Hail — Laurens, South Carolina

2025-11-08 · near Mountville, Laurens, South Carolina

Event narrative

Public reported (via Social Media) ping pong ball size hail along Highway 72 southwest of Clinton, with another public report of golf ball size hail nearby.

Wider weather episode

Isolated thunderstorms developed in the vicinity of a stationary front across upstate South Carolina during the afternoon. One isolated severe storm moved from Anderson County across Laurens County, producing hail up to 2-inch diameter.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1303160. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.