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Hail history for Charleston County, SC
243 hail reports in Charleston County since 2006 on 78 days. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on May 10, 2011.
Cities in Charleston County
- Charleston
52 hail days - North Charleston
68 hail days - Mount Pleasant
52 hail days - James Island
41 hail days - Hollywood
13 hail days - Isle of Palms
41 hail days - Shell Point
42 hail days - Folly Beach
22 hail days - Ravenel
14 hail days
Recent hail in Charleston County
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 29, 2026 | 0.75 in penny | Charleston Airport 1 hail report |
| Jul 11, 2026 | 0.25 in pea | Mount Pleasant 1 hail report |
| Jul 10, 2026 | 0.75 in penny | North Charleston, Charleston Airpor, Shadowmoss 5 hail reports |
| Mar 15, 2026 | 0.75 in penny | Drayton 1 hail report |
One row per day: the largest hail reported in the county that day, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days in Charleston County by year
When hail season peaks in Charleston County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Charleston County
511 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Charleston County since 2006, on 178 days. The strongest measured gust was 81 mph on Apr 19, 2019.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 11, 2026 | damage reported | West Ashley 1 wind report |
| Aug 24, 2026 | 52 mph, measured | Charleston Executive Ai 1 wind report |
| Aug 22, 2026 | damage reported | Shadowmoss, Adams Run 2 wind reports |
| Jul 30, 2026 | damage reported | Shadowmoss, Charleston, Charleston Airpor 3 wind reports |
| Jul 29, 2026 | 47 mph, measured | Charleston Airport 1 wind report |
| Jul 12, 2026 | damage reported | James Island 1 wind report |
| Jul 11, 2026 | 70 mph, estimated | Charleston, Charleston Airport, Johns Island 22 wind reports |
| Jul 10, 2026 | 64 mph, measured | Folly Beach, Charleston Airport, North Charleston 15 wind reports |
| Jul 5, 2026 | 52 mph, measured | Charleston Airport, Ravenel, Hanahan 10 wind reports |
| Jun 19, 2026 | 52 mph, estimated | Mt Pleasant 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 Charleston County; 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.
Data: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (final records through Jun 30, 2026) and National Weather Service Local Storm Reports (preliminary, since then).