Hail history for Lancaster County, SC

Lancaster County has 134 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 72 of them 1″ or larger and 7 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.75″ (baseball) on May 23, 2014.

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 134 since 1973

1″ or larger 72 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 7 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.75″ baseball · May 23, 2014

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 Lancaster County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 134 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
June 25, 2025	0.75″	Penny
August 18, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
May 10, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
May 10, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
May 10, 2024	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
May 10, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
May 10, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
April 20, 2024	0.75″	Penny

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

From the storm reports

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

June 25, 2025 · 0.75″ (penny)

Estimated penny sized hail in Avondale Neighborhood in Indian Land.

May 23, 2014 · 2.75″ (baseball)

Spotter reported baseball size hail.

April 9, 2011 · 2.5″ (tennis ball)

HAM radio operator reported tennis ball size hail 1 mile south of the intersection of State Route 5 and State Route 75 near Van Wyck.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	0	1	1	15	39	46	32

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 Lancaster County

Has it ever hailed in Lancaster County?

Yes — 134 hail events have been recorded for Lancaster County, SC in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1973, including 72 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Lancaster County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Lancaster County, SC is June 25, 2025, 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 Lancaster County?

2.75″ (baseball), recorded on May 23, 2014. 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.