Hail History

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Hail history for Saint Andrews, SC

Last hail within 10 milesSep 5, 20260.25 in (pea)
Hail days, last 12 months1
Largest hail since 20062 in (hen egg)Jul 1, 2012
Hail days since 200652
Days with hail 1 inch or larger29
Tornadoes within 10 miles13
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles572

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Saint Andrews on 52 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Jul 1, 2012. Hail is most common here in June and July.

Recent hail near Saint Andrews

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Sep 5, 20260.25 in
pea
Columbia
1 hail report · closest 5 mi from Saint Andrews
NWS storm report (preliminary)

One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.

Hail days near Saint Andrews by year

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When hail season peaks near Saint Andrews

Of the 52 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (16) and July (11).

Jan2Feb3Mar4Apr6May16Jun11Jul5Aug2Sep2Oct1NovDec

Largest hail storms near Saint Andrews

Jul 1, 2012 · 2 in (hen egg) · Happy Town (4 mi from Saint Andrews)

National Weather Service description (English): Public reported Hen egg size hail at Graydon Court.

May 14, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Irmo (4 mi from Saint Andrews)

National Weather Service description (English): NWS employee reported golf ball size hail.

Jun 24, 2007 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Lexington (8 mi from Saint Andrews)

National Weather Service description (English): Public reported nickel to golf ball size hail.

Mar 15, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Littleton (10 mi from Saint Andrews)

National Weather Service description (English): Spotter reported golf ball size hail northeast of Ballentine.

May 20, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Columbia (6 mi from Saint Andrews)

National Weather Service description (English): Public reported golf ball size hail in Columbia and north.

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Saint Andrews

DateRatingWherePath
Mar 12, 2026EF0Ballentine
8 mi from Saint Andrews
2.2 mi long, 100 yd wide
Mar 12, 2026EF?Providence
7 mi from Saint Andrews
0.5 mi long, 25 yd wide
Oct 31, 2019EF0Lexington
8 mi from Saint Andrews
0.1 mi long, 50 yd wide
Mar 3, 2019EF1Lexington
10 mi from Saint Andrews
1.9 mi long, 50 yd wide
Mar 3, 2019EF1St Andrews
2 mi from Saint Andrews
1.5 mi long, 150 yd wide
Apr 15, 2018EF0Lexington
7 mi from Saint Andrews
0.4 mi long, 100 yd wide
Apr 15, 2018EF1Irmo
5 mi from Saint Andrews
2.3 mi long, 150 yd wide
Feb 3, 2016EF0Dixiana
10 mi from Saint Andrews
0.7 mi long, 75 yd wide
Mar 3, 2012EF0Denny Terrace
2 mi from Saint Andrews
2.5 mi long, 80 yd wide
Apr 26, 2006F0Camden
9 mi from Saint Andrews
1.0 mi long, 60 yd wide
Feb 4, 2006F0Blythewood
9 mi from Saint Andrews
5.0 mi long, 60 yd wide
Jan 13, 2006F0Irmo
10 mi from Saint Andrews
0.1 mi long, 40 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Saint Andrews

572 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Saint Andrews since 2006, on 212 days. The strongest measured gust was 87 mph on Aug 15, 2023.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 6, 2026damage reportedIrmo
1 wind report
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Sep 5, 202666 mph, measuredLake Murray Dam, Lexington, Oak Grove
17 wind reports
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 13, 2026damage reportedOwens Field
1 wind report
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 6, 2026damage reportedRed Bank, Dentsville
2 wind reports
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 5, 202643 mph, measuredLake Murray Dam, Lexington
3 wind reports
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 27, 202647 mph, measuredOwens Field
2 wind reports
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 11, 2026damage reportedSouth Congaree, Columbia Metro Apt, Cayce
4 wind reports
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 6, 2026damage reportedLake Murray Dam, Arcadia Lakes
7 wind reports
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 18, 202660 mph, estimatedCayce, Olympia Mills, Woodland Terrace
7 wind reports
NOAA Storm Events
Mar 12, 202660 mph, estimatedArthur
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 Saint Andrews; 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 Saint Andrews.

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