Hail history for Newberry County, SC

Newberry County has 112 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 50 of them 1″ or larger and 1 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.0″ (hen egg) on May 6, 2022.

Records 1950–present Data through April 2026 Peak month April

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 112 since 1960

1″ or larger 50 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 1 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.0″ hen egg · May 6, 2022

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 Newberry County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 112 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
November 8, 2025	1.75″	Golf ball
November 8, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
June 25, 2025	0.75″	Penny
April 23, 2025	1.75″	Golf ball
April 23, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
May 10, 2024	1.25″	Half dollar
February 23, 2024	0.5″	Mothball
September 7, 2023	1.0″	Quarter

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

From the storm reports

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

November 8, 2025 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

As part of a NWS Storm Survey, hail damage to the siding on a residence suggested hail up to the size of golf balls. The residence was impacted by a strong downburst as well. Time estimated by radar.

November 8, 2025 · 1.0″ (quarter)

Public report of hail around quarter sized near Wickers Greenhouse along Highway 76. Time estimated by radar.

May 6, 2022 · 2.0″ (hen egg)

Public report of 2 inch diameter hail and small limbs down near Prosperity, SC.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	2	6	5	8	47	31	13

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 Newberry County

Has it ever hailed in Newberry County?

Yes — 112 hail events have been recorded for Newberry County, SC in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1960, including 50 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Newberry County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Newberry County, SC is November 8, 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 Newberry County?

2.0″ (hen egg), recorded on May 6, 2022. 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

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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.