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Hail history for Cheraw, SC
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Cheraw on 32 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Jul 1, 2012. Hail is most common here in June and July.
Recent hail near Cheraw
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Cheraw in the last two years.
Hail days near Cheraw by year
When hail season peaks near Cheraw
Of the 32 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (10) and July (8).
Largest hail storms near Cheraw
May 14, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Cheraw (2 mi from Cheraw)
Jul 9, 2010 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Cheraw (1 mi from Cheraw)
Jul 1, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Cheraw Muni Airport (5 mi from Cheraw)
National Weather Service description (English): SKYWARN spotter reported golfball size hail on the northwest side of Cheraw covering the ground.May 10, 2024 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Cheraw (0 mi from Cheraw)
Jun 23, 2008 · 1 in (quarter) · Cheraw (5 mi from Cheraw)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Cheraw
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 14, 2012 | EF1 | Diggs 9 mi from Cheraw |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Cheraw
96 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Cheraw since 2006, on 61 days. The strongest measured gust was 68 mph on Jul 28, 2021.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 5, 2026 | damage reported | Wallace 2 wind reports |
| Aug 16, 2026 | damage reported | Patrick 1 wind report |
| Aug 15, 2026 | damage reported | Wallace 1 wind report |
| Jul 10, 2026 | damage reported | Bennettsville 1 wind report |
| Feb 16, 2025 | 63 mph, estimated | Kimberly, Montrose, Fulton 3 wind reports |
| Jul 15, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Cash 1 wind report |
| May 8, 2024 | 63 mph, estimated | Cheraw 2 wind reports |
| Jan 9, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Fulton 1 wind report |
| Aug 7, 2023 | 67 mph, estimated | Rivers, Cheraw 2 wind reports |
| Jun 17, 2022 | 63 mph, estimated | Rivers 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 Cheraw; 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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- Bennettsville
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22 hail days - Hartsville
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32 hail days - Dillon
16 hail days - Florence
36 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 Cheraw.
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