORNADO RATED EF0 FOLLOWING STORM SURVEY.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 NW Carlisle, SC
EF0category
Nov 16, 2011 5:06 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Union County, SC
Union County · 9,167 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An area of weak tornado damage was surveyed near the intersection of Neal Shoals Rd and Fairview Church Circle. Part of the roof was blown off a barn and shingles were removed from a house. Numerous trees were uprooted or snapped in the area as well.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .32 NNE Carem, SC
EF1category
Apr 10, 2009 7:32 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Union County, SC
Union County · 9,167 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NWS survey found an area of tornado damage that began about 3 miles southwest of Jonesville in the Proctor/Zig Zag Rd area. Several trees were snapped off or uprooted in this area and some outdoor objects blown around. The tornado moved almost due east to T Bishop Rd, where a mobile home was destroyed and another heavily damaged. Dozens of trees were also uprooted and snapped off in this area. The tornado continued along an intermittent path to the east before uprooting numerous pine and cedar trees on Jonesville Highway about 3 miles southeast of Jonesville. A 3-ton trailer was moved about 100 feet, and a home received minor roof damage at this location. The tornado continued on to Bob Little Rd, where a plant building received major roof damage. The tornado then damaged two mobile homes before lifting 3.5 SE of Jonesville.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.55 E Mean Xrds, SC
F0category
Nov 24, 2004 2:25 PM EST
Tornado report for Union County, SC
Union County · 9,167 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Storm survey found apparent tornado northwest of Santuck with some light wind damage extending to the southeast from around Carlisle to the Chester line.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 NW Santuc, SC
F1category
Sep 7, 2004 11:00 PM EST
Tornado report for Union County, SC
Union County · 9,167 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado touched down east of the city of Union, then tracked north/northwest, blowing down and uprooting numerous trees, and rolling one mobile home. Other structural damage was limited to shingles and gutters.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 E Union, SC
F0category
Jun 9, 2001 2:15 PM EST
Tornado report for Union County, SC
Union County · 9,167 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Several eyewitnesses reported a tornado touching down during a thunderstorm that was effectively stationary for at least 15 minutes. Path of the tornado was mostly through the woods. Fire departmentfound 2 large oak trees with broken limbs. NWS storm survey team received 5 images of the tornado. The tornado was a well-defined vortex descending from an apparent small wall cloud. Radar presentation displayed a small thunderstorm, or moderate to heavy rain shower, with only a 30,000 foot top.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 NW Carlisle, SC
F1category
May 25, 2000 7:00 PM EST
Tornado report for Union County, SC
Union County · 9,167 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Adamsburg, SC
F1category
Jun 6, 1998 4:10 PM EST
Tornado report for Union County, SC
Union County · 9,167 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Carlisle, SC
F0category
Jul 26, 1996 4:25 PM EST
Tornado report for Union County, SC
Union County · 9,167 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: W Union, SC
F2category
Aug 16, 1994 6:05 PM EST
Tornado report for Union County, SC
Union County · 9,167 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado struck near Lockhart where a woman was injured when a mobile home was destroyed. The mobile home was picked up with a woman and son inside and tossed about 100 yards. Two brick homes were virtually destroyed in the same area. The tornado crossed into Cherokee County at 1810EST and moved to Gowdeysville where a church was destroyed and some homes severely damaged. Damage from the above tornadoes exceeded $800,000 in Cherokee County, about $600,000 in Union County, near $90,000 in Spartanburg County, and less than $10,000 in Greenwood County.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Lockhart To, SC
F1category
Aug 16, 1994 3:00 PM EST
Tornado report for Union County, SC
Union County · 9,167 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado was nearly parallel to the Santuc tornado described above. It moved along a track 2 to 3 miles east of the first storm and just a few minutes later. This tornado was not as large nor intense as the first tornado and was on the ground about 20 to 30 percent of the time. The most damage occurred around Carlisle where the roof of a restaurant was removed and homes and mobile homes were damaged - and at the end of its track at Cowpens where nearly $80,000 damage was done to homes and mobile homes. At Cowpens, one resident watched the tornado become stationary for a minute or so in an open field just before it dissipated. The tornado crossed into Cherokee County at 1600EST and into Spartanburg County at 1620EST. Spotters were able to follow both the above tornadoes for most of their paths through Union County.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Carlisle To, SC
F3category
Aug 16, 1994 2:50 PM EST
Tornado report for Union County, SC
Union County · 9,167 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado began near Santuc as a large multi-vortex F3 tornado. Spotters engaged the storm almost immediately and followed it as it curved north to northwest through the County. The storm had intermittent ground contact of about 30 to 40 percent but there was not a great deal of separation between areas of damage. The path width gradually diminished to about 50 yards from 0.75 mile initially, and the storm intensity gradually weakened to F2 and then to F1 at Pauline. The tornado crossed into Spartanburg County near Pacolet Mills at 1545EST. A well constructed home near Santuc was destroyed, a stationary vehicle was thrown aout 150 yds, and other homes and structures received severe damage along its path.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Santuck To, SC
F2category
Apr 15, 1993 4:26 PM EST
Tornado report for Union County, SC
Union County · 9,167 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Exactly an hour after producing the first severe weather in the upstate, the supercell produced its strongest tornado in South Carolina. A high F1/low F2 tornado struck Union. Property damage resulting from the tornado's winds was estimated about $500,000. More hail damage is likely as the hail accumulated to great depths very quickly and near the tornado track was quite large. Winds were estimated from 60 to 90 mph in downtown sections where plate glass windows were blown out. There was also considerable damage to trees and power lines along with damage from the wind-driven hail. Nearer the tornado track damage was more severe with large trees crushing some homes. Mobile homes were damaged or destroyed, and a couple of houses lost roofs from the wind. The large hail quickly clogged storm drains and an estimated 2 to 3 inches of rain fell causing $50,000 in water damage to equipment in the hospital. Highest winds from south of Union to near Monarch were estimated at 115 mph in a small area. Two people were slighlty injured when a falling tree crushed their car.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Southside To, SC
F0category
Jun 4, 1992 11:15 AM EST
Tornado report for Union County, SC
Union County · 9,167 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, SC
F0category
Jun 4, 1992 10:50 AM EST
Tornado report for Union County, SC
Union County · 9,167 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, SC
F0category
Aug 17, 1985 1:15 PM CST
Tornado report for Union County, SC
Union County · 9,167 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, SC
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Apr 8, 1957 3:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Union County, SC
Union County · 9,167 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.
NWS Hail, Wind and Tornado Reports in Union County on the Interactive Map
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Not sure if hail may have affected your home in Union 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 Union County have on record?
Our records show 92 hail, 276 wind, and 22 tornado reports in Union 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 Union County?
The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Union County is 3.00″. It was reported near Union, SC on May 23, 2014.
A storm report showed up near my home in Union 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 Union County and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.
I am buying a home in Union 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 Union County address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.
I am selling a home in Union 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 Union County address?
Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in Union 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 Union County, SC, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in Union 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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