Hail history for Blacksburg, South Carolina
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Blacksburg since 1985, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Blacksburg
- Last hail
- May 26, 2022
- 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 20, 2006
27 reports on 22 days since 1985 · #35 of 185 South Carolina places
Hail map · Blacksburg
- 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 Blacksburg
The latest hail report in and around Blacksburg is from May 26, 2022, 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 26, 2022.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Blacksburg logged 12 reports on 10 hail days, about 0.6 reports a year. That is 20% more than the median South Carolina town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #35 of 185 South Carolina cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Blacksburg accounts for 23% of the 119 reports filed in Cherokee 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 20, 2006 near Blacksburg.
Reports were down 50% in 2016–2025 (4) compared with 2006–2015 (8). The busiest year was 2006, with 4 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in May (41% of reports); 74% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Blacksburg 0.6
- Cherokee County 3.0
- Median South Carolina town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Blacksburg 10
- Cherokee County 44
- Median South Carolina town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Blacksburg 0%
- Cherokee 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 26, 2022 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 20, 2006 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Blacksburg | Cherokee | 16:44 local · NCEI |
| May 17, 1988 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Cherokee | 12:25 local · NCEI |
| Jun 4, 1985 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Cherokee | 18:45 local · NCEI |
| Oct 25, 2001 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Blacksburg | Cherokee | 01:25 local · NCEI |
| May 15, 1985 | 1.50 inping pong ball | — | Cherokee | 19:33 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 41%
- 1–2 in 16 59%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 26, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | 4.47 WNW Blacksburg | Cherokee | 16:10 local · NCEI |
| Jun 14, 2021 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.5 NW Blacksburg | Cherokee | 16:01 local · NCEI |
| Aug 18, 2019 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.67 NNE Blacksburg | Cherokee | 16:55 local · NCEI |
| May 31, 2016 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.15 NNW Cherokee Falls | Cherokee | 16:14 local · NCEI |
| Jun 13, 2014 | 0.88 innickel | Blacksburg | Cherokee | 18:20 local · NCEI |
| May 16, 2012 | 0.75 inpenny | 4.37 NW Blacksburg | Cherokee | 21:12 local · NCEI |
| Jun 12, 2007 | 1.00 inquarter | Blacksburg | Cherokee | 16:09 local · NCEI |
| Jun 12, 2007 | 0.75 inpenny | 1 ENE Blacksburg | Cherokee | 16:00 local · NCEI |
| Jul 13, 2006 | 0.75 inpenny | Blacksburg | Cherokee | 18:50 local · NCEI |
| Jul 2, 2006 | 0.88 innickel | 2 NNW Blacksburg | Cherokee | 16:20 local · NCEI |
| Jul 2, 2006 | 1.00 inquarter | 3 WNW Blacksburg | Cherokee | 16:13 local · NCEI |
| May 20, 2006 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Blacksburg | Cherokee | 16:44 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Blacksburg
- Gaffney 14 km · 42
- Clover 27 km · 11
- York 30 km · 21
- Mayo 31 km · 13
- Chesnee 32 km · 15
- Pacolet 33 km · 21
- Jonesville 35 km · 12
- Spartanburg 42 km · 48
Questions about hail in Blacksburg
How often does it hail in Blacksburg, South Carolina?
27 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Blacksburg since 1985. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.6 reports a year. That ranks #35 of 185 South Carolina places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Blacksburg?
Most reports come in May, June, July. May alone accounts for 41% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Blacksburg?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on May 20, 2006 near Blacksburg. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Blacksburg?
The most recent report in this data is from May 26, 2022 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Blacksburg 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 26, 2022.
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.