Hail History

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Hail history for Northlake, SC

Last hail within 10 milesNov 8, 20251.75 in (golf ball)
Hail days, last 12 months1
Largest hail since 20062 in (hen egg)May 20, 2006
Hail days since 200638
Days with hail 1 inch or larger22
Tornadoes within 10 miles7
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles147

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Northlake on 38 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on May 20, 2006. Hail is most common here in June and July.

Recent hail near Northlake

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Nov 8, 20251.75 in
golf ball		Toxaway, Anderson Co Airport
2 hail reports · closest 5 mi from Northlake		NOAA Storm Events
May 17, 20250.88 in
nickel		Cheddar
1 hail report · closest 7 mi from Northlake		NOAA Storm Events
May 15, 20250.88 in
nickel		Anderson
1 hail report · closest 4 mi from Northlake		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 Northlake by year

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When hail season peaks near Northlake

Of the 38 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (12) and July (8).

JanFeb1Mar7Apr5May12Jun8Jul3Aug1SepOct1NovDec

Largest hail storms near Northlake

May 20, 2006 · 2 in (hen egg) · Anderson (5 mi from Northlake)

National Weather Service description (English): Numerous reports of hail ranging from dime to golfball size from areas in and around the city of Anderson.

Jun 15, 2010 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Denver (2 mi from Northlake)

National Weather Service description (English): Numerous reports of quarter to golf ball size hail were received in a swath from near exit 19 on I-85 to about 10 miles southeast of Anderson. The swath was quite broad affecting areas from the east side of Anderson to the Belton area.

Jul 3, 2014 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Belton (10 mi from Northlake)

National Weather Service description (English): A slow moving, but persistent severe thunderstorm produced up to golf ball size hail in the Belton area for at least 15 minutes.

Apr 7, 2022 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Anderson Co Airport (5 mi from Northlake)

National Weather Service description (English): Public reported golf ball size hail on Lakewood Ln.

Nov 8, 2025 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Toxaway (9 mi from Northlake)

National Weather Service description (English): Multiple public reports of quarter to golf ball sized hail were received between Anderson and Honea Path, from the Belton Highway and Highway 252 intersection to just north of Honea Path.

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Northlake

DateRatingWherePath
Aug 17, 2021EF0La France
4 mi from Northlake		0.1 mi long, 50 yd wide
Apr 29, 2020EF0Sandy Spgs
6 mi from Northlake		0.6 mi long, 30 yd wide
Jun 2, 2013EF1Anderson Co Airport
8 mi from Northlake		4.8 mi long, 125 yd wide
Apr 8, 2010EF1La France
4 mi from Northlake		2.0 mi long, 75 yd wide
Apr 10, 2009EF0Campbell
6 mi from Northlake		1.6 mi long, 100 yd wide
Aug 26, 2008EF1Sandy Spgs
7 mi from Northlake		4.9 mi long, 30 yd wide
Aug 26, 2008EF2Clemson
9 mi from Northlake		0.6 mi long, 30 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Northlake

147 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Northlake since 2006, on 118 days.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 20, 2026damage reportedAnderson, Williamston
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Sep 18, 2026damage reportedSandy Springs
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Sep 6, 2026damage reportedAnderson
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Sep 5, 2026damage reportedWilliamston, Anderson
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 11, 2026damage reportedSandy Springs
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 28, 2026damage reportedTownville, Pendleton
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 10, 2026damage reportedAnderson
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Mar 16, 202658 mph, estimatedLa France
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 17, 202558 mph, estimatedPendleton
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 30, 202458 mph, estimatedEvergreen Hills
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 Northlake; 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 Northlake.

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