Hail history for Lexington County, SC

Lexington County has 303 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 147 of them 1″ or larger and 7 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.5″ (tennis ball) on March 13, 1991.

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 303 since 1963

1″ or larger 147 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 7 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.5″ tennis ball · March 13, 1991

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 Lexington County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 303 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
June 4, 2024	0.88″	Nickel
February 23, 2024	0.5″	Mothball
February 23, 2024	0.25″	Pea
February 23, 2024	0.25″	Pea
February 23, 2024	0.5″	Mothball
February 23, 2024	0.25″	Pea
February 23, 2024	0.25″	Pea
February 23, 2024	0.7″	Penny

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

From the storm reports

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

June 4, 2024 · 0.88″ (nickel)

Spotter relayed through social media an estimate of nickel-sized hail.

July 1, 2012 · 2.0″ (hen egg)

Public reported Hen egg size hail.

July 1, 2012 · 2.0″ (hen egg)

Public reported Hen egg size hail at Graydon Court.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	5	9	26	47	89	77	50

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 Lexington County

Has it ever hailed in Lexington County?

Yes — 303 hail events have been recorded for Lexington County, SC in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1963, including 147 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Lexington County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Lexington County, SC is June 4, 2024, with 0.88″ (nickel) 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 Lexington County?

2.5″ (tennis ball), recorded on March 13, 1991. Hail that size meets or exceeds the National Weather Service severe threshold. 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.