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Hail history for Marion, SC
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Marion on 18 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on May 14, 2006. Hail is most common here in May and June.
Recent hail near Marion
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 14, 2025 | 0.88 in nickel | Peedee 1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Marion |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Marion by year
When hail season peaks near Marion
Of the 18 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (10) and June (4).
Largest hail storms near Marion
May 14, 2006 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Mullins (9 mi from Marion)
National Weather Service description (English): Baseball size hail was reported. Quarter size hail was also reported in town of Nichols.Jun 5, 2007 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Sellers (8 mi from Marion)
National Weather Service description (English): Nickel to golfball size hail was reported near Sellers. Nickel size hail was also reported on Hwy 501.May 22, 2016 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · West Marion (4 mi from Marion)
National Weather Service description (English): Hail to the size of golf balls was reported near the intersection of U.S. 76 and Laughlin Road.May 5, 2020 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Sellers (8 mi from Marion)
Apr 21, 2012 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Marion Co Airport (3 mi from Marion)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Marion
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 14, 2024 | EF1 | Marion 1 mi from Marion |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Marion
115 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Marion since 2006, on 64 days. The strongest measured gust was 69 mph on May 4, 2009.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 5, 2026 | damage reported | Mullins, Rains, Marion 5 wind reports |
| Aug 16, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Marion, Rains 2 wind reports |
| Aug 10, 2026 | damage reported | Sellers 1 wind report |
| Jul 10, 2026 | damage reported | Sellers 1 wind report |
| Jul 5, 2026 | damage reported | Marion 1 wind report |
| Apr 5, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Spring Branch 1 wind report |
| Jun 11, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Spring Branch, Marion, Marion Co Airport 5 wind reports |
| Jan 9, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Marion, North Mullins 3 wind reports |
| Aug 7, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | Marion 1 wind report |
| Jul 7, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | Marion 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 Marion; 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
- Mullins
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16 hail days - Dillon
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36 hail days - Darlington
32 hail days - Lake City
21 hail days - Conway
41 hail days - Bennettsville
15 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 Marion.
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