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Hail history for Lexington County, SC
179 hail reports in Lexington County since 2006 on 80 days. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Sep 6, 2026.
Cities in Lexington County
- Lexington
47 hail days - West Columbia
58 hail days - Seven Oaks
48 hail days - Cayce
57 hail days - Irmo
38 hail days - Oak Grove
58 hail days - Red Bank
40 hail days - Batesburg-Leesville
27 hail days - Batesburg
27 hail days - Springdale
66 hail days
Recent hail in Lexington County
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 6, 2026 | 2 in hen egg | Lexington, Gilbert, Red Bank 4 hail reports |
One row per day: the largest hail reported in the county that day, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days in Lexington County by year
When hail season peaks in Lexington County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Lexington County
628 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Lexington County since 2006, on 254 days. The strongest measured gust was 87 mph on Aug 15, 2023.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 11, 2026 | damage reported | White Rock, Chapin 3 wind reports |
| Sep 6, 2026 | 70 mph, measured | Red Bank, Gilbert, Lexington 20 wind reports |
| Sep 5, 2026 | 66 mph, measured | Lake Murray Dam, Red Bank, Dreher Island SP 21 wind reports |
| Aug 21, 2026 | damage reported | Dreher Island 1 wind report |
| Aug 10, 2026 | damage reported | Swansea 2 wind reports |
| Aug 6, 2026 | damage reported | Red Bank 2 wind reports |
| Aug 5, 2026 | 43 mph, measured | Lake Murray Dam, Lexington 3 wind reports |
| Jul 12, 2026 | damage reported | Leesville 1 wind report |
| Jul 11, 2026 | damage reported | South Congaree, Columbia Metro Apt, Cayce 3 wind reports |
| Jul 10, 2026 | damage reported | Chapin 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 Lexington 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).