Hail History

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Hail history for Lesslie, SC

Last hail within 10 milesJun 25, 20250.75 in (penny)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20062.75 in (baseball)May 23, 2014
Hail days since 200646
Days with hail 1 inch or larger25
Tornadoes within 10 miles1
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles96

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Lesslie on 46 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on May 23, 2014. Hail is most common here in June and April.

Recent hail near Lesslie

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Jun 25, 20250.75 in
penny
Van Wyck
1 hail report · closest 10 mi from Lesslie
NOAA Storm Events
May 8, 20251.25 in
half dollar
Rock Hill, Celriver
2 hail reports · closest 5 mi from Lesslie
NOAA Storm Events

One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.

Hail days near Lesslie by year

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When hail season peaks near Lesslie

Of the 46 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (13) and April (10).

JanFeb4Mar10Apr9May13Jun5Jul3Aug1Sep1OctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Lesslie

May 23, 2014 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Van Wyck (10 mi from Lesslie)

National Weather Service description (English): National Severe Storms Lab relayed public report of 2-inch diameter hail near Fort Mill.

May 20, 2006 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Rock Hill (5 mi from Lesslie)

National Weather Service description (English): Large hail continued in the city of Rock Hill and points south, with hail growing to tennis ball size near downtown.

Apr 9, 2011 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Spring Dell (7 mi from Lesslie)

National Weather Service description (English): HAM radio operator reported tennis ball size hail 1 mile south of the intersection of State Route 5 and State Route 75 near Van Wyck.

Apr 12, 2007 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Rock Hill (5 mi from Lesslie)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail reportedly ranged from the size of pecans to golfballs.

Jun 11, 2007 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Lancaster (6 mi from Lesslie)

National Weather Service description (English): Sheriff reported golf ball size hail at Indian Land.

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Lesslie

DateRatingWherePath
Jul 12, 2010EF0Spring Dell
9 mi from Lesslie
1.9 mi long, 60 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Lesslie

96 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Lesslie since 2006, on 76 days.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 18, 2026damage reportedRock Hill
1 wind report
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Sep 5, 2026damage reportedMcConnells
1 wind report
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 21, 2026damage reportedFort Mill
1 wind report
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 11, 2026damage reportedRock Hill, Fort Mill
3 wind reports
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 28, 202658 mph, estimatedSmith, Lando
2 wind reports
NOAA Storm Events
Mar 5, 202558 mph, estimatedRoddy
1 wind report
NOAA Storm Events
Jul 15, 202458 mph, estimatedFort Mill
1 wind report
NOAA Storm Events
Jun 9, 202475 mph, estimatedLando
1 wind report
NOAA Storm Events
May 8, 202469 mph, estimatedVan Wyck
1 wind report
NOAA Storm Events
Apr 20, 202492 mph, estimatedEbenezer
1 wind report
NOAA Storm Events

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 Lesslie; 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.

Nearby cities

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 Lesslie.

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