Hail History

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Hail history for Anderson, SC

Last hail within 10 milesNov 8, 20251.75 in (golf ball)
Hail days, last 12 months1
Largest hail since 20064.25 inMar 15, 2008
Hail days since 200643
Days with hail 1 inch or larger22
Tornadoes within 10 miles6
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles149

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Anderson on 43 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 4.25 in on Mar 15, 2008. Hail is most common here in June and July.

Anderson ranks #347 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →

Recent hail near Anderson

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Nov 8, 20251.75 in
golf ball		Toxaway, Anderson Co Airport
2 hail reports · closest 4 mi from Anderson		NOAA Storm Events
May 17, 20250.88 in
nickel		Cheddar
1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Anderson		NOAA Storm Events
May 15, 20250.88 in
nickel		Anderson
1 hail report · closest near the center of Anderson		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 Anderson by year

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When hail season peaks near Anderson

Of the 43 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (14) and July (8).

JanFeb2Mar7Apr7May14Jun8Jul3Aug1SepOct1NovDec

Largest hail storms near Anderson

Mar 15, 2008 · 4.25 in · Iva (10 mi from Anderson)

May 20, 2006 · 2 in (hen egg) · Anderson (1 mi from Anderson)

National Weather Service description (English): Numerous reports of hail ranging from dime to golfball size from areas in and around the city of Anderson.

Apr 21, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Belton (8 mi from Anderson)

Jun 15, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Belton (7 mi from Anderson)

Jun 15, 2010 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Denver (6 mi from Anderson)

National Weather Service description (English): Numerous reports of quarter to golf ball size hail were received in a swath from near exit 19 on I-85 to about 10 miles southeast of Anderson. The swath was quite broad affecting areas from the east side of Anderson to the Belton area.

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Anderson

DateRatingWherePath
Aug 17, 2021EF0La France
9 mi from Anderson		0.1 mi long, 50 yd wide
Apr 29, 2020EF0Sandy Spgs
9 mi from Anderson		0.6 mi long, 30 yd wide
Apr 6, 2017EF0Saylors Xrds
8 mi from Anderson		0.1 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jun 2, 2013EF1Anderson Co Airport
8 mi from Anderson		4.8 mi long, 125 yd wide
Apr 8, 2010EF1La France
9 mi from Anderson		2.0 mi long, 75 yd wide
Apr 10, 2009EF0Campbell
6 mi from Anderson		1.6 mi long, 100 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Anderson

149 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Anderson since 2006, on 120 days.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 20, 2026damage reportedAnderson, Williamston
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Sep 18, 2026damage reportedSandy Springs
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Sep 6, 2026damage reportedAnderson
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Sep 5, 2026damage reportedStarr, Williamston, Anderson
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 10, 2026damage reportedAnderson, Belton
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Mar 16, 202658 mph, estimatedLa France
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 17, 202558 mph, estimatedStarr
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 30, 202458 mph, estimatedEvergreen Hills
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 29, 202458 mph, estimatedDenver
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 17, 202458 mph, estimatedStarr
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 Anderson; 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 Anderson.

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