Hail history for Charleston County, SC

Charleston County has 300 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 167 of them 1″ or larger and 4 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.75″ (baseball) on May 10, 2011.

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 300 since 1957

1″ or larger 167 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 4 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.75″ baseball · May 10, 2011

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 Charleston County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 300 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
March 15, 2026	0.75″	Penny
July 14, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
June 10, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
June 6, 2023	0.88″	Nickel
May 17, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
May 9, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
May 9, 2023	0.88″	Nickel
July 23, 2022	0.75″	Penny

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

From the storm reports

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

March 15, 2026 · 0.75″ (penny)

A retired NWS employee reported penny sized hail in the Village Green subdivision.

June 26, 2013 · 2.5″ (tennis ball)

A spotter reported up to tennis ball size hail one mile south of the Highway 61 and Bees Ferry Road intersection.

May 10, 2011 · 2.75″ (baseball)

The public reported baseball size hail on Isle of Palms, South Carolina.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
2	3	2	12	26	148	79	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 Charleston County

Has it ever hailed in Charleston County?

Yes — 300 hail events have been recorded for Charleston County, SC in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1957, including 167 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Charleston County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Charleston County, SC is March 15, 2026, 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 Charleston County?

2.75″ (baseball), recorded on May 10, 2011. 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.