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Hail history for Georgetown, SC
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Georgetown on 14 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Jul 9, 2016. Hail is most common here in May and June.
Recent hail near Georgetown
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 23, 2025 | 1.25 in half dollar | Graves 1 hail report · closest 5 mi from Georgetown |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Georgetown by year
When hail season peaks near Georgetown
Of the 14 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (7) and June (3).
Largest hail storms near Georgetown
Jul 5, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Fraserville (10 mi from Georgetown)
National Weather Service description (English): Hail up to the size of golf balls covered the ground. The hail fell for 20 minutes.May 23, 2014 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Cumberland (9 mi from Georgetown)
Jul 9, 2016 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Simmonsville (8 mi from Georgetown)
National Weather Service description (English): A retired NWS Meteorologist reported golf ball size hail on Debordieu Boulevard. The hail lasted for 10 minutes.May 15, 2024 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Maryville Hgts (3 mi from Georgetown)
May 16, 2012 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · North Santee (8 mi from Georgetown)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Georgetown
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 27, 2024 | EF? | Wedgefield Plantatio 5 mi from Georgetown |
| Apr 13, 2020 | EF1 | New Hope 9 mi from Georgetown |
| Apr 16, 2011 | EF1 | Olin 9 mi from Georgetown |
| Apr 16, 2011 | EF1 | Oatland 7 mi from Georgetown |
| Mar 15, 2008 | EF0 | Oatland 9 mi from Georgetown |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Georgetown
28 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Georgetown since 2006, on 22 days. The strongest measured gust was 63 mph on Jul 9, 2011.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 15, 2026 | damage reported | Georgetown 1 wind report |
| Aug 10, 2026 | damage reported | Georgetown 1 wind report |
| Jun 8, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Moyd, Cumberland 2 wind reports |
| Aug 20, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Spring Gully 1 wind report |
| Jun 9, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Fraserville 1 wind report |
| Jan 9, 2024 | 69 mph, estimated | Georgetown, Georgetown Co Airport 2 wind reports |
| Jun 27, 2023 | 58 mph, measured | Georgetown Co Airport 1 wind report |
| Sep 11, 2017 | 61 mph, measured | Georgetown Co Airport 1 wind report |
| Jun 15, 2017 | 58 mph, estimated | Maryville Hgts 1 wind report |
| Jun 17, 2016 | 70 mph, estimated | Oak Grove, Georgetown, Georgetown Co Airport 3 wind reports |
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 Georgetown; 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 Georgetown.
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