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Irmo, SC hail history
Every figure below is from the NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database — the official NWS record — counting events recorded within 10 miles of the Irmo city centroid, 1950 to present.
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Hail by year — last 15 years
| Year | Hail events ≤ 10 mi | Largest hail |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | — |
| 2025 | 0 | — |
| 2024 | 11 | 0.88" (nickel) |
| 2023 | 4 | 1.00" (quarter) |
| 2022 | 6 | 1.00" (quarter) |
| 2021 | 3 | 1.75" (golf ball) |
| 2020 | 1 | 0.70" |
| 2019 | 1 | 0.25" |
| 2018 | 2 | 0.25" |
| 2017 | 2 | 1.75" (golf ball) |
| 2016 | 3 | 1.00" (quarter) |
| 2015 | 1 | 1.00" (quarter) |
| 2014 | 2 | 1.00" (quarter) |
| 2013 | 0 | — |
| 2012 | 9 | 2.00" (hen egg) |
Note: the current and prior year reflect the latest NCEI compile and grow as NWS finalizes reports; same-day activity appears on this site's storm-day pages before it reaches this table.
Wind and tornado record
- 492 thunderstorm-wind events, strongest 110 mph, most recent 2026-03-12.
- 22 tornado events, most recent 2026-03-12.
Most recent recorded events
| Date | Type | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-12 | Thunderstorm Wind | 60 mph | 7.8 mi |
| 2026-03-12 | Tornado | EFU | 4.1 mi |
| 2026-03-12 | Tornado | EF0 | 1.7 mi |
| 2025-09-26 | Thunderstorm Wind | 60 mph | 6.8 mi |
| 2025-08-01 | Thunderstorm Wind | 58 mph | 9.8 mi |
| 2025-08-01 | Thunderstorm Wind | 58 mph | 3.7 mi |
| 2025-08-01 | Thunderstorm Wind | 58 mph | 3 mi |
| 2025-06-25 | Thunderstorm Wind | 60 mph | 5.8 mi |
| 2025-06-25 | Thunderstorm Wind | 60 mph | 9.3 mi |
| 2025-06-25 | Thunderstorm Wind | 60 mph | 1.6 mi |
2026-03-12: “SC DPS reported a tree down along Baskin Hills Rd. Time estimated by radar.”
2026-03-12: “Public reported video of a tornadic waterspout over Lake Murray near the Saluda Dam associated with a severe thunderstorm and strong velocity couplet from KCAE radar. The tornado did not cause any notable damage onshore before dissipating. Unknown wind speed due to lack of damage indicators.”
2026-03-12: “A NWS Survey Team confirmed a brief EF-0 tornado northwest of Irmo in Richland County, SC from March 12th 2026. The tornado formed near Dreher Shoals Road and continued east across Lemington Way and Lemington Circle causing minor tree damage along with siding and shingle loss to several homes. Furth”
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Nearby hail history
source: NOAA NCEI Storm Events computed 2026-08-09