Hail History

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Hail history for Ridgeland, SC

Last hail within 10 milesAug 2, 20121 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)Mar 27, 2011
Hail days since 20066
Days with hail 1 inch or larger3
Tornadoes within 10 miles2
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles176

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Ridgeland on 6 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Mar 27, 2011. Hail is most common here in March and August.

Recent hail near Ridgeland

No hail was reported within 10 miles of Ridgeland in the last two years.

Hail days near Ridgeland by year

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When hail season peaks near Ridgeland

Of the 6 hail days since 2006, most fell in March (2) and August (2).

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Largest hail storms near Ridgeland

Mar 27, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Grahamville (0 mi from Ridgeland)

National Weather Service description (English): The Public reported golf ball size hail in Ridgeland, South Carolina.

Aug 12, 2011 · 1 in (quarter) · Grahamville (0 mi from Ridgeland)

Aug 2, 2012 · 1 in (quarter) · Coosawhatchie (7 mi from Ridgeland)

Jan 2, 2006 · 0.88 in (nickel) · Beaufort (4 mi from Ridgeland)

Mar 24, 2012 · 0.88 in (nickel) · Gillisonville (7 mi from Ridgeland)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Ridgeland

DateRatingWherePath
Jun 11, 2012EF1Switzerland
7 mi from Ridgeland		4.1 mi long, 525 yd wide
Jun 13, 2006F0Laurel Bay
10 mi from Ridgeland		0.1 mi long, 10 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Ridgeland

176 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Ridgeland since 2006, on 111 days. The strongest measured gust was 52 mph on Aug 11, 2026.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 6, 2026damage reportedGillisonville
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 13, 2026damage reportedRidgeland
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 11, 202652 mph, measuredRidgeland Airport
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 18, 202658 mph, estimatedGrahamville
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 14, 202658 mph, estimatedGrahamville, Coosawhatchie
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 22, 202546 mph, estimatedSwitzerland, Tillman, Ricetown
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 10, 202558 mph, estimatedGrahamville, Old House
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 31, 202558 mph, estimatedSwitzerland
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 20, 202458 mph, estimatedRidgeland Muni Airport, Coosawhatchie
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 15, 202458 mph, estimatedTillman
1 wind report		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 Ridgeland; 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.

Nearby cities

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 Ridgeland.

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