Green Pond, SC Hail Storm – June 2026

Green Pond, SC experienced a late-afternoon hail event on June 12, 2026, with a peak radar-verified hail size of 1.43 inches as the multi-zone storm concluded. The event produced multiple National Weather Service warning-area alerts across the metro.

What Happened

The storm developed in the region late in the afternoon and moved northeast through the Green Pond metro area. NWS warning areas were issued three times for hail during the event: June 12 at 2:03 PM EDT (1.00-inch hail reported; NWS warning only), June 12 at 4:18 PM EDT (1.00-inch hail reported; NWS warning only), and June 12 at 5:59 PM EDT (0.75-inch hail reported; NWS warning only). The record of three warning-area alerts reflects repeated hail-producing cores passing through the aggregated zones used on this page.

Radar scans showed hail returns consistent with the warning-area timeline. Observations used for the page aggregate multiple local zones rather than a single point. The storm is no longer active and the timeline above represents the full sequence of NWS warning-area alerts for Green Pond on June 12.

Damage Assessment

Hail across the aggregated zones ranged into sizes that commonly cause cosmetic and functional damage to exposed surfaces. Stones in the three-quarter-inch to roughly one-and-a-half-inch range typically dent vehicle panels, crack or bruise asphalt roofing shingles, and cause pockmarking on vinyl siding and painted surfaces. Outdoor equipment such as HVAC condenser fins and exposed air-conditioning units are susceptible to fin deformation at these sizes.

Expect concentrated damage on unshielded horizontal surfaces and on windward sides of structures where hail accumulated. Roof inspections should focus on areas with granule loss, split or torn shingle edges, and clustered impact marks. Vehicle inspections should document metal dents, cracked glass, and paint damage. Landscape impacts include stripped leaves, damaged soft fruit, and punctured outdoor furniture fabric.

What Contractors Should Know

Field teams should prioritize safety and clear documentation. Photograph damage with a dated scale and compass reference for every structure. Inspect attics and ceilings for signs of water intrusion before making interior repairs. For roofs, check for granule loss, split tabs, exposed mat, and clustered impacts across multiple shingles. On vehicles, note dents, chipped paint, and any fractured glass. Record GPS coordinates for each verified damage location.

Estimate repair scope by area and continuity of damage. Isolated dents or single-shingle hits often justify targeted repairs. Widespread granule loss, multiple adjacent shingle failures, or evidence of deck exposure typically warrant full-component replacement. Apply temporary measures only for active leaks and document all temporary work. Coordinate with property owners on insurance timelines and provide itemized estimates with photo evidence and measured hail-track references where available.