Hail History

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Hail history for Tega Cay, SC

Last hail within 10 milesJun 25, 20250.75 in (penny)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20062.75 in (baseball)May 23, 2014
Hail days since 200647
Days with hail 1 inch or larger28
Tornadoes within 10 miles3
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles102

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Tega Cay on 47 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on May 23, 2014. Hail is most common here in June and April.

Recent hail near Tega Cay

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Jun 25, 20250.75 in
penny		Van Wyck
1 hail report · closest 10 mi from Tega Cay		NOAA Storm Events
May 8, 20251.25 in
half dollar		Rock Hill, Celriver, Tirzah
4 hail reports · closest 4 mi from Tega Cay		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 Tega Cay by year

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When hail season peaks near Tega Cay

Of the 47 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (12) and April (10).

JanFeb5Mar10Apr9May12Jun6Jul3Aug1Sep1OctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Tega Cay

May 23, 2014 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Van Wyck (9 mi from Tega Cay)

National Weather Service description (English): National Severe Storms Lab relayed public report of 2-inch diameter hail near Fort Mill.

May 20, 2006 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Rock Hill (7 mi from Tega Cay)

National Weather Service description (English): Large hail continued in the city of Rock Hill and points south, with hail growing to tennis ball size near downtown.

Apr 9, 2011 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Clover (8 mi from Tega Cay)

National Weather Service description (English): A second severe thunderstorm produced another round of very large hail near the Kingsbury Rd and highway 55 intersection.

Apr 12, 2007 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Rock Hill (7 mi from Tega Cay)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail reportedly ranged from the size of pecans to golfballs.

Jun 24, 2015 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Van Wyck (9 mi from Tega Cay)

National Weather Service description (English): Police Officer reported golf ball size hail with trees and powerlines down on Harrisburg Road.

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Tega Cay

DateRatingWherePath
Feb 6, 2020EF1Pineville
8 mi from Tega Cay		15.1 mi long, 150 yd wide
Apr 15, 2018EF0Lake Wylie
7 mi from Tega Cay		1.1 mi long, 75 yd wide
Nov 30, 2016EF1Shopton
8 mi from Tega Cay		2.4 mi long, 150 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Tega Cay

102 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Tega Cay since 2006, on 80 days.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 18, 2026damage reportedRock Hill
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Sep 5, 2026damage reportedYork
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 21, 2026damage reportedFort Mill
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 11, 2026damage reportedRock Hill, Fort Mill
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 25, 202560 mph, estimatedVan Wyck, Fort Mill
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 3, 202558 mph, estimatedPineville, Shopton
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 18, 202458 mph, estimatedTirzah
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 15, 202458 mph, estimatedFort Mill
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 20, 202492 mph, estimatedEbenezer
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jan 9, 202469 mph, estimatedVan Wyck
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 Tega Cay; 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

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 Tega Cay.

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