Hail History

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Hail history for Beaufort, SC

Last hail within 10 milesMay 11, 20260.75 in (penny)
Hail days, last 12 months1
Largest hail since 20062.5 in (tennis ball)Mar 27, 2011
Hail days since 200616
Days with hail 1 inch or larger10
Tornadoes within 10 miles7
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles272

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Beaufort on 16 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.5 in (tennis ball) on Mar 27, 2011. Hail is most common here in May and June.

Recent hail near Beaufort

DateHail sizeWhereSource
May 11, 20260.75 in
penny		Beaufort
1 hail report · closest 1 mi from Beaufort		NOAA Storm Events
May 25, 20250.88 in
nickel		Burton, Beaufort Co Airport
2 hail reports · closest 2 mi from Beaufort		NOAA Storm Events
May 8, 20250.75 in
penny		Shell Pt
1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Beaufort		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 Beaufort by year

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When hail season peaks near Beaufort

Of the 16 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (4) and June (4).

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Largest hail storms near Beaufort

Mar 27, 2011 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Port Royal (4 mi from Beaufort)

National Weather Service description (English): The Public reported quarter to tennis ball size hail in Port Royal, South Carolina.

Aug 12, 2009 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Burton (3 mi from Beaufort)

National Weather Service description (English): Broadcast Media relayed a report of golf ball size hail in Burton, South Carolina.

Mar 20, 2018 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Scott (8 mi from Beaufort)

National Weather Service description (English): A CoCoRaHS volunteer reported hail ranging from the size of quarters to golf balls.

May 19, 2024 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Beaufort Co Airport (2 mi from Beaufort)

Jun 21, 2008 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Frogmore (9 mi from Beaufort)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Beaufort

DateRatingWherePath
Sep 27, 2024EF0Lobeco
10 mi from Beaufort		3.9 mi long, 175 yd wide
Aug 6, 2024EF0Frogmore
9 mi from Beaufort		0.8 mi long, 60 yd wide
Aug 6, 2024EF0Beaufort Co Airport
4 mi from Beaufort		2.1 mi long, 60 yd wide
Jul 7, 2021EF1Parris Is Nas
8 mi from Beaufort		0.1 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jul 7, 2021EF1Port Royal
4 mi from Beaufort		0.6 mi long, 75 yd wide
Jun 23, 2014EF0Beaufort
0 mi from Beaufort		0.0 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jun 13, 2006F0Laurel Bay
10 mi from Beaufort		0.1 mi long, 10 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Beaufort

272 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Beaufort since 2006, on 113 days. The strongest measured gust was 69 mph on Aug 7, 2008.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 25, 2026damage reportedPort Royal
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 14, 202649 mph, measuredParris Island, Marine Corps Air Statio
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 28, 2026damage reportedBeaufort
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 26, 202641 mph, measuredMarine Corps Air Statio, Port Royal, Beaufort
5 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 12, 202644 mph, measuredParris Island, Beaufort, Port Royal
8 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 9, 202642 mph, measuredParris Island
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 18, 202658 mph, estimatedWaddell Gardens, Beaufort, Wilkins
6 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 18, 202558 mph, estimatedShell Pt, Port Royal, Coosaw
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 12, 202546 mph, estimatedShell Pt
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 5, 202552 mph, estimatedWaddell Gardens
1 wind report		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 Beaufort; 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 Beaufort.

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