Hail History

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Hail history for Elgin, SC

Haili ijiin 10 mileAug 18, 20241.00 in (25-sent coin)
Ane haili, 12 mwwoon ijiinNone
Haili ane pwon ijiin 20062.00 in (hen egg)Apr 20, 2024
Ane haili ijiin 200640
Ane haili 1 inch o pwon24
Tornado ijiin 10 mile1
Wind reports within 10 miles137

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Elgin on 40 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.00 in (hen egg) on Apr 20, 2024. Hail is most common here in May and June.

Recent hail near Elgin

No hail was reported within 10 miles of Elgin in the last two years.

Nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar Elgin meir

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Ka anam̄mool ekkar kaan Elgin

Of 40 nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar 2006, most fell in May (11) and June (8).

JanFeb3Mar6Apr11May8Jun5Jul3Aug2Sep1OctNov1Dec

Anam̄mool ekkar kaan Elgin

Apr 20, 2024 · 2.00 in (hen egg) · Camp Creek (5 mi from Elgin)

National Weather Service description (English): A trained spotter relayed a report, via social media, of 2 inch diameter hail, NE of Lancaster. Exact location not provided.

Apr 3, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Lancaster (3 mi from Elgin)

National Weather Service description (English): Sheriff reported quarter to golf ball size hail

May 14, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Elgin (0 mi from Elgin)

National Weather Service description (English): SKYWARN spotter reported golf ball size hail.

May 20, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Edgefield (5 mi from Elgin)

National Weather Service description (English): SKYWARN spotters reported golf all size hail.

Jun 11, 2007 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Lancaster (4 mi from Elgin)

National Weather Service description (English): Sheriff reported hail from Lancaster to Heath Springs ranging from nickel to golf ball size.

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Elgin

DateRatingWherePath
Mar 4, 2008EF0Cauthens Xrds
8 mi from Elgin		1.5 mi long, 40 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Elgin

137 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Elgin since 2006, on 84 days. The strongest measured gust was 58 mph on Jun 18, 2011.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Jul 12, 2026damage a reportedElgin
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 10, 2026damage a reportedLancaster
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 28, 202664 mph, a estimatLancaster, Lancaster Mills
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 1, 202558 mph, a estimatDouglas
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 22, 202560 mph, a estimatMonetta
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 18, 202464 mph, a estimatLancaster, Antioch
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 9, 202481 mph, a estimatIrwin, Cauthens Xrds
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 8, 202469 mph, a estimatGrace, Lancaster
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jan 9, 202469 mph, a estimatLancaster, Jones Xrds, Kershaw
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 7, 202364 mph, a estimatCauthens Xrds, Riverside, Fork Hill Xrds
4 wind reports		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 Elgin; 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.

Cities nearby

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 Elgin.

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