Hail History

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Hail history for North Augusta, SC

Last hail within 10 milesAug 14, 20261 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 months1
Largest hail since 20062 in (hen egg)May 6, 2022
Hail days since 200651
Days with hail 1 inch or larger23
Tornadoes within 10 miles7
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles280

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of North Augusta on 51 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on May 6, 2022. Hail is most common here in June and May.

Recent hail near North Augusta

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Aug 14, 20261 in
quarter		Martinez
2 hail reports · closest 7 mi from North Augusta		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 25, 20251 in
quarter		Belvedere
1 hail report · closest 2 mi from North Augusta		NOAA Storm Events
May 30, 20251.5 in
ping pong ball		Langley, Gloverville
2 hail reports · closest 6 mi from North Augusta		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 North Augusta by year

065076082091104113121321431531641741819220121322323224225126

When hail season peaks near North Augusta

Of the 51 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (13) and May (10).

Jan2Feb3Mar4Apr10May13Jun8Jul5Aug4Sep1OctNov1Dec

Largest hail storms near North Augusta

May 6, 2022 · 2 in (hen egg) · National Hills (6 mi from North Augusta)

National Weather Service description (English): Numerous reports across the Augusta area of severe hail ranging from 1 inch to 2 inches beginning near Wheeler Road and Jackson road, continuing to near University Hospital and Wrightsboro Road.

May 20, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Evans (10 mi from North Augusta)

National Weather Service description (English): Emergency Manager reported golf ball size hail from Harlem to Grovetown to Martinez and Evans. Damage to vehicles, plants, and trees was reported and also that a couple of trees were down.

Apr 10, 2009 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Evans (10 mi from North Augusta)

National Weather Service description (English): SKYWARN spotter reported golf ball size hail.

Feb 24, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Augusta (2 mi from North Augusta)

National Weather Service description (English): WJBF reported golf ball size hail in Augusta and the surrounding area.

May 3, 2016 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Morgana (6 mi from North Augusta)

National Weather Service description (English): Reported golf ball size hail near Highway 230.

Tornadoes within 10 miles of North Augusta

DateRatingWherePath
May 12, 2025EF1Gloverville
8 mi from North Augusta		1.3 mi long, 250 yd wide
Aug 17, 2021EF0Ropers Xrds
9 mi from North Augusta		1.5 mi long, 100 yd wide
Mar 3, 2019EF2Morgana
9 mi from North Augusta		5.0 mi long, 200 yd wide
Mar 28, 2010EF2Morgana
10 mi from North Augusta		2.4 mi long, 440 yd wide
Apr 10, 2009EF3Beech Is
9 mi from North Augusta		14.6 mi long, 880 yd wide
Mar 15, 2008EF2Horse Creek
4 mi from North Augusta		25.3 mi long, 1,760 yd wide
Mar 15, 2008EF0Morgana
6 mi from North Augusta		3.7 mi long, 220 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near North Augusta

280 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of North Augusta since 2006, on 138 days. The strongest measured gust was 69 mph on Jul 27, 2010.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 19, 202645 mph, measuredClearwater
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Sep 6, 202654 mph, measuredAugusta Bush Field
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Sep 5, 2026damage reportedBurnettown
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 14, 202647 mph, measuredAugusta Daniel Field, Augusta Bush Field, Martinez
5 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 10, 2026damage reportedAugusta Daniel Fi, North Augusta, Augusta
5 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 18, 202664 mph, estimatedHorse Creek, Jacksonville, Neco
7 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 25, 202560 mph, estimatedBelvedere
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 7, 202560 mph, estimatedNational Hills, Peach Orchard, Augusta
8 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 30, 202560 mph, estimatedMartinez, Clearwater, North Augusta
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 31, 202560 mph, estimatedDe Bruce, Martinez
2 wind reports		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 North Augusta; 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 North Augusta.

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