Chesterfield County Storm Activity
Wind, hail, and tornado activity from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 180 days · Updated Sep 11, 2026
Looking for storm and wind reports in Chesterfield County, South Carolina? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records show 29 severe weather events in the last 180 days — 19 high-wind reports with gusts up to 55 mph, plus 10 hail reports with hail up to 0.5". The most recent recorded storm activity was in September 2026. This page updates daily: every event comes straight from official NOAA data — no estimates, no modeling, just the record.
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Last 30 days in Chesterfield County
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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, August 11, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 743 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms near Cheraw State Park, or 10 miles south of Cheraw, moving east at 15 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...”
- Hail 0.25" Chesterfield County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, August 6, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report · 1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 359 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Cassatt, or 12 miles northeast of Camden, moving north at 15 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...”
“Chesterfield County Dispatch reported trees down at the intersection of Crossroads Church Rd and State Highway 265. Time estimated by radar. (CAE)”
- Hail 0.25" Chesterfield County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind Unknown 4 SSW Mount Croghan SPC verified report
Wednesday, August 5, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 408 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Westville, or 12 miles northeast of Lake Wateree Dam, moving northeast 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...”
- Wind 50 mph Chesterfield County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, August 2, 2026
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 744 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7 miles northwest of Carolina Sandhills Wildlife Refuge, or 24 miles northwest of Hartsville, moving northeast at 40 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...”
“At 640 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Springdale to near Sumter County Airport to 6 miles south of Hebron. Movement was northeast at 35 mph. ...Boaters on Lake Wateree Should Seek Safe Harbor... Hazard: Wind gusts of up to 40 to 45 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects.”
- Wind 50 mph Chesterfield County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Chesterfield County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, July 12, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 419 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorm along an outflow between Blythewood and McBee moving east 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...”
- Wind 50 mph Chesterfield County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, July 10, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report · 2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“At 413 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over USC Lancaster, or near Lancaster, moving east 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...”
“At 327 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from Southwest Charlotte to near Lesslie. Movement was east at 55 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...”
- Wind 55 mph Chesterfield County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Chesterfield County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind Unknown 10 NNE Mcbee SPC verified report
Tuesday, July 7, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 241 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Cassatt, or 12 miles northwest of Bishopville, moving east 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... Cassatt, Mcbee, Patrick, Bethune, Lucknow, Alligator Fire Station, Middendorf, and Ashland.”
- Wind 50 mph Chesterfield County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, July 6, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“At 953 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Lake Carolina to 9 miles west of Oakland to near Poinsett State Park. 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...”
- Wind 55 mph Chesterfield County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, July 5, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 147 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Cheraw State Park, or near Cheraw, moving east at 10 mph. An additional thunderstorm was developing south of Patrick. 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...”
- Hail 0.25" Chesterfield County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, June 28, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 424 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 7 miles northeast of Buford to near Mt Pisgah to near Liberty Hill. Movement was east at 40 mph. ...Boaters on Lake Wateree 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...”
- Wind 50 mph Chesterfield County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, June 18, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 818 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from Lancaster to Mt Pisgah to near Bishopville. Movement was northeast at 60 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”
- Wind 50 mph Chesterfield County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, June 1, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 424 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms near North Hartsville, or 7 miles northwest of Hartsville, moving southeast at 25 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...”
- Hail 0.25" Chesterfield County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, May 26, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 255 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Carolina Sandhills Wildlife Refuge, or 11 miles north of Hartsville, 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...”
- Wind 50 mph Chesterfield County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, March 16, 2026
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25", 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...”
“At 454 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a line of heavy showers and embedded storms along a line extending from near Wadesboro to Ruffin. Movement was east at 35 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...”
- Wind 50 mph Chesterfield County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Chesterfield County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, March 15, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 612 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Heath Springs, or 11 miles southeast of Lancaster, moving northeast 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...”
- Hail 0.25" Chesterfield County NWS severe weather mention
Today's severe weather outlook
Common questions
When was the last severe storm in Chesterfield County, SC?
The most recent recorded event was in September 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 29 severe weather events in Chesterfield County over the last 180 days. Exact dates and locations for recent storms are available in the app with a free account.
Has there been hail in Chesterfield County recently?
Yes — 10 hail reports in the last 180 days, with hail up to 0.5" recorded.
How do I check whether a specific address was affected?
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