Hail history for Anderson, South Carolina
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Anderson since 1957, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Anderson
- Last hail
- Nov 8, 2025
- 1.75 in, golf ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 2 reports
- Largest ever
- 4.00 in
- grapefruit · Apr 8, 1957
51 reports on 46 days since 1957 · #11 of 185 South Carolina places
Hail map · Anderson
- 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 Anderson
The latest hail report in and around Anderson is from November 8, 2025, 1.75 in (golf ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.75 in on November 8, 2025.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Anderson logged 17 reports on 16 hail days, about 0.8 reports a year. That is 70% more than the median South Carolina town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #11 of 185 South Carolina cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Anderson accounts for 22% of the 228 reports filed in Anderson 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 4.00 in (grapefruit) on April 8, 1957.
Reports were down 69% in 2016–2025 (4) compared with 2006–2015 (13). The busiest year was 2005, with 6 reports on 4 days. Hail here peaks in June (27% of reports); 67% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Anderson 0.8
- Anderson County 5.7
- Median South Carolina town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Anderson 16
- Anderson County 69
- Median South Carolina town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Anderson 6%
- Anderson County 4%
- 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 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2025 | 1 | 1.75 in | — |
| May 15, 2025 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 8, 1957 | 4.00 ingrapefruit | — | Anderson | 17:10 local · NCEI |
| Jun 2, 1998 | 2.50 intennis ball | Anderson | Anderson | 08:55 local · NCEI |
| May 20, 2006 | 2.00 inhen egg | 1 WNW Anderson | Anderson | 13:50 local · NCEI |
| Nov 8, 2025 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3.27 ESE Toxaway | Anderson | 15:59 local · NCEI |
| Aug 17, 2005 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Anderson | Anderson | 16:22 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 28 55%
- 1–2 in 20 39%
- 2 in + 3 6%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2025 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3.27 ESE Toxaway | Anderson | 15:59 local · NCEI |
| May 15, 2025 | 0.88 innickel | 0.69 N Anderson | Anderson | 21:55 local · NCEI |
| Sep 26, 2016 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.69 S Anderson | Anderson | 20:20 local · NCEI |
| Apr 12, 2016 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.33 ENE Equinox Mill | Anderson | 16:35 local · NCEI |
| Jun 30, 2015 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.14 E (And)anderson Co Arp | Anderson | 12:41 local · NCEI |
| Jun 26, 2015 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.2 NE Evergreen Hills | Anderson | 16:48 local · NCEI |
| Jun 26, 2015 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.14 E Equinox Mill | Anderson | 16:45 local · NCEI |
| Jun 14, 2012 | 0.88 innickel | 1.2 N Anderson | Anderson | 05:20 local · NCEI |
| Jun 24, 2011 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.33 ENE Equinox Mill | Anderson | 15:50 local · NCEI |
| Jun 8, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.9 SE Anderson | Anderson | 18:23 local · NCEI |
| Jul 21, 2008 | 0.88 innickel | 5 NE Anderson | Anderson | 18:40 local · NCEI |
| Jul 8, 2008 | 0.75 inpenny | 2 N Anderson | Anderson | 15:00 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Anderson
- Centerville 7 km · 16
- Sandy Springs 13 km · 11
- Belton 14 km · 18
- Williamston 18 km · 12
- Pendleton 18 km · 10
- Clemson University 25 km · 14
- Piedmont 26 km · 13
- Liberty 30 km · 20
Questions about hail in Anderson
How often does it hail in Anderson, South Carolina?
51 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Anderson since 1957. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.8 reports a year. That ranks #11 of 185 South Carolina places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Anderson?
Most reports come in June, May, April. June alone accounts for 27% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Anderson?
4.00 in (grapefruit size) on April 8, 1957. 6% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Anderson?
The most recent report in this data is from November 8, 2025 (1.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Anderson had in the last five years?
2 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 2 reports. The most recent was November 8, 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.