Hail History

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Hail history for Williamston, SC

Last hail within 10 milesSep 6, 20261 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 months2
Largest hail since 20062.75 in (baseball)Jun 16, 2009
Hail days since 200637
Days with hail 1 inch or larger22
Tornadoes within 10 miles5
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles120

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

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Sep 6, 20261 in
quarter
Fork Shoals
1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Williamston
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Sep 5, 20261.75 in
golf ball
Belton
1 hail report · closest 6 mi from Williamston
NWS storm report (preliminary)
May 17, 20250.88 in
nickel
Cheddar
1 hail report · closest 5 mi from Williamston
NOAA Storm Events

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

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When hail season peaks near Williamston

Of the 37 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (10) and May (9).

JanFeb2Mar7Apr9May10Jun4Jul2Aug3SepOctNovDec

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

DateRatingWherePath
Jan 11, 2020EF0Piedmont
4 mi from Williamston
0.7 mi long, 160 yd wide
Nov 30, 2016EF1Woodville
7 mi from Williamston
14.7 mi long, 150 yd wide
Jun 10, 2013EF0Golden Grove
7 mi from Williamston
1.3 mi long, 80 yd wide
Apr 10, 2009EF0Campbell
7 mi from Williamston
1.6 mi long, 100 yd wide
Aug 26, 2008EF1Wares Xrds
6 mi from Williamston
6.1 mi long, 30 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Williamston

120 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Williamston since 2006, on 88 days.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 20, 2026damage reportedWilliamston
1 wind report
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Sep 18, 2026damage reportedHonea Path, Sandy Springs, Williamston
3 wind reports
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Sep 6, 2026damage reportedPiedmont, Pelzer, Fork Shoals
11 wind reports
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Sep 5, 2026damage reportedHonea Path, Williamston
2 wind reports
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 28, 2026damage reportedPiedmont
1 wind report
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 12, 2026damage reportedPiedmont
2 wind reports
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 10, 2026damage reportedBelton, Williamston
2 wind reports
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 2, 2026damage reportedPowdersville
2 wind reports
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 7, 202558 mph, estimatedPiedmont
1 wind report
NOAA Storm Events
Feb 16, 202558 mph, estimatedPiedmont
1 wind report
NOAA Storm Events

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.

Nearby cities

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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