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Hail history for Hampton, SC
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Hampton on 16 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Apr 23, 2025. Hail is most common here in April and May.
Recent hail near Hampton
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 23, 2025 | 1.75 in golf ball | Mauldins Mill 1 hail report · closest 1 mi from Hampton |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Hampton by year
When hail season peaks near Hampton
Of the 16 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (4) and May (3).
Largest hail storms near Hampton
May 14, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Brunson (4 mi from Hampton)
Jul 28, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Varnville (4 mi from Hampton)
Jul 27, 2009 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Brunson (5 mi from Hampton)
National Weather Service description (English): The public reported golf ball size hail in Brunson, South Carolina.Sep 26, 2010 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Crocketville (8 mi from Hampton)
National Weather Service description (English): The public reported golf ball size hail covering the ground, 5 miles north-northwest of Crockettville, South Carolina.May 22, 2020 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Fairfax (9 mi from Hampton)
National Weather Service description (English): Allendale County dispatch reported golf ball sized hail in Fairfax.Tornadoes within 10 miles of Hampton
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 5, 2022 | EF0 | Varnville 4 mi from Hampton |
| Apr 3, 2017 | EF0 | Gifford 4 mi from Hampton |
| May 11, 2008 | EF0 | Varnville 6 mi from Hampton |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Hampton
193 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Hampton since 2006, on 107 days.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 6, 2026 | damage reported | Lena 1 wind report |
| Aug 13, 2026 | damage reported | Luray, Fairfax 2 wind reports |
| Aug 2, 2026 | damage reported | Miley 1 wind report |
| Jun 18, 2026 | 52 mph, estimated | Islandton 1 wind report |
| Jun 14, 2026 | 63 mph, estimated | Hampton Varnville Airport, Estill, Varnville 3 wind reports |
| Aug 5, 2025 | 52 mph, estimated | Brunson 1 wind report |
| Jun 10, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Nixville, Cummings, Varnville 3 wind reports |
| Jun 8, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Estill 1 wind report |
| Apr 23, 2025 | 52 mph, estimated | Fairfax 1 wind report |
| Oct 20, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | Nixville 1 wind report |
Severe thunderstorm wind means gusts of 58 mph or more, or wind that caused damage. Measured gusts come from weather stations; estimated ones from spotters and damage surveys.
Filing a roof or car hail claim?
Insurers ask for the date of loss. The dates on this page are when hail was reported near Hampton; hail can hit one street and miss the next, so a report is not proof of damage at your address. A licensed roofer or your insurance adjuster can inspect the roof. Many policies set a time limit for filing a claim — check yours.
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17 hail days - Springfield
42 hail days
Data: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (final records through Jun 30, 2026) and National Weather Service Local Storm Reports (preliminary, since then). Distances are measured from the center of Hampton.
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