Hail history for Bennettsville, South Carolina
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Bennettsville since 1962, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Bennettsville
- Last hail
- May 10, 2024
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 1 report
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · May 14, 1999
18 reports on 18 days since 1962 · #73 of 185 South Carolina places
Hail map · Bennettsville
- Under 1 in
- 1–1.75 in
- 1.75–2.5 in
- 2.5–4 in
- 4 in +
- No size
For homeowners
Concerned about your roof after hail?
Send a request to Moxisync Labs for review. The latest hail report in Bennettsville is from May 10, 2024. We’re building local roofer coverage. Submitting a request does not guarantee a quote or book an inspection.
Phone line opening soon
What the record says about Bennettsville
The latest hail report in and around Bennettsville is from May 10, 2024, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 1.00 in on May 10, 2024.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Bennettsville logged 7 reports on 7 hail days, about 0.3 reports a year. That is 30% less than the median South Carolina town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #73 of 185 South Carolina cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Bennettsville accounts for 30% of the 61 reports filed in Marlboro 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 May 14, 1999 near 1 E Bennettsville.
The busiest year was 2012, with 4 reports on 4 days. Hail here peaks in May (33% of reports); 56% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Bennettsville 0.3
- Marlboro County 1.5
- Median South Carolina town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Bennettsville 7
- Marlboro County 24
- Median South Carolina town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Bennettsville 0%
- Marlboro County 0%
- 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 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 10, 2024 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 14, 1999 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1 E Bennettsville | Marlboro | — | 11:55 local · NCEI |
| Jun 10, 1982 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Marlboro | — | 15:30 local · NCEI |
| May 10, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.89 NW Bennettsville | Marlboro | — | 14:36 local · NCEI |
| May 23, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.71 ENE Bennetsville Arpt | Marlboro | $500 | 13:58 local · NCEI |
| Apr 26, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.89 NW Bennettsville | Marlboro | $1K | 14:55 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 11 61%
- 1–2 in 7 39%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 10, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.89 NW Bennettsville | Marlboro | — | 14:36 local · NCEI |
| Jul 21, 2012 | 0.88 innickel | 2.14 NE Bennetsville Arpt | Marlboro | $250 | 15:18 local · NCEI |
| Jul 16, 2012 | 0.88 innickel | 0.93 NW Bennettsville | Marlboro | $250 | 13:35 local · NCEI |
| May 23, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.71 ENE Bennetsville Arpt | Marlboro | $500 | 13:58 local · NCEI |
| Apr 26, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.89 NW Bennettsville | Marlboro | $1K | 14:55 local · NCEI |
| Aug 7, 2008 | 0.88 innickel | 1.33 WNW Mill Vlg | Marlboro | — | 15:22 local · NCEI |
| Aug 2, 2008 | 0.88 innickel | 2.45 E Everetts | Marlboro | — | 18:33 local · NCEI |
| Jul 9, 2003 | 0.88 innickel | 3 W Bennettsville | Marlboro | — | 14:20 local · NCEI |
| May 3, 2003 | 1.00 inquarter | Lester | Marlboro | — | 20:40 local · NCEI |
| Apr 26, 2003 | 1.00 inquarter | 3 E Bennettsville | Marlboro | — | 14:25 local · NCEI |
| May 14, 1999 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1 E Bennettsville | Marlboro | — | 11:55 local · NCEI |
| May 27, 1998 | 0.75 inpenny | Bennettsville | Marlboro | — | 15:33 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Bennettsville
- Cash 19 km · 10
- Cheraw 22 km · 26
- Dillon 37 km · 16
- Chesterfield 38 km · 18
- Darlington 40 km · 37
- Latta 40 km · 12
- Hartsville 47 km · 19
- Florence 51 km · 57
Questions about hail in Bennettsville
How often does it hail in Bennettsville, South Carolina?
18 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Bennettsville since 1962. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.3 reports a year. That ranks #73 of 185 South Carolina places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Bennettsville?
Most reports come in May, August, April. May alone accounts for 33% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Bennettsville?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on May 14, 1999 near 1 E Bennettsville. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Bennettsville?
The most recent report in this data is from May 10, 2024 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Bennettsville 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 May 10, 2024.
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.