Hail History

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Hail history for Lugoff, SC

Last hail within 10 milesSep 5, 20260.25 in (pea)
Hail days, last 12 months1
Largest hail since 20062.75 in (baseball)Apr 9, 2011
Hail days since 200635
Days with hail 1 inch or larger13
Tornadoes within 10 miles3
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles143

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Lugoff on 35 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on Apr 9, 2011. Hail is most common here in June and April.

Recent hail near Lugoff

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Sep 5, 20260.25 in
pea
Elgin
1 hail report · closest 3 mi from Lugoff
NWS storm report (preliminary)

One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.

Hail days near Lugoff by year

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When hail season peaks near Lugoff

Of the 35 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (12) and April (6).

Jan2Feb2Mar6Apr5May12Jun3Jul2Aug1Sep1OctNov1Dec

Largest hail storms near Lugoff

Apr 9, 2011 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Camden (5 mi from Lugoff)

National Weather Service description (English): Sheriff dispatch reported from golfball to baseball size in Camden. Reportes of several vehicles damaged along with trees down.

May 20, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Lugoff (1 mi from Lugoff)

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

Jun 9, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Camden (4 mi from Lugoff)

National Weather Service description (English): Sheriff Dispatch reported golf ball size hail along I-20 between the Camden and Lugoff exits.

Jul 17, 2009 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Camden (6 mi from Lugoff)

National Weather Service description (English): Public reported golf ball size hail on US 1 one mile east of Camden.

Feb 24, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Mc Caskill (7 mi from Lugoff)

National Weather Service description (English): Public reported golf ball size hail near the Elgin exit of I-20.

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Lugoff

DateRatingWherePath
Mar 15, 2008EF2Elgin
9 mi from Lugoff
6.9 mi long, 1,230 yd wide
Mar 15, 2008EF0Lugoff
1 mi from Lugoff
0.5 mi long, 100 yd wide
Mar 15, 2008EF2Lugoff
3 mi from Lugoff
23.0 mi long, 660 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Lugoff

143 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Lugoff since 2006, on 101 days. The strongest measured gust was 75 mph on Aug 15, 2023.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 11, 2026damage reportedElgin, Camden, Lugoff
3 wind reports
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Sep 5, 2026damage reportedElgin, Longtown
5 wind reports
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 12, 2026damage reportedElgin
1 wind report
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 6, 2026damage reportedElgin, Lugoff
3 wind reports
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 18, 202660 mph, estimatedLugoff
1 wind report
NOAA Storm Events
Mar 16, 202660 mph, estimatedWarren Xrds
1 wind report
NOAA Storm Events
Mar 12, 202660 mph, estimatedCamden
1 wind report
NOAA Storm Events
Jul 12, 202560 mph, estimatedMc Caskill
1 wind report
NOAA Storm Events
Jun 25, 202564 mph, estimatedElgin
1 wind report
NOAA Storm Events
Jun 7, 202560 mph, estimatedMc Caskill
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 Lugoff; 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 Lugoff.

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