Hail history for Chesterfield, South Carolina
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Chesterfield since 1974, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Chesterfield
- Last hail
- May 10, 2024
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 2 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.50 in
- tennis ball · Nov 29, 1985
18 reports on 16 days since 1974 · #74 of 185 South Carolina places
Hail map · Chesterfield
- 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 Chesterfield
The latest hail report in and around Chesterfield is from May 10, 2024, 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 10, 2024.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Chesterfield logged 13 reports on 11 hail days, about 0.7 reports a year. That is 30% more than the median South Carolina town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #74 of 185 South Carolina cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Chesterfield accounts for 14% of the 126 reports filed in Chesterfield County.
11% 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 2.50 in (tennis ball) on November 29, 1985.
Reports were down 38% in 2016–2025 (5) compared with 2006–2015 (8). The busiest year was 2012, with 4 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in July (39% of reports); 44% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Chesterfield 0.7
- Chesterfield County 5.1
- Median South Carolina town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Chesterfield 11
- Chesterfield County 66
- Median South Carolina town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Chesterfield 11%
- Chesterfield 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 10, 2024 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jun 17, 2022 | 1 | 0.25 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 29, 1985 | 2.50 intennis ball | — | Chesterfield | — | 14:00 local · NCEI |
| Jul 1, 2012 | 2.00 inhen egg | 2.15 SSW Rivers | Chesterfield | $30K | 14:25 local · NCEI |
| Jul 1, 2012 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.38 N Chesterfield | Chesterfield | $20K | 13:55 local · NCEI |
| Jul 1, 2012 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.89 SE Rivers | Chesterfield | $4K | 13:30 local · NCEI |
| May 10, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N Chesterfield | Chesterfield | — | 13:55 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 11 61%
- 1–2 in 5 28%
- 2 in + 2 11%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 10, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N Chesterfield | Chesterfield | — | 13:55 local · NCEI |
| Jun 17, 2022 | 0.25 inpea | 1.9 ENE Rivers | Chesterfield | $100 | 17:45 local · NCEI |
| Jul 13, 2021 | 0.25 inpea | 2.19 SE Rivers | Chesterfield | $10 | 15:00 local · NCEI |
| Jul 13, 2019 | 0.70 inmarble | 0.57 W Chesterfield | Chesterfield | $10 | 17:35 local · NCEI |
| May 12, 2016 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.89 NW Chesterfield | Chesterfield | — | 15:27 local · NCEI |
| Jul 9, 2012 | 0.88 innickel | 0.89 NW Chesterfield | Chesterfield | — | 15:11 local · NCEI |
| Jul 1, 2012 | 2.00 inhen egg | 2.15 SSW Rivers | Chesterfield | $30K | 14:25 local · NCEI |
| Jul 1, 2012 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.38 N Chesterfield | Chesterfield | $20K | 13:55 local · NCEI |
| Jul 1, 2012 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.89 SE Rivers | Chesterfield | $4K | 13:30 local · NCEI |
| Jun 11, 2008 | 1.00 inquarter | Chesterfield | Chesterfield | — | 20:09 local · NCEI |
| Jun 4, 2007 | 0.75 inpenny | 1 SE Chesterfield | Chesterfield | — | 15:25 local · NCEI |
| Aug 3, 2006 | 0.75 inpenny | 3 NE Chesterfield | Chesterfield | — | 18:46 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Chesterfield
- Cheraw 16 km · 26
- Cash 21 km · 10
- Pageland 28 km · 13
- McBee 34 km · 14
- Bennettsville 38 km · 18
- Pine Ridge 38 km · 11
- Hartsville 41 km · 19
- Bethune 43 km · 14
Questions about hail in Chesterfield
How often does it hail in Chesterfield, South Carolina?
18 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Chesterfield since 1974. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.7 reports a year. That ranks #74 of 185 South Carolina places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Chesterfield?
Most reports come in July, June, April. July alone accounts for 39% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Chesterfield?
2.50 in (tennis ball size) on November 29, 1985. 11% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Chesterfield?
The most recent report in this data is from May 10, 2024 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Chesterfield 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 10, 2024.
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.