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Hail history for Florence County, SC
78 hail reports in Florence County since 2006 on 52 days. The largest stones measured 4.5 in (softball) on May 10, 2011.
Cities in Florence County
Recent hail in Florence County
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 21, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Florence 1 hail report |
| Jun 8, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Olanta 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 Florence County by year
When hail season peaks in Florence County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Florence County
249 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Florence County since 2006, on 122 days. The strongest measured gust was 64 mph on Jul 7, 2016.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 21, 2026 | damage reported | Olanta 1 wind report |
| Jul 12, 2026 | damage reported | Quinby, Johnsonville 4 wind reports |
| Jul 11, 2026 | damage reported | Johnsonville 1 wind report |
| Jul 10, 2026 | damage reported | Olanta, Johnsonville 4 wind reports |
| Mar 16, 2026 | 58 mph, measured | Florence City-C, Windy Hill 2 wind reports |
| Aug 1, 2025 | 61 mph, measured | Florence City-C 1 wind report |
| Jul 10, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Kingsburg 1 wind report |
| Jun 25, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Coles Xrng, Ebenezer 2 wind reports |
| May 30, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Venters 2 wind reports |
| Apr 11, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Cusac Xrds, Effingham 4 wind reports |
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 Florence 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).