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Hail history for Sumter, SC
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Sumter on 33 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 3.00 in (tea cup) on Apr 9, 2011. Hail is most common here in May and June.
Sumter ranks #534 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. Ara ranking →
Recent hail near Sumter
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Sumter in the last two years.
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Apr 9, 2011 · 3.00 in (tea cup) · Sumter (3 mi from Sumter)
National Weather Service description (English): Public reported 3 inch hail near Sumter.Jul 27, 2007 · 2.00 in (hen egg) · Shaw AFB Sumter (9 mi from Sumter)
National Weather Service description (English): Shaw AFB weather operations reported max hailstone size of 2.00 inches.May 10, 2009 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Sumter (0 mi from Sumter)
National Weather Service description (English): Public reported golf ball size hail on Clematis Trail Road.Aug 2, 2012 · 1.50 in (ping pong ball) · Shannontown (4 mi from Sumter)
Jun 1, 2009 · 1.25 in (50-sent coin) · Brogdon (8 mi from Sumter)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Sumter
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 27, 2024 | EF0 | Stateburg 9 mi from Sumter |
| Sep 17, 2020 | EF0 | Britton 5 mi from Sumter |
| Apr 28, 2011 | EF1 | Privateer 7 mi from Sumter |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Sumter
181 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Sumter since 2006, on 118 days. The strongest measured gust was 82 mph on Apr 19, 2013.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 5, 2026 | damage a reported | Sumter, Millwood 2 wind reports |
| Aug 21, 2026 | damage a reported | Millwood 1 wind report |
| Jul 10, 2026 | damage a reported | Lakewood 2 wind reports |
| Jun 18, 2026 | 60 mph, a estimat | Sumter 1 wind report |
| Jul 12, 2025 | 60 mph, a estimat | Quints Xrds 1 wind report |
| Jul 4, 2025 | 60 mph, a estimat | Sumter 1 wind report |
| Jun 25, 2025 | 60 mph, a estimat | Privateer 1 wind report |
| Jun 13, 2025 | 60 mph, a estimat | Dalzell 1 wind report |
| Jun 7, 2025 | 60 mph, a estimat | Pocalla Spgs 1 wind report |
| May 30, 2025 | 60 mph, a estimat | Pocalla Spgs 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 Sumter; 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 Sumter.
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