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Hail history for North Myrtle Beach, SC
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of North Myrtle Beach on 11 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.5 in (tennis ball) on May 10, 2011. Hail is most common here in May and June.
Recent hail near North Myrtle Beach
No hail was reported within 10 miles of North Myrtle Beach in the last two years.
Hail days near North Myrtle Beach by year
When hail season peaks near North Myrtle Beach
Of the 11 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (3) and June (2).
Largest hail storms near North Myrtle Beach
May 10, 2011 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Wampee (6 mi from North Myrtle Beach)
National Weather Service description (English): Hail to the size of tennis balls tore the gutters off a house and damaged a car along Duke Road.Jun 8, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Calabash (8 mi from North Myrtle Beach)
National Weather Service description (English): Golfball size hail fell at the intersection of Hwy 17 and Seaside Road.May 23, 2014 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · North Myrtle (3 mi from North Myrtle Beach)
National Weather Service description (English): Quarter to golf ball size hail was reported at the North Myrtle Beach Airport.Apr 8, 2006 · 1 in (quarter) · Longs (9 mi from North Myrtle Beach)
Jul 1, 2012 · 1 in (quarter) · Calabash (8 mi from North Myrtle Beach)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of North Myrtle Beach
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 30, 2023 | EF0 | Cherry Grove Beach 4 mi from North Myrtle Beach |
| Sep 25, 2020 | EF0 | Ocean Forest 9 mi from North Myrtle Beach |
| Sep 5, 2019 | EF1 | Little River 5 mi from North Myrtle Beach |
| Sep 5, 2019 | EF0 | Ocean Drive Beach 2 mi from North Myrtle Beach |
| Oct 8, 2016 | EF0 | Ocean Drive Beach 2 mi from North Myrtle Beach |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near North Myrtle Beach
37 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of North Myrtle Beach since 2006, on 28 days. The strongest measured gust was 84 mph on Mar 15, 2008.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 5, 2026 | 40 mph, measured | Atlantic Beach, North Myrtle Beach 2 wind reports |
| Jul 11, 2026 | damage reported | Longs 1 wind report |
| Jul 7, 2026 | damage reported | Briarcliffe Acres 1 wind report |
| Jun 13, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Longs 1 wind report |
| Jun 25, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Boneparte Lndg 1 wind report |
| May 30, 2025 | 58 mph, measured | Ocean Forest, North Myrtle 4 wind reports |
| May 4, 2025 | 58 mph, measured | North Myrtle 1 wind report |
| Jan 9, 2024 | 62 mph, measured | North Myrtle 1 wind report |
| Dec 17, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | Ocean Forest 1 wind report |
| Jul 22, 2022 | 58 mph, estimated | Longs 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 North Myrtle Beach; 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 North Myrtle Beach.
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