Hail History

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Hail history for Hartsville, SC

Last hail within 10 milesMay 10, 20241.25 in (half dollar)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20063 in (tea cup)May 5, 2020
Hail days since 200619
Days with hail 1 inch or larger16
Tornadoes within 10 miles4
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles139

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Hartsville on 19 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 3 in (tea cup) on May 5, 2020. Hail is most common here in May and June.

Recent hail near Hartsville

No hail was reported within 10 miles of Hartsville in the last two years.

Hail days near Hartsville by year

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When hail season peaks near Hartsville

Of the 19 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (7) and June (6).

JanFeb1Mar2Apr7May6Jun1Jul2AugSepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Hartsville

May 5, 2020 · 3 in (tea cup) · Clyde (6 mi from Hartsville)

National Weather Service description (English): Large hail and wind destroyed a patio canopy.

Apr 9, 2011 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Hartsville Muni Airport (5 mi from Hartsville)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail to the size of baseballs was reported by the public on Lake Robinson. The media relayed the report.

Jun 24, 2007 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Hartsville (5 mi from Hartsville)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail, up to golf ball size, covered the ground near Hartsville. Quarter size hail fell in Clyde.

Jul 27, 2007 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Oats (7 mi from Hartsville)

Jun 1, 2009 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Auburn (7 mi from Hartsville)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Hartsville

DateRatingWherePath
Jun 16, 2022EF0Syracuse
10 mi from Hartsville		3.7 mi long, 25 yd wide
May 4, 2017EF1Oats
10 mi from Hartsville		2.1 mi long, 75 yd wide
May 4, 2017EF1Hartsville
2 mi from Hartsville		0.9 mi long, 75 yd wide
Apr 25, 2010EF2Oats
8 mi from Hartsville		0.6 mi long, 50 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Hartsville

139 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Hartsville since 2006, on 74 days.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 5, 2026damage reportedOats
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 15, 2026damage reportedHartsville
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 6, 2026damage reportedOats
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 25, 202558 mph, estimatedBirdstown Xrds
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Feb 16, 202558 mph, estimatedDarlington Brnhms Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 3, 202460 mph, estimatedAshland, Kellytown, Lees Xrds
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 9, 202458 mph, estimatedLydia
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 8, 202463 mph, estimatedAshland
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 3, 202458 mph, estimatedHartsville
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jan 9, 202464 mph, estimatedLydia
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 Hartsville; 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 Hartsville.

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