Hail history for Marlboro County, SC

Marlboro County has 61 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 27 of them 1″ or larger. The largest on record: 1.75″ (golf ball) on August 18, 2000.

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 61 since 1962

1″ or larger 27 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 0 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 1.75″ golf ball · August 18, 2000

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 Marlboro County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 61 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
May 10, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
April 20, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
May 6, 2022	1.0″	Quarter
May 12, 2016	1.0″	Quarter
June 19, 2014	1.0″	Quarter
June 19, 2014	1.0″	Quarter
July 21, 2012	0.88″	Nickel
July 16, 2012	0.88″	Nickel

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

From the storm reports

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

May 10, 2024 · 1.0″ (quarter)

Quarter-sized hail fell in Bennettsville. Photo evidence tweeted by broadcast media. Event time estimated by radar.

August 18, 2000 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Marlboro 911 reported golfball size hail.

May 14, 1999 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Slow moving thunderstorm dropped hailstones measuring up to golf ball size, covering the ground.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	2	0	5	11	28	12	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 Marlboro County

Has it ever hailed in Marlboro County?

Yes — 61 hail events have been recorded for Marlboro County, SC in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1962, including 27 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Marlboro County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Marlboro County, SC is May 10, 2024, 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 Marlboro County?

1.75″ (golf ball), recorded on August 18, 2000. 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.