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Hail history for Barnwell, SC
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Barnwell on 21 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on May 20, 2008. Hail is most common here in May and July.
Recent hail near Barnwell
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Barnwell in the last two years.
Hail days near Barnwell by year
When hail season peaks near Barnwell
Of the 21 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (6) and July (4).
Largest hail storms near Barnwell
May 20, 2008 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Snelling (7 mi from Barnwell)
National Weather Service description (English): Emergency manager reported baseball size hail in Snelling and golf ball size hail in Barnwell. Storm survey found numerous homes had damage to siding, windows, and roofs. Auto and home windows were broken. Holes were in siding. Vehicles were badly dented. Crops were flattened and there was a blanket of leaves and pine needles that covered the ground and roadways.Mar 15, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Williston (10 mi from Barnwell)
National Weather Service description (English): Sheriff reported golf ball size hail between Blackville and Williston on hwy 78.Jun 21, 2006 · 1 in (quarter) · Blackville (7 mi from Barnwell)
Apr 11, 2009 · 1 in (quarter) · Barnwell (3 mi from Barnwell)
Jun 1, 2009 · 1 in (quarter) · Williston (6 mi from Barnwell)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Barnwell
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 16, 2025 | EF0 | Barnwell Co Airport 4 mi from Barnwell |
| Apr 13, 2020 | EF3 | Hilda 6 mi from Barnwell |
| Apr 13, 2020 | EF1 | Ashleigh 5 mi from Barnwell |
| Apr 13, 2020 | EF3 | Ashleigh 6 mi from Barnwell |
| Jan 21, 2017 | EF2 | Ashleigh 4 mi from Barnwell |
| Mar 15, 2008 | EF0 | Elko 9 mi from Barnwell |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Barnwell
92 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Barnwell since 2006, on 69 days. The strongest measured gust was 66 mph on Jun 5, 2014.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 6, 2026 | damage reported | Snelling 2 wind reports |
| Aug 21, 2026 | damage reported | Kline 2 wind reports |
| Jul 11, 2026 | damage reported | Elko, Barnwell 2 wind reports |
| Jun 7, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Barnwell Co Airport 1 wind report |
| May 30, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Ashleigh 1 wind report |
| May 4, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Govan 1 wind report |
| Mar 31, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Yenome 1 wind report |
| May 9, 2024 | 69 mph, estimated | Govan 1 wind report |
| Jul 20, 2023 | 75 mph, estimated | Blackville 1 wind report |
| Jan 4, 2023 | 90 mph, estimated | Blackville 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 Barnwell; 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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30 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 Barnwell.
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