Hail history for Orangeburg County, SC

Orangeburg County has 207 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 87 of them 1″ or larger and 3 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.75″ (baseball) on June 26, 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 207 since 1960

1″ or larger 87 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 3 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.75″ baseball · June 26, 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 Orangeburg County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 207 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
May 29, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
May 19, 2025	1.75″	Golf ball
March 31, 2025	1.75″	Golf ball
March 31, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
March 31, 2025	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
March 31, 2025	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
April 30, 2024	0.5″	Mothball
July 31, 2023	0.88″	Nickel

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

From the storm reports

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

May 29, 2025 · 1.0″ (quarter)

EM relayed a quarter sized hail report near Grambling Road and Sleepy Hollow Road.

June 26, 2000 · 2.75″ (baseball)

TV meteorologist reported baseball size hail around Branchville.

May 17, 1998 · 2.75″ (baseball)

Sheriff reported baseball size hail at Rowesville.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	2	2	14	50	71	50	18

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 Orangeburg County

Has it ever hailed in Orangeburg County?

Yes — 207 hail events have been recorded for Orangeburg County, SC in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1960, including 87 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Orangeburg County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Orangeburg County, SC is May 29, 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 Orangeburg County?

2.75″ (baseball), recorded on June 26, 2000. 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.