Hail history for Beaufort, South Carolina
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Beaufort since 1970, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Beaufort
- Last hail
- May 11, 2026
- 0.75 in, penny size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 3
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 6 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Mar 27, 2011
24 reports on 16 days since 1970 · #43 of 185 South Carolina places
Hail map · Beaufort
- 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 Beaufort
The latest hail report in and around Beaufort is from May 11, 2026, 0.75 in (penny size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 3 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.50 in on May 19, 2024.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Beaufort logged 16 reports on 8 hail days, about 0.8 reports a year. That is 60% more than the median South Carolina town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #43 of 185 South Carolina cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Beaufort accounts for 18% of the 136 reports filed in Beaufort 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 March 27, 2011 near 0.69 N Burton.
Reports were down 55% in 2016–2025 (5) compared with 2006–2015 (11). The busiest year was 2011, with 5 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in May (33% of reports); 63% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Beaufort 0.8
- Beaufort County 4.5
- Median South Carolina town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Beaufort 8
- Beaufort County 40
- Median South Carolina town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Beaufort 0%
- Beaufort 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 3 | 3 | |||||||||||
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 11, 2026 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
| May 25, 2025 | 2 | 0.88 in | — |
| May 19, 2024 | 3 | 1.50 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 27, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.69 N Burton | Beaufort | 12:42 local · NCEI |
| Mar 27, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.69 N Beaufort | Beaufort | 12:40 local · NCEI |
| Aug 12, 2009 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.69 N Burton | Beaufort | 13:50 local · NCEI |
| Mar 29, 1970 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Beaufort | 05:00 local · NCEI |
| May 19, 2024 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1.5 NNW Beaufort Co Arpt | Beaufort | 12:40 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 12 50%
- 1–2 in 12 50%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 11, 2026 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.9 SW Beaufort | Beaufort | — | 16:50 local · NCEI |
| May 25, 2025 | 0.75 inpenny | 2.15 NNW Beaufort Co Arpt | Beaufort | — | 10:35 local · NCEI |
| May 25, 2025 | 0.88 innickel | 1.5 NNW Burton | Beaufort | — | 10:23 local · NCEI |
| May 19, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.17 E (Nbc)mcas Beaufort | Beaufort | — | 12:42 local · NCEI |
| May 19, 2024 | 0.88 innickel | 2.23 NE Beaufort | Beaufort | — | 12:41 local · NCEI |
| May 19, 2024 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1.5 NNW Beaufort Co Arpt | Beaufort | — | 12:40 local · NCEI |
| Mar 27, 2011 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.69 N Beaufort | Beaufort | $500 | 13:05 local · NCEI |
| Mar 27, 2011 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.69 N Beaufort | Beaufort | — | 12:46 local · NCEI |
| Mar 27, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N Beaufort | Beaufort | — | 12:45 local · NCEI |
| Mar 27, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.69 N Burton | Beaufort | — | 12:42 local · NCEI |
| Mar 27, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.69 N Beaufort | Beaufort | — | 12:40 local · NCEI |
| Aug 12, 2009 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N Beaufort | Beaufort | — | 13:50 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Beaufort
- Port Royal 12 km · 12
- Ridgeland 19 km · 13
- Hilton Head Island 30 km · 23
- Yemassee 30 km · 14
- Bluffton 33 km · 43
- Hardeeville 35 km · 22
- Walterboro 50 km · 30
- Cottageville 58 km · 15
Questions about hail in Beaufort
How often does it hail in Beaufort, South Carolina?
24 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Beaufort since 1970. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.8 reports a year. That ranks #43 of 185 South Carolina places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Beaufort?
Most reports come in May, March, June. May alone accounts for 33% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Beaufort?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on March 27, 2011 near 0.69 N Burton. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Beaufort?
The most recent report in this data is from May 11, 2026 (0.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Beaufort had in the last five years?
3 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 6 reports. The most recent was May 11, 2026.
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.