Hail history for Clemson University, South Carolina
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Clemson University since 1977, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Clemson University
- Last hail
- May 20, 2006
- 0.75 in, penny size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 0
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 0 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Jun 2, 1997
14 reports on 12 days since 1977 · #111 of 185 South Carolina places
Hail map · Clemson University
- 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 Clemson University
The latest hail report in and around Clemson University is from May 20, 2006, 0.75 in (penny size). There has been no hail report here in the five years since November 3, 2021.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Clemson University logged 1 report on 1 hail day, about 0.1 reports a year. That is 10% of the median South Carolina town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #111 of 185 South Carolina cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Clemson University accounts for 8% of the 175 reports filed in Pickens 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 2, 1997 near Clemson.
The busiest year was 1984, with 3 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in May (43% of reports); 71% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Clemson University 0.1
- Pickens County 5.0
- Median South Carolina town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Clemson University 1
- Pickens County 61
- Median South Carolina town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Clemson University 0%
- Pickens 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2, 1997 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Clemson | Pickens | 01:25 local · NCEI |
| Aug 29, 1990 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Pickens | 17:55 local · NCEI |
| Mar 28, 1984 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Pickens | 15:05 local · NCEI |
| Aug 20, 1999 | 1.00 inquarter | Clemson | Pickens | 15:16 local · NCEI |
| May 17, 1988 | 1.00 inquarter | — | Pickens | 12:15 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 7 50%
- 1–2 in 7 50%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 20, 2006 | 0.75 inpenny | Clemson | Pickens | 13:20 local · NCEI |
| Aug 21, 2005 | 0.75 inpenny | 1 W Clemson | Pickens | 16:53 local · NCEI |
| May 3, 2003 | 0.88 innickel | Clemson | Pickens | 17:38 local · NCEI |
| May 13, 2002 | 0.75 inpenny | Clemson | Pickens | 15:24 local · NCEI |
| Aug 20, 1999 | 1.00 inquarter | Clemson | Pickens | 15:16 local · NCEI |
| Jun 2, 1997 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Clemson | Pickens | 01:25 local · NCEI |
| Apr 28, 1997 | 0.75 inpenny | Clemson | Pickens | 17:05 local · NCEI |
| Aug 29, 1990 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Pickens | 17:55 local · NCEI |
| May 17, 1988 | 1.00 inquarter | — | Pickens | 12:15 local · NCEI |
| May 17, 1988 | 1.00 inquarter | — | Oconee | 12:15 local · NCEI |
| Apr 30, 1984 | 0.75 inpenny | — | Pickens | 14:00 local · NCEI |
| Apr 30, 1984 | 0.75 inpenny | — | Anderson | 14:00 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Clemson University
- Pendleton 6 km · 10
- Sandy Springs 11 km · 11
- Seneca 12 km · 26
- Six Mile 15 km · 14
- Liberty 18 km · 20
- Centerville 20 km · 16
- Walhalla 23 km · 31
- Westminster 23 km · 16
Questions about hail in Clemson University
How often does it hail in Clemson University, South Carolina?
14 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Clemson University since 1977. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.1 reports a year. That ranks #111 of 185 South Carolina places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Clemson University?
Most reports come in May, April, August. May alone accounts for 43% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Clemson University?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on June 2, 1997 near Clemson. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Clemson University?
The most recent report in this data is from May 20, 2006 (0.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Clemson University had in the last five years?
None: there has been no hail report in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Clemson University since November 3, 2021. The last one was on May 20, 2006.
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.