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Hail history for Union, SC
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Union on 29 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 3 in (tea cup) on May 23, 2014. Hail is most common here in May and April.
Recent hail near Union
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 2, 2025 | 0.75 in penny | Union 1 hail report · closest 1 mi from Union |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Union by year
When hail season peaks near Union
Of the 29 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (7) and April (6).
Largest hail storms near Union
May 23, 2014 · 3 in (tea cup) · Union (1 mi from Union)
National Weather Service description (English): County comms reported that the second severe thunderstorm produced larger than baseball size hail on the west side of the city. Multiple car windshields were reportedly broken out and skylights were broken at a department store.May 5, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Buffalo (2 mi from Union)
Aug 22, 2007 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Union (3 mi from Union)
Apr 5, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Bonham (3 mi from Union)
National Weather Service description (English): Hail up to golf ball size covered the ground 3 miles north northwest of Union. Large hail fell all the way into Union causing roof damage to the dome of the courthouse among other buildings.Apr 7, 2015 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Neal Shoals (8 mi from Union)
National Weather Service description (English): Spotter reported hail up to the size of golf balls covering the ground.Tornadoes within 10 miles of Union
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 29, 2024 | EF0 | Carem 4 mi from Union |
| Dec 29, 2024 | EF0 | West Spgs 8 mi from Union |
| Oct 8, 2017 | EF0 | West Spgs 7 mi from Union |
| Apr 3, 2017 | EF1 | Ada 9 mi from Union |
| Nov 16, 2011 | EF0 | Carem 3 mi from Union |
| Apr 10, 2009 | EF1 | Mean Xrds 8 mi from Union |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Union
99 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Union since 2006, on 81 days.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 5, 2026 | damage reported | Monarch Mills, Union, Jonesville 4 wind reports |
| Aug 11, 2026 | damage reported | Buffalo, Union, Sedalia 6 wind reports |
| Jun 28, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Bonham 1 wind report |
| Sep 6, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Buffalo, Mean Xrds 2 wind reports |
| Jun 28, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Carem 1 wind report |
| Dec 29, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Union 1 wind report |
| Aug 17, 2024 | 63 mph, estimated | Buffalo 1 wind report |
| Jul 18, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Union 1 wind report |
| May 24, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Santuc 1 wind report |
| Apr 19, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Buffalo 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 Union; 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 Union.
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