Hail history for Allendale County, SC

Allendale County has 35 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 17 of them 1″ or larger and 1 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.75″ (baseball) on October 25, 2010.

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 35 since 1982

1″ or larger 17 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 1 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.75″ baseball · October 25, 2010

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 Allendale County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 35 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
March 16, 2022	0.75″	Penny
March 16, 2022	0.88″	Nickel
May 22, 2020	1.75″	Golf ball
May 22, 2020	0.75″	Penny
April 26, 2011	1.0″	Quarter
October 25, 2010	0.88″	Nickel
October 25, 2010	1.75″	Golf ball
October 25, 2010	2.75″	Baseball

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

From the storm reports

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

March 16, 2022 · 0.88″ (nickel)

A business in Allendale reported hail up to the size of nickels.

May 22, 2020 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Allendale County dispatch reported golf ball sized hail in Fairfax.

October 25, 2010 · 2.75″ (baseball)

Law Enforcement reported baseball size hail lasting 3 minutes at the 911 Center in Allendale, South Carolina.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	0	0	1	6	19	5	4

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 Allendale County

Has it ever hailed in Allendale County?

Yes — 35 hail events have been recorded for Allendale County, SC in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1982, including 17 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Allendale County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Allendale County, SC is March 16, 2022, with 0.75″ (penny) 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 Allendale County?

2.75″ (baseball), recorded on October 25, 2010. Hail that size is destructive-class and typically damages roofs, vehicles, and siding. 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

All 46 South Carolina counties, ranked by recorded hail →

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.