Hail history for Allendale, South Carolina
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Allendale since 1982, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Allendale
- Last hail
- Mar 16, 2022
- 0.75 in, penny size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 2 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.75 in
- baseball · Oct 25, 2010
13 reports on 8 days since 1982 · #127 of 185 South Carolina places
Hail map · Allendale
- 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 Allendale
The latest hail report in and around Allendale is from March 16, 2022, 0.75 in (penny size). Since November 3, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 0.88 in on March 16, 2022.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Allendale logged 11 reports on 6 hail days, about 0.6 reports a year. That is 10% more than the median South Carolina town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #127 of 185 South Carolina cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Allendale accounts for 37% of the 35 reports filed in Allendale County.
8% 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 2.75 in (baseball) on October 25, 2010 near 0.9 SW Allendale Co Arpt.
Reports were down 78% in 2016–2025 (2) compared with 2006–2015 (9). The busiest year was 2006, with 5 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in May (54% of reports); 62% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Allendale 0.6
- Allendale County 1.2
- Median South Carolina town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Allendale 6
- Allendale County 14
- Median South Carolina town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Allendale 8%
- Allendale County 3%
- 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 16, 2022 | 2 | 0.88 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 25, 2010 | 2.75 inbaseball | 0.9 SW Allendale Co Arpt | Allendale | 13:17 local · NCEI |
| May 7, 2006 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Seigling | Allendale | 12:20 local · NCEI |
| Aug 19, 1999 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Allendale | Allendale | 17:05 local · NCEI |
| May 20, 2008 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.9 NW Allendale | Allendale | 18:20 local · NCEI |
| May 14, 2006 | 1.00 inquarter | Allendale | Allendale | 17:45 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 6 46%
- 1–2 in 6 46%
- 2 in + 1 8%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 16, 2022 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.9 SW Seigling | Allendale | 12:27 local · NCEI |
| Mar 16, 2022 | 0.88 innickel | 0.9 NW Allendale | Allendale | 12:24 local · NCEI |
| Oct 25, 2010 | 2.75 inbaseball | 0.9 SW Allendale Co Arpt | Allendale | 13:17 local · NCEI |
| Oct 25, 2010 | 0.88 innickel | 1.16 W Allendale | Allendale | 13:15 local · NCEI |
| Apr 14, 2009 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.9 NW Allendale | Allendale | 09:33 local · NCEI |
| May 20, 2008 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.9 NW Allendale | Allendale | 18:20 local · NCEI |
| May 14, 2006 | 1.00 inquarter | Allendale | Allendale | 17:45 local · NCEI |
| May 14, 2006 | 1.00 inquarter | Appleton | Allendale | 17:45 local · NCEI |
| May 7, 2006 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Seigling | Allendale | 12:20 local · NCEI |
| May 7, 2006 | 0.75 inpenny | 3 W Allendale | Allendale | 12:10 local · NCEI |
| May 7, 2006 | 0.88 innickel | Appleton | Allendale | 11:58 local · NCEI |
| Aug 19, 1999 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Allendale | Allendale | 17:05 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Allendale
Questions about hail in Allendale
How often does it hail in Allendale, South Carolina?
13 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Allendale since 1982. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.6 reports a year. That ranks #127 of 185 South Carolina places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Allendale?
Most reports come in May, March, October. May alone accounts for 54% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Allendale?
2.75 in (baseball size) on October 25, 2010 near 0.9 SW Allendale Co Arpt. 8% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Allendale?
The most recent report in this data is from March 16, 2022 (0.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Allendale had in the last five years?
1 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 2 reports. The most recent was March 16, 2022.
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.