Hail history for Aiken County, SC

Aiken County has 206 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 93 of them 1″ or larger and 4 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.5″ (tennis ball) on April 24, 1999.

Records 1950–present Data through April 2026 Peak month May

Core sample · every recorded event, 1955–2026

Mark size = measured hail diameter; slivers are events with no recorded size. Amber ≥2″, red ≥2.75″ (baseball class). Denser recent decades partly reflect better reporting, not only more storms.

Recorded events 206 since 1958

1″ or larger 93 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 4 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.5″ tennis ball · April 24, 1999

Read the record honestly: Storm Events contains what was reported to the National Weather Service. Sparse or rural counties under-report, and coverage improved sharply after the mid-1990s — a quiet-looking stretch is not proof nothing fell.

When it hails in Aiken County

Recorded events by month, 1950–present. The amber bar marks Aiken County's peak: May.

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 206 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
July 9, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
June 25, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
June 25, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
May 30, 2025	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
May 30, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
July 30, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
July 30, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
July 3, 2023	0.25″	Pea

Looking for a specific storm? Use the did-it-hail date lookup for Aiken County.

From the storm reports

Narratives as filed with the NOAA Storm Events Database (public records; lightly trimmed for length).

July 9, 2025 · 1.0″ (quarter)

Report via social media of at least quarter-sized hail near the intersection of Redds Branch Rd and Steadman Rd in Aiken.

September 27, 2011 · 2.0″ (hen egg)

Hail larger than golfball size covering the ground on Wire Rd. outside of Aiken.

April 24, 1999 · 2.5″ (tennis ball)

A supercell storm moved southeast through Aiken county and produced hail to tennis ball size. Damage was done to homes, buildings, vehicles, and crops.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
1	0	3	6	44	75	49	28

The climb across decades is largely a reporting story: spotter networks, radar, and digital filing pulled far more storms into the record after the 1990s.

Questions about hail in Aiken County

Has it ever hailed in Aiken County?

Yes — 206 hail events have been recorded for Aiken County, SC in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1958, including 93 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Aiken County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Aiken County, SC is July 9, 2025, with 1.0″ (quarter) hail. The database is currently updated through April 2026, so a storm from the last few weeks may not appear yet. To check a specific day, use the did-it-hail date lookup.

What is the largest hail ever recorded in Aiken County?

2.5″ (tennis ball), recorded on April 24, 1999. Hail that size meets or exceeds the National Weather Service severe threshold. See how big that really is on the actual-size hail chart.

Does a recorded hail event mean my roof was damaged?

No. This page reports storm records, not damage. Hail size and damage vary block by block within a county, and only an inspection can establish what happened to a specific roof. If you suspect damage, talk to your insurer or a licensed roofer — they can pull the same NOAA records for your claim.

More South Carolina hail history

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Source: NOAA/NCEI Storm Events Database, public domain, updated monthly by NCEI — this site's copy runs through April 2026. HailHistory reports records; it does not give insurance advice or assess damage.