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Hail history for Saluda County, SC

Last hail in the countyMay 23, 20261.75 in (golf ball)

Hail days, last 12 months1

Largest hail since 20062 in (hen egg)May 1, 2022

Hail days since 200628

Days with hail 1 inch or larger15

Tornadoes in the county8

Damaging wind reports in the county167

45 hail reports in Saluda County since 2006 on 28 days. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on May 1, 2022.

Cities in Saluda County

Saluda
19 hail days

Recent hail in Saluda County

Date	Hail size	Where	Source
May 23, 2026	1.75 in golf ball	Merchant 1 hail report	NOAA Storm Events
Dec 18, 2024	1.75 in golf ball	Merchant, Mt Willing, Saluda 3 hail reports	NOAA Storm Events

One row per day: the largest hail reported in the county that day, the places and the number of reports.

Hail days in Saluda County by year

When hail season peaks in Saluda County

Damaging thunderstorm winds in Saluda County

167 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Saluda County since 2006, on 96 days.

Date	Strongest gust	Where	Source
Sep 6, 2026	damage reported	Chappells, Saluda 5 wind reports	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Sep 5, 2026	damage reported	Saluda, Silverstreet 2 wind reports	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 21, 2026	damage reported	Dyson, Batesburg, Ridge Spring 5 wind reports	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 6, 2026	damage reported	Dreher Island SP 2 wind reports	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 12, 2026	damage reported	Batesburg 1 wind report	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 18, 2026	64 mph, estimated	Perrys Xrds 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Aug 11, 2025	90 mph, estimated	Mayson 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Aug 1, 2025	58 mph, estimated	Bleases Xrds 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Jun 9, 2025	60 mph, estimated	Perrys Xrds, Dennis Xrds 2 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
Jun 7, 2025	60 mph, estimated	Saluda, Merchant 2 wind reports	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 Saluda 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).