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Hail history for Walhalla, SC
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Walhalla on 43 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on May 11, 2011. Hail is most common here in June and May.
Recent hail near Walhalla
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 22, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Seneca 3 hail reports · closest 9 mi from Walhalla |
| Jun 1, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Seneca, Tamassee, Richland 3 hail reports · closest 5 mi from Walhalla |
| May 2, 2025 | 1.25 in half dollar | West Union, Westminster, Seneca 5 hail reports · closest 1 mi from Walhalla |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Walhalla by year
When hail season peaks near Walhalla
Of the 43 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (16) and May (12).
Largest hail storms near Walhalla
May 11, 2011 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Tamassee (4 mi from Walhalla)
National Weather Service description (English): Public reported very large hail ranging from 2-inches in diameter to baseball size in the|Mountain Rest area, including along Whetstone Rd.Jun 6, 2014 · 2 in (hen egg) · Walhalla (1 mi from Walhalla)
National Weather Service description (English): Spotter reported larger than golf ball size hail.May 20, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Seneca (8 mi from Walhalla)
National Weather Service description (English): Golfball size hail reported near Lake Keowee.Apr 26, 2012 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Mountain Rest (8 mi from Walhalla)
May 2, 2025 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · West Union (6 mi from Walhalla)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Walhalla
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 17, 2021 | EF0 | Courtenay 8 mi from Walhalla |
| Apr 10, 2021 | EF0 | Richland 6 mi from Walhalla |
| Oct 26, 2010 | EF0 | Long Creek 9 mi from Walhalla |
| Oct 26, 2010 | EF0 | Tamassee 5 mi from Walhalla |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Walhalla
120 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Walhalla since 2006, on 97 days.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 22, 2026 | damage reported | Seneca 2 wind reports |
| Aug 11, 2026 | damage reported | Walhalla 1 wind report |
| Aug 2, 2026 | damage reported | Westminster, Walhalla 2 wind reports |
| Jul 11, 2026 | damage reported | Salem 1 wind report |
| Jul 10, 2026 | damage reported | Seneca 1 wind report |
| Jun 27, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Walhalla 1 wind report |
| Jun 1, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Richland 1 wind report |
| Jun 26, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Walhalla 1 wind report |
| Jun 25, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Richland, Whetstone 2 wind reports |
| Jun 17, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Mountain Rest 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 Walhalla; 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 Walhalla.
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