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Hail history for Loris, SC
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Loris on 26 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Apr 7, 2022. Hail is most common here in May and April.
Recent hail near Loris
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 11, 2026 | 1.75 in golf ball | Green Sea 1 hail report · closest 7 mi from Loris |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Loris by year
When hail season peaks near Loris
Of the 26 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (12) and April (5).
Largest hail storms near Loris
Apr 7, 2022 · 2 in (hen egg) · Green Sea (3 mi from Loris)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball to baseball sized hail produced minor damage to side of house between Loris and Green Sea, SC.Jun 1, 2009 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Allsbrook (4 mi from Loris)
National Weather Service description (English): Hail to the size of golf balls was reported.May 11, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Bayboro (9 mi from Loris)
National Weather Service description (English): Hail to the size of golf balls was reported. The time was estimated based on radar data.May 23, 2014 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Daisy (4 mi from Loris)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was reported on Red Bluff Road.Aug 15, 2022 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Loris Twin City Airport (3 mi from Loris)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball sized hail (1.75) was observed at the intersection of Highway 66 and Long Horne Ranch Rd.Tornadoes within 10 miles of Loris
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 27, 2022 | EF0 | Loris 0 mi from Loris |
| Jan 13, 2020 | EF0 | Loris 2 mi from Loris |
| Sep 16, 2018 | EF0 | Camp Swamp 8 mi from Loris |
| Sep 16, 2018 | EF1 | Sidney 10 mi from Loris |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Loris
58 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Loris since 2006, on 44 days.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 21, 2026 | damage reported | Clarendon 1 wind report |
| Jul 10, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Playcards 1 wind report |
| Jun 25, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Green Sea, Daisy 2 wind reports |
| Jun 8, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Ironhill 1 wind report |
| Apr 20, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Green Sea 1 wind report |
| Jan 9, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Shell 1 wind report |
| Apr 22, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | Loris 1 wind report |
| Aug 15, 2022 | 70 mph, estimated | Tabor City Airport 1 wind report |
| Jun 17, 2022 | 58 mph, estimated | Adrian 1 wind report |
| May 16, 2022 | 58 mph, estimated | Playcards 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 Loris; 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 Loris.
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