Hail history for Anderson County, SC

Anderson County has 226 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 119 of them 1″ or larger and 9 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 4.25″ (grapefruit) on March 15, 2008.

Records 1950–present Data through April 2026 Peak month June

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 226 since 1957

1″ or larger 119 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 9 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 4.25″ grapefruit · March 15, 2008

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 Anderson County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 226 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
November 8, 2025	2.0″	Hen egg
November 8, 2025	1.75″	Golf ball
November 8, 2025	1.75″	Golf ball
May 17, 2025	0.88″	Nickel
May 15, 2025	0.88″	Nickel
May 2, 2025	0.88″	Nickel
May 2, 2025	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
May 6, 2024	1.25″	Half dollar

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

From the storm reports

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

November 8, 2025 · 2.0″ (hen egg)

Public reported (via Social Media) 2-inch diameter hail on Belton Honea Path Highway.

November 8, 2025 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

County comms reported golf ball size hail on Airport Road.

July 3, 2005 · 2.75″ (baseball)

Numerous public reports of golfball to hen egg size hail in this area, with one report of baseball hail.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
1	1	3	19	49	86	51	16

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 Anderson County

Has it ever hailed in Anderson County?

Yes — 226 hail events have been recorded for Anderson County, SC in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1957, including 119 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Anderson County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Anderson County, SC is November 8, 2025, with 2.0″ (hen egg) 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 Anderson County?

4.25″ (grapefruit), recorded on March 15, 2008. 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.