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Hail history for Chester, SC
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Chester on 20 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.5 in (tennis ball) on Jun 16, 2009. Hail is most common here in May and June.
Recent hail near Chester
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Chester in the last two years.
Hail days near Chester by year
When hail season peaks near Chester
Of the 20 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (7) and June (5).
Largest hail storms near Chester
Jun 16, 2009 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Evans (2 mi from Chester)
National Weather Service description (English): A swath of very large, damaging hail began about two miles south of Chester, along highway 321. The area of damage ran roughly parallel to highway 321 for around 6 miles, ending just south of Cornwell Rd. The very large wind driven hail caused significant damage to some structures.May 5, 2020 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Hemlock (3 mi from Chester)
National Weather Service description (English): Amateur radio reported golf ball size hail along Highway 9 east of Chester.May 6, 2022 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Mc Connells (9 mi from Chester)
National Weather Service description (English): Public reported golf ball size hail near McConnells.May 10, 2024 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Lowrys (7 mi from Chester)
National Weather Service description (English): Public reported quarter to golf ball size hail in the Lowrys area.Apr 9, 2011 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Chester (2 mi from Chester)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Chester
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 5, 2020 | EF1 | Mc Keown 4 mi from Chester |
| Nov 16, 2011 | EF1 | Dinber 7 mi from Chester |
| Nov 16, 2011 | EF2 | Mc Connells 8 mi from Chester |
| Aug 26, 2008 | EF0 | Cornwell 7 mi from Chester |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Chester
62 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Chester since 2006, on 55 days.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 21, 2026 | damage reported | Chester 5 wind reports |
| Jun 1, 2026 | 63 mph, estimated | Airlee 1 wind report |
| Mar 16, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Blackstock 1 wind report |
| Mar 31, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Chester 1 wind report |
| Aug 15, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | Chester 1 wind report |
| Jul 14, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | Cornwell 1 wind report |
| Jan 4, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | Mc Keown 1 wind report |
| Jun 16, 2022 | 63 mph, estimated | Baton Rouge 1 wind report |
| Jun 14, 2022 | 63 mph, estimated | Airlee 1 wind report |
| May 6, 2022 | 58 mph, estimated | Lowrys 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 Chester; 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 Chester.
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