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Aiken County Hail Map & Storm Reports

Hail, wind, and tornado reports from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Nov 1, 2026

Looking for storm and wind reports in Aiken County, South Carolina? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records show 162 severe weather events in the last 12 months — 117 high-wind reports with gusts up to 65 mph, plus 45 hail reports with hail up to 0.88". The most recent recorded storm activity was on Sep 22, 2026. This page updates daily: every event comes straight from official NOAA data — no estimates, no modeling, just the record.

Map of Aiken County, South Carolina showing the county boundary and surrounding cities
Aiken County, South Carolina. Map © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap · County boundary: US Census Bureau.

Aiken County hail map

Where hail and high-wind reports clustered across Aiken County over the last 12 months. Heat shows report density and significance, not radar.

162
Events (12 mo)
45
Hail
117
Wind
0
Tornado
0.88"
Max hail
65
Max wind (mph)
Sep 22, 2026
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What the radar showed

Radar snapshot during the Mar 12, 2026 wind event near Wagener, Aiken County, South Carolina, with NWS warning polygons
NEXRAD radar at the moment of the Mar 12, 2026 wind event (65 mph) near Wagener. Outlined polygons are the storm-based warnings exactly as issued by the National Weather Service. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

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Storm log — the official record, day by day

Events older than 30 days, as recorded by the National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center. Excerpts are quoted directly from official warnings and verified reports.

Tuesday, September 22, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5"

“At 320 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 10 miles southwest of Red Bank, moving southwest at 10 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Aiken County

Saturday, September 19, 2026

3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“At 636 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Belvedere, moving southwest at 20 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Aiken County

“At 451 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Williston to near Denmark to near Smoaks. Movement was southwest at 15 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Aiken County

Saturday, September 12, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“At 840 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 10 miles west of Gaston, or 10 miles south of Red Bank, moving northeast at 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Columbia, Lexington, West Columbia, Cayce, Forest Acres, St.”

NWS severe weather mention · Aiken County

Friday, September 11, 2026

4 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25", wind gusts up to 50 mph

“At 402 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms stretching from near Aiken State Park, to just west of St. Matthews. These storms were nearly stationary. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Williston, St.”

NWS severe weather mention · Aiken County

“At 622 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Aiken Municipal Airport, or near Aiken, moving south at 10 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Aiken County

Sunday, September 6, 2026

4 SPC verified storm reports · 5 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.88", wind gusts up to 50 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Sunday, September 6, 2026 storm activity in Aiken County, South Carolina
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“At 627 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Lincolnton to Edgefield. Movement was southeast at 25 mph. ...Boaters on Lake Strom Thurmond Should Seek Safe Harbor... Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Aiken County

“At 317 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Savannah River Site. This storm was nearly stationary. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Savannah River Site, Plant Vogtle, Jackson, Shell Bluff Landing, Savannah River Site H Canyon, and Savannah River Site K Complex.”

NWS severe weather mention · Aiken County

Saturday, September 5, 2026

3 SPC verified storm reports · 2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.88"

“At 645 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Augusta GA, to near Springfield, to near Orangeburg, to near Summerton. Movement was south at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and nickel size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible.”

NWS severe weather mention · Aiken County

“At 559 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Hebron to Columbia to near Clarks Hill Recreation Area. Movement was southeast at 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and penny size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Aiken County

Thursday, August 27, 2026

3 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.88", wind gusts up to 55 mph

“At 319 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over USC Aiken, or over Aiken, moving southeast at 15 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Aiken County

“At 242 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Edgefield County Airport, or 10 miles northeast of Belvedere, moving east at 15 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and nickel size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Aiken County

Wednesday, August 26, 2026

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25", wind gusts up to 50 mph

“At 336 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Aiken State Park, or 14 miles east of Aiken Mall, moving northeast at 5 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 45 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Williston, Aiken State Park, Springfield, Windsor, and Aiken Gopher Tortoise Heritage Preserve.”

NWS severe weather mention · Aiken County

“At 220 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Sandy Run, or 16 miles south of Cayce, moving northwest at 15 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 45 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Aiken County

Friday, August 21, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report · 5 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25", wind gusts up to 50 mph

“At 145 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near South Augusta, or near Augusta, moving northeast at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Aiken County

“At 245 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7 miles north of Aiken State Park, or 13 miles northeast of Aiken, moving east at 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Aiken County

Thursday, August 20, 2026

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25", wind gusts up to 55 mph

“At 107 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Gaston, or 12 miles south of Cayce, moving southeast at 15 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Aiken County

“At 1251 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Edgefield, or 19 miles north of Belvedere, moving southeast at 20 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Aiken County

Saturday, August 15, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5"

“At 311 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Saluda County Airport, or 13 miles west of Batesburg-Leesville, moving east at 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Aiken County

Friday, August 14, 2026

4 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.75", wind gusts up to 50 mph

“At 613 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7 miles northwest of Belvedere, moving southeast at 10 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Aiken County

“At 119 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near McBean, or 10 miles north of Waynesboro, moving southeast at 10 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Aiken County

Thursday, August 13, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report · 3 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25"

“At 549 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Aiken Municipal Airport, or 11 miles north of Aiken, moving southeast at 10 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Aiken County

“At 504 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 14 miles southwest of Gaston, or 20 miles south of Red Bank, moving south at 5 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include... Perry and Woodford.”

NWS severe weather mention · Aiken County

Tuesday, August 11, 2026

3 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5", wind gusts up to 50 mph

“At 340 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Jackson, or 12 miles southeast of Augusta, moving east at 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts 40 to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Aiken County

“At 307 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Savannah River Site, moving southeast at 15 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Savannah River Site, Snelling, Savannah River Site H Canyon, and Savannah River Site K Complex.”

NWS severe weather mention · Aiken County

Monday, August 10, 2026

3 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5", wind gusts up to 50 mph

“At 217 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 10 miles west of Edisto Gardens, or 10 miles west of Orangeburg, moving east at 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 to 45 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Aiken County

“At 1249 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Belvedere to near Appling to near Wrightsboro. Movement was east at 15 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Aiken County

Thursday, August 6, 2026

6 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25", wind gusts up to 55 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Thursday, August 6, 2026 storm activity in Aiken County, South Carolina
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“At 350 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Aiken Municipal Airport, or 13 miles north of Aiken, moving northeast at 15 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Lexington, Irmo, Batesburg-Leesville, VC Summer Nuclear Station, Highway 6 at Lake Murray Dam, St.”

NWS severe weather mention · Aiken County

“At 320 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Fort Gordon, moving northeast at 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Aiken County

Tuesday, August 4, 2026

3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“At 741 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 13 miles north of Blackville, or 16 miles north of Denmark, moving north at 10 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Aiken County

“At 434 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Edgefield County Airport, or 15 miles north of Aiken, moving north at 20 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Aiken County

Sunday, August 2, 2026

4 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Sunday, August 2, 2026 storm activity in Aiken County, South Carolina
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“At 512 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 10 miles northeast of Aiken State Park to Orangeburg to 8 miles east of Bowman. Movement was northeast at 40 mph. ...Boaters on Lake Marion Should Seek Safe Harbor... Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects.”

NWS severe weather mention · Aiken County

“At 447 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Citizens Park to near Williston to 7 miles north of Denmark. Movement was northeast at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Aiken County

Saturday, August 1, 2026

5 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25", wind gusts up to 50 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Saturday, August 1, 2026 storm activity in Aiken County, South Carolina
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“At 528 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Blackville, or 11 miles northwest of Denmark, moving northeast at 20 mph. A secpnd cell was located south of Salley. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Aiken County

“At 434 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Savannah River Site, moving northeast at 35 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Aiken County

Monday, July 27, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“At 655 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Aiken, moving southeast at 15 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Aiken County

Friday, July 24, 2026

2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“At 1013 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near McBean, or 9 miles north of Waynesboro, moving east at 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Aiken County

“At 936 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8 miles east of Wrens, or 13 miles southwest of Fort Gordon, moving east at 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Aiken County

Monday, July 20, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“At 837 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Aiken State Park, or 16 miles east of Aiken Mall, moving north at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Aiken County

Friday, July 17, 2026

6 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25", wind gusts up to 50 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Friday, July 17, 2026 storm activity in Aiken County, South Carolina
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“At 934 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 8 miles west of Gaston to near Citizens Park to near South Augusta. Movement was northwest at 10 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Aiken County

“At 857 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 14 miles northeast of Aiken State Park, or 15 miles southwest of Red Bank, moving west at 10 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... New Holland, Cedar Pond Campground, and Steedman.”

NWS severe weather mention · Aiken County

Monday, July 13, 2026

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25", wind gusts up to 50 mph

“At 446 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking numerous strong thunderstorms, moving north at 5 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and torrential rainfall. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Aiken County

“At 610 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Williston, or 9 miles north of Barnwell, moving north at 10 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Aiken County

Sunday, July 12, 2026

6 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Sunday, July 12, 2026 storm activity in Aiken County, South Carolina
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“At 612 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Plant Vogtle, moving east at 20 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Aiken County

“At 755 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 7 miles north of Elloree to 7 miles northeast of Blackville. Movement was southeast at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Orangeburg, Bamberg, Denmark, Brookdale, Blackville, St.”

NWS severe weather mention · Aiken County

Saturday, July 11, 2026

2 SPC verified storm reports · 3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph

“At 355 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Barnwell State Park, or near Denmark, moving east at 45 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Aiken County

“At 235 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Harlem, or near Grovetown, moving east at 45 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Aiken County

Friday, July 10, 2026

2 SPC verified storm reports · 4 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“At 406 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 11 miles northeast of Aiken State Park, or 18 miles southeast of Batesburg-Leesville, moving east at 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Aiken County

“At 343 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Harlem, or 7 miles west of Grovetown, moving east at 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Aiken County

Thursday, July 9, 2026

5 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.88"

“At 530 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 14 miles southwest of Gaston, or 17 miles south of Red Bank, moving east at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and nickel size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Aiken County

“At 407 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Hephzibah, or 8 miles south of Fort Gordon, moving east at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Aiken County

Monday, July 6, 2026

3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph

“At 834 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Batesburg-Leesville, moving northeast at 15 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Columbia, Lexington, West Columbia, Cayce, Irmo, Forest Acres, Newberry, Batesburg-Leesville, Dentsville, Oak Grove, St.”

NWS severe weather mention · Aiken County

“At 801 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 10 miles southwest of Red Bank, moving northeast at 15 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Aiken County

Sunday, July 5, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"

“At 1204 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Saluda County Airport, or 11 miles west of Batesburg-Leesville, moving north at 10 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Aiken County

Saturday, July 4, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"

“At 657 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Aiken Municipal Airport, or 11 miles northeast of Aiken. This storm was nearly stationary. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Aiken County

Sunday, June 28, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“At 625 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near SC State Farmer's Market to near Gaston to 13 miles southwest of Sandy Run. Movement was east at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Cayce, McEntire Air Base, St.”

NWS severe weather mention · Aiken County

Saturday, June 27, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report · 3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“At 400 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Saluda, or 19 miles southeast of Greenwood, moving east at 40 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Aiken County

“At 259 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Wrens, or 15 miles southwest of Fort Gordon, moving east at 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Aiken County

Friday, June 26, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“At 502 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 9 miles southwest of Red Bank, moving northeast at 20 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts 35 to 45 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Aiken County

Monday, June 22, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report · 1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“At 759 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over South Augusta, or over Fort Gordon, moving northeast at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts 35 to 45 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Aiken County

“SCDPS reported a tree down on the roadway on Glenwood Drive. Time estimated by radar. (CAE)”

SPC verified report · 3 SSE Gloverville

Thursday, June 18, 2026

5 SPC verified storm reports · 6 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Thursday, June 18, 2026 storm activity in Aiken County, South Carolina
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“At 644 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Aiken State Park to near Williston to 6 miles east of Barnwell. Movement was northeast at 35 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Aiken County

“At 1141 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Aiken State Park, or 15 miles east of Aiken Mall, moving northeast at 55 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Aiken County

Sunday, June 14, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report · 3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“At 500 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Batesburg-Leesville to 10 miles northeast of Aiken Municipal Airport to near Citizens Park. Movement was east at 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Aiken County

“At 441 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Aiken Mall to Wadley. Movement was southeast at 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects.”

NWS severe weather mention · Aiken County

Friday, June 12, 2026

2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph

“At 345 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Augusta Regional Airport, or 8 miles southeast of Augusta, moving southeast at 15 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Aiken County

“At 311 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Augusta Regional Airport, or 8 miles south of Augusta, moving southeast at 10 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Aiken County

Tuesday, June 2, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"

“At 1224 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Williston, or near Barnwell, moving southeast at 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Aiken County

Monday, June 1, 2026

2 SPC verified storm reports · 1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“At 1129 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 15 miles southwest of Gaston to 12 miles north of Williston to near Aiken State Park. Movement was southeast at 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Aiken County

“Amateur Radio operator relayed report of fallen tree downing power lines along Hatchaway Bridge Rd at Fox Pond Rd. (CAE)”

SPC verified report · 5 W Aiken State Park

Thursday, May 28, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“At 1109 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7 miles south of Gaston, or 16 miles south of Red Bank, moving southwest at 10 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Swansea, Wagener, North, Pelion, Perry, Woodford, Perry Airport, and Thor.”

NWS severe weather mention · Aiken County

Tuesday, May 26, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report · 3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“At 724 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Savannah River Site, moving north at 10 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Aiken County

“At 159 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Aiken State Park, or 14 miles east of Aiken Mall, moving northeast at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Aiken County

Monday, May 25, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“At 314 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near McBean, or 8 miles north of Waynesboro, moving north at 35 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Aiken County

Saturday, May 23, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.88"

“At 342 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Plant Vogtle, moving northeast at 20 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 45 mph and nickel size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Aiken County

Friday, May 22, 2026

3 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.88", wind gusts up to 50 mph

“At 749 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a line of strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 6 miles northwest of Lincolnton to near Warrenton to 8 miles north of Herndon. Movement was northeast at 30 mph. ...Boaters on Lake Thurmond Should Seek Safe Harbor... Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects.”

NWS severe weather mention · Aiken County

“At 510 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 10 miles north of Aiken State Park, or 14 miles south of Batesburg-Leesville, moving north at 15 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 45 mph and nickel size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Aiken County

Thursday, April 30, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report · 5 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Thursday, April 30, 2026 storm activity in Aiken County, South Carolina
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“At 615 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 9 miles west of Dreher Island State Park to near Batesburg-Leesville. Movement was east at 35 mph. ...Boaters on Lake Murray Should Seek Safe Harbor... Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Aiken County

“At 559 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from Edgefield County Airport to 6 miles southeast of Aiken Municipal Airport to 8 miles northeast of Williston. Movement was east at 35 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Aiken County

Monday, March 16, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“At 353 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong showers and storms along a line extending from near Marvin to 6 miles southeast of Burtons Ferry Landing. Movement was northeast at 40 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Aiken County

Sunday, March 15, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5"

“At 538 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 13 miles east of Aiken State Park, or 19 miles north of Denmark, moving northeast at 20 mph. Hazard: Half inch hail. Impact: Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include... Gaston, Swansea, Pelion, Salley, Perry, Woodford, Perry Airport, Thor, Lexington County Airport At Pelion, and Peachtree Rock.”

NWS severe weather mention · Aiken County

Thursday, March 12, 2026

2 SPC verified storm reports — wind gusts up to 65 mph

“Aiken County EMS member reported a measured gust of 65 mph and described witnessing a downburst near Roy Street in Wagener. Time estimated by radar. (CAE)”

SPC verified report · Wagener

“SC DPS reported trees down along Huckleberry Finn Road and Holder Road. (CAE)”

SPC verified report · 8 ESE Monetta

Sunday, March 8, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5"

“At 315 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near New Ellenton, or near Aiken Mall, moving east at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Aiken County

Friday, December 19, 2025

2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“At 441 AM EST, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Lesslie to near Dreher Island State Park to near Augusta. Movement was east at 40 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Aiken County

“At 323 AM EST, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from Cokesbury to 6 miles west of Troy to 6 miles southeast of Washington. Movement was east at 45 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Aiken County

Saturday, November 8, 2025

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.75"

“At 613 PM EST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 11 miles east of Mccormick County Airport, or 18 miles south of Greenwood, moving east at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Aiken County

“At 720 PM EST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Saluda County Airport, or 11 miles west of Batesburg-Leesville, moving east at 20 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Aiken County

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Common questions

When was the last severe storm in Aiken County, SC?

The most recent recorded event was on Sep 22, 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 162 severe weather events in Aiken County over the last 12 months. Exact dates and locations for recent storms are available in the app with a free account.

Did it hail in Aiken County recently?

Yes — 45 hail reports in the last 12 months, with hail up to 0.88" recorded. The hail map above shows where reports clustered; the storm log lists each day.

How do I see hail history for a specific address in Aiken County?

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