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Hail history for Pendleton, SC

Last hail within 10 milesMay 2, 20250.88 in (nickel)

Hail days, last 12 monthsNone

Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)Apr 26, 2012

Hail days since 200638

Days with hail 1 inch or larger19

Tornadoes within 10 miles11

Damaging wind reports within 10 miles122

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Pendleton on 38 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 Pendleton

Date	Hail size	Where	Source
May 2, 2025	0.88 in nickel	Cateechee 1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Pendleton	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 Pendleton by year

When hail season peaks near Pendleton

Of the 38 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (14) and May (8).

Largest hail storms near Pendleton

May 20, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Seneca (10 mi from Pendleton)

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

Jun 15, 2010 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Denver (7 mi from Pendleton)

National Weather Service description (English): Numerous reports of quarter to golf ball size hail were received in a swath from near exit 19 on I-85 to about 10 miles southeast of Anderson. The swath was quite broad affecting areas from the east side of Anderson to the Belton area.

Apr 26, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Townville (8 mi from Pendleton)

Jun 15, 2023 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Pendleton (7 mi from Pendleton)

Jun 18, 2011 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Tokeena Xrds (8 mi from Pendleton)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Pendleton

Date	Rating	Where	Path
Aug 17, 2021	EF0	La France 4 mi from Pendleton	0.1 mi long, 50 yd wide
Apr 29, 2020	EF0	Sandy Spgs 6 mi from Pendleton	0.6 mi long, 30 yd wide
Apr 13, 2020	EF0	Clemson 6 mi from Pendleton	2.0 mi long, 200 yd wide
Jan 11, 2020	EF0	Townville 7 mi from Pendleton	0.3 mi long, 50 yd wide
Oct 8, 2017	EF2	Cateechee 8 mi from Pendleton	8.4 mi long, 300 yd wide
Apr 3, 2017	EF0	Central 5 mi from Pendleton	0.1 mi long, 40 yd wide
Apr 8, 2010	EF1	La France 4 mi from Pendleton	2.0 mi long, 75 yd wide
Aug 26, 2008	EF0	Cherrys 6 mi from Pendleton	5.3 mi long, 30 yd wide
Aug 26, 2008	EF1	Clemson 4 mi from Pendleton	1.5 mi long, 30 yd wide
Aug 26, 2008	EF1	Sandy Spgs 5 mi from Pendleton	4.9 mi long, 30 yd wide
Aug 26, 2008	EF2	Clemson 1 mi from Pendleton	0.6 mi long, 30 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Pendleton

122 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Pendleton since 2006, on 96 days. The strongest measured gust was 69 mph on May 26, 2006.

Date	Strongest gust	Where	Source
Sep 18, 2026	damage reported	Central, Clemson, Sandy Springs 3 wind reports	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Sep 6, 2026	damage reported	Anderson 1 wind report	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 22, 2026	damage reported	Seneca 1 wind report	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 17, 2026	damage reported	Clemson 1 wind report	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 11, 2026	damage reported	Townville, Sandy Springs 2 wind reports	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 28, 2026	damage reported	Townville, Pendleton 2 wind reports	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Mar 16, 2026	58 mph, estimated	La France 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Sep 6, 2025	58 mph, estimated	Newry, Cateechee 2 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
Jun 17, 2025	58 mph, estimated	Pendleton, Cateechee 2 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
May 2, 2025	58 mph, estimated	Cateechee 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 Pendleton; 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 Pendleton.

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