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Hail history for Greer, SC
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Greer on 81 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 3 in (tea cup) on Mar 21, 2017. Hail is most common here in June and May.
Greer ranks #43 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →
Recent hail near Greer
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 11, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Greer 2 hail reports · closest 2 mi from Greer |
| Jun 25, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Minter 1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Greer |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Greer by year
When hail season peaks near Greer
Of the 81 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (28) and May (18).
Largest hail storms near Greer
Mar 21, 2017 · 3 in (tea cup) · Grnvl Sprtnbrg Airport (4 mi from Greer)
National Weather Service description (English): Public (via Social Media) reported 3-inch diameter hail on I-85 just south of the GSP Airport.May 23, 2014 · 2.25 in · Reidville (9 mi from Greer)
National Weather Service description (English): National Severe Storms Lab relayed public report of 2.25 inch diameter hail near Reidville.May 9, 2023 · 2.25 in · Cherokee Forest (7 mi from Greer)
National Weather Service description (English): NWS employee measured up to 2.25 inch hail on Riviera Dr.Jul 17, 2013 · 2 in (hen egg) · Taylors (6 mi from Greer)
National Weather Service description (English): Larger than golf ball sized hail fell along highway 290, south of Lake Robinson.Apr 20, 2015 · 2 in (hen egg) · Mt View (8 mi from Greer)
National Weather Service description (English): CoCoRahs observer reported up to 2-inch diameter hail.Tornadoes within 10 miles of Greer
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 29, 2024 | EF0 | Holly Spgs 6 mi from Greer |
| Apr 25, 2020 | EF2 | Park Place 10 mi from Greer |
| Apr 13, 2020 | EF0 | Jordon 5 mi from Greer |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Greer
162 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Greer since 2006, on 125 days. The strongest measured gust was 69 mph on Jun 24, 2007.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 18, 2026 | damage reported | Taylors 1 wind report |
| Sep 6, 2026 | damage reported | Lyman, Tigerville 2 wind reports |
| Sep 5, 2026 | damage reported | Duncan 1 wind report |
| Aug 21, 2026 | damage reported | Taylors 1 wind report |
| Aug 11, 2026 | damage reported | Paris Mountain Sta, Taylors, Greer 5 wind reports |
| Aug 2, 2026 | damage reported | Wellford 1 wind report |
| Jun 12, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Jordon 1 wind report |
| Mar 16, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Grnvl Sprtnbrg Airport 1 wind report |
| Aug 1, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Cherokee Forest 1 wind report |
| Jul 1, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Inman 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 Greer; 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 Greer.
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