Hail history for Florence County, SC

Florence County has 151 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 87 of them 1″ or larger and 7 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 4.5″ (grapefruit) 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 151 since 1962

1″ or larger 87 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 7 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 4.5″ grapefruit · 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 Florence County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 151 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
June 8, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
May 15, 2024	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
May 15, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
May 3, 2021	2.0″	Hen egg
May 29, 2017	1.0″	Quarter
April 5, 2017	1.0″	Quarter
July 7, 2016	0.75″	Penny
June 24, 2016	1.0″	Quarter

Looking for a specific storm? Use the did-it-hail date lookup for Florence 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)

Hail estimated at nickel to quarter size briefly fell near this location.

May 10, 2011 · 4.5″ (grapefruit)

Hail to the size of softballs reportedly broke a car window.

May 25, 2000 · 4.5″ (grapefruit)

A severe thunderstorm developed west of the city of Florence and moved east. The damage began on the southwest side of the city with reports (including ham radio, media, and spotters) of large hail and wind gusts estimated over 80 mph.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	3	4	14	30	54	42	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 Florence County

Has it ever hailed in Florence County?

Yes — 151 hail events have been recorded for Florence County, SC in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1962, including 87 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Florence County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Florence 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 Florence County?

4.5″ (grapefruit), 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.