Hail History

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Hail history for Batesburg-Leesville, SC

Last hail within 10 milesDec 18, 20241.5 in (ping pong ball)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20062 in (hen egg)May 1, 2022
Hail days since 200627
Days with hail 1 inch or larger12
Tornadoes within 10 miles13
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles153

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Batesburg-Leesville on 27 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on May 1, 2022. Hail is most common here in May and April.

Recent hail near Batesburg-Leesville

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Dec 18, 20241.5 in
ping pong ball		Mt Willing
1 hail report · closest 10 mi from Batesburg-Leesville		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 Batesburg-Leesville by year

2062075081091102114121314115216217181192021222232242526

When hail season peaks near Batesburg-Leesville

Of the 27 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (8) and April (6).

Jan1Feb2Mar6Apr8May5Jun3JulAugSepOct1Nov1Dec

Largest hail storms near Batesburg-Leesville

Jul 1, 2012 · 2 in (hen egg) · Gilbert (8 mi from Batesburg-Leesville)

National Weather Service description (English): SKYWARN spotter reported golfball size hail in Leesville.

May 1, 2022 · 2 in (hen egg) · Merchant (9 mi from Batesburg-Leesville)

National Weather Service description (English): CoCoRAHs spotter reported hail up to 2 in diameter lasting for 10 minutes, with the average size of hail around 1.5 in. Also reported damage to shingles and leaves shredded off trees.

Apr 5, 2017 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Leesville (2 mi from Batesburg-Leesville)

Dec 18, 2024 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Mt Willing (10 mi from Batesburg-Leesville)

May 14, 2006 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Ridge Spg (9 mi from Batesburg-Leesville)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Batesburg-Leesville

DateRatingWherePath
Mar 12, 2026EF0Ridge Spg
9 mi from Batesburg-Leesville		0.5 mi long, 100 yd wide
Apr 5, 2022EF2New Holland Xrds
9 mi from Batesburg-Leesville		1.3 mi long, 100 yd wide
Apr 5, 2022EF2Samaria
9 mi from Batesburg-Leesville		4.4 mi long, 100 yd wide
Aug 17, 2021EF0Mt Willing
5 mi from Batesburg-Leesville		0.1 mi long, 25 yd wide
Aug 17, 2021EF0Murray
5 mi from Batesburg-Leesville		9.4 mi long, 75 yd wide
Aug 17, 2021EF0Ridge Rd Xrds
5 mi from Batesburg-Leesville		4.3 mi long, 50 yd wide
Oct 31, 2019EF1Gilbert
10 mi from Batesburg-Leesville		1.1 mi long, 50 yd wide
Mar 3, 2019EF1Monetta
7 mi from Batesburg-Leesville		0.4 mi long, 150 yd wide
Apr 15, 2018EF2Gilbert
10 mi from Batesburg-Leesville		3.0 mi long, 200 yd wide
Apr 3, 2017EF1Monetta
9 mi from Batesburg-Leesville		0.9 mi long, 100 yd wide
Mar 28, 2010EF2Ridge Rd Xrds
6 mi from Batesburg-Leesville		5.0 mi long, 440 yd wide
May 11, 2008EF0Monetta
8 mi from Batesburg-Leesville		1.0 mi long, 50 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Batesburg-Leesville

153 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Batesburg-Leesville since 2006, on 104 days.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 6, 2026damage reportedLeesville, Monetta
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Sep 5, 2026damage reportedMonetta, Leesville, Dreher Island SP
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 21, 2026damage reportedRidge Spring, Batesburg
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 6, 2026damage reportedDreher Island SP
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 12, 2026damage reportedBatesburg, Leesville
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 18, 202660 mph, estimatedMonetta
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 12, 202660 mph, estimatedNew Holland Xrds
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 9, 202560 mph, estimatedLeesville
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 25, 202560 mph, estimatedSamaria
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 17, 202560 mph, estimatedBatesburg
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 Batesburg-Leesville; 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 Batesburg-Leesville.

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