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Hail history for Barnwell County, SC
33 hail reports in Barnwell County since 2006 on 30 days. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on May 20, 2008.
Cities in Barnwell County
Recent hail in Barnwell County
No hail was reported in Barnwell County in the last two years.
Hail days in Barnwell County by year
When hail season peaks in Barnwell County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Barnwell County
138 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Barnwell County since 2006, on 93 days. The strongest measured gust was 78 mph on Sep 10, 2015.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 6, 2026 | damage reported | Springfield, Snelling 4 wind reports |
| Aug 21, 2026 | damage reported | Williston, Kline 3 wind reports |
| Aug 1, 2026 | damage reported | Healing Springs 1 wind report |
| Jul 11, 2026 | damage reported | Elko, Barnwell 2 wind reports |
| Jun 7, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Barnwell Co Airport 1 wind report |
| May 30, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Ashleigh 1 wind report |
| Mar 31, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Yenome 1 wind report |
| Jul 20, 2023 | 75 mph, estimated | Williston, Blackville 2 wind reports |
| Jan 4, 2023 | 90 mph, estimated | Blackville 2 wind reports |
| Jul 6, 2022 | 58 mph, estimated | Snelling 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 Barnwell County; 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.
Data: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (final records through Jun 30, 2026) and National Weather Service Local Storm Reports (preliminary, since then).