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Hail history for Bamberg County, SC
Bamberg County has 68 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 34 of them 1″ or larger and 2 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.75″ (baseball) on July 14, 1985.
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.
When it hails in Bamberg County
Recorded events by month, 1950–present. The amber bar marks Bamberg County's peak: May.
Most recent recorded events
| Date | Size | Comparable to |
|---|---|---|
| 1.0″ | Quarter | |
| 1.0″ | Quarter | |
| 0.7″ | Penny | |
| 1.0″ | Quarter | |
| 1.25″ | Half dollar | |
| 1.0″ | Quarter | |
| 1.0″ | Quarter | |
| 1.75″ | Golf ball |
Looking for a specific storm? Use the did-it-hail date lookup for Bamberg County.
From the storm reports
Narratives as filed with the NOAA Storm Events Database (public records; lightly trimmed for length).
· 1.0″ (quarter)
Facebook post with a video of hail falling on Low Country Hwy between Olar and Ehrhardt. Additional photo showed a hailstone that was approximately quarter size. Time provided by user and confirmed by radar.
· 1.75″ (golf ball)
Residents reported golf ball size hail during the storm.
· 2.0″ (hen egg)
Law enforcement tennis ball size hail. Storm survey found many homes had damage to siding, windows, and roofs. Auto and home windows were broken. One woman was injured by flying glass in her auto. Holes were in siding. Vehicles were badly dented. Crops were flattened and there was a blanket of leaves and pine needles that covered the ground and roadways.
Events by decade
| 1950s | 1960s | 1970s | 1980s | 1990s | 2000s | 2010s | 2020s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 17 | 23 | 19 | 3 |
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 Bamberg County
Has it ever hailed in Bamberg County?
Yes — 68 hail events have been recorded for Bamberg County, SC in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1975, including 34 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.
When did it last hail in Bamberg County?
The most recent recorded hail event for Bamberg County, SC is May 3, 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 Bamberg County?
2.75″ (baseball), recorded on July 14, 1985. 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
- Greenville County 429
- Spartanburg County 349
- Horry County 346
- Berkeley County 335
- Lexington County 303
- Charleston County 300
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.