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Hail history for Winnsboro, SC
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Winnsboro on 17 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Jul 15, 2006. Hail is most common here in May and June.
Recent hail near Winnsboro
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Winnsboro in the last two years.
Hail days near Winnsboro by year
When hail season peaks near Winnsboro
Of the 17 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (5) and June (5).
Largest hail storms near Winnsboro
Jul 15, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Winnsboro (1 mi from Winnsboro)
National Weather Service description (English): Public reported 1.75 inch hail near Winnsboro.May 14, 2006 · 1 in (quarter) · Winnsboro (8 mi from Winnsboro)
May 20, 2008 · 1 in (quarter) · Winnsboro (6 mi from Winnsboro)
Jun 16, 2009 · 1 in (quarter) · Winnsboro (1 mi from Winnsboro)
Jul 11, 2010 · 1 in (quarter) · Winnsboro (7 mi from Winnsboro)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Winnsboro
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 29, 2024 | EF0 | Rion 7 mi from Winnsboro |
| Dec 29, 2024 | EF1 | Rockton 3 mi from Winnsboro |
| May 9, 2024 | EF1 | Smallwood 9 mi from Winnsboro |
| May 4, 2021 | EF1 | Rion 6 mi from Winnsboro |
| Apr 15, 2018 | EF1 | Flint Hill 10 mi from Winnsboro |
| May 17, 2010 | EF0 | Rion 9 mi from Winnsboro |
| Mar 29, 2010 | EF0 | Rion 10 mi from Winnsboro |
| May 4, 2009 | EF0 | Lebanon 7 mi from Winnsboro |
| Apr 4, 2008 | EF1 | Flint Hill 7 mi from Winnsboro |
| Mar 15, 2008 | EF0 | Camp Welfare 8 mi from Winnsboro |
| Jun 11, 2007 | EF0 | White Oak 7 mi from Winnsboro |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Winnsboro
108 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Winnsboro since 2006, on 79 days. The strongest measured gust was 72 mph on May 4, 2021.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 21, 2026 | damage reported | Winnsboro 1 wind report |
| Jul 11, 2026 | damage reported | Winnsboro Mills 1 wind report |
| Jul 10, 2026 | damage reported | Winnsboro 1 wind report |
| Jul 31, 2025 | 69 mph, estimated | Adger 1 wind report |
| Jun 25, 2025 | 70 mph, estimated | Adger 2 wind reports |
| Jun 17, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Smallwood 1 wind report |
| Jun 7, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Anderson Quarry 1 wind report |
| Mar 5, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Ridgeway 1 wind report |
| Dec 29, 2024 | 63 mph, estimated | Simpson, Winnsboro Mills, Ridgeway 3 wind reports |
| Jun 4, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Flint Hill 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 Winnsboro; 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 Winnsboro.
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