Hail history for Greenwood County, SC

Greenwood County has 110 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 57 of them 1″ or larger and 4 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.75″ (baseball) on March 15, 2008.

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 110 since 1958

1″ or larger 57 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 4 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.75″ baseball · 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 Greenwood County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 110 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
April 23, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
September 7, 2023	1.25″	Half dollar
May 3, 2021	1.0″	Quarter
August 19, 2019	0.75″	Penny
April 15, 2018	0.88″	Nickel
March 1, 2017	0.75″	Penny
June 30, 2016	1.0″	Quarter
April 20, 2015	1.0″	Quarter

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

From the storm reports

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

April 23, 2025 · 1.0″ (quarter)

Public reported up to quarter size hail.

April 20, 2015 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Public reported golf ball size hail.

April 10, 2009 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Hail reported in the Epworth community.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
1	1	2	11	31	36	25	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 Greenwood County

Has it ever hailed in Greenwood County?

Yes — 110 hail events have been recorded for Greenwood County, SC in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1958, including 57 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Greenwood County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Greenwood County, SC is April 23, 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 Greenwood County?

2.75″ (baseball), 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.