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Hail history for Murrells Inlet, SC

Last hail within 10 milesApr 23, 20251 in (quarter)

Hail days, last 12 monthsNone

Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)Mar 20, 2018

Hail days since 200631

Days with hail 1 inch or larger25

Tornadoes within 10 miles5

Damaging wind reports within 10 miles39

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Murrells Inlet on 31 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Mar 20, 2018. Hail is most common here in June and May.

Recent hail near Murrells Inlet

Date	Hail size	Where	Source
Apr 23, 2025	1 in quarter	Yauhannah, Bucksport 2 hail reports · closest 8 mi from Murrells Inlet	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 Murrells Inlet by year

When hail season peaks near Murrells Inlet

Of the 31 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (9) and May (7).

Largest hail storms near Murrells Inlet

May 23, 2010 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Lakewood (6 mi from Murrells Inlet)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail up to the size of golf balls was reported. The hail lasted for about 15 minutes and covered the ground.

May 14, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Socastee (10 mi from Murrells Inlet)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail to the size of golf balls was observed on Socastee Boulevard by the sheriff's department.

Nov 4, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Wachesaw Lndg (2 mi from Murrells Inlet)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail to the size of golf balls covered the landscape to include roadways, homes and vehicles. Cars were reportedly damaged. The hail took some tree limbs down and stripped leaves.

Jul 25, 2014 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Lakewood (6 mi from Murrells Inlet)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was reported on Holtzman Street.

Mar 20, 2018 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Stalvey (9 mi from Murrells Inlet)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail to the size of golf balls was reported on Palmetto Glen Dr. The report was relayed by the WFO CHS office.

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Murrells Inlet

Date	Rating	Where	Path
Dec 17, 2023	EF1	Stalvey 10 mi from Murrells Inlet	2.4 mi long, 150 yd wide
Aug 3, 2020	EF0	Sunny Side 2 mi from Murrells Inlet	0.2 mi long, 30 yd wide
Apr 13, 2020	EF2	Annieville 5 mi from Murrells Inlet	4.6 mi long, 50 yd wide
Sep 5, 2019	EF0	Bucksport 8 mi from Murrells Inlet	0.1 mi long, 15 yd wide
Jun 29, 2013	EF0	Burgess 7 mi from Murrells Inlet	0.1 mi long, 30 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Murrells Inlet

39 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Murrells Inlet since 2006, on 26 days.

Date	Strongest gust	Where	Source
Aug 23, 2026	damage reported	Litchfield Beach 1 wind report	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 11, 2026	damage reported	Murrells Inlet, Garden City 2 wind reports	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 25, 2025	58 mph, estimated	Pawleys Is 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
May 30, 2025	58 mph, estimated	Bucksport, Floral Beach, Stalvey 3 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
Dec 17, 2023	58 mph, estimated	Murrells Inlet 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Aug 11, 2023	58 mph, estimated	Annieville 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Apr 30, 2023	58 mph, estimated	Murrells Inlet, Garden City, Lakewood 3 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
Apr 5, 2022	60 mph, estimated	Socastee 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Apr 19, 2019	64 mph, estimated	Socastee 2 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
Jun 14, 2018	63 mph, estimated	Socastee, Lakewood 3 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 Murrells Inlet; 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 Murrells Inlet.

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