Bamberg County Hail Map & Storm Reports
Hail, wind, and tornado reports from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Sep 13, 2026
Bamberg County, South Carolina has recorded tornado activity: official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records list 1 tornado report among 52 severe weather events here in the last 12 months, alongside 18 hail reports with hail up to 0.88" and 33 high-wind reports with gusts up to 55 mph. The most recent recorded storm activity was in September 2026. This page updates daily: every event comes straight from official NOAA data — no estimates, no modeling, just the record.
Bamberg County hail map
Where hail and high-wind reports clustered across Bamberg County over the last 12 months. Heat shows report density and significance, not radar.
What the radar showed
Last 30 days in Bamberg County
Recent storms — full detail available in the app
Storm activity from the last 30 days is summarized at the county level on this page. Exact locations, radar snapshots, and official warning boundaries for recent events are available with a free account.
See the specifics — free →Storm log — the official record, day by day
Events older than 30 days, as recorded by the National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center. Excerpts are quoted directly from official warnings and verified reports.
Thursday, August 13, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
“Bamberg County Dispatch reported multiple trees down within the city limits of Bamberg. Time estimated by radar. (CAE)”
- Wind Unknown Bamberg SPC verified report
Monday, August 10, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 217 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 10 miles west of Edisto Gardens, or 10 miles west of Orangeburg, moving east at 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 to 45 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”
- Wind 50 mph Bamberg County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, August 7, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 111 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Edisto Gardens, or 7 miles west of Orangeburg, moving north at 20 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Orangeburg, Bamberg, Denmark, Brookdale, St.”
- Wind 50 mph Bamberg County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, August 6, 2026
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25", wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 202 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Denmark, moving north at 15 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”
“At 101 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Barnwell, moving north at 15 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...”
- Wind 50 mph Bamberg County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Bamberg County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, August 2, 2026
3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“At 447 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Citizens Park to near Williston to 7 miles north of Denmark. Movement was northeast at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”
“At 401 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from Augusta Regional Airport to near Martin. Movement was northeast at 35 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”
- Wind 55 mph Bamberg County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Bamberg County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Bamberg County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, August 1, 2026
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 528 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Blackville, or 11 miles northwest of Denmark, moving northeast at 20 mph. A secpnd cell was located south of Salley. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”
“At 434 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Savannah River Site, moving northeast at 35 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”
- Wind 50 mph Bamberg County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Bamberg County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, July 27, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“At 711 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 11 miles south of Sandy Run, or 12 miles northwest of Brookdale, moving south at 20 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Orangeburg, Bamberg, Brookdale, Blackville, St.”
- Wind 55 mph Bamberg County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, July 24, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 808 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Rivers Bridge State Park, or 14 miles north of Hampton, moving east at 15 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Rivers Bridge State Park and Ehrhardt.”
- Wind 50 mph Bamberg County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 906 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Elloree to 6 miles southwest of Branchville. Movement was east at 15 mph. ...Boaters on Lake Marion Should Seek Safe Harbor... Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”
- Wind 50 mph Bamberg County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, July 13, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 610 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Williston, or 9 miles north of Barnwell, moving north at 10 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...”
- Hail 0.25" Bamberg County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, July 12, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 755 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 7 miles north of Elloree to 7 miles northeast of Blackville. Movement was southeast at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Orangeburg, Bamberg, Denmark, Brookdale, Blackville, St.”
- Wind 50 mph Bamberg County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, July 11, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“At 355 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Barnwell State Park, or near Denmark, moving east at 45 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”
- Wind 55 mph Bamberg County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, July 10, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 615 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Lodge, or 9 miles south of Bamberg, moving east at 20 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Branchville, Rivers Bridge State Park, and Ehrhardt.”
- Wind 50 mph Bamberg County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, June 27, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 209 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Citizens Park, or near Aiken Mall, moving east at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”
- Wind 50 mph Bamberg County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, June 26, 2026
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 842 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Branchville, or near Bamberg, moving east at 5 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts 35 to 45 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Bamberg, Branchville, Bowman, Ehrhardt, Rowesville, and Yonder Field. This includes the following highways...”
“At 751 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Branchville, or 12 miles east of Bamberg, moving north at 15 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts 40 to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Branchville, Bowman, Rowesville, and Yonder Field. This includes the following highways...”
- Wind 50 mph Bamberg County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Bamberg County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, June 18, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“At 644 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Aiken State Park to near Williston to 6 miles east of Barnwell. Movement was northeast at 35 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”
- Wind 55 mph Bamberg County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, June 14, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 439 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Santee State Park to near Crocketville. Movement was east at 35 mph. ...Boaters on Lake Marion Should Seek Safe Harbor... Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”
- Wind 50 mph Bamberg County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, June 12, 2026
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25", wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 618 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Orangeburg County Airport, or near Orangeburg, moving southeast at 15 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”
“At 541 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Barnwell, moving southeast at 10 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...”
- Wind 50 mph Bamberg County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Bamberg County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, June 2, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 1224 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Williston, or near Barnwell, moving southeast at 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...”
- Hail 0.25" Bamberg County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, June 1, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 1129 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 15 miles southwest of Gaston to 12 miles north of Williston to near Aiken State Park. Movement was southeast at 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”
- Wind 50 mph Bamberg County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, May 28, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 213 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Rivers Bridge State Park, or 14 miles east of Allendale, moving northeast at 40 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...”
- Hail 0.25" Bamberg County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 310 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7 miles southwest of Orangeburg County Airport, or 8 miles northeast of Bamberg, moving northeast at 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Orangeburg, Brookdale, St.”
- Wind 50 mph Bamberg County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, May 26, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 159 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Aiken State Park, or 14 miles east of Aiken Mall, moving northeast at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”
- Wind 50 mph Bamberg County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, May 24, 2026
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5"
“At 1159 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7 miles south of Bamberg, moving east at 15 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts around 40 mph and half inch hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include... Bamberg, Rivers Bridge State Park, Ehrhardt, Olar, and Govan.”
“At 1250 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Holly Hill to near Branchville. Movement was north at 20 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 45 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...”
- Hail 0.5" Bamberg County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Bamberg County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, April 30, 2026
3 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5", wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 605 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Blackville to near Lodge. Movement was east at 40 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”
“At 506 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Augusta to near Jackson to near Millett. Movement was northeast at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”
- Wind 50 mph Bamberg County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Bamberg County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.5" Bamberg County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, March 16, 2026
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25", wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 353 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong showers and storms along a line extending from near Marvin to 6 miles southeast of Burtons Ferry Landing. Movement was northeast at 40 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”
“At 454 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a line of heavy showers and embedded storms along a line extending from near Wadesboro to Ruffin. Movement was east at 35 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...”
- Wind 50 mph Bamberg County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Bamberg County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, March 12, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports — 1 tornado report
“A NWS Survey Team confirmed a brief EF-0 tornado south of the town of Bamberg in Bamberg County... SC from March 12th... 2026. The tornado formed near the intersection (CAE)”
“Numerous trees reported down in yard at the intersection of Harley Road and Highway 601. (CAE)”
- Tornado Tornado 4 S Bamberg SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 4 S Bamberg SPC verified report
Friday, December 19, 2025
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 629 AM EST, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 6 miles southeast of St. Matthews to Rivers Bridge State Park. Movement was east at 45 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”
“At 441 AM EST, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Lesslie to near Dreher Island State Park to near Augusta. Movement was east at 40 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”
- Wind 50 mph Bamberg County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Bamberg County NWS severe weather mention
Today's severe weather outlook
Common questions
When was the last severe storm in Bamberg County, SC?
The most recent recorded event was in September 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 52 severe weather events in Bamberg County over the last 12 months. Exact dates and locations for recent storms are available in the app with a free account.
Did it hail in Bamberg County recently?
Yes — 18 hail reports in the last 12 months, with hail up to 0.88" recorded. The hail map above shows where reports clustered; the storm log lists each day.
How do I see hail history for a specific address in Bamberg County?
Create a free IDOLCheck account and run an address check. It shows verified storm reports and official NWS warning boundaries around any specific property, including the most recent 30 days — county-level pages like this one only tell part of the story.