Hail history for Cameron, South Carolina
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Cameron since 1985, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Cameron
- Last hail
- May 29, 2025
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 2 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Jun 14, 1998
13 reports on 13 days since 1985 · #129 of 185 South Carolina places
Hail map · Cameron
- 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 Cameron
The latest hail report in and around Cameron is from May 29, 2025, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.00 in on May 29, 2025.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Cameron logged 6 reports on 6 hail days, about 0.3 reports a year. That is 40% less than the median South Carolina town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #129 of 185 South Carolina cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Cameron accounts for 16% of the 83 reports filed in Calhoun 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 June 14, 1998 near Cameron.
The busiest year was 1987, with 2 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in June (38% of reports); 77% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Cameron 0.3
- Calhoun County 2.3
- Median South Carolina town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Cameron 6
- Calhoun County 35
- Median South Carolina town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Cameron 0%
- Calhoun 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 29, 2025 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Apr 26, 2023 | 1 | 0.25 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 14, 1998 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Cameron | Calhoun | 19:10 local · NCEI |
| Jun 2, 1989 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Calhoun | 17:08 local · NCEI |
| May 2, 1987 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Calhoun | 16:30 local · NCEI |
| May 29, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 3 NNE Four Holes | Orangeburg | 14:45 local · NCEI |
| Jun 17, 2015 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.86 ESE Cameron | Calhoun | 18:20 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 46%
- 1–2 in 7 54%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 29, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 3 NNE Four Holes | Orangeburg | — | 14:45 local · NCEI |
| Apr 26, 2023 | 0.25 inpea | 3.52 ESE Riley | Calhoun | $100 | 15:49 local · NCEI |
| Jun 17, 2015 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.86 ESE Cameron | Calhoun | — | 18:20 local · NCEI |
| Jul 6, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.4 WSW Creston | Calhoun | — | 14:27 local · NCEI |
| May 22, 2010 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.44 WNW Creston | Calhoun | — | 18:35 local · NCEI |
| Jun 26, 2008 | 0.75 inpenny | Cameron | Calhoun | — | 16:57 local · NCEI |
| Jul 9, 2004 | 0.75 inpenny | Cameron | Calhoun | — | 14:45 local · NCEI |
| Jun 16, 1999 | 0.75 inpenny | Cameron | Calhoun | — | 17:50 local · NCEI |
| Jun 14, 1998 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Cameron | Calhoun | — | 19:10 local · NCEI |
| Jun 2, 1989 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Calhoun | — | 17:08 local · NCEI |
| May 2, 1987 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Calhoun | — | 16:30 local · NCEI |
| May 1, 1987 | 0.75 inpenny | — | Calhoun | — | 19:42 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Cameron
- St. Matthews 13 km · 21
- Elloree 14 km · 11
- Orangeburg 16 km · 16
- Santee 22 km · 13
- Rowesville 24 km · 12
- Bowman 24 km · 10
- Summerton 34 km · 14
- Branchville 35 km · 15
Questions about hail in Cameron
How often does it hail in Cameron, South Carolina?
13 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Cameron since 1985. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.3 reports a year. That ranks #129 of 185 South Carolina places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Cameron?
Most reports come in June, May, July. June alone accounts for 38% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Cameron?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on June 14, 1998 near Cameron. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Cameron?
The most recent report in this data is from May 29, 2025 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Cameron had in the last five years?
2 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 2 reports. The most recent was May 29, 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.