Hail history for Branchville, South Carolina
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Branchville since 1985, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Branchville
- Last hail
- May 19, 2025
- 1.75 in, golf ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 3
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 3 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.75 in
- baseball · Jun 26, 2000
15 reports on 14 days since 1985 · #97 of 185 South Carolina places
Hail map · Branchville
- 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 Branchville
The latest hail report in and around Branchville is from May 19, 2025, 1.75 in (golf ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 3 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.75 in on May 19, 2025.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Branchville logged 9 reports on 8 hail days, about 0.5 reports a year. That is 10% less than the median South Carolina town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #97 of 185 South Carolina cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Branchville accounts for 7% of the 207 reports filed in Orangeburg County.
7% 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 2.75 in (baseball) on June 26, 2000 near Branchville.
Reports were up 25% in 2016–2025 (5) compared with 2006–2015 (4). The busiest year was 2025, with 2 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in May (40% of reports); 80% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Branchville 0.5
- Orangeburg County 5.3
- Median South Carolina town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Branchville 8
- Orangeburg County 73
- Median South Carolina town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Branchville 7%
- Orangeburg County 1%
- 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 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 2 | 2 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 19, 2025 | 1 | 1.75 in | — |
| Mar 31, 2025 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Apr 30, 2024 | 1 | 0.50 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 26, 2000 | 2.75 inbaseball | Branchville | Orangeburg | 15:28 local · NCEI |
| May 19, 2025 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.64 N Branchville | Orangeburg | 15:23 local · NCEI |
| Jun 4, 1985 | 1.50 inping pong ball | — | Orangeburg | 16:00 local · NCEI |
| Mar 31, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.76 NNE Branchville | Orangeburg | 16:44 local · NCEI |
| Feb 15, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.41 ESE Branchville | Orangeburg | 11:40 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 6 40%
- 1–2 in 8 53%
- 2 in + 1 7%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 19, 2025 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.64 N Branchville | Orangeburg | — | 15:23 local · NCEI |
| Mar 31, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.76 NNE Branchville | Orangeburg | — | 16:44 local · NCEI |
| Apr 30, 2024 | 0.50 inmarble | 2.76 N Branchville | Orangeburg | $100 | 21:41 local · NCEI |
| Feb 15, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.41 ESE Branchville | Orangeburg | — | 11:40 local · NCEI |
| Feb 15, 2017 | 0.75 inpenny | Branchville | Orangeburg | — | 11:39 local · NCEI |
| Jun 19, 2008 | 0.75 inpenny | 1 W Branchville | Orangeburg | — | 13:12 local · NCEI |
| May 10, 2008 | 0.75 inpenny | Branchville | Orangeburg | — | 15:19 local · NCEI |
| Jun 12, 2007 | 1.00 inquarter | 2 W Branchville | Orangeburg | — | 19:33 local · NCEI |
| May 7, 2006 | 1.00 inquarter | Branchville | Orangeburg | — | 12:56 local · NCEI |
| May 3, 2002 | 1.00 inquarter | Branchville | Orangeburg | — | 19:30 local · NCEI |
| Jun 26, 2000 | 2.75 inbaseball | Branchville | Orangeburg | — | 15:28 local · NCEI |
| May 4, 1998 | 1.00 inquarter | Branchville | Orangeburg | — | 12:50 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Branchville
- Rowesville 14 km · 12
- Bowman 16 km · 10
- Bamberg 21 km · 20
- St. George 23 km · 11
- Lodge 24 km · 11
- Orangeburg 27 km · 16
- Denmark 30 km · 14
- Cameron 35 km · 13
Questions about hail in Branchville
How often does it hail in Branchville, South Carolina?
15 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Branchville since 1985. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.5 reports a year. That ranks #97 of 185 South Carolina places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Branchville?
Most reports come in May, June, February. May alone accounts for 40% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Branchville?
2.75 in (baseball size) on June 26, 2000 near Branchville. 7% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Branchville?
The most recent report in this data is from May 19, 2025 (1.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Branchville had in the last five years?
3 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 3 reports. The most recent was May 19, 2025.
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.