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Hail history for Walterboro, SC
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Walterboro on 18 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on May 14, 2006. Hail is most common here in May and June.
Recent hail near Walterboro
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 25, 2025 | 1.75 in golf ball | Hendersonville 1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Walterboro |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Walterboro by year
When hail season peaks near Walterboro
Of the 18 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (8) and June (5).
Largest hail storms near Walterboro
May 14, 2006 · 2 in (hen egg) · Walterboro (1 mi from Walterboro)
May 7, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Walterboro (4 mi from Walterboro)
National Weather Service description (English): Golfball hail off Highway 64 near Mt.Carmel Road.May 22, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Walterboro (1 mi from Walterboro)
National Weather Service description (English): Quarter to golf ball size hail reported in and around the Walterboro area.Jun 12, 2007 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Walterboro (1 mi from Walterboro)
Jun 25, 2025 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Hendersonville (9 mi from Walterboro)
National Weather Service description (English): A Colleton County emergency manager reported golf ball size hail.Tornadoes within 10 miles of Walterboro
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 26, 2022 | EF0 | Ritter 9 mi from Walterboro |
| Apr 6, 2022 | EF0 | Stokes 4 mi from Walterboro |
| Apr 13, 2020 | EF1 | Walterboro 5 mi from Walterboro |
| Apr 13, 2020 | EF1 | Walterboro 4 mi from Walterboro |
| May 4, 2017 | EF1 | Stokes 6 mi from Walterboro |
| Apr 15, 2007 | EF1 | Ruffin 10 mi from Walterboro |
| Apr 26, 2006 | F1 | Walterboro 9 mi from Walterboro |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Walterboro
401 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Walterboro since 2006, on 171 days. The strongest measured gust was 60 mph on Apr 5, 2022.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 13, 2026 | damage reported | Walterboro 1 wind report |
| Aug 11, 2026 | damage reported | Ruffin 1 wind report |
| Aug 10, 2026 | damage reported | Ruffin, Round O, Hendersonville 4 wind reports |
| Jul 12, 2026 | damage reported | Ritter 1 wind report |
| Jul 11, 2026 | damage reported | Round O 5 wind reports |
| Jun 18, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Sniders Xrds, Stokes, Hendersonville 4 wind reports |
| Jun 13, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Round O, Ritter, Drigger Xrds 5 wind reports |
| Aug 5, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Hendersonville, Walterboro, Ritter 4 wind reports |
| Aug 1, 2025 | 52 mph, estimated | Round O 1 wind report |
| Jul 7, 2025 | 46 mph, estimated | Sniders Xrds 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 Walterboro; 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 Walterboro.
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