Hail history for Blythewood, South Carolina
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Blythewood since 1962, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Blythewood
- Last hail
- Apr 7, 2015
- 1.75 in, golf ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 0
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 0 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Apr 7, 2015
17 reports on 15 days since 1962 · #79 of 185 South Carolina places
Hail map · Blythewood
- 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 Blythewood
The latest hail report in and around Blythewood is from April 7, 2015, 1.75 in (golf ball size). There has been no hail report here in the five years since November 3, 2021.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Blythewood logged 8 reports on 7 hail days, about 0.4 reports a year. That is 20% less than the median South Carolina town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #79 of 185 South Carolina cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Blythewood accounts for 7% of the 234 reports filed in Richland 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 April 7, 2015 near 0.69 S Blythewood.
Reports were down 100% in 2016–2025 (0) compared with 2006–2015 (8). The busiest year was 2008, with 4 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in May (29% of reports); 65% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Blythewood 0.4
- Richland County 6.2
- Median South Carolina town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Blythewood 7
- Richland County 62
- Median South Carolina town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Blythewood 0%
- Richland County 2%
- 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 7, 2015 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.69 S Blythewood | Richland | 21:00 local · NCEI |
| Mar 15, 2008 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 6 WSW Blythewood | Richland | 15:54 local · NCEI |
| May 6, 1984 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Richland | 16:15 local · NCEI |
| May 23, 2014 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.57 W Blythewood | Richland | 18:35 local · NCEI |
| May 20, 2008 | 1.00 inquarter | Blythewood | Richland | 19:16 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 10 59%
- 1–2 in 7 41%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 7, 2015 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.69 S Blythewood | Richland | 21:00 local · NCEI |
| May 23, 2014 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.57 W Blythewood | Richland | 18:35 local · NCEI |
| Aug 13, 2010 | 0.75 inpenny | Blythewood | Richland | 17:10 local · NCEI |
| Jul 4, 2008 | 0.75 inpenny | 3.43 W Blythewood | Richland | 13:20 local · NCEI |
| May 20, 2008 | 1.00 inquarter | Blythewood | Richland | 19:16 local · NCEI |
| May 20, 2008 | 1.00 inquarter | 3 S Blythewood | Richland | 19:05 local · NCEI |
| Mar 15, 2008 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 6 WSW Blythewood | Richland | 15:54 local · NCEI |
| Apr 19, 2007 | 0.75 inpenny | Blythewood | Richland | 18:52 local · NCEI |
| Jul 5, 2004 | 0.88 innickel | Blythewood | Richland | 21:10 local · NCEI |
| Jul 5, 2004 | 0.75 inpenny | 2 W Blythewood | Richland | 20:47 local · NCEI |
| Jul 14, 1997 | 1.00 inquarter | 2 N Blythewood | Richland | 19:25 local · NCEI |
| Jun 7, 1996 | 0.75 inpenny | Blythewood | Richland | 20:30 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Blythewood
- Ridgeway 11 km · 10
- Elgin 19 km · 14
- Winnsboro 20 km · 21
- St. Andrews 20 km · 11
- Columbia 21 km · 130
- Irmo 22 km · 31
- West Columbia 26 km · 14
- Lugoff 27 km · 26
Questions about hail in Blythewood
How often does it hail in Blythewood, South Carolina?
17 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Blythewood since 1962. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.4 reports a year. That ranks #79 of 185 South Carolina places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Blythewood?
Most reports come in May, April, July. May alone accounts for 29% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Blythewood?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on April 7, 2015 near 0.69 S Blythewood. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Blythewood?
The most recent report in this data is from April 7, 2015 (1.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Blythewood had in the last five years?
None: there has been no hail report in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Blythewood since November 3, 2021. The last one was on April 7, 2015.
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.