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Hail history for Folly Beach, SC
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Folly Beach on 22 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Jul 26, 2006. Hail is most common here in June and April.
Recent hail near Folly Beach
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Folly Beach in the last two years.
Hail days near Folly Beach by year
When hail season peaks near Folly Beach
Of the 22 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (9) and April (4).
Largest hail storms near Folly Beach
May 14, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Charleston (9 mi from Folly Beach)
National Weather Service description (English): Numerous reports of penny to golf ball size hail in sections of West Ashley.Jul 26, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Mt Pleasant (10 mi from Folly Beach)
Apr 26, 2006 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Charleston (9 mi from Folly Beach)
Mar 15, 2008 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Charleston (9 mi from Folly Beach)
Apr 8, 2006 · 1 in (quarter) · Charleston (9 mi from Folly Beach)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Folly Beach
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 8, 2026 | EF? | Folly Beach 2 mi from Folly Beach |
| Aug 1, 2026 | EF? | Folly Beach 0 mi from Folly Beach |
| Aug 1, 2026 | EF? | Folly Beach 1 mi from Folly Beach |
| Aug 5, 2024 | EF0 | Rockville 9 mi from Folly Beach |
| Sep 11, 2017 | EF1 | Charleston Johns Airport 4 mi from Folly Beach |
| Sep 11, 2017 | EF0 | James Is 5 mi from Folly Beach |
| Sep 25, 2015 | EF2 | Morris Acres 8 mi from Folly Beach |
| May 31, 2014 | EF0 | Rockville 9 mi from Folly Beach |
| Jun 13, 2006 | F0 | Charleston 9 mi from Folly Beach |
| Apr 8, 2006 | F0 | Charleston 9 mi from Folly Beach |
| Apr 8, 2006 | F0 | Charleston 9 mi from Folly Beach |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Folly Beach
103 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Folly Beach since 2006, on 64 days. The strongest measured gust was 81 mph on Apr 19, 2019.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 24, 2026 | 52 mph, measured | Charleston Executive Ai 1 wind report |
| Aug 22, 2026 | 39 mph, measured | Charleston 1 wind report |
| Jul 30, 2026 | damage reported | Charleston 1 wind report |
| Jul 12, 2026 | 43 mph, measured | Charleston, James Island 2 wind reports |
| Jul 11, 2026 | 70 mph, estimated | Charleston, Johns Island, West Ashley 4 wind reports |
| Jul 10, 2026 | 64 mph, measured | Folly Beach 1 wind report |
| Jun 25, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | James Is 1 wind report |
| Jun 10, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Morris Acres 1 wind report |
| Jan 6, 2025 | 46 mph, estimated | James Is 1 wind report |
| May 10, 2024 | 52 mph, estimated | St Andrews 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 Folly Beach; 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.
Nearby cities
- Charleston
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79 hail days - Sangaree
77 hail days - Summerville
70 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 Folly Beach.
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