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Hail history for Hopkins, SC
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Hopkins on 28 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Jun 16, 2009. Hail is most common here in June and May.
Recent hail near Hopkins
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Hopkins in the last two years.
Hail days near Hopkins by year
When hail season peaks near Hopkins
Of the 28 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (12) and May (5).
Largest hail storms near Hopkins
Jun 16, 2009 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Forest Acres (7 mi from Hopkins)
National Weather Service description (English): Reported golf ball size hail at Interstate 77 and Garners Ferry Rd.Jul 1, 2012 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Woodfield (9 mi from Hopkins)
May 11, 2011 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Capitol View (6 mi from Hopkins)
Jun 17, 2016 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Capitol View (6 mi from Hopkins)
Apr 3, 2006 · 1 in (quarter) · Eastover (9 mi from Hopkins)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Hopkins
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 26, 2006 | F0 | Camden 8 mi from Hopkins |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Hopkins
237 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Hopkins since 2006, on 138 days. The strongest measured gust was 70 mph on Jul 2, 2015.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 5, 2026 | damage reported | Owens Field, Eastover, Gadsden 5 wind reports |
| Aug 21, 2026 | damage reported | Sandy Run 2 wind reports |
| Aug 13, 2026 | damage reported | Owens Field 1 wind report |
| Aug 6, 2026 | damage reported | Sandy Run 1 wind report |
| Jul 27, 2026 | 47 mph, measured | Owens Field, Hopkins, Sandy Run 5 wind reports |
| Jul 11, 2026 | damage reported | Owens Field, Gadsden, McEntire JNGB 4 wind reports |
| Jul 10, 2026 | damage reported | Congaree NP, Sandy Run 2 wind reports |
| Jun 18, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Olympia Mills, Woodland Terrace, Myron Manor 3 wind reports |
| Mar 12, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Bruner 1 wind report |
| Jun 25, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Capitol View, Gadsden, Hammond Xrds 3 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 Hopkins; 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 Hopkins.
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