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Hail history for Laurens County, SC
74 hail reports in Laurens County since 2006 on 49 days. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Mar 1, 2017.
Cities in Laurens County
Recent hail in Laurens County
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 16, 2026 | 0.75 in penny | Fountain Inn 1 hail report |
| Nov 8, 2025 | 1.75 in golf ball | Mountville 1 hail report |
One row per day: the largest hail reported in the county that day, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days in Laurens County by year
When hail season peaks in Laurens County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Laurens County
197 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Laurens County since 2006, on 153 days.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 20, 2026 | damage reported | Laurens 1 wind report |
| Sep 6, 2026 | damage reported | Gray Court, Princeton, Cross Hill 5 wind reports |
| Sep 5, 2026 | damage reported | Coronaca, Waterloo 2 wind reports |
| Aug 15, 2026 | damage reported | Clinton 1 wind report |
| Aug 12, 2026 | damage reported | Clinton 3 wind reports |
| Jul 11, 2026 | damage reported | Gray Court 1 wind report |
| Jul 10, 2026 | damage reported | Clinton, Cross Hill 2 wind reports |
| May 22, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Waterloo 1 wind report |
| Mar 16, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Joanna 1 wind report |
| Nov 8, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Mt Olive 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 Laurens County; 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.
Data: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (final records through Jun 30, 2026) and National Weather Service Local Storm Reports (preliminary, since then).