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Hail history for Laurel Bay, SC
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Laurel Bay on 17 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.5 in (tennis ball) on Mar 27, 2011. Hail is most common here in June and May.
Recent hail near Laurel Bay
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 11, 2026 | 0.75 in penny | Beaufort 1 hail report · closest 6 mi from Laurel Bay |
| May 25, 2025 | 0.88 in nickel | Burton, Beaufort Co Airport 2 hail reports · closest 3 mi from Laurel Bay |
| May 8, 2025 | 0.75 in penny | Shell Pt 1 hail report · closest 5 mi from Laurel Bay |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Laurel Bay by year
When hail season peaks near Laurel Bay
Of the 17 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (5) and May (4).
Largest hail storms near Laurel Bay
Mar 27, 2011 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Port Royal (7 mi from Laurel Bay)
National Weather Service description (English): The Public reported quarter to tennis ball size hail in Port Royal, South Carolina.Aug 12, 2009 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Burton (4 mi from Laurel Bay)
National Weather Service description (English): Broadcast Media relayed a report of golf ball size hail in Burton, South Carolina.May 19, 2024 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Beaufort Co Airport (8 mi from Laurel Bay)
Aug 14, 2019 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Burton (3 mi from Laurel Bay)
Apr 26, 2006 · 1 in (quarter) · Lobeco (8 mi from Laurel Bay)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Laurel Bay
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 27, 2024 | EF0 | Lobeco 9 mi from Laurel Bay |
| Jul 7, 2021 | EF1 | Port Royal 7 mi from Laurel Bay |
| Jun 23, 2014 | EF0 | Beaufort 7 mi from Laurel Bay |
| Jun 13, 2006 | F0 | Laurel Bay 4 mi from Laurel Bay |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Laurel Bay
278 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Laurel Bay since 2006, on 131 days. The strongest measured gust was 69 mph on Aug 7, 2008.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 25, 2026 | damage reported | Port Royal 1 wind report |
| Aug 14, 2026 | 40 mph, measured | Marine Corps Air Statio 1 wind report |
| Jul 26, 2026 | 41 mph, measured | Marine Corps Air Statio, Port Royal, Beaufort 3 wind reports |
| Jul 12, 2026 | damage reported | Beaufort, Port Royal 6 wind reports |
| Jun 18, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Grahamville, Waddell Gardens, Beaufort 7 wind reports |
| Jul 18, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Shell Pt, Port Royal, Sheldon 4 wind reports |
| Jul 12, 2025 | 46 mph, estimated | Shell Pt 1 wind report |
| Jun 10, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Grahamville, Old House, Gardens Corner 3 wind reports |
| Jun 5, 2025 | 52 mph, estimated | Waddell Gardens 1 wind report |
| May 25, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Beaufort, Wilkins 4 wind reports |
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 Laurel Bay; 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
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29 hail days - Hilton Head
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45 hail days - Wilmington Island
25 hail days - Pooler
47 hail days
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 Laurel Bay.
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