Hail history for Clarendon County, SC

Clarendon County has 116 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 54 of them 1″ or larger and 3 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 4.25″ (grapefruit) on April 16, 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 116 since 1974

1″ or larger 54 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 3 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 4.25″ grapefruit · April 16, 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 Clarendon County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 116 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
June 8, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
May 20, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
May 14, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
May 15, 2024	1.75″	Golf ball
March 26, 2023	0.25″	Pea
May 21, 2022	0.88″	Nickel
April 6, 2022	0.25″	Pea
March 16, 2022	1.0″	Quarter

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

From the storm reports

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

June 8, 2025 · 1.0″ (quarter)

Clarendon County EM relayed a picture of approximately Quarter sized Hail in the Wyboo neighborhood. Time estimated by radar.

April 16, 2011 · 4.25″ (grapefruit)

Sheriff reported baseball to softball size hail at FIRE STATION 2. Time estimated from radar.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	0	2	9	20	66	10	9

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 Clarendon County

Has it ever hailed in Clarendon County?

Yes — 116 hail events have been recorded for Clarendon County, SC in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1974, including 54 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Clarendon County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Clarendon County, SC is June 8, 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 Clarendon County?

4.25″ (grapefruit), recorded on April 16, 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.