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Hail history for Bamberg, SC
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Bamberg on 19 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Jun 6, 2014. Hail is most common here in May and June.
Recent hail near Bamberg
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Bamberg in the last two years.
Hail days near Bamberg by year
When hail season peaks near Bamberg
Of the 19 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (6) and June (4).
Largest hail storms near Bamberg
Jul 15, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Bamberg (8 mi from Bamberg)
Jun 6, 2014 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Midway (6 mi from Bamberg)
National Weather Service description (English): Resident reported golf ball size hail from the storm.May 10, 2008 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Cope (6 mi from Bamberg)
May 7, 2006 · 1 in (quarter) · Midway (3 mi from Bamberg)
May 22, 2006 · 1 in (quarter) · Denmark (7 mi from Bamberg)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Bamberg
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 12, 2026 | EF0 | Midway 4 mi from Bamberg |
| Sep 26, 2024 | EF1 | Rowesville 7 mi from Bamberg |
| Jan 9, 2024 | EF2 | Bamberg 2 mi from Bamberg |
| Apr 5, 2022 | EF1 | Branchville 8 mi from Bamberg |
| Apr 19, 2019 | EF2 | Branchville 8 mi from Bamberg |
| Mar 3, 2019 | EF0 | Branchville 8 mi from Bamberg |
| Jan 21, 2017 | EF1 | Cope 6 mi from Bamberg |
| Jun 6, 2014 | EF0 | Farrells Xrds 9 mi from Bamberg |
| Mar 15, 2008 | EF1 | Bamberg Carlisle Airport 7 mi from Bamberg |
| Mar 15, 2008 | EF1 | Denmark 6 mi from Bamberg |
| Apr 15, 2007 | EF0 | Springtown 10 mi from Bamberg |
| May 7, 2006 | F0 | Bamberg 7 mi from Bamberg |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Bamberg
87 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Bamberg since 2006, on 62 days.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 13, 2026 | damage reported | Govan, Norway, Bamberg 3 wind reports |
| Jul 5, 2026 | damage reported | Cope, Cordova 3 wind reports |
| Jul 14, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Denmark 1 wind report |
| Jul 11, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Cope 1 wind report |
| Jun 25, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Cope 1 wind report |
| Jun 7, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Farrells Xrds 1 wind report |
| Aug 18, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Springtown 1 wind report |
| Aug 3, 2024 | 60 mph, estimated | Rowesville 1 wind report |
| Jul 30, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Rowesville 2 wind reports |
| Jul 31, 2023 | 63 mph, estimated | Cope 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 Bamberg; 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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18 hail days
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 Bamberg.
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