Hail history for Buford, South Carolina
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Buford since 1990, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Buford
- Last hail
- Oct 20, 2023
- 0.25 in, pea size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 4
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 4 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Jul 13, 2005
12 reports on 11 days since 1990 · #144 of 185 South Carolina places
Hail map · Buford
- 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 Buford
The latest hail report in and around Buford is from October 20, 2023, 0.25 in (pea size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 4 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.00 in on May 3, 2022.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Buford logged 8 reports on 8 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 #144 of 185 South Carolina cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Buford accounts for 9% of the 134 reports filed in Lancaster 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 July 13, 2005 near 8 E Lancaster.
Reports were up 600% in 2016–2025 (7) compared with 2006–2015 (1). The busiest year was 2022, with 3 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in May (33% of reports); 67% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Buford 0.4
- Lancaster County 4.9
- Median South Carolina town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Buford 8
- Lancaster County 56
- Median South Carolina town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Buford 0%
- Lancaster County 5%
- 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 2 | 3 | ||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 20, 2023 | 1 | 0.25 in | — |
| Jun 17, 2022 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
| Jun 16, 2022 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
| May 3, 2022 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 13, 2005 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 8 E Lancaster | Lancaster | — | 14:15 local · NCEI |
| Apr 9, 2011 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Lingles Xrds | Lancaster | $25K | 17:27 local · NCEI |
| May 21, 1990 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | — | Lancaster | — | 18:58 local · NCEI |
| May 21, 1990 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | — | Lancaster | — | 18:25 local · NCEI |
| May 3, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.32 S Adams Xrds | Lancaster | — | 15:58 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 50%
- 1–2 in 6 50%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 20, 2023 | 0.25 inpea | 0.95 NW Lingles Xrds | Lancaster | $100 | 16:17 local · NCEI |
| Jun 17, 2022 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.89 SE Lingles Xrds | Lancaster | $100 | 17:26 local · NCEI |
| Jun 16, 2022 | 0.88 innickel | 1.49 NW Lingles Xrds | Lancaster | $100 | 16:20 local · NCEI |
| May 3, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.32 S Adams Xrds | Lancaster | — | 15:58 local · NCEI |
| Sep 13, 2019 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.49 SSW Camp Creek | Lancaster | — | 14:15 local · NCEI |
| Jul 8, 2019 | 0.88 innickel | 0.89 SW Lingles Xrds | Lancaster | — | 15:20 local · NCEI |
| May 2, 2016 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.89 SE Lingles Xrds | Lancaster | — | 15:38 local · NCEI |
| Apr 9, 2011 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Lingles Xrds | Lancaster | $25K | 17:27 local · NCEI |
| Jul 13, 2005 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 8 E Lancaster | Lancaster | — | 14:15 local · NCEI |
| Apr 26, 2003 | 0.75 inpenny | 8 E Lancaster | Lancaster | — | 12:57 local · NCEI |
| May 21, 1990 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | — | Lancaster | — | 18:58 local · NCEI |
| May 21, 1990 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | — | Lancaster | — | 18:25 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Buford
- Elgin 12 km · 13
- Lancaster 14 km · 26
- Heath Springs 18 km · 14
- Pageland 22 km · 13
- Van Wyck 22 km · 12
- Kershaw 23 km · 15
- Great Falls 32 km · 16
- Richburg 36 km · 10
Questions about hail in Buford
How often does it hail in Buford, South Carolina?
12 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Buford since 1990. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.4 reports a year. That ranks #144 of 185 South Carolina places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Buford?
Most reports come in May, April, June. May alone accounts for 33% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Buford?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on July 13, 2005 near 8 E Lancaster. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Buford?
The most recent report in this data is from October 20, 2023 (0.25 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Buford 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 October 20, 2023.
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.