Hail History

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Hail history for Aiken, SC

Last hail within 10 milesAug 13, 20260.75 in (penny)
Hail days, last 12 months1
Largest hail since 20062 in (hen egg)Sep 27, 2011
Hail days since 200645
Days with hail 1 inch or larger22
Tornadoes within 10 miles6
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles159

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Aiken on 45 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Sep 27, 2011. Hail is most common here in May and July.

Aiken ranks #322 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →

Recent hail near Aiken

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Aug 13, 20260.75 in
penny		Aiken
1 hail report · closest 1 mi from Aiken		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 9, 20251 in
quarter		Couchton
1 hail report · closest 3 mi from Aiken		NOAA Storm Events
May 30, 20251.5 in
ping pong ball		Langley, Gloverville
2 hail reports · closest 8 mi from Aiken		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 Aiken by year

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When hail season peaks near Aiken

Of the 45 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (11) and July (9).

Jan1Feb6Mar6Apr11May7Jun9Jul4Aug1SepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Aiken

May 20, 2008 · 2 in (hen egg) · Aiken (1 mi from Aiken)

Sep 27, 2011 · 2 in (hen egg) · Balltown (3 mi from Aiken)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail larger than golfball size covering the ground on Wire Rd. outside of Aiken.

May 10, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Aiken (3 mi from Aiken)

National Weather Service description (English): SKYWARN HAM radio spotters reported quarter to golf ball size hail.

Jul 17, 2009 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Aiken (7 mi from Aiken)

National Weather Service description (English): Public reported golf ball size hail near state road 19 about 3 miles north of I-20.

Mar 31, 2021 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Eureka (7 mi from Aiken)

National Weather Service description (English): Broadcast media social media page had a video, submitted by the public, that appeared to indicate hail up to golf ball size on Lake Shore Dr near Hwy 19. Time estimated.

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Aiken

DateRatingWherePath
May 12, 2025EF1Gloverville
7 mi from Aiken		1.3 mi long, 250 yd wide
Feb 6, 2020EF1Vaucluse
7 mi from Aiken		1.1 mi long, 75 yd wide
Apr 3, 2017EF0Aiken
2 mi from Aiken		0.1 mi long, 25 yd wide
Apr 19, 2015EF2Gloverville
6 mi from Aiken		19.5 mi long, 660 yd wide
Mar 4, 2008EF0New Ellenton
10 mi from Aiken		20.1 mi long, 60 yd wide
Mar 2, 2007EF0Aiken Afs
7 mi from Aiken		4.9 mi long, 80 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Aiken

159 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Aiken since 2006, on 106 days. The strongest measured gust was 59 mph on Jul 13, 2011.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 6, 2026damage reportedNew Ellenton, Aiken Municipal A, Aiken
4 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Sep 5, 2026damage reportedBurnettown, Aiken Municipal Ap
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 21, 2026damage reportedAiken Municipal Ap, Aiken Municipal Apt
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 13, 2026damage reportedAiken
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 22, 202660 mph, estimatedGloverville
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 18, 202664 mph, estimatedJacksonville, Aiken, New Ellenton
7 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 1, 202660 mph, estimatedOakwood
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 7, 202560 mph, estimatedGraniteville
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Feb 16, 202558 mph, estimatedAiken Afs
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 3, 202460 mph, estimatedCouchton
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 Aiken; 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 Aiken.

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