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Hail history for Fairfield County, SC
57 hail reports in Fairfield County since 2006 on 40 days. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Jun 24, 2015.
Cities in Fairfield County
Recent hail in Fairfield County
No hail was reported in Fairfield County in the last two years.
Hail days in Fairfield County by year
When hail season peaks in Fairfield County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Fairfield County
221 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Fairfield County since 2006, on 144 days. The strongest measured gust was 72 mph on May 4, 2021.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 6, 2026 | damage reported | Jenkinsville 1 wind report |
| Sep 5, 2026 | damage reported | Lake Wateree 1 wind report |
| Aug 21, 2026 | damage reported | Winnsboro 1 wind report |
| Jul 11, 2026 | damage reported | Winnsboro Mills 1 wind report |
| Jul 10, 2026 | damage reported | Winnsboro 2 wind reports |
| Jun 18, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Smallwood 1 wind report |
| Jul 31, 2025 | 69 mph, estimated | Adger 1 wind report |
| Jun 25, 2025 | 70 mph, estimated | Adger, Crosbyville 3 wind reports |
| Jun 17, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Smallwood 1 wind report |
| Jun 7, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Anderson Quarry 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 Fairfield 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).