Hail history for Berkeley County, South Carolina
Every NOAA hail report filed in Berkeley County since 1968, with preliminary National Weather Service reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Berkeley County
- Last hail
- Sep 6, 2026
- 1.00 in, quarter size · preliminary
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 19
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 29 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.50 in
- tennis ball · Aug 2, 2012
338 reports on 162 days since 1968 · #4 of 46 South Carolina counties
Hail map · Berkeley 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 Berkeley County
The latest hail report in Berkeley County is from September 6, 2026, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 19 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 2.00 in on June 10, 2024.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Berkeley County logged 247 reports on 97 hail days, about 12.3 reports a year. That is 3.3 times the median South Carolina county (3.8 a year) and ranks #4 of 46 South Carolina counties for all-time reports. Berkeley County holds 5% 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 2.50 in (tennis ball) on August 2, 2012 near 0.69 S Pinopolis.
Reports were down 65% in 2016–2025 (64) compared with 2006–2015 (183). The busiest year was 2008, with 58 reports on 16 days. Hail here peaks in May (32% of reports); 70% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Berkeley County 12.3
- Median South Carolina county 3.8
Hail days 2006–2025
- Berkeley County 97
- Median South Carolina county 42
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Berkeley 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 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | ||||||||
| 2025 | 2 | 1 | 3 | ||||||||||
| 2024 | 3 | 1 | 4 | ||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | |||||||||
| 2022 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 11 | |||||||
| 2021 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 17 | |||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | |||||||||
| 2018 | 4 | 1 | 5 | ||||||||||
| 2017 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 11 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 6, 2026 | 2 | 1.00 in | View |
| Jun 12, 2026 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
| Apr 30, 2026 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Mar 15, 2026 | 1 | 1.75 in | — |
| Jun 11, 2025 | 1 | 1.50 in | — |
| Apr 26, 2025 | 2 | 1.50 in | — |
| Jun 10, 2024 | 1 | 2.00 in | — |
| May 24, 2024 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
| May 9, 2024 | 2 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jul 19, 2023 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
| Jun 21, 2023 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
| Jun 18, 2023 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
| May 9, 2023 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
| Jul 23, 2022 | 2 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jun 3, 2022 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| May 4, 2022 | 2 | 0.75 in | — |
| Apr 6, 2022 | 4 | 1.75 in | — |
| Mar 16, 2022 | 2 | 1.00 in | — |
| Dec 30, 2021 | 2 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2, 2012 | 2.50 intennis ball | 0.69 S Pinopolis | — | 17:35 local · NCEI |
| Apr 9, 2011 | 2.50 intennis ball | 0.69 S Russellville | — | 22:20 local · NCEI |
| Jun 10, 2024 | 2.00 inhen egg | 2.07 N Ladson | — | 18:48 local · NCEI |
| Apr 3, 2007 | 2.00 inhen egg | 2.83 SSE Harristown | — | 17:06 local · NCEI |
| May 15, 1995 | 2.00 inhen egg | Cross | $1K | 18:00 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 155 46%
- 1–2 in 178 53%
- 2 in + 5 1%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 6, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | College Park | 22:05 UTC · NWS prelim. |
| Sep 6, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 3 NNE Sangaree | 22:04 UTC · NWS prelim. |
| Jun 12, 2026 | 0.88 innickel | 3 NNW Ladson | 14:38 local · NCEI |
| Apr 30, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.7 WNW Wando | 06:36 local · NCEI |
| Mar 15, 2026 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.5 SSW Mt Holly | 22:15 local · NCEI |
| Jun 11, 2025 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.9 NE The Barrows | 16:40 local · NCEI |
| Apr 26, 2025 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 4.43 NE Cherry Hill | 18:41 local · NCEI |
| Apr 26, 2025 | 0.88 innickel | 3.56 NE Cherry Hill | 18:30 local · NCEI |
| Jun 10, 2024 | 2.00 inhen egg | 2.07 N Ladson | 18:48 local · NCEI |
| May 24, 2024 | 0.88 innickel | 0.9 NE Jamestown | 17:49 local · NCEI |
| May 9, 2024 | 0.75 inpenny | Goose Creek | 13:00 local · NCEI |
| May 9, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | Goose Creek | 12:58 local · NCEI |
Cities and towns in Berkeley County
| Place | Reports | Largest |
|---|---|---|
| Goose Creek | 62 | 1.75 in |
| Moncks Corner | 55 | 1.75 in |
| Bonneau | 21 | 1.75 in |
| St. Stephen | 17 | 1.75 in |
| Ladson | 15 | 2.00 in |
| Sangaree | 11 | 1.75 in |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pinopolis | 8 | 8 | Apr 6, 2022 |
| Hanahan | 7 | 4 | Jul 19, 2017 |
| Russellville | 7 | 6 | Jul 2, 2011 |
| Bonneau Beach | 5 | 5 | Feb 15, 2017 |
| Jamestown | 4 | 4 | May 24, 2024 |
| Pimlico | 1 | 1 | May 10, 2008 |
Questions about hail in Berkeley County
How often does it hail in Berkeley County, South Carolina?
338 hail reports have been logged in Berkeley County since 1968. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 12.3 reports a year. That ranks #4 of 46 South Carolina counties by number of reports.
When is hail season in Berkeley County?
Most reports come in May, June, April. May alone accounts for 32% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Berkeley County?
2.50 in (tennis ball size) on August 2, 2012 near 0.69 S Pinopolis. 1% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Berkeley County?
The most recent report in this data is from September 6, 2026 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Berkeley County had in the last five years?
19 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 29 reports. The most recent was September 6, 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.