Hail history for Bamberg, South Carolina
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Bamberg since 1975, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Bamberg
- Last hail
- Sep 17, 2014
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 0
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 0 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Jul 22, 1985
20 reports on 16 days since 1975 · #63 of 185 South Carolina places
Hail map · Bamberg
- 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 Bamberg
The latest hail report in and around Bamberg is from September 17, 2014, 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, Bamberg logged 9 reports on 6 hail days, about 0.5 reports a year. That is 10% less than the median South Carolina town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #63 of 185 South Carolina cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Bamberg accounts for 29% of the 68 reports filed in Bamberg County.
0% 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 1.75 in (golf ball) on July 22, 1985.
Reports were down 100% in 2016–2025 (0) compared with 2006–2015 (9). The busiest year was 2012, with 6 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in May (55% of reports); 60% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Bamberg 0.5
- Bamberg County 1.9
- Median South Carolina town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Bamberg 6
- Bamberg County 30
- Median South Carolina town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Bamberg 0%
- Bamberg 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 22, 1985 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Bamberg | 15:25 local · NCEI |
| Sep 17, 2014 | 1.00 inquarter | Bamberg | Bamberg | 15:35 local · NCEI |
| May 14, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.5 NNE Bamberg Carlisle Arp | Bamberg | 18:33 local · NCEI |
| May 14, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | Bamberg | Bamberg | 17:45 local · NCEI |
| Mar 24, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | Bamberg | Bamberg | 21:00 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 10 50%
- 1–2 in 10 50%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 17, 2014 | 1.00 inquarter | Bamberg | Bamberg | 15:35 local · NCEI |
| Jul 10, 2012 | 0.88 innickel | 2.15 SSW Cope | Orangeburg | 12:37 local · NCEI |
| May 14, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.5 NNE Bamberg Carlisle Arp | Bamberg | 18:33 local · NCEI |
| May 14, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | Bamberg | Bamberg | 17:45 local · NCEI |
| Mar 24, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | Bamberg | Bamberg | 21:00 local · NCEI |
| Mar 24, 2012 | 0.88 innickel | Bamberg | Bamberg | 20:00 local · NCEI |
| Mar 24, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.1 SW Bamberg | Bamberg | 19:48 local · NCEI |
| May 13, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | Bamberg | Bamberg | 20:40 local · NCEI |
| May 7, 2006 | 1.00 inquarter | Midway | Bamberg | 12:30 local · NCEI |
| Jul 17, 2003 | 0.88 innickel | 8 W Holly Hill | Orangeburg | 16:36 local · NCEI |
| May 16, 2003 | 0.75 inpenny | Columbia | Richland | 15:34 local · NCEI |
| May 3, 2002 | 0.75 inpenny | Bamberg | Bamberg | 19:38 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Bamberg
- Denmark 10 km · 14
- Rowesville 20 km · 12
- Branchville 21 km · 15
- Orangeburg 26 km · 16
- Lodge 27 km · 11
- Barnwell 32 km · 15
- Springfield 32 km · 13
- Bowman 33 km · 10
Questions about hail in Bamberg
How often does it hail in Bamberg, South Carolina?
20 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Bamberg since 1975. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.5 reports a year. That ranks #63 of 185 South Carolina places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Bamberg?
Most reports come in May, July, March. May alone accounts for 55% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Bamberg?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on July 22, 1985. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Bamberg?
The most recent report in this data is from September 17, 2014 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Bamberg had in the last five years?
None: there has been no hail report in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Bamberg since November 3, 2021. The last one was on September 17, 2014.
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.