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Hail history for Little River, SC
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Little River on 10 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.5 in (tennis ball) on May 10, 2011. Hail is most common here in June and May.
Recent hail near Little River
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Little River in the last two years.
Hail days near Little River by year
When hail season peaks near Little River
Of the 10 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (3) and May (2).
Largest hail storms near Little River
May 10, 2011 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Wampee (8 mi from Little River)
National Weather Service description (English): Hail to the size of tennis balls tore the gutters off a house and damaged a car along Duke Road.Jun 8, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Calabash (3 mi from Little River)
National Weather Service description (English): Golfball size hail fell at the intersection of Hwy 17 and Seaside Road.May 23, 2014 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Thomasboro (6 mi from Little River)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was reported in the community of Brunswick Plantation.Jul 13, 2015 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Longwood (10 mi from Little River)
Apr 8, 2006 · 1 in (quarter) · Longs (8 mi from Little River)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Little River
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 6, 2024 | EF0 | Regan 7 mi from Little River |
| Aug 30, 2023 | EF0 | Cherry Grove Beach 3 mi from Little River |
| Feb 15, 2021 | EF3 | Grissettown 7 mi from Little River |
| Sep 5, 2019 | EF1 | Little River 0 mi from Little River |
| Sep 5, 2019 | EF0 | Ocean Drive Beach 4 mi from Little River |
| Sep 5, 2019 | EF2 | Seaside 8 mi from Little River |
| Feb 15, 2017 | EF1 | Regan 9 mi from Little River |
| Oct 8, 2016 | EF0 | Ocean Drive Beach 4 mi from Little River |
| Apr 6, 2009 | EF1 | Regan 9 mi from Little River |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Little River
38 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Little River since 2006, on 32 days. The strongest measured gust was 84 mph on Mar 15, 2008.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 5, 2026 | 40 mph, measured | Atlantic Beach, North Myrtle Beach 2 wind reports |
| Jul 11, 2026 | damage reported | Longs 1 wind report |
| Jun 13, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Longs 1 wind report |
| Jun 25, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Boneparte Lndg 1 wind report |
| May 30, 2025 | 58 mph, measured | North Myrtle 2 wind reports |
| May 4, 2025 | 58 mph, measured | North Myrtle 1 wind report |
| Aug 18, 2024 | 64 mph, measured | Seaside 1 wind report |
| Jan 9, 2024 | 62 mph, measured | North Myrtle 1 wind report |
| Mar 27, 2023 | 60 mph, estimated | Cool Run 1 wind report |
| Jul 22, 2022 | 58 mph, estimated | Longs 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 Little River; 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 Little River.
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