Hail History

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Hail history for Graniteville, SC

Last hail within 10 milesAug 13, 20260.75 in (penny)
Hail days, last 12 months1
Largest hail since 20062 in (hen egg)Sep 27, 2011
Hail days since 200646
Days with hail 1 inch or larger21
Tornadoes within 10 miles6
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles177

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Graniteville on 46 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Sep 27, 2011. Hail is most common here in May and July.

Recent hail near Graniteville

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Aug 13, 20260.75 in
penny		Aiken
1 hail report · closest 5 mi from Graniteville		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 9, 20251 in
quarter		Couchton
1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Graniteville		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 25, 20251 in
quarter		Belvedere
1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Graniteville		NOAA Storm Events
May 30, 20251.5 in
ping pong ball		Langley, Gloverville
2 hail reports · closest 4 mi from Graniteville		NOAA Storm Events

One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.

Hail days near Graniteville by year

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When hail season peaks near Graniteville

Of the 46 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (11) and July (8).

Jan1Feb6Mar5Apr11May8Jun8Jul4Aug2SepOctNov1Dec

Largest hail storms near Graniteville

May 20, 2008 · 2 in (hen egg) · Aiken (5 mi from Graniteville)

Sep 27, 2011 · 2 in (hen egg) · Balltown (7 mi from Graniteville)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail larger than golfball size covering the ground on Wire Rd. outside of Aiken.

May 10, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Aiken (6 mi from Graniteville)

National Weather Service description (English): SKYWARN HAM radio spotters reported quarter to golf ball size hail.

Jul 17, 2009 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Aiken (9 mi from Graniteville)

National Weather Service description (English): Public reported golf ball size hail near state road 19 about 3 miles north of I-20.

Mar 31, 2021 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Eureka (7 mi from Graniteville)

National Weather Service description (English): Broadcast media social media page had a video, submitted by the public, that appeared to indicate hail up to golf ball size on Lake Shore Dr near Hwy 19. Time estimated.

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Graniteville

DateRatingWherePath
May 12, 2025EF1Gloverville
4 mi from Graniteville		1.3 mi long, 250 yd wide
Feb 6, 2020EF1Vaucluse
5 mi from Graniteville		1.1 mi long, 75 yd wide
Apr 3, 2017EF0Aiken
5 mi from Graniteville		0.1 mi long, 25 yd wide
Apr 19, 2015EF2Gloverville
6 mi from Graniteville		19.5 mi long, 660 yd wide
Mar 15, 2008EF2Horse Creek
7 mi from Graniteville		25.3 mi long, 1,760 yd wide
Mar 2, 2007EF0Aiken Afs
9 mi from Graniteville		4.9 mi long, 80 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Graniteville

177 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Graniteville since 2006, on 107 days. The strongest measured gust was 64 mph on Jan 9, 2024.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 19, 202645 mph, measuredClearwater
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Sep 6, 2026damage reportedAiken Municipal A, Aiken
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Sep 5, 2026damage reportedBurnettown
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 13, 2026damage reportedAiken
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 10, 2026damage reportedClearwater
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 22, 202660 mph, estimatedGloverville
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 18, 202664 mph, estimatedHorse Creek, Jacksonville, Aiken
9 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 12, 202660 mph, estimatedPinehouse Xrds
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 25, 202560 mph, estimatedBelvedere
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 7, 202560 mph, estimatedPinehouse Xrds, Clearwater, Graniteville
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events

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 Graniteville; 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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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 Graniteville.

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