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Hail history for Bennettsville, SC
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Bennettsville on 15 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.25 in (half dollar) on May 23, 2012. Hail is most common here in June and May.
Recent hail near Bennettsville
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Bennettsville in the last two years.
Hail days near Bennettsville by year
When hail season peaks near Bennettsville
Of the 15 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (3) and May (3).
Largest hail storms near Bennettsville
May 23, 2012 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Blenheim (8 mi from Bennettsville)
Mar 15, 2008 · 1 in (quarter) · Blenheim (7 mi from Bennettsville)
Apr 26, 2012 · 1 in (quarter) · Bennettsville (1 mi from Bennettsville)
May 10, 2024 · 1 in (quarter) · Bennettsville (1 mi from Bennettsville)
Jun 12, 2007 · 0.88 in (nickel) · Bennettsville (7 mi from Bennettsville)
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Bennettsville
121 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Bennettsville since 2006, on 69 days. The strongest measured gust was 60 mph on Jul 23, 2024.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 5, 2026 | damage reported | Wallace, Bennettsville 2 wind reports |
| Aug 15, 2026 | damage reported | Wallace 1 wind report |
| Jul 10, 2026 | damage reported | Bennettsville, Clio 2 wind reports |
| Jun 25, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Mill Vlg 1 wind report |
| May 2, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Fletcher 1 wind report |
| Jul 23, 2024 | 60 mph, measured | Islay 1 wind report |
| Jan 9, 2024 | 63 mph, estimated | Bennettsville, Tatum, Blenheim 4 wind reports |
| Aug 7, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | Bennettsville 1 wind report |
| Jul 23, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | Five Forks 1 wind report |
| Jul 14, 2023 | 59 mph, measured | Islay, Bennettsville 2 wind reports |
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 Bennettsville; 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 Bennettsville.
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