Hail History

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Hail history for Clemson, SC

Last hail within 10 milesAug 22, 20261 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 months2
Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)Apr 26, 2012
Hail days since 200643
Days with hail 1 inch or larger21
Tornadoes within 10 miles13
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles116

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Clemson on 43 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Apr 26, 2012. Hail is most common here in June and May.

Recent hail near Clemson

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Aug 22, 20261 in
quarter		Seneca
3 hail reports · closest 7 mi from Clemson		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 1, 20261 in
quarter		Seneca, Richland
2 hail reports · closest 8 mi from Clemson		NOAA Storm Events
May 2, 20251 in
quarter		Seneca, Cateechee
2 hail reports · closest 6 mi from Clemson		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 Clemson by year

3062072084091106113123132143152162171181912012112232324125226

When hail season peaks near Clemson

Of the 43 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (16) and May (10).

1JanFeb2Mar4Apr10May16Jun2Jul7Aug1SepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Clemson

May 20, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Seneca (6 mi from Clemson)

National Weather Service description (English): Golfball size hail reported near Lake Keowee.

Apr 9, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Newry (8 mi from Clemson)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail up to the size of golf balls fell from near Six Mile to Norris and Liberty.

Apr 26, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Townville (9 mi from Clemson)

May 17, 2011 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Tokeena Xrds (8 mi from Clemson)

Jun 15, 2023 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Pendleton (10 mi from Clemson)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Clemson

DateRatingWherePath
Aug 17, 2021EF0La France
8 mi from Clemson		0.1 mi long, 50 yd wide
Aug 17, 2021EF0Courtenay
9 mi from Clemson		0.1 mi long, 50 yd wide
Apr 10, 2021EF0Richland
9 mi from Clemson		1.2 mi long, 20 yd wide
Apr 29, 2020EF0Sandy Spgs
9 mi from Clemson		0.6 mi long, 30 yd wide
Apr 13, 2020EF0Clemson
3 mi from Clemson		2.0 mi long, 200 yd wide
Jan 11, 2020EF0Townville
7 mi from Clemson		0.3 mi long, 50 yd wide
Oct 8, 2017EF2Cateechee
7 mi from Clemson		8.4 mi long, 300 yd wide
Apr 3, 2017EF0Central
4 mi from Clemson		0.1 mi long, 40 yd wide
Apr 8, 2010EF1La France
8 mi from Clemson		2.0 mi long, 75 yd wide
Aug 26, 2008EF0Cherrys
7 mi from Clemson		5.3 mi long, 30 yd wide
Aug 26, 2008EF1Clemson
1 mi from Clemson		1.5 mi long, 30 yd wide
Aug 26, 2008EF1Sandy Spgs
7 mi from Clemson		4.9 mi long, 30 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Clemson

116 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Clemson since 2006, on 95 days. The strongest measured gust was 69 mph on May 26, 2006.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 19, 2026damage reportedSix Mile
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Sep 18, 2026damage reportedCentral, Clemson
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 22, 2026damage reportedSeneca
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 17, 2026damage reportedClemson
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 11, 2026damage reportedTownville, Sandy Springs
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 28, 2026damage reportedPendleton
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 11, 2026damage reportedSalem
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 10, 2026damage reportedSeneca
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 1, 202658 mph, estimatedRichland
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 16, 202658 mph, estimatedLa France
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 Clemson; 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 Clemson.

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