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Hail history for Clinton, SC
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Clinton on 26 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Nov 8, 2025. Hail is most common here in April and May.
Recent hail near Clinton
| Date | Size hail | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2025 | 1.75 in golf ball | Mountville 1 hail report · closest 6 mi from Clinton |
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Of 26 nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar 2006, most fell in April (7) and May (4).
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Jun 5, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Joanna (5 mi from Clinton)
Jul 3, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Brand (6 mi from Clinton)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was reported at the intersection of I-385 and highway 49.Mar 1, 2017 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Clinton (1 mi from Clinton)
National Weather Service description (English): The NWS in Columbia relayed a media report of golf ball size hail in Clinton.Nov 8, 2025 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Mountville (6 mi from Clinton)
National Weather Service description (English): Public reported (via Social Media) ping pong ball size hail along Highway 72 southwest of Clinton, with another public report of golf ball size hail nearby.May 17, 2012 · 1.50 in (ping pong ball) · Clinton (2 mi from Clinton)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Clinton
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 12, 2023 | EF1 | Joanna 6 mi from Clinton |
| Mar 25, 2021 | EF0 | Renno 9 mi from Clinton |
| Oct 8, 2017 | EF2 | Brand 6 mi from Clinton |
| Jan 17, 2006 | F0 | Laurens 9 mi from Clinton |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Clinton
94 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Clinton since 2006, on 85 days.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 20, 2026 | damage a reported | Laurens 1 wind report |
| Aug 15, 2026 | damage a reported | Clinton 1 wind report |
| Aug 12, 2026 | damage a reported | Clinton 3 wind reports |
| Jul 10, 2026 | damage a reported | Clinton 1 wind report |
| Jun 27, 2026 | 63 mph, a estimat | Cross Keys 1 wind report |
| Mar 16, 2026 | 58 mph, a estimat | Joanna 1 wind report |
| Jun 25, 2025 | 58 mph, a estimat | Lydia Mills 1 wind report |
| Jun 7, 2025 | 58 mph, a estimat | Joanna 1 wind report |
| Mar 31, 2025 | 58 mph, a estimat | Maddens 1 wind report |
| Aug 17, 2024 | 58 mph, a estimat | Bonds Xrds 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.
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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 Clinton.
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