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Hail history for Cherokee County, SC
61 hail reports in Cherokee County since 2006 on 44 days. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on Apr 9, 2011.
Cities in Cherokee County
Recent hail in Cherokee County
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 20, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Gaffney 1 hail report |
One row per day: the largest hail reported in the county that day, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days in Cherokee County by year
When hail season peaks in Cherokee County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Cherokee County
162 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Cherokee County since 2006, on 110 days.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 6, 2026 | damage reported | Chesnee, Gaffney, Cowpens 25 wind reports |
| Sep 5, 2026 | damage reported | Gaffney, Blacksburg 3 wind reports |
| Aug 15, 2026 | damage reported | Chesnee, Thicketty 2 wind reports |
| Aug 11, 2026 | damage reported | Blacksburg 1 wind report |
| Jul 10, 2026 | damage reported | Gaffney, Blacksburg 2 wind reports |
| Mar 16, 2026 | 75 mph, estimated | Gaffney Cherokee Airport 1 wind report |
| Aug 1, 2025 | 46 mph, estimated | Gaffney Cherokee Airport 1 wind report |
| Jul 1, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Gaffney Cherokee Airport 1 wind report |
| Jun 25, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | East Gaffney 1 wind report |
| Jun 7, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Thicketty 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 Cherokee 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).