Hail history for Belton, South Carolina
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Belton since 1985, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Belton
- Last hail
- Sep 5, 2026
- 1.75 in, golf ball size · preliminary
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 1 report
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Sep 5, 2026
18 reports on 15 days since 1985 · #72 of 185 South Carolina places
Hail map · Belton
- 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 Belton
The latest hail report in and around Belton is from September 5, 2026, 1.75 in (golf ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 1.75 in on September 5, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Belton logged 10 reports on 7 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 #72 of 185 South Carolina cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Belton accounts for 8% of the 228 reports filed in Anderson 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 September 5, 2026 near 3 ENE Belton.
Reports were down 75% in 2016–2025 (2) compared with 2006–2015 (8). The busiest year was 2008, with 3 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in June (39% of reports); 78% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Belton 0.5
- Anderson County 5.7
- Median South Carolina town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Belton 7
- Anderson County 69
- Median South Carolina town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Belton 0%
- Anderson 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 5, 2026 | 1 | 1.75 in | View |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 5, 2026 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3 ENE Belton | Anderson | — | 19:34 UTC · NWS prelim. |
| Jul 3, 2014 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1 W Belton | Anderson | $200K | 14:09 local · NCEI |
| Jun 15, 2008 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.5 SW Belton | Anderson | — | 21:30 local · NCEI |
| Apr 21, 2006 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1 W Belton | Anderson | — | 18:35 local · NCEI |
| Apr 5, 2017 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.24 ESE Belton | Anderson | — | 23:27 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 5 28%
- 1–2 in 13 72%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 5, 2026 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3 ENE Belton | Anderson | — | 19:34 UTC · NWS prelim. |
| Apr 5, 2017 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.24 ESE Belton | Anderson | — | 23:27 local · NCEI |
| May 12, 2016 | 0.75 inpenny | 3.5 S Campbell | Anderson | — | 17:40 local · NCEI |
| Jul 3, 2014 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1 W Belton | Anderson | $200K | 14:09 local · NCEI |
| Jun 5, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.99 NNW Craytonville | Anderson | — | 18:43 local · NCEI |
| Jun 27, 2009 | 0.75 inpenny | 2.2 E Blair Mills | Anderson | — | 16:46 local · NCEI |
| Jun 15, 2008 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.5 SW Belton | Anderson | — | 21:30 local · NCEI |
| Jun 15, 2008 | 0.88 innickel | 1.5 SW Belton | Anderson | — | 21:27 local · NCEI |
| Jun 15, 2008 | 1.00 inquarter | 1 E Belton | Anderson | — | 21:15 local · NCEI |
| Apr 21, 2006 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1 W Belton | Anderson | — | 18:35 local · NCEI |
| Apr 21, 2006 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Belton | Anderson | — | 18:25 local · NCEI |
| Mar 13, 2005 | 1.00 inquarter | Belton | Anderson | — | 18:55 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Belton
- Williamston 11 km · 12
- Anderson 14 km · 51
- Centerville 20 km · 16
- Piedmont 20 km · 13
- Sandy Springs 25 km · 11
- Powdersville 28 km · 21
- Ware Shoals 28 km · 16
- Pendleton 29 km · 10
Questions about hail in Belton
How often does it hail in Belton, South Carolina?
18 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Belton since 1985. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.5 reports a year. That ranks #72 of 185 South Carolina places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Belton?
Most reports come in June, April, May. June alone accounts for 39% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Belton?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on September 5, 2026 near 3 ENE Belton. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Belton?
The most recent report in this data is from September 5, 2026 (1.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Belton had in the last five years?
1 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 1 reports. The most recent was September 5, 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.