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Dorchester 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 Dorchester County, South Carolina? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records show 73 severe weather events in the last 12 months — 67 high-wind reports with gusts up to 55 mph, plus 6 hail reports with hail up to 0.88". The most recent recorded storm activity was on Sep 21, 2026. This page updates daily: every event comes straight from official NOAA data — no estimates, no modeling, just the record.

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

Dorchester County hail map

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

73
Events (12 mo)
6
Hail
67
Wind
0
Tornado
0.88"
Max hail
55
Max wind (mph)
Sep 21, 2026
Most recent

What the radar showed

Radar snapshot during the Sep 21, 2026 wind event near Dorchester County, Dorchester County, South Carolina, with NWS warning polygons
NEXRAD radar at the moment of the Sep 21, 2026 wind event (55 mph) near Dorchester County. 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.

Monday, September 21, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 55 mph

“At 516 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 6 miles south of Givhans, moving southwest at 5 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 · Dorchester County

Saturday, September 19, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 55 mph

“At 422 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over North Charleston, moving southwest at 5 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 · Dorchester County

Friday, September 11, 2026

2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Friday, September 11, 2026 storm activity in Dorchester 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 228 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Round O, moving northeast at 5 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... Walterboro, Cottageville, Round O, Ritter, Hiotts, Sidney, Gloverville, Lowcountry Regional Airport, Thayer and Neyles.”

NWS severe weather mention · Dorchester County

“At 131 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8 miles north of Smoaks, 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... Saint George, Reevesville, Cat Hole, Old Saint George, Hudsontown and Mount Zion.”

NWS severe weather mention · Dorchester County

Sunday, September 6, 2026

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

“At 701 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a line of strong thunderstorms extending from near Givhans Ferry State Park to over Lodge, moving south 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 · Dorchester County

“The South Carolina Highway Patrol reported a tree down along I-26 Eastbound. This was due to outflow. Time estimated by radar. (CHS)”

SPC verified report · 3 NE Dorchester

Saturday, September 5, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“At 648 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7 miles northeast of Eastern Lake Marion, moving south 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 · Dorchester County

Saturday, August 22, 2026

2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph

“At 601 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Magnolia Gardens, moving east 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 · Dorchester County

“At 429 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a line of strong thunderstorms extending from near Canadys to over Givhans Ferry State Park, moving northeast 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 · Dorchester County

Friday, August 21, 2026

2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph

“At 757 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Smoaks, moving east 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... Smoaks, Williams, Springtown, Cat Hole, Smyly and Old Saint George. This includes I-95 in South Carolina between mile markers 63 and 76.”

NWS severe weather mention · Dorchester County

“At 638 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a line of strong thunderstorms extending from 6 miles northeast of Reevesville to over Smoaks, and is stationary. 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 · Dorchester County

Wednesday, August 19, 2026

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

NEXRAD radar during the Wednesday, August 19, 2026 storm activity in Dorchester 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 649 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a line of strong thunderstorms extending from near Walterboro to near Givhans Ferry State Park, and is stationary. 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 · Dorchester County

“At 550 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Summerville, and is stationary. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... North Charleston, Summerville, Goose Creek, Ladson, Ridgeville, Knightsville, Sangaree, Jedburg, College Park and Crowfield Plantation.”

NWS severe weather mention · Dorchester County

Friday, August 14, 2026

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

“At 627 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Knightsville, moving northeast at 5 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... North Charleston, Summerville, Goose Creek, Ladson, Sangaree, College Park, Crowfield Plantation, Jedburg, Knightsville and Lincolnville.”

NWS severe weather mention · Dorchester County

“Emergency manager shared pictures of a tree down on house in the Archdale neighborhood. Time estimated by radar. (CHS)”

SPC verified report · 3 W Charleston Airport

Thursday, August 13, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report

“South Carolina highway patrol reported a tree down on Rogers Branch Rd near School St. Likely due to thunderstorm outflow. (CHS)”

SPC verified report · 1 ENE Ridgeville

Monday, August 10, 2026

3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Monday, August 10, 2026 storm activity in Dorchester 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 241 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Ravenel, moving east 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... North Charleston, West Ashley, Johns Island, James Island, Hollywood, Ravenel, Meggett, Magnolia Gardens, Delemar Crossroads and Maybank Bridge.”

NWS severe weather mention · Dorchester County

“At 333 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Ravenel, 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... Johns Island, West Ashley, Hollywood, Ravenel, Meggett, Adams Run, Jacksonboro, Delemar Crossroads, Yonges Island and Bears Bluff.”

NWS severe weather mention · Dorchester County

Thursday, August 6, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.75"

“At 1255 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Cottageville, moving north at 20 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 · Dorchester County

Sunday, July 26, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“At 428 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 6 miles west of Canadys, 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 · Dorchester County

Friday, July 24, 2026

2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph

“At 704 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Smoaks, moving northeast 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... Smoaks, Williams, Canadys, Ruffin, Springtown, Cat Hole, Smyly, Stokes, Rhodes Crossroads and Grover.”

NWS severe weather mention · Dorchester County

“At 311 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Delemar Crossroads, 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... Delemar Crossroads, Capwells Crossroads, Ravenel, Hollywood, Rantowles, West Ashley, Red Top, Johns Island and Magnolia Gardens.”

NWS severe weather mention · Dorchester County

Monday, July 20, 2026

2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“At 327 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a line of strong thunderstorms extending from 6 miles northeast of Reevesville to near Harleyville, moving north 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... Giant, Rosinville and Duncan Chapel. This includes the following highways...”

NWS severe weather mention · Dorchester County

“At 303 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Saint George, 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... Texas, Old Saint George, Reevesville, Saint George, Byrd, Hudsontown, Mount Zion, Indian Field, Rosinville and Harleyville.”

NWS severe weather mention · Dorchester County

Sunday, July 12, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report · 2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Sunday, July 12, 2026 storm activity in Dorchester 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 226 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Round O, 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 · Dorchester County

“At 532 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a line of strong thunderstorms extending from near Canadys to 6 miles southeast of Islandton, 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Dorchester County

Saturday, July 11, 2026

5 SPC verified storm reports · 1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 55 mph

“At 432 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a line of strong thunderstorms extending from near Givhans Ferry State Park to 7 miles northwest of Hendersonville, moving east at 50 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 · Dorchester County

“Emergency Manager reported multiple trees down in Watson Hill neighborhood across from Highway 61. (CHS)”

SPC verified report · 6 SW Ladson

Friday, July 10, 2026

2 SPC verified storm reports · 3 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.75", wind gusts up to 55 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Friday, July 10, 2026 storm activity in Dorchester 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 632 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Smoaks, moving east 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... Saint George, Reevesville, Smoaks, Canadys, Padgetts, Cat Hole, Springtown, Old Saint George, Grover and Hudsontown.”

NWS severe weather mention · Dorchester County

“At 657 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a line of strong thunderstorms extending from 8 miles northeast of Dorchester to 7 miles south of Ruffin, moving 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 · Dorchester County

Monday, July 6, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.88"

“At 743 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Harleyville, moving northeast at 5 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. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Dorchester County

Sunday, July 5, 2026

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

“At 244 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Summerville, 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 · Dorchester County

Saturday, June 27, 2026

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

“At 515 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Reevesville, moving east 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... Saint George, Harleyville, Reevesville, Hudsontown, Old Saint George, Mount Zion, Indian Field, Texas, Byrd and Grover.”

NWS severe weather mention · Dorchester County

“Dorchester County Emergency Management reported power lines down at the 3000 block of McAlhany Road. (CHS)”

SPC verified report · 3 WSW Reevesville

Friday, June 26, 2026

2 SPC verified storm reports · 4 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Friday, June 26, 2026 storm activity in Dorchester 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 638 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Saint George, 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... Saint George, Reevesville, Mount Zion, Hudsontown, Indian Field, Old Saint George, Rosinville, Duncan Chapel, Cat Hole and Giant.”

NWS severe weather mention · Dorchester County

“At 441 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Knightsville, moving northeast 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... North Charleston, Summerville, Goose Creek, Ladson, Givhans Ferry State Park, Ridgeville, Knightsville, Jedburg, Sangaree and College Park.”

NWS severe weather mention · Dorchester County

Thursday, June 18, 2026

2 SPC verified storm reports · 1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 55 mph

“At 609 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Magnolia Gardens, moving 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 · Dorchester County

“EM reported a tree on powerlines at the 9500 block of Dorchester Road with power outages. Time estimated from radar data. (CHS)”

SPC verified report · 4 SW Ladson

Sunday, June 14, 2026

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

NEXRAD radar during the Sunday, June 14, 2026 storm activity in Dorchester 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 600 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a line of strong thunderstorms extending from 7 miles north of Saint Stephen to near Givhans, moving 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 · Dorchester County

“At 444 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Padgetts, moving east 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... Walterboro, Saint George, Colleton, Harleyville, Reevesville, Smoaks, Lodge, Williams, Canadys and Ruffin. This includes the following highways...”

NWS severe weather mention · Dorchester County

Friday, June 12, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.75"

“At 341 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Ladson, moving south at 15 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 · Dorchester County

Monday, June 1, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“At 903 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7 miles north of Jedburg, moving 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... North Charleston, Summerville, Goose Creek, Ladson, Ridgeville, Sangaree, Jedburg, College Park, Knightsville and Crowfield Plantation.”

NWS severe weather mention · Dorchester County

Sunday, May 24, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“At 148 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Sangaree, 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... North Charleston, Summerville, Goose Creek, Hanahan, Ladson, College Park, Sangaree, Crowfield Plantation and Jedburg.”

NWS severe weather mention · Dorchester County

Thursday, May 7, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“At 214 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a line of strong thunderstorms extending from over Colleton to 6 miles north of Hunters, moving east at 50 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 · Dorchester County

Thursday, April 30, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 55 mph

“At 721 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over North Charleston, moving 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 · Dorchester County

Sunday, April 5, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.75"

“At 342 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a line of strong thunderstorms extending from near Old Santee Canal State Park to over Summerville, 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 · Dorchester County

Thursday, March 12, 2026

2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Thursday, March 12, 2026 storm activity in Dorchester 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 1059 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a line of strong thunderstorms extending from 8 miles north of Harleyville to over Ritter, moving east at 50 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 · Dorchester County

“At 1031 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a line of strong thunderstorms extending from near Smoaks to over Cummings, moving east at 50 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... Walterboro, Saint George, Colleton, Varnville, Reevesville, Smoaks, Lodge, Williams, Ruffin and Padgetts.”

NWS severe weather mention · Dorchester County

Sunday, March 8, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.88"

“At 359 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 5 miles northwest of Delemar Crossroads, moving east 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. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Dorchester County

Friday, December 19, 2025

2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“At 729 AM EST, Doppler radar was tracking a line of showers extending from 8 miles north of Sangaree to over Ashepoo, moving southeast 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 · Dorchester County

“At 647 AM EST, Doppler radar was tracking a line of showers extending from 20 miles north of Eastern Lake Marion to near Islandton, moving southeast at 35 mph. This line has a history of producing wind gusts near 50 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 · Dorchester County

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Common questions

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

The most recent recorded event was on Sep 21, 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 73 severe weather events in Dorchester 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 Dorchester County recently?

Yes — 6 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 Dorchester County?

Create a free IDOLCheck account and run an address check. It shows verified storm reports and official NWS warning boundaries around any specific property, including the most recent 30 days — county-level pages like this one only tell part of the story.

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