Hail history for Williamsburg County, SC

Williamsburg County has 79 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 43 of them 1″ or larger and 1 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.0″ (hen egg) on March 25, 1984.

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 79 since 1982

1″ or larger 43 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 1 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.0″ hen egg · March 25, 1984

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 Williamsburg County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 79 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
May 15, 2024	1.75″	Golf ball
June 4, 2019	1.0″	Quarter
June 4, 2019	1.0″	Quarter
May 18, 2019	0.75″	Penny
June 3, 2017	0.75″	Penny
May 23, 2014	1.75″	Golf ball
September 3, 2013	0.75″	Penny
July 1, 2012	1.75″	Golf ball

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

From the storm reports

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

May 15, 2024 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Media relayed report via social media of golf ball size hail in the Barrineau community around 515 pm.

May 23, 2014 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Golf ball size hail was reported on Eddie Woods Road.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	0	0	6	13	41	18	1

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 Williamsburg County

Has it ever hailed in Williamsburg County?

Yes — 79 hail events have been recorded for Williamsburg County, SC in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1982, including 43 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Williamsburg County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Williamsburg County, SC is May 15, 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 Williamsburg County?

2.0″ (hen egg), recorded on March 25, 1984. 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

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.