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Hail history for Saluda County, SC
Saluda County has 75 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 37 of them 1″ or larger and 4 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.75″ (baseball) on April 24, 1999.
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.
When it hails in Saluda County
Recorded events by month, 1950–present. The amber bar marks Saluda County's peak: May.
Most recent recorded events
| Date | Size | Comparable to |
|---|---|---|
| 1.75″ | Golf ball | |
| 1.5″ | Ping-pong ball | |
| 1.0″ | Quarter | |
| 0.38″ | Mothball | |
| 1.0″ | Quarter | |
| 1.25″ | Half dollar | |
| 2.0″ | Hen egg | |
| 2.0″ | Hen egg |
Looking for a specific storm? Use the did-it-hail date lookup for Saluda County.
From the storm reports
Narratives as filed with the NOAA Storm Events Database (public records; lightly trimmed for length).
· 1.0″ (quarter)
Social media photo relayed from the public of up to quarter sized hail in downtown Saluda, SC. Location of report is approximate. Time estimated from radar.
· 2.0″ (hen egg)
CoCoRAHs spotter reported hail up to 2 in diameter lasting for 10 minutes, with the average size of hail around 1.5 in. Also reported damage to shingles and leaves shredded off trees.
· 2.75″ (baseball)
A supercell storm moved se through Saluda county and produced hail to baseball size along its entire path. Damage was done to homes, buildings, farm equipment, vehicles, and crops. The damage path was about three miles wide. Two people were injured by the hail when they were caught outside in the middle of plowing their fields.
Events by decade
| 1950s | 1960s | 1970s | 1980s | 1990s | 2000s | 2010s | 2020s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 13 | 34 | 12 | 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 Saluda County
Has it ever hailed in Saluda County?
Yes — 75 hail events have been recorded for Saluda County, SC in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1964, including 37 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.
When did it last hail in Saluda County?
The most recent recorded hail event for Saluda County, SC is December 18, 2024, 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 Saluda County?
2.75″ (baseball), recorded on April 24, 1999. 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
- Greenville County 429
- Spartanburg County 349
- Horry County 346
- Berkeley County 335
- Lexington County 303
- Charleston County 300
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.