Hail History

Hail history for Batesburg-Leesville, South Carolina

NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Batesburg-Leesville since 1984, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.

Readout · Batesburg-Leesville

Last hail
Apr 5, 2017
1.50 in, ping pong ball size
Hail days, last 5 years
0
since Nov 3, 2021 · 0 reports
Largest ever
1.75 in
golf ball · Jul 1, 2012

32 reports on 26 days since 1984 · #26 of 185 South Carolina places

Hail map · Batesburg-Leesville

Batesburg-Leesville Gilbert Ridge Spring Saluda Red Bank White Knoll Lexington Pelion 10 mi
  • Under 1 in
  • 1–1.75 in
  • 1.75–2.5 in
  • 2.5–4 in
  • 4 in +
  • No size
32 most recent reports with a location; Lexington County is shaded. Open street map

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What the record says about Batesburg-Leesville

The latest hail report in and around Batesburg-Leesville is from April 5, 2017, 1.50 in (ping pong ball size). There has been no hail report here in the five years since November 3, 2021.

Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Batesburg-Leesville logged 10 reports on 8 hail days, about 0.5 reports a year. That is about the same as the median South Carolina town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #26 of 185 South Carolina cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Batesburg-Leesville accounts for 10% of the 307 reports filed in Lexington 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 1, 2012 near 0.57 E Leesville.

Reports were down 89% in 2016–2025 (1) compared with 2006–2015 (9). The busiest year was 2005, with 5 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in April (28% of reports); 69% fall between April and June.

Reports a year 2006–2025 average

  • Batesburg-Leesville 0.5
  • Lexington County 8.8
  • Median South Carolina town on this site 0.5

Hail days 2006–2025

  • Batesburg-Leesville 8
  • Lexington County 79
  • Median South Carolina town on this site 8

Share 2 in or larger of sized reports

  • Batesburg-Leesville 0%
  • Lexington County 3%
  • Median South Carolina town on this site 0%

Hail over time

0246 1984: 2 reports, largest 1.00 in 1990: 1 reports, largest 0.75 in 1990 1991: 2 reports, largest 1.00 in 1992: 1 reports, largest 0.75 in 1997: 1 reports, largest 0.75 in 1998: 3 reports, largest 0.75 in 1999: 1 reports, largest 0.75 in 2000 2001: 1 reports, largest 0.75 in 2002: 1 reports, largest 1.75 in 2003: 2 reports, largest 0.75 in 2004: 2 reports, largest 0.88 in 2005: 5 reports, largest 1.75 in 2006: 2 reports, largest 1.25 in 2007: 1 reports, largest 0.88 in 2008: 1 reports, largest 0.88 in 2009: 1 reports, largest 0.88 in 2010 2011: 1 reports, largest 1.00 in 2012: 2 reports, largest 1.75 in 2015: 1 reports, largest 1.00 in 2017: 1 reports, largest 1.50 in 2020
Reports per year, 1984–2026. Bar colour shows the largest hail that year. Reporting grew sharply after the mid-1990s, so early decades undercount.
0369 Jan February: 1 reports (3%) Feb March: 2 reports (6%) Mar April: 9 reports (28%) Apr May: 8 reports (25%) May June: 5 reports (16%) Jun July: 6 reports (19%) Jul Aug Sep October: 1 reports (3%) Oct Nov Dec
All 32 reports by calendar month.
Reports per month, 2017–2026. Darker cells had more reports.
YearJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2026 0
2025 0
2024 0
2023 0
2022 0
2021 0
2020 0
2019 0
2018 0
2017 1 1

Largest hail on record

Largest hail reports in Batesburg-Leesville
Date Size Location County Damage Time · source
Jul 1, 2012 1.75 ingolf ball 0.57 E Leesville Lexington $30K 15:34 local · NCEI
May 10, 2005 1.75 ingolf ball Leesville Lexington — 14:36 local · NCEI
Mar 31, 2002 1.75 ingolf ball Leesville Lexington — 14:10 local · NCEI
Apr 5, 2017 1.50 inping pong ball 0.57 E Leesville Lexington — 12:42 local · NCEI
May 14, 2006 1.25 inhalf dollar Batesburg Saluda — 16:30 local · NCEI

Size of every report

Most recent reports

Most recent hail reports in Batesburg-Leesville
Date Size Location County Damage Time · source
Apr 5, 2017 1.50 inping pong ball 0.57 E Leesville Lexington — 12:42 local · NCEI
Apr 7, 2015 1.00 inquarter 3.18 WNW Batesburg Saluda $24K 17:03 local · NCEI
Jul 1, 2012 1.75 ingolf ball 0.57 E Leesville Lexington $30K 15:34 local · NCEI
Jul 1, 2012 0.88 innickel 0.69 N Batesburg Saluda — 15:20 local · NCEI
Jul 2, 2011 1.00 inquarter Batesburg Lexington — 15:45 local · NCEI
Apr 10, 2009 0.88 innickel 3 WNW Batesburg Saluda — 20:40 local · NCEI
Jun 9, 2008 0.88 innickel 1.42 SE Batesburg Arpt Lexington — 15:30 local · NCEI
Jun 3, 2007 0.88 innickel Leesville Lexington — 17:59 local · NCEI
May 14, 2006 1.25 inhalf dollar Batesburg Saluda — 16:30 local · NCEI
May 14, 2006 0.88 innickel Leesville Lexington — 16:27 local · NCEI
Jun 7, 2005 0.75 inpenny Batesburg Saluda — 13:49 local · NCEI
May 10, 2005 0.75 inpenny Leesville Lexington — 16:00 local · NCEI

Hail history near Batesburg-Leesville

Questions about hail in Batesburg-Leesville

How often does it hail in Batesburg-Leesville, South Carolina?

32 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Batesburg-Leesville since 1984. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.5 reports a year. That ranks #26 of 185 South Carolina places by number of reports.

When is hail season in Batesburg-Leesville?

Most reports come in April, May, July. April alone accounts for 28% of all reports.

What is the largest hail recorded in Batesburg-Leesville?

1.75 in (golf ball size) on July 1, 2012 near 0.57 E Leesville. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.

When did it last hail in Batesburg-Leesville?

The most recent report in this data is from April 5, 2017 (1.50 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.

How many hail storms has Batesburg-Leesville had in the last five years?

None: there has been no hail report in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Batesburg-Leesville since November 3, 2021. The last one was on April 5, 2017.

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.