Hail in Orangeburg County, SC
Hail turns up in Orangeburg County on a regular basis. NOAA radar has confirmed 12 hail events of 1 inch or larger in Orangeburg County since 2025, the largest 1.3″ (half dollar) on June 8, 2025. The most recent confirmed hail was September 6, 2026.
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About Orangeburg County, SC
Orangeburg County lies in the coastal plain of central South Carolina, in flat farm country between the upstate and the coast. Hail turns up in spring and the warm months when humid air ahead of cold fronts feeds strong thunderstorms, though stones here generally stay around quarter size. The Columbia (KCAE) NEXRAD radar sits about 40 miles to the northwest, close enough to give a reasonable read on storms crossing the county.
The hail record for Orangeburg County, SC
Hail is a recurring threat in Orangeburg County, with 12 confirmed events on record since 2025.
The dangerous window runs spring into early summer, with July the busiest month on record.
Common questions
How often does it hail in Orangeburg County?
NOAA radar has confirmed 12 severe hail events (1 inch or larger) in the Orangeburg County area since 2025.
When is hail season in Orangeburg County?
Orangeburg County sees hail from spring into early summer, most often in July.
What's the largest hail recorded in Orangeburg County?
Radar confirmed 1.3-inch hail, about half dollar size, on June 8, 2025.
Does homeowner's insurance cover hail damage?
Hail is a covered peril under most standard homeowner's policies (typically HO-3), subject to your deductible. Whether you have replacement-cost or actual-cash-value coverage makes a big difference in what's paid out. Your declarations page will say which.
Is Orangeburg County's hail big enough to damage a roof?
It can be. Asphalt shingles can begin showing functional damage in the ¾-to-1-inch range, and Orangeburg County's confirmed hail reaches 1.3″. At these sizes damage is often hard to see from the ground, so whether it's a claimable loss depends on shingle type, age, and an inspection.
Will it hail again in Orangeburg County this year?
Orangeburg County's record already includes more than one confirmed event in a single season. That's what the data shows so far, not a prediction for any given season.
Did it hail in Orangeburg County in 2026?
Yes, 5 confirmed hail events so far in 2026, most recently September 6, 2026.
Recent confirmed hail near Orangeburg County, SC
What this means for your home
Damage can be invisible from the ground
At Orangeburg County's typical sizes, hail often bruises shingles and loosens granules without obvious holes, shortening roof life in ways that are easy to miss until the next storm or an inspection.
Document before you repair
If you suspect hail damage, photograph it and note the storm's date before making any repairs. Undocumented or already-fixed damage is much harder to claim later.
Claims have deadlines
Policies set a deadline for hail-damage claims, and state law may also apply. Windows range from months to several years depending on your state and policy. Knowing the exact date hail hit your address helps you file on time.
Know your hail deductible
Many policies in hail-prone states use a percentage deductible, often 1–2% of the home's insured value rather than a flat dollar amount. On a $400,000 home that can be $4,000–$8,000 out of pocket before coverage starts, so it's worth checking your declarations page before a storm.
Replacement cost vs. actual cash value
An RCV policy pays to replace your roof at today's prices; an ACV policy subtracts depreciation for the roof's age, which can mean a much smaller check on an older roof. Knowing which you carry shapes what a hail claim is actually worth.
Keep a 'before' record
Photos of your roof and exterior in good condition make new hail damage much easier to prove later. A few shots now, before the next storm, can save an argument with an adjuster over what's old wear and what's storm damage.
Before you call your insurer
Get the radar evidence for your address.
A NOAA Radar Evidence Report documents exactly what federal radar recorded at your address - hail size, date, and signature - in a formatted PDF you can attach to a claim. Built entirely from public NOAA data.
Events are NOAA/NWS Severe Thunderstorm Warnings with confirmed hail ≥ 1 inch, matched to this county by the warning centroid. Federal public-domain data. A confirmed event indicates radar-detected hail over the area, not a guarantee of damage to any specific property.