Hail history for Spartanburg County, SC

Spartanburg County has 349 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 201 of them 1″ or larger and 16 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 4.0″ (softball) on May 2, 1957.

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 349 since 1957

1″ or larger 201 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 16 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 4.0″ softball · May 2, 1957

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 Spartanburg County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 349 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
September 25, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
June 25, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
May 17, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
April 11, 2025	0.75″	Penny
May 26, 2024	0.88″	Nickel
May 26, 2024	1.75″	Golf ball
May 24, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
May 15, 2024	0.88″	Nickel

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

From the storm reports

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

September 25, 2025 · 1.0″ (quarter)

Public reported nickel to quarter size hail near the Lake Bowen dam.

March 21, 2017 · 3.0″ (tea cup)

Public (via Social Media) reported 3-inch diameter hail on I-85 just south of the GSP Airport.

May 23, 2014 · 2.5″ (tennis ball)

Public provided photo evidence of tennis ball size hail in the Moore area.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
1	6	6	32	78	90	107	29

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 Spartanburg County

Has it ever hailed in Spartanburg County?

Yes — 349 hail events have been recorded for Spartanburg County, SC in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1957, including 201 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Spartanburg County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Spartanburg County, SC is September 25, 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 Spartanburg County?

4.0″ (softball), recorded on May 2, 1957. 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.