Hail History

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Hail history for Lake Murray of Richland, SC

Last hail within 10 milesSep 6, 20262 in (hen egg)
Hail days, last 12 months1
Largest hail since 20062 in (hen egg)Sep 6, 2026
Hail days since 200636
Days with hail 1 inch or larger15
Tornadoes within 10 miles19
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles374

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Lake Murray of Richland on 36 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Sep 6, 2026. Hail is most common here in May and July.

Recent hail near Lake Murray of Richland

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Sep 6, 20262 in
hen egg		Lexington
2 hail reports · closest 9 mi from Lake Murray of Richland		NWS storm report (preliminary)

One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.

Hail days near Lake Murray of Richland by year

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When hail season peaks near Lake Murray of Richland

Of the 36 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (7) and July (6).

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Largest hail storms near Lake Murray of Richland

Sep 6, 2026 · 2 in (hen egg) · Lexington (9 mi from Lake Murray of Richland)

May 14, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Irmo (7 mi from Lake Murray of Richland)

National Weather Service description (English): NWS employee reported golf ball size hail.

Mar 15, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Littleton (5 mi from Lake Murray of Richland)

National Weather Service description (English): Spotter reported golf ball size hail northeast of Ballentine.

Oct 14, 2010 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Macedonia (9 mi from Lake Murray of Richland)

Jul 1, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Chapin (6 mi from Lake Murray of Richland)

National Weather Service description (English): Public reported golfball size hail causing damage to roofs and vehicles and covering much of the ground.

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Lake Murray of Richland

DateRatingWherePath
Mar 12, 2026EF0Ballentine
2 mi from Lake Murray of Richland		2.2 mi long, 100 yd wide
Mar 12, 2026EF?Providence
5 mi from Lake Murray of Richland		0.5 mi long, 25 yd wide
Jun 9, 2025EF1Ella
8 mi from Lake Murray of Richland		6.2 mi long, 200 yd wide
Mar 16, 2025EF1Ella
8 mi from Lake Murray of Richland		5.8 mi long, 125 yd wide
Dec 29, 2024EF0Chapin
3 mi from Lake Murray of Richland		4.5 mi long, 150 yd wide
Dec 29, 2024EF0Wallaceville
6 mi from Lake Murray of Richland		6.7 mi long, 150 yd wide
Jan 9, 2024EF1Syrup
7 mi from Lake Murray of Richland		3.3 mi long, 150 yd wide
Aug 17, 2021EF1Macedonia
9 mi from Lake Murray of Richland		2.0 mi long, 100 yd wide
Aug 17, 2021EF1Ella
9 mi from Lake Murray of Richland		2.9 mi long, 250 yd wide
Oct 31, 2019EF0Lexington
9 mi from Lake Murray of Richland		0.1 mi long, 50 yd wide
Apr 15, 2018EF0Lexington
8 mi from Lake Murray of Richland		0.4 mi long, 100 yd wide
Apr 15, 2018EF1Irmo
8 mi from Lake Murray of Richland		2.3 mi long, 150 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Lake Murray of Richland

374 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Lake Murray of Richland since 2006, on 168 days. The strongest measured gust was 66 mph on Sep 5, 2026.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 11, 2026damage reportedWhite Rock, Chapin, Peak
4 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Sep 6, 2026damage reportedGilbert, Lexington, Irmo
9 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Sep 5, 202666 mph, measuredLake Murray Dam, Lexington
11 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 11, 2026damage reportedPeak
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 5, 202643 mph, measuredLake Murray Dam, Lexington
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 10, 2026damage reportedChapin
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 6, 2026damage reportedLake Murray Dam
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 18, 202660 mph, estimatedLittle Mountain
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 23, 202660 mph, estimatedWhite Rock
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 26, 202560 mph, estimatedCedar Creek
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 Lake Murray of Richland; 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.

Nearby cities

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 Lake Murray of Richland.

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