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Hail history for Saluda, SC
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Saluda on 19 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on May 29, 2017. Hail is most common here in May and March.
Recent hail near Saluda
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 23, 2026 | 1.75 in golf ball | Merchant 1 hail report · closest 7 mi from Saluda |
| Dec 18, 2024 | 1.75 in golf ball | Merchant, Mt Willing, Saluda 3 hail reports · closest near the center of Saluda |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Saluda by year
When hail season peaks near Saluda
Of the 19 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (9) and March (3).
Largest hail storms near Saluda
May 29, 2017 · 2 in (hen egg) · Saluda Co Airport (10 mi from Saluda)
National Weather Service description (English): Public reported 1 to 2 inch hail on Long Cane Rd along the Edgefield and Saluda County line.May 3, 2021 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Saluda (0 mi from Saluda)
National Weather Service description (English): Saluda Co Emergency Manager reported golf ball size hail at the Saluda Co Courthouse. Time estimated.Dec 18, 2024 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Merchant (7 mi from Saluda)
National Weather Service description (English): Saluda County Sheriff reported hail up to golf ball sized hail near the intersection of Mt Willing Rd and Columbia Hwy.May 23, 2026 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Merchant (7 mi from Saluda)
National Weather Service description (English): Public report of golf ball size hail near Highway 378. Time estimated by radar.Mar 15, 2008 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Johnston (10 mi from Saluda)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Saluda
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 27, 2024 | EF1 | Merchant 7 mi from Saluda |
| May 24, 2017 | EF1 | Mayson 6 mi from Saluda |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Saluda
114 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Saluda since 2006, on 78 days.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 6, 2026 | damage reported | Chappells, Saluda 5 wind reports |
| Sep 5, 2026 | damage reported | Saluda, Silverstreet 2 wind reports |
| Aug 21, 2026 | damage reported | Johnston, Dyson, Batesburg 3 wind reports |
| Jun 18, 2026 | 64 mph, estimated | Perrys Xrds 1 wind report |
| Aug 11, 2025 | 90 mph, estimated | Mayson 1 wind report |
| Aug 1, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Bleases Xrds 1 wind report |
| Jun 9, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Dennis Xrds 1 wind report |
| Jun 7, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Saluda 1 wind report |
| May 9, 2024 | 63 mph, estimated | Mayson 1 wind report |
| May 6, 2024 | 63 mph, estimated | Saluda Co Airport 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 Saluda; 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 Saluda.
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