Hail History

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Hail history for Socastee, SC

Last hail within 10 milesApr 23, 20251 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)Mar 20, 2018
Hail days since 200642
Days with hail 1 inch or larger33
Tornadoes within 10 miles10
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles73

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Socastee on 42 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Mar 20, 2018. Hail is most common here in May and June.

Recent hail near Socastee

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Apr 23, 20251 in
quarter		Yauhannah, Bucksport, Stalvey
3 hail reports · closest 1 mi from Socastee		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 Socastee by year

306107208209210911612113314215116117318119120121222322412526

When hail season peaks near Socastee

Of the 42 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (11) and June (11).

JanFeb2Mar6Apr11May11Jun7Jul3Aug1SepOct1NovDec

Largest hail storms near Socastee

May 14, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Myrtle Beach (7 mi from Socastee)

May 23, 2010 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Lakewood (4 mi from Socastee)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail up to the size of golf balls was reported. The hail lasted for about 15 minutes and covered the ground.

May 14, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Socastee (0 mi from Socastee)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail to the size of golf balls was observed on Socastee Boulevard by the sheriff's department.

May 23, 2014 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Myrtle Beach (7 mi from Socastee)

National Weather Service description (English): The public measured 1.75 inch hail at Broadway at the Beach.

Jul 25, 2014 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Lakewood (4 mi from Socastee)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was reported on Holtzman Street.

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Socastee

DateRatingWherePath
Dec 17, 2023EF1Stalvey
1 mi from Socastee		2.4 mi long, 150 yd wide
Oct 11, 2020EF0Red Hill East
9 mi from Socastee		2.3 mi long, 20 yd wide
Aug 3, 2020EF0Sunny Side
8 mi from Socastee		0.2 mi long, 30 yd wide
Oct 20, 2019EF0Myrtle Ridge
6 mi from Socastee		0.9 mi long, 25 yd wide
Sep 5, 2019EF0Bucksport
4 mi from Socastee		0.1 mi long, 15 yd wide
Sep 16, 2018EF0Myrtle Beach
7 mi from Socastee		0.1 mi long, 15 yd wide
Sep 16, 2018EF0Myrtle Beach
8 mi from Socastee		0.4 mi long, 30 yd wide
Jul 23, 2018EF0Myrtle Beach
7 mi from Socastee		0.1 mi long, 15 yd wide
Jun 29, 2013EF0Burgess
4 mi from Socastee		0.1 mi long, 30 yd wide
Jun 29, 2013EF0Socastee
1 mi from Socastee		0.1 mi long, 50 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Socastee

73 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Socastee since 2006, on 47 days. The strongest measured gust was 74 mph on Jul 31, 2025.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 5, 2026damage reportedMyrtle Beach
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 22, 2026damage reportedForestbrook
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 11, 202665 mph, measuredForestbrook, Myrtle Beach, Murrells Inlet
5 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
May 11, 202658 mph, estimatedPine Is, Myrtle Beach
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 1, 202558 mph, measuredMyrtle Ridge
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 31, 202574 mph, measuredMyrtle Beach, Myrtle Ridge
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 9, 202558 mph, estimatedSocastee
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 30, 202559 mph, measuredMyrtle Beach, Bucksport, Jaluco
5 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 31, 202558 mph, estimatedSocastee
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 26, 202458 mph, estimatedOcean Forest
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 Socastee; 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 Socastee.

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