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Hail history for Belton, SC
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Belton on 40 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Nov 8, 2025. Hail is most common here in June and May.
Recent hail near Belton
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 5, 2026 | 1.75 in golf ball | Belton 1 hail report · closest 3 mi from Belton |
| Nov 8, 2025 | 2 in hen egg | Docheno, Toxaway 2 hail reports · closest 5 mi from Belton |
| May 17, 2025 | 0.88 in nickel | Cheddar 1 hail report · closest 6 mi from Belton |
| May 15, 2025 | 0.88 in nickel | Anderson 1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Belton |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Belton by year
When hail season peaks near Belton
Of the 40 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (13) and May (8).
Largest hail storms near Belton
May 20, 2006 · 2 in (hen egg) · Anderson (10 mi from Belton)
Nov 8, 2025 · 2 in (hen egg) · Docheno (5 mi from Belton)
National Weather Service description (English): Public reported (via Social Media) 2-inch diameter hail on Belton Honea Path Highway.Apr 21, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Belton (1 mi from Belton)
Jun 15, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Belton (3 mi from Belton)
Jul 3, 2014 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Belton (1 mi from Belton)
National Weather Service description (English): A slow moving, but persistent severe thunderstorm produced up to golf ball size hail in the Belton area for at least 15 minutes.Tornadoes within 10 miles of Belton
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 6, 2017 | EF0 | Saylors Xrds 8 mi from Belton |
| Apr 6, 2017 | EF0 | Honea Path 8 mi from Belton |
| Apr 10, 2009 | EF0 | Campbell 5 mi from Belton |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Belton
134 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Belton since 2006, on 104 days.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 20, 2026 | damage reported | Anderson, Williamston 2 wind reports |
| Sep 18, 2026 | damage reported | Honea Path, Williamston 3 wind reports |
| Sep 6, 2026 | damage reported | Pelzer 3 wind reports |
| Sep 5, 2026 | damage reported | Honea Path, Anderson 2 wind reports |
| Jul 10, 2026 | damage reported | Anderson, Belton, Williamston 4 wind reports |
| Jul 18, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Belton 1 wind report |
| May 26, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Pelzer 1 wind report |
| Sep 12, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | Williamston 1 wind report |
| Aug 12, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | Cheddar 1 wind report |
| Jul 1, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | Evergreen Hills 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 Belton; 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 Belton.
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