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Hail history for Edgefield, SC
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Edgefield on 18 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on May 29, 2017. Hail is most common here in May and March.
Recent hail near Edgefield
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 9, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Johnston, Bouknight 2 hail reports · closest 5 mi from Edgefield |
| May 2, 2025 | 1.25 in half dollar | Edgefield 3 hail reports · closest near the center of Edgefield |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Edgefield by year
When hail season peaks near Edgefield
Of the 18 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (6) and March (3).
Largest hail storms near Edgefield
May 29, 2017 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Johnston (8 mi from Edgefield)
National Weather Service description (English): Public reported, via social media, baseball size hail on Lee St.May 14, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Johnston (9 mi from Edgefield)
Mar 15, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Edgefield (9 mi from Edgefield)
National Weather Service description (English): SKYWARN spotter reported golf ball size hail in the Long Creek area.May 11, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Johnston (7 mi from Edgefield)
National Weather Service description (English): SKYWARN spotters reported quarter to golf ball size hail in the Johnston area.Jul 1, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Edgefield (4 mi from Edgefield)
National Weather Service description (English): Public reported golfball size hail on Lloyd Road.Tornadoes within 10 miles of Edgefield
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 5, 2017 | EF1 | Johnston 9 mi from Edgefield |
| Apr 5, 2017 | EF2 | Ward 10 mi from Edgefield |
| Apr 19, 2015 | EF0 | Bouknight 4 mi from Edgefield |
| May 11, 2008 | EF0 | Johnston 10 mi from Edgefield |
| Mar 15, 2008 | EF2 | Ward 9 mi from Edgefield |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Edgefield
103 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Edgefield since 2006, on 76 days. The strongest measured gust was 59 mph on Jul 30, 2023.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 5, 2026 | damage reported | Edgefield 2 wind reports |
| Aug 21, 2026 | damage reported | Edgefield, Johnston 2 wind reports |
| Mar 16, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Johnston 1 wind report |
| Mar 12, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Pinehouse Xrds 1 wind report |
| Jun 8, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Cledra 1 wind report |
| Jun 7, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Pinehouse Xrds, Cledra 2 wind reports |
| May 2, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Edgefield 2 wind reports |
| Feb 16, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Johnston 1 wind report |
| Dec 29, 2024 | 60 mph, estimated | Edgefield 1 wind report |
| Aug 17, 2024 | 63 mph, estimated | Edgefield 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 Edgefield; 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 Edgefield.
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