Hail History

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Hail history for Central, SC

Last hail within 10 milesMay 2, 20251.5 in (ping pong ball)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)Jun 15, 2023
Hail days since 200640
Days with hail 1 inch or larger22
Tornadoes within 10 miles13
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles105

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Central on 40 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Jun 15, 2023. Hail is most common here in May and June.

Recent hail near Central

DateHail sizeWhereSource
May 2, 20251.5 in
ping pong ball		Piedmont, Pickens Co Airport, Cateechee
3 hail reports · closest 3 mi from Central		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 Central by year

40620720830911071141221331421521621718191201212222312412526

When hail season peaks near Central

Of the 40 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (13) and June (11).

1JanFeb3Mar4Apr13May11Jun1Jul6Aug1SepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Central

May 20, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Seneca (9 mi from Central)

National Weather Service description (English): Golfball size hail reported near Lake Keowee.

Apr 9, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Newry (6 mi from Central)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail up to the size of golf balls fell from near Six Mile to Norris and Liberty.

Apr 26, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Liberty (8 mi from Central)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail fell along highway 178 about 2 miles north of Liberty.

May 23, 2014 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Liberty (9 mi from Central)

National Weather Service description (English): Public reported up to golf ball size hail off Country Club Rd.

Apr 20, 2015 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Pickens Co Airport (8 mi from Central)

National Weather Service description (English): Public reported golf ball size hail near Liberty. Spotter reported penny size hail in Pickens.

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Central

DateRatingWherePath
Aug 3, 2023EF0Six Mile
7 mi from Central		0.7 mi long, 50 yd wide
Mar 23, 2022EF2Six Mile
9 mi from Central		6.2 mi long, 440 yd wide
Aug 17, 2021EF0La France
8 mi from Central		0.1 mi long, 50 yd wide
Aug 17, 2021EF0Courtenay
10 mi from Central		0.1 mi long, 50 yd wide
Apr 13, 2020EF0Clemson
4 mi from Central		2.0 mi long, 200 yd wide
Oct 8, 2017EF2Cateechee
3 mi from Central		8.4 mi long, 300 yd wide
Apr 3, 2017EF0Central
0 mi from Central		0.1 mi long, 40 yd wide
Apr 8, 2010EF1La France
8 mi from Central		2.0 mi long, 75 yd wide
Aug 26, 2008EF1Clemson
5 mi from Central		1.5 mi long, 30 yd wide
Aug 26, 2008EF1Sandy Spgs
10 mi from Central		4.9 mi long, 30 yd wide
Aug 26, 2008EF2Clemson
5 mi from Central		0.6 mi long, 30 yd wide
Aug 26, 2008EF0Six Mile
8 mi from Central		0.1 mi long, 20 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Central

105 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Central since 2006, on 85 days. The strongest measured gust was 69 mph on May 26, 2006.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 19, 2026damage reportedSix Mile
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Sep 18, 2026damage reportedCentral, Clemson
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Sep 5, 2026damage reportedLiberty
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 17, 2026damage reportedClemson
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 11, 2026damage reportedSandy Springs
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 28, 2026damage reportedPendleton
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 2, 2026damage reportedLiberty
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 27, 202658 mph, estimatedLiberty
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 16, 202658 mph, estimatedLa France
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 6, 202558 mph, estimatedNewry, Cateechee
2 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 Central; 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 Central.

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