Hail history for Hampton County, SC

Hampton County has 50 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 31 of them 1″ or larger and 2 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.75″ (baseball) on May 22, 2020.

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 50 since 1964

1″ or larger 31 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 2 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.75″ baseball · May 22, 2020

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 Hampton County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 50 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
April 23, 2025	1.75″	Golf ball
June 17, 2022	1.75″	Golf ball
June 3, 2022	1.0″	Quarter
June 3, 2022	1.0″	Quarter
May 3, 2022	1.0″	Quarter
April 6, 2022	1.75″	Golf ball
April 6, 2022	1.0″	Quarter
December 30, 2021	0.75″	Penny

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

From the storm reports

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

April 23, 2025 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

The public reported numerous instances of quarter size hail along with a few instances of golf ball size hail along Highway 278 northwest of Hampton, South Carolina.

May 22, 2020 · 2.75″ (baseball)

The public reported baseball sized hail at the corner of 4th Street and Lawton Avenue in Estill. The report was relayed via pictures on social media.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	1	1	1	14	16	7	10

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 Hampton County

Has it ever hailed in Hampton County?

Yes — 50 hail events have been recorded for Hampton County, SC in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1964, including 31 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Hampton County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Hampton County, SC is April 23, 2025, with 1.75″ (golf ball) 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 Hampton County?

2.75″ (baseball), recorded on May 22, 2020. 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.