Hail history for Chapin, South Carolina
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Chapin since 1984, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Chapin
- Last hail
- Sep 7, 2023
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 2 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Jul 1, 2012
13 reports on 12 days since 1984 · #130 of 185 South Carolina places
Hail map · Chapin
- 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 Chapin
The latest hail report in and around Chapin is from September 7, 2023, 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 September 7, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Chapin logged 9 reports on 9 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 #130 of 185 South Carolina cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Chapin accounts for 4% of the 307 reports filed in Lexington 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 1, 2012 near Chapin.
Reports were down 50% in 2016–2025 (3) compared with 2006–2015 (6). The busiest year was 2012, with 2 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in May (46% of reports); 46% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Chapin 0.5
- Lexington County 8.8
- Median South Carolina town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Chapin 9
- Lexington County 79
- Median South Carolina town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Chapin 0%
- Lexington County 3%
- 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 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 7, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Aug 3, 2022 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 1, 2012 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Chapin | Lexington | $65K | 15:54 local · NCEI |
| Aug 9, 2011 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1.38 N Chapin | Lexington | $1K | 18:00 local · NCEI |
| Sep 7, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.23 S Chapin | Lexington | — | 16:50 local · NCEI |
| Mar 24, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | Chapin | Lexington | — | 16:43 local · NCEI |
| May 2, 2009 | 1.00 inquarter | Chapin | Lexington | — | 16:56 local · NCEI |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 7, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.23 S Chapin | Lexington | — | 16:50 local · NCEI |
| Aug 3, 2022 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.85 ENE Chapin | Lexington | — | 16:47 local · NCEI |
| Jul 16, 2021 | 0.25 inpea | 2.07 S Chapin | Lexington | $10 | 14:02 local · NCEI |
| Jul 1, 2012 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Chapin | Lexington | $65K | 15:54 local · NCEI |
| Mar 24, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | Chapin | Lexington | — | 16:43 local · NCEI |
| Aug 9, 2011 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1.38 N Chapin | Lexington | $1K | 18:00 local · NCEI |
| May 15, 2009 | 0.75 inpenny | Chapin | Lexington | — | 16:30 local · NCEI |
| May 2, 2009 | 1.00 inquarter | Chapin | Lexington | — | 16:56 local · NCEI |
| Mar 15, 2008 | 0.75 inpenny | Chapin | Lexington | — | 16:10 local · NCEI |
| May 30, 2002 | 0.75 inpenny | Chapin | Lexington | — | 19:05 local · NCEI |
| May 25, 2001 | 0.75 inpenny | Chapin | Lexington | — | 22:12 local · NCEI |
| May 6, 1984 | 1.00 inquarter | — | Lexington | — | 16:50 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Chapin
- Lake Murray of Richland 8 km · 14
- Irmo 15 km · 31
- Prosperity 18 km · 10
- Lexington 22 km · 30
- St. Andrews 25 km · 11
- Newberry 27 km · 24
- Gilbert 27 km · 17
- Oak Grove 27 km · 11
Questions about hail in Chapin
How often does it hail in Chapin, South Carolina?
13 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Chapin since 1984. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.5 reports a year. That ranks #130 of 185 South Carolina places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Chapin?
Most reports come in May, March, July. May alone accounts for 46% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Chapin?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on July 1, 2012 near Chapin. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Chapin?
The most recent report in this data is from September 7, 2023 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Chapin 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 September 7, 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.