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Hail history for Darlington County, SC
79 hail reports in Darlington County since 2006 on 36 days. The largest stones measured 3 in (tea cup) on May 5, 2020.
Cities in Darlington County
Recent hail in Darlington County
No hail was reported in Darlington County in the last two years.
Hail days in Darlington County by year
When hail season peaks in Darlington County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Darlington County
259 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Darlington County since 2006, on 112 days. The strongest measured gust was 72 mph on Aug 2, 2008.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 5, 2026 | damage reported | Oats, Lamar 3 wind reports |
| Aug 15, 2026 | damage reported | Hartsville 1 wind report |
| Aug 6, 2026 | damage reported | Oats 1 wind report |
| Jun 25, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Mont Clare, Birdstown Xrds, Darlington 3 wind reports |
| May 29, 2025 | 69 mph, estimated | Palmetto 1 wind report |
| Feb 16, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Darlington Brnhms Airport 1 wind report |
| Aug 3, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Kellytown, Lees Xrds 2 wind reports |
| Jul 19, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Vaughans Xrds 1 wind report |
| May 15, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Lamar, Vaughans Xrds 2 wind reports |
| May 9, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Lydia 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 Darlington 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).