Hail history for Barnwell County, South Carolina
Every NOAA hail report filed in Barnwell County since 1976, with preliminary National Weather Service reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Barnwell County
- Last hail
- May 22, 2020
- 0.88 in, nickel size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 0
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 0 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.75 in
- baseball · May 20, 2008
67 reports on 59 days since 1976 · #40 of 46 South Carolina counties
Hail map · Barnwell County
- 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 Barnwell County
The latest hail report in Barnwell County is from May 22, 2020, 0.88 in (nickel size). There has been no hail report here in the five years since November 3, 2021.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Barnwell County logged 33 reports on 30 hail days, about 1.6 reports a year. That is about half the median South Carolina county (3.8 a year) and ranks #40 of 46 South Carolina counties for all-time reports. Barnwell County holds 1% of all 6,714 hail reports in South Carolina.
2% of reports with a size were 2 inches (hen egg) or larger, against 3% for the median South Carolina county. The largest hail on record here is 2.75 in (baseball) on May 20, 2008 near Snelling.
Reports were down 90% in 2016–2025 (3) compared with 2006–2015 (30). The busiest year was 2005, with 7 reports on 6 days. Hail here peaks in May (28% of reports); 60% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Barnwell County 1.6
- Median South Carolina county 3.8
Hail days 2006–2025
- Barnwell County 30
- Median South Carolina county 42
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Barnwell County 2%
- Median South Carolina county 3%
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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 20, 2008 | 2.75 inbaseball | Snelling | 15:56 local · NCEI |
| Mar 15, 2008 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2 SE Williston | 17:50 local · NCEI |
| Feb 21, 2005 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 13 WNW Barnwell | 17:15 local · NCEI |
| May 3, 2002 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Barnwell | 18:30 local · NCEI |
| Apr 24, 1999 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Williston | 17:05 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 36 54%
- 1–2 in 30 45%
- 2 in + 1 1%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 22, 2020 | 0.88 innickel | Elko | — | 17:44 local · NCEI |
| Jun 5, 2019 | 0.25 inpea | 3.5 N Robbins | $100 | 16:50 local · NCEI |
| Jul 19, 2017 | 0.50 inmarble | 4.83 ENE Yenome | $100 | 13:56 local · NCEI |
| Sep 3, 2013 | 0.88 innickel | 5.63 NNW Snelling | — | 15:20 local · NCEI |
| Aug 22, 2013 | 0.88 innickel | 4.5 NW Healing Spgs | — | 17:40 local · NCEI |
| Jul 17, 2013 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.26 SSE Elko | — | 15:35 local · NCEI |
| Jun 9, 2013 | 0.75 inpenny | Williston | — | 11:30 local · NCEI |
| Jul 5, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 10.65 NW Snelling | — | 17:48 local · NCEI |
| May 14, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.9 NW Blackville | — | 16:33 local · NCEI |
| Mar 24, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.5 SSE Hilda | — | 19:28 local · NCEI |
| Mar 24, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.41 WSW Barnwell Co Arpt | — | 19:20 local · NCEI |
| Mar 24, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N Barnwell | — | 19:14 local · NCEI |
Cities and towns in Barnwell County
Smaller places with fewer than 10 reports
These places have too few reports for a page of their own, so their record lives here.
| Place | Reports | Hail days | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blackville | 7 | 7 | Jul 17, 2013 |
| Kline | 4 | 4 | Sep 28, 2011 |
| Snelling | 4 | 4 | May 20, 2008 |
| Elko | 3 | 3 | May 22, 2020 |
| Hilda | 3 | 3 | Mar 24, 2012 |
Questions about hail in Barnwell County
How often does it hail in Barnwell County, South Carolina?
67 hail reports have been logged in Barnwell County since 1976. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 1.6 reports a year. That ranks #40 of 46 South Carolina counties by number of reports.
When is hail season in Barnwell County?
Most reports come in May, June, July. May alone accounts for 28% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Barnwell County?
2.75 in (baseball size) on May 20, 2008 near Snelling. 1% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Barnwell County?
The most recent report in this data is from May 22, 2020 (0.88 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Barnwell County had in the last five years?
None: there has been no hail report in Barnwell County since November 3, 2021. The last one was on May 22, 2020.
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.