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Hail history for Camden, SC
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Camden on 30 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on Apr 9, 2011. Hail is most common here in June and May.
Recent hail near Camden
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 5, 2026 | 0.25 in pea | Elgin 1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Camden |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Camden by year
When hail season peaks near Camden
Of the 30 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (8) and May (5).
Largest hail storms near Camden
Apr 9, 2011 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Camden (1 mi from Camden)
National Weather Service description (English): Sheriff dispatch reported from golfball to baseball size in Camden. Reportes of several vehicles damaged along with trees down.May 20, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Lugoff (4 mi from Camden)
National Weather Service description (English): SKYWARN spotter and public reported nickel to golf ball size hail.Jun 9, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Camden (4 mi from Camden)
National Weather Service description (English): Sheriff Dispatch reported golf ball size hail along I-20 between the Camden and Lugoff exits.Jul 17, 2009 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Camden (1 mi from Camden)
National Weather Service description (English): Public reported golf ball size hail on US 1 one mile east of Camden.May 28, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Pisgah (10 mi from Camden)
National Weather Service description (English): Sheriff reported golf ball size hail along Black River road.Tornadoes within 10 miles of Camden
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 15, 2008 | EF0 | Lugoff 4 mi from Camden |
| Mar 15, 2008 | EF2 | Lugoff 7 mi from Camden |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Camden
116 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Camden since 2006, on 88 days. The strongest measured gust was 75 mph on Aug 15, 2023.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 11, 2026 | damage reported | Elgin, Westville, Camden 5 wind reports |
| Jul 6, 2026 | damage reported | Elgin, Camden, Lugoff 3 wind reports |
| Jun 18, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Lugoff 1 wind report |
| Mar 16, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Warren Xrds 1 wind report |
| Mar 12, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Camden 1 wind report |
| May 29, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Camden, Camden Woodward Airport, Kirkland 3 wind reports |
| Dec 29, 2024 | 63 mph, estimated | Lugoff 1 wind report |
| Jul 17, 2024 | 64 mph, estimated | Kirkland 1 wind report |
| Jun 9, 2024 | 69 mph, estimated | Kirkland, Warren Xrds 2 wind reports |
| May 9, 2024 | 69 mph, estimated | Camden, Mc Caskill, Lugoff 5 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 Camden; 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 Camden.
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