Hail history for Bluffton, South Carolina
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Bluffton since 1988, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Bluffton
- Last hail
- Aug 25, 2026
- 0.25 in, pea size · preliminary
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 4
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 4 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.50 in
- tennis ball · Mar 15, 2008
43 reports on 28 days since 1988 · #16 of 185 South Carolina places
Hail map · Bluffton
- 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 Bluffton
The latest hail report in and around Bluffton is from August 25, 2026, 0.25 in (pea size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 4 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 0.88 in on May 8, 2025.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Bluffton logged 34 reports on 19 hail days, about 1.7 reports a year. That is 3.4 times the median South Carolina town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #16 of 185 South Carolina cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Bluffton accounts for 32% of the 136 reports filed in Beaufort County.
2% 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 2.50 in (tennis ball) on March 15, 2008 near 0.9 NE Bluffton.
Reports were down 83% in 2016–2025 (5) compared with 2006–2015 (29). The busiest year was 2011, with 8 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in March (26% of reports); 51% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Bluffton 1.7
- Beaufort County 4.5
- Median South Carolina town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Bluffton 19
- Beaufort County 40
- Median South Carolina town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Bluffton 2%
- 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 25, 2026 | 1 | 0.25 in | View |
| May 29, 2025 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
| May 8, 2025 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
| May 24, 2024 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 15, 2008 | 2.50 intennis ball | 0.9 NE Bluffton | Beaufort | 20:55 local · NCEI |
| Apr 29, 2013 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 4.76 SSW Baileys Lndg | Beaufort | 15:35 local · NCEI |
| Mar 27, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.9 NE Bluffton | Beaufort | 14:40 local · NCEI |
| Mar 27, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.9 NE Bluffton | Beaufort | 14:35 local · NCEI |
| Mar 27, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.9 NE Bluffton | Beaufort | 14:31 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 18 42%
- 1–2 in 24 56%
- 2 in + 1 2%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 25, 2026 | 0.25 inpea | 1 W Pritchardville | Beaufort | 20:35 UTC · NWS prelim. |
| May 29, 2025 | 0.75 inpenny | Levy | Jasper | 13:38 local · NCEI |
| May 8, 2025 | 0.88 innickel | 3.65 SSW Baileys Lndg | Beaufort | 14:18 local · NCEI |
| May 24, 2024 | 0.75 inpenny | 2.82 NNE Bluffton | Beaufort | 15:40 local · NCEI |
| Aug 7, 2019 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.9 NE Bluffton | Beaufort | 17:10 local · NCEI |
| Jul 20, 2017 | 0.88 innickel | 0.69 N Pritchardville | Beaufort | 13:56 local · NCEI |
| Aug 27, 2015 | 0.75 inpenny | 2.44 ENE Bluffton | Beaufort | 12:36 local · NCEI |
| Apr 29, 2013 | 0.75 inpenny | 4.31 SSW Baileys Lndg | Beaufort | 15:52 local · NCEI |
| Apr 29, 2013 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 4.76 SSW Baileys Lndg | Beaufort | 15:35 local · NCEI |
| Aug 16, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.27 NNW Bluffton | Beaufort | 14:25 local · NCEI |
| Aug 16, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.9 NE Pritchardville | Beaufort | 14:22 local · NCEI |
| Jun 6, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.36 WSW Pritchardville | Beaufort | 13:54 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Bluffton
- Hardeeville 14 km · 22
- Hilton Head Island 18 km · 23
- Port Royal 27 km · 12
- Ridgeland 28 km · 13
- Beaufort 33 km · 24
- Yemassee 54 km · 14
Questions about hail in Bluffton
How often does it hail in Bluffton, South Carolina?
43 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Bluffton since 1988. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 1.7 reports a year. That ranks #16 of 185 South Carolina places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Bluffton?
Most reports come in March, June, May. March alone accounts for 26% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Bluffton?
2.50 in (tennis ball size) on March 15, 2008 near 0.9 NE Bluffton. 2% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Bluffton?
The most recent report in this data is from August 25, 2026 (0.25 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Bluffton had in the last five years?
4 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 4 reports. The most recent was August 25, 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.