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Hail history for Dorchester County, SC
139 hail reports in Dorchester County since 2006 on 65 days. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on Aug 2, 2012.
Cities in Dorchester County
Recent hail in Dorchester County
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 19, 2025 | 0.75 in penny | Grover 1 hail report |
One row per day: the largest hail reported in the county that day, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days in Dorchester County by year
When hail season peaks in Dorchester County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Dorchester County
414 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Dorchester County since 2006, on 170 days. The strongest measured gust was 40 mph on Jul 11, 2026.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 6, 2026 | damage reported | Saint George, Dorchester 2 wind reports |
| Aug 19, 2026 | damage reported | Orchard Hill, Knightsville 2 wind reports |
| Aug 14, 2026 | damage reported | Charleston Airport 1 wind report |
| Aug 13, 2026 | damage reported | Ridgeville 1 wind report |
| Jul 12, 2026 | damage reported | Ladson 1 wind report |
| Jul 11, 2026 | 40 mph, measured | Summerville Airport, Saint George, Dorchester 14 wind reports |
| Jul 10, 2026 | damage reported | Summerville, Delemar Crossroads, Knightsville 3 wind reports |
| Jul 5, 2026 | damage reported | Delemar Crossroad 1 wind report |
| Jun 27, 2026 | 49 mph, estimated | Reevesville 1 wind report |
| Jun 26, 2026 | 52 mph, estimated | Knightsville, Summerville 2 wind reports |
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 Dorchester County; 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.
Data: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (final records through Jun 30, 2026) and National Weather Service Local Storm Reports (preliminary, since then).