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Hail history for Darlington, SC
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Darlington on 32 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.5 in (tennis ball) on May 5, 2020. Hail is most common here in May and June.
Recent hail near Darlington
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Darlington in the last two years.
Hail days near Darlington by year
When hail season peaks near Darlington
Of the 32 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (11) and June (9).
Largest hail storms near Darlington
May 5, 2020 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Darlington (1 mi from Darlington)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was reported in Mechanicsville.Apr 9, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Florence (7 mi from Darlington)
National Weather Service description (English): Hail up to the size of golf balls was reported along Highway 52.Jul 1, 2012 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Ebenezer (9 mi from Darlington)
Jun 1, 2009 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Auburn (5 mi from Darlington)
May 10, 2024 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Mechanicsville (7 mi from Darlington)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Darlington
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 16, 2022 | EF0 | Syracuse 9 mi from Darlington |
| Apr 25, 2010 | EF2 | Oats 9 mi from Darlington |
| Apr 25, 2010 | EF2 | Darlington Moores Airport 2 mi from Darlington |
| Apr 25, 2010 | EF1 | Mechanicsville 6 mi from Darlington |
| May 14, 2006 | F1 | Darlington 6 mi from Darlington |
| May 14, 2006 | F1 | Florence 9 mi from Darlington |
| May 14, 2006 | F2 | Florence 10 mi from Darlington |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Darlington
176 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Darlington since 2006, on 85 days. The strongest measured gust was 72 mph on Aug 2, 2008.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 5, 2026 | damage reported | Oats, Lamar 2 wind reports |
| Jun 25, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Coles Xrng, Ebenezer, Mont Clare 4 wind reports |
| May 29, 2025 | 69 mph, estimated | Palmetto 1 wind report |
| Feb 16, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Ebenezer, Darlington Brnhms Airport 2 wind reports |
| May 25, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Ebenezer 1 wind report |
| May 8, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Coles Xrng 1 wind report |
| Jan 9, 2024 | 63 mph, estimated | Florence, Mechanicsville 2 wind reports |
| Aug 15, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | Mechanicsville 1 wind report |
| Jul 23, 2023 | 62 mph, measured | Mechanicsville 1 wind report |
| Aug 3, 2022 | 58 mph, estimated | Florence, Windy Hill 2 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 Darlington; 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.
Nearby cities
- Florence
36 hail days - Hartsville
19 hail days - Bennettsville
15 hail days - Cheraw
32 hail days - Marion
18 hail days - Dillon
16 hail days - Lake City
21 hail days - Mullins
23 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 Darlington.
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