Hail history for Oconee County, SC

Oconee County has 206 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 128 of them 1″ or larger and 7 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 3.0″ (tea cup) on April 28, 2002.

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 206 since 1959

1″ or larger 128 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 7 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 3.0″ tea cup · April 28, 2002

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 Oconee County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 206 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
July 10, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
May 2, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
May 2, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
May 2, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
May 2, 2025	1.25″	Half dollar
May 2, 2025	0.88″	Nickel
April 10, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
September 24, 2024	1.0″	Quarter

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

From the storm reports

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

July 10, 2025 · 1.0″ (quarter)

Spotter reported quarter size hail.

May 11, 2011 · 2.75″ (baseball)

Golf ball to baseball size hail fell at the intersection of Academy Rd and highway 76, resulting in vehicle damage.

April 28, 2002 · 3.0″ (tea cup)

Widespread damage to buildings and vehicles was reported.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
1	0	2	8	56	49	71	19

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 Oconee County

Has it ever hailed in Oconee County?

Yes — 206 hail events have been recorded for Oconee County, SC in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1959, including 128 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Oconee County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Oconee County, SC is July 10, 2025, 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 Oconee County?

3.0″ (tea cup), recorded on April 28, 2002. 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.