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Hail history for Lake City, SC
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Lake City on 21 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on May 15, 2024. Hail is most common here in May and June.
Recent hail near Lake City
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Lake City in the last two years.
Hail days near Lake City by year
When hail season peaks near Lake City
Of the 21 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (8) and June (5).
Largest hail storms near Lake City
May 15, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Cades (6 mi from Lake City)
National Weather Service description (English): Golfball size hail was reported in Hebron, with penny size hail in Cades.Jun 12, 2007 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Cades (7 mi from Lake City)
National Weather Service description (English): Hail, ranging from nickel to golf ball size covered the ground near Cades. Quarter size hail fell in Hebron, with heavy crop damage reported, damage amount unknown.Jun 1, 2009 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Olanta (6 mi from Lake City)
National Weather Service description (English): Hail to the size of golf balls was reported along SC-403. The report was relayed via the 911 Center.Apr 16, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Camp Branch (4 mi from Lake City)
National Weather Service description (English): Hail to the size of golf balls was reported at the Camp Branch Fire Station at the intersection of Trifalia Road and McAllister Mill Road.May 15, 2024 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Hebron Xrds (8 mi from Lake City)
National Weather Service description (English): Media relayed report via social media of golf ball size hail in the Barrineau community around 515 pm.Tornadoes within 10 miles of Lake City
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 11, 2007 | EF1 | Coward 8 mi from Lake City |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Lake City
62 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Lake City since 2006, on 43 days.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 30, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Cades 1 wind report |
| Jun 15, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Scranton 2 wind reports |
| Jul 13, 2022 | 58 mph, estimated | Lake City 1 wind report |
| Jun 16, 2022 | 58 mph, estimated | Camp Branch 1 wind report |
| May 23, 2022 | 58 mph, estimated | Camp Branch 1 wind report |
| Apr 5, 2022 | 58 mph, estimated | Bartell Xrds 1 wind report |
| Jul 18, 2021 | 60 mph, estimated | Camp Branch 2 wind reports |
| Jun 20, 2019 | 60 mph, estimated | Fowler 1 wind report |
| Apr 19, 2019 | 64 mph, estimated | Lake City, Enoch Xrds 2 wind reports |
| Jul 8, 2017 | 58 mph, estimated | Lake City 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 Lake City; 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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32 hail days - Sumter
33 hail days - Mullins
23 hail days - Bishopville
24 hail days
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 Lake City.
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