Hail history for Andrews, South Carolina
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Andrews since 1999, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Andrews
- Last hail
- Mar 20, 2018
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 0
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 0 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.75 in
- baseball · May 10, 2011
15 reports on 11 days since 1999 · #95 of 185 South Carolina places
Hail map · Andrews
- 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 Andrews
The latest hail report in and around Andrews is from March 20, 2018, 1.00 in (quarter size). There has been no hail report here in the five years since November 3, 2021.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Andrews logged 12 reports on 9 hail days, about 0.6 reports a year. That is 20% more than the median South Carolina town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #95 of 185 South Carolina cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Andrews accounts for 15% of the 97 reports filed in Georgetown County.
13% 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 May 10, 2011 near Andrews.
Reports were down 91% in 2016–2025 (1) compared with 2006–2015 (11). The busiest year was 2011, with 5 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in May (33% of reports); 73% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Andrews 0.6
- Georgetown County 2.9
- Median South Carolina town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Andrews 9
- Georgetown County 33
- Median South Carolina town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Andrews 13%
- Georgetown County 5%
- 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 10, 2011 | 2.75 inbaseball | Andrews | Georgetown | $20K | 18:29 local · NCEI |
| May 10, 2011 | 2.50 intennis ball | 0.52 SW Andrews | Georgetown | $10K | 18:30 local · NCEI |
| May 10, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.35 S Andrews | Georgetown | $10K | 18:55 local · NCEI |
| Apr 16, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Andrews | Georgetown | $4K | 16:43 local · NCEI |
| Apr 27, 1999 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Andrews | Georgetown | — | 15:55 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 4 27%
- 1–2 in 9 60%
- 2 in + 2 13%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 20, 2018 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.65 WNW Andrews | Georgetown | $500 | 14:55 local · NCEI |
| May 23, 2014 | 1.00 inquarter | Andrews | Georgetown | $500 | 21:00 local · NCEI |
| May 10, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.52 SSE Italy | Georgetown | $1K | 20:08 local · NCEI |
| May 10, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.35 S Andrews | Georgetown | $10K | 18:55 local · NCEI |
| May 10, 2011 | 2.50 intennis ball | 0.52 SW Andrews | Georgetown | $10K | 18:30 local · NCEI |
| May 10, 2011 | 2.75 inbaseball | Andrews | Georgetown | $20K | 18:29 local · NCEI |
| Apr 16, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Andrews | Georgetown | $4K | 16:43 local · NCEI |
| Oct 14, 2010 | 1.00 inquarter | Andrews | Georgetown | $2K | 15:24 local · NCEI |
| Jun 16, 2009 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.69 S Andrews | Georgetown | — | 14:00 local · NCEI |
| Jun 1, 2009 | 1.00 inquarter | Andrews | Georgetown | — | 17:42 local · NCEI |
| Jun 8, 2006 | 0.75 inpenny | 3 W Andrews | Williamsburg | — | 18:15 local · NCEI |
| Apr 8, 2006 | 0.75 inpenny | 1 SW Andrews | Georgetown | — | 14:30 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Andrews
- Georgetown 28 km · 15
- St. Stephen 34 km · 17
- Kingstree 34 km · 13
- Bonneau 39 km · 21
- Moncks Corner 48 km · 55
- Murrells Inlet 49 km · 23
- Lake City 50 km · 20
- Garden City 54 km · 10
Questions about hail in Andrews
How often does it hail in Andrews, South Carolina?
15 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Andrews since 1999. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.6 reports a year. That ranks #95 of 185 South Carolina places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Andrews?
Most reports come in May, April, June. May alone accounts for 33% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Andrews?
2.75 in (baseball size) on May 10, 2011 near Andrews. 13% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Andrews?
The most recent report in this data is from March 20, 2018 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Andrews had in the last five years?
None: there has been no hail report in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Andrews since November 3, 2021. The last one was on March 20, 2018.
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.