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Hail history for Florence, SC
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Florence on 36 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.5 in (tennis ball) on May 5, 2020. Hail is most common here in May and June.
Florence ranks #467 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →
Recent hail near Florence
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 21, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Florence 1 hail report · closest 4 mi from Florence |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Florence by year
When hail season peaks near Florence
Of the 36 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (14) and June (7).
Largest hail storms near Florence
May 5, 2020 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Darlington (10 mi from Florence)
May 15, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Evergreen (10 mi from Florence)
Apr 9, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Florence (2 mi from Florence)
National Weather Service description (English): Hail up to the size of golf balls was reported along Highway 52.Aug 2, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Peniel Xrds (9 mi from Florence)
National Weather Service description (English): Hail up to the size of golf balls was reported.Jul 1, 2012 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Ebenezer (4 mi from Florence)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Florence
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 2, 2013 | EF1 | Florence City-C 3 mi from Florence |
| Apr 25, 2010 | EF1 | Mechanicsville 7 mi from Florence |
| May 14, 2006 | F1 | Florence 0 mi from Florence |
| May 14, 2006 | F2 | Florence 1 mi from Florence |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Florence
167 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Florence since 2006, on 86 days. The strongest measured gust was 72 mph on Aug 2, 2008.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 12, 2026 | damage reported | Quinby 3 wind reports |
| Mar 16, 2026 | 58 mph, measured | Florence City-C, Windy Hill 2 wind reports |
| Aug 1, 2025 | 61 mph, measured | Florence City-C 1 wind report |
| Jun 25, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Coles Xrng, Ebenezer, Darlington 3 wind reports |
| May 29, 2025 | 69 mph, estimated | Palmetto 1 wind report |
| Apr 11, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Effingham 2 wind reports |
| Feb 16, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Ebenezer 1 wind report |
| Aug 3, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Coles Xrng 1 wind report |
| May 25, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Ebenezer 1 wind report |
| May 8, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Howe, Coles Xrng 2 wind reports |
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 Florence; 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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32 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 Florence.
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