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Hail history for Lancaster, SC
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Lancaster on 35 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.5 in (tennis ball) on Apr 9, 2011. Hail is most common here in May and June.
Recent hail near Lancaster
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Lancaster in the last two years.
Hail days near Lancaster by year
When hail season peaks near Lancaster
Of the 35 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (10) and June (7).
Largest hail storms near Lancaster
Apr 9, 2011 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Spring Dell (9 mi from Lancaster)
National Weather Service description (English): HAM radio operator reported tennis ball size hail 1 mile south of the intersection of State Route 5 and State Route 75 near Van Wyck.Apr 20, 2024 · 2 in (hen egg) · Camp Creek (3 mi from Lancaster)
National Weather Service description (English): A trained spotter relayed a report, via social media, of 2 inch diameter hail, NE of Lancaster. Exact location not provided.Apr 3, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Lancaster (5 mi from Lancaster)
National Weather Service description (English): Sheriff reported quarter to golf ball size hailMay 14, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Elgin (5 mi from Lancaster)
National Weather Service description (English): SKYWARN spotter reported golf ball size hail.May 20, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Edgefield (1 mi from Lancaster)
National Weather Service description (English): SKYWARN spotters reported golf all size hail.Tornadoes within 10 miles of Lancaster
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 24, 2017 | EF0 | Sapps Xrds 10 mi from Lancaster |
| Jul 12, 2010 | EF0 | Spring Dell 7 mi from Lancaster |
| Jul 12, 2010 | EF0 | Sapps Xrds 10 mi from Lancaster |
| Aug 26, 2008 | EF0 | Fort Lawn 9 mi from Lancaster |
| Mar 4, 2008 | EF0 | Cauthens Xrds 9 mi from Lancaster |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Lancaster
141 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Lancaster since 2006, on 86 days. The strongest measured gust was 58 mph on Jun 18, 2011.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 12, 2026 | damage reported | Elgin, Andrew Jackson SP, Waxhaw 3 wind reports |
| Jul 10, 2026 | damage reported | Lancaster 1 wind report |
| Jun 28, 2026 | 64 mph, estimated | Lancaster, Lancaster Mills 2 wind reports |
| Aug 1, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Douglas 1 wind report |
| Apr 22, 2025 | 63 mph, estimated | Fort Lawn, Monetta 2 wind reports |
| Mar 31, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Waxhaw Airport 1 wind report |
| Aug 18, 2024 | 64 mph, estimated | Lancaster, Antioch 2 wind reports |
| Jun 9, 2024 | 81 mph, estimated | Irwin, Cauthens Xrds 2 wind reports |
| May 8, 2024 | 69 mph, estimated | Grace, Lancaster 2 wind reports |
| Jan 9, 2024 | 69 mph, estimated | Lancaster, Jones Xrds 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 Lancaster; 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 Lancaster.
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