Hail history for Aiken, South Carolina
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Aiken since 1958, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Aiken
- Last hail
- Jul 9, 2025
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 3
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 3 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.00 in
- hen egg · Sep 27, 2011
35 reports on 33 days since 1958 · #22 of 185 South Carolina places
Hail map · Aiken
- Under 1 in
- 1–1.75 in
- 1.75–2.5 in
- 2.5–4 in
- 4 in +
- No size
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What the record says about Aiken
The latest hail report in and around Aiken is from July 9, 2025, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 3 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.00 in on July 9, 2025.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Aiken logged 18 reports on 17 hail days, about 0.9 reports a year. That is 80% more than the median South Carolina town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #22 of 185 South Carolina cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Aiken accounts for 17% of the 207 reports filed in Aiken County.
6% of reports with a size were 2 inches (hen egg) or larger, against 0% for the median South Carolina town on this site. The largest hail on record here is 2.00 in (hen egg) on September 27, 2011 near 2.75 E Balltown.
Reports were down 62% in 2016–2025 (5) compared with 2006–2015 (13). The busiest year was 1998, with 5 reports on 4 days. Hail here peaks in April (34% of reports); 63% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Aiken 0.9
- Aiken County 5.8
- Median South Carolina town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Aiken 17
- Aiken County 72
- Median South Carolina town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Aiken 6%
- Aiken County 2%
- Median South Carolina town on this site 0%
Hail over time
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 9, 2025 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| May 9, 2023 | 1 | 0.25 in | — |
| Apr 26, 2022 | 1 | 0.25 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 27, 2011 | 2.00 inhen egg | 2.75 E Balltown | Aiken | 16:39 local · NCEI |
| May 20, 2008 | 2.00 inhen egg | Aiken | Aiken | 15:15 local · NCEI |
| May 10, 2008 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2 S Aiken | Aiken | 05:30 local · NCEI |
| Apr 22, 1997 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Aiken | Aiken | 20:10 local · NCEI |
| Dec 5, 1977 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Aiken | 13:40 local · NCEI |
Sizes filed before 1996 are often rough estimates (round numbers like 7.00 or 8.00 in) without an exact spot; they are shown as NOAA filed them.
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 19 54%
- 1–2 in 14 40%
- 2 in + 2 6%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 9, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.61 W Couchton | Aiken | — | 14:34 local · NCEI |
| May 9, 2023 | 0.25 inpea | Aiken | Aiken | $100 | 17:45 local · NCEI |
| Apr 26, 2022 | 0.25 inpea | 1.5 SSE Aiken | Aiken | $10 | 12:29 local · NCEI |
| Jul 7, 2017 | 0.75 inpenny | 2.82 SSE Aiken | Aiken | $100 | 17:38 local · NCEI |
| Apr 3, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.9 SE Aiken | Aiken | — | 15:05 local · NCEI |
| Jul 5, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.9 SW Aiken | Aiken | — | 17:15 local · NCEI |
| Apr 1, 2012 | 0.75 inpenny | 3.55 SW Montmorenci | Aiken | — | 20:48 local · NCEI |
| Mar 31, 2012 | 0.75 inpenny | 3.55 SW Montmorenci | Aiken | — | 20:48 local · NCEI |
| Sep 27, 2011 | 2.00 inhen egg | 2.75 E Balltown | Aiken | — | 16:39 local · NCEI |
| May 26, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.5 SSW Aiken | Aiken | — | 21:04 local · NCEI |
| Mar 1, 2009 | 0.75 inpenny | Aiken | Aiken | — | 00:15 local · NCEI |
| Feb 18, 2009 | 0.75 inpenny | Aiken | Aiken | — | 23:03 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Aiken
- Graniteville 9 km · 15
- Burnettown 13 km · 13
- North Augusta 22 km · 32
- Jackson 23 km · 10
- Williston 32 km · 15
- Edgefield 34 km · 17
- Johnston 34 km · 16
- Ridge Spring 35 km · 14
Questions about hail in Aiken
How often does it hail in Aiken, South Carolina?
35 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Aiken since 1958. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.9 reports a year. That ranks #22 of 185 South Carolina places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Aiken?
Most reports come in April, May, March. April alone accounts for 34% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Aiken?
2.00 in (hen egg size) on September 27, 2011 near 2.75 E Balltown. 6% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Aiken?
The most recent report in this data is from July 9, 2025 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Aiken had in the last five years?
3 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 3 reports. The most recent was July 9, 2025.
Where does this hail data come from?
Hail reports come from the NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, which the National Weather Service compiles from spotter, public, law enforcement and media reports. Recent days use preliminary NWS Local Storm Reports via the Iowa Environmental Mesonet until NOAA publishes final data. Only reported hail is counted, so areas with fewer people tend to have fewer reports.