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Hail history for Williamston, SC
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Williamston on 37 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on Jun 16, 2009. Hail is most common here in June and May.
Recent hail near Williamston
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 6, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Fork Shoals 1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Williamston |
| Sep 5, 2026 | 1.75 in golf ball | Belton 1 hail report · closest 6 mi from Williamston |
| May 17, 2025 | 0.88 in nickel | Cheddar 1 hail report · closest 5 mi from Williamston |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Williamston by year
When hail season peaks near Williamston
Of the 37 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (10) and May (9).
Largest hail storms near Williamston
Jun 16, 2009 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Piedmont (7 mi from Williamston)
National Weather Service description (English): A supercell thunderstorm produced a swath of hail over the southwest part of the county. Hail ranged from baseball size in Piedmont to penny size in Pelzer.Apr 21, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Belton (7 mi from Williamston)
Jun 15, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Belton (9 mi from Williamston)
Jul 3, 2014 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Belton (7 mi from Williamston)
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.Sep 5, 2026 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Belton (6 mi from Williamston)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Williamston
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 11, 2020 | EF0 | Piedmont 4 mi from Williamston |
| Nov 30, 2016 | EF1 | Woodville 7 mi from Williamston |
| Jun 10, 2013 | EF0 | Golden Grove 7 mi from Williamston |
| Apr 10, 2009 | EF0 | Campbell 7 mi from Williamston |
| Aug 26, 2008 | EF1 | Wares Xrds 6 mi from Williamston |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Williamston
120 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Williamston since 2006, on 88 days.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 20, 2026 | damage reported | Williamston 1 wind report |
| Sep 18, 2026 | damage reported | Honea Path, Sandy Springs, Williamston 3 wind reports |
| Sep 6, 2026 | damage reported | Piedmont, Pelzer, Fork Shoals 11 wind reports |
| Sep 5, 2026 | damage reported | Honea Path, Williamston 2 wind reports |
| Aug 28, 2026 | damage reported | Piedmont 1 wind report |
| Aug 12, 2026 | damage reported | Piedmont 2 wind reports |
| Jul 10, 2026 | damage reported | Belton, Williamston 2 wind reports |
| Jul 2, 2026 | damage reported | Powdersville 2 wind reports |
| Jun 7, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Piedmont 1 wind report |
| Feb 16, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Piedmont 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 Williamston; 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 Williamston.
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