Hail history for Elgin, South Carolina
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Elgin since 2005, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Elgin
- Last hail
- Apr 20, 2024
- 1.50 in, ping pong ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 1 report
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · May 14, 2006
13 reports on 11 days since 2005 · #131 of 185 South Carolina places
Hail map · Elgin
- 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 Elgin
The latest hail report in and around Elgin is from April 20, 2024, 1.50 in (ping pong ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 1.50 in on April 20, 2024.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Elgin logged 12 reports on 10 hail days, about 0.6 reports a year. That is 20% more than the median South Carolina town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #131 of 185 South Carolina cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Elgin accounts for 10% 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 May 14, 2006 near Elgin.
Reports were up 40% in 2016–2025 (7) compared with 2006–2015 (5). The busiest year was 2020, with 3 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in May (31% of reports); 54% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Elgin 0.6
- Lancaster County 4.9
- Median South Carolina town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Elgin 10
- Lancaster County 56
- Median South Carolina town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Elgin 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 2 | 1 | 3 | ||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 20, 2024 | 1 | 1.50 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 14, 2006 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Elgin | Lancaster | 15:52 local · NCEI |
| Apr 3, 2006 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 5 S Lancaster | Lancaster | 16:15 local · NCEI |
| Apr 20, 2024 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.45 W Antioch | Lancaster | 16:09 local · NCEI |
| Sep 8, 2021 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.15 SSW Elgin | Lancaster | 13:30 local · NCEI |
| May 24, 2020 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.57 W Elgin | Lancaster | 14:55 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 20, 2024 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.45 W Antioch | Lancaster | — | 16:09 local · NCEI |
| Sep 8, 2021 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.15 SSW Elgin | Lancaster | — | 13:30 local · NCEI |
| Sep 8, 2021 | 0.70 inmarble | 0.45 NE Jones Xrds | Lancaster | $100 | 13:30 local · NCEI |
| Dec 7, 2020 | 0.70 inmarble | 1.79 NE Elgin | Lancaster | $10 | 15:00 local · NCEI |
| May 24, 2020 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.57 W Elgin | Lancaster | — | 14:55 local · NCEI |
| May 24, 2020 | 0.50 inmarble | 0.69 N Elgin | Lancaster | $10 | 14:45 local · NCEI |
| Jul 15, 2017 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.33 ESE Cauthens Xrds | Lancaster | $100 | 16:32 local · NCEI |
| Jun 16, 2014 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.84 WSW Rich Hill Xrds | Lancaster | $500 | 17:55 local · NCEI |
| May 23, 2014 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.14 E Jones Xrds | Lancaster | — | 17:58 local · NCEI |
| Jul 6, 2009 | 0.88 innickel | 3 NW Heath Spgs | Lancaster | — | 16:49 local · NCEI |
| May 14, 2006 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Elgin | Lancaster | — | 15:52 local · NCEI |
| Apr 3, 2006 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 5 S Lancaster | Lancaster | — | 16:15 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Elgin
- Lancaster 8 km · 26
- Heath Springs 9 km · 14
- Buford 12 km · 12
- Kershaw 18 km · 15
- Great Falls 20 km · 16
- Van Wyck 23 km · 12
- Richburg 28 km · 10
- Pageland 33 km · 13
Questions about hail in Elgin
How often does it hail in Elgin, South Carolina?
13 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Elgin since 2005. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.6 reports a year. That ranks #131 of 185 South Carolina places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Elgin?
Most reports come in May, July, April. May alone accounts for 31% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Elgin?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on May 14, 2006 near Elgin. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Elgin?
The most recent report in this data is from April 20, 2024 (1.50 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Elgin had in the last five years?
1 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 1 reports. The most recent was April 20, 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.