Hail history for Five Forks, South Carolina
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Five Forks since 1996, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Five Forks
- Last hail
- Apr 26, 2025
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 3
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 4 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.00 in
- hen egg · May 10, 2011
27 reports on 22 days since 1996 · #36 of 185 South Carolina places
Hail map · Five Forks
- 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 Five Forks
The latest hail report in and around Five Forks is from April 26, 2025, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 3 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.00 in on April 26, 2025.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Five Forks logged 23 reports on 18 hail days, about 1.1 reports a year. That is about twice the median South Carolina town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #36 of 185 South Carolina cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Five Forks accounts for 6% of the 431 reports filed in Greenville County.
4% 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 2.00 in (hen egg) on May 10, 2011 near 1.49 SSW Five Forks.
Reports were down 79% in 2016–2025 (4) compared with 2006–2015 (19). The busiest year was 2011, with 8 reports on 5 days. Hail here peaks in June (52% of reports); 89% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Five Forks 1.1
- Greenville County 13.4
- Median South Carolina town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Five Forks 18
- Greenville County 130
- Median South Carolina town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Five Forks 4%
- Greenville County 4%
- 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 26, 2025 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| May 8, 2024 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
| Jun 3, 2022 | 2 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 10, 2011 | 2.00 inhen egg | 1.49 SSW Five Forks | Greenville | 18:45 local · NCEI |
| Jun 9, 2015 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.19 NW Five Forks | Greenville | 17:37 local · NCEI |
| Jul 6, 1999 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Pelham | Spartanburg | 15:03 local · NCEI |
| May 24, 1996 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Batesville | Greenville | 23:50 local · NCEI |
| Apr 26, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.49 SSW Five Forks | Greenville | 17:10 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 11 41%
- 1–2 in 15 56%
- 2 in + 1 4%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 26, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.49 SSW Five Forks | Greenville | 17:10 local · NCEI |
| May 8, 2024 | 0.88 innickel | 0.69 S Five Forks | Greenville | 14:05 local · NCEI |
| Jun 3, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.38 N Five Forks | Greenville | 13:18 local · NCEI |
| Jun 3, 2022 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.79 SW Batesville | Greenville | 13:16 local · NCEI |
| Jun 23, 2015 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.57 E Five Forks | Greenville | 16:20 local · NCEI |
| Jun 9, 2015 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.19 NW Five Forks | Greenville | 17:37 local · NCEI |
| Jul 25, 2013 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.13 W Five Forks | Greenville | 18:38 local · NCEI |
| Jun 28, 2013 | 0.75 inpenny | Five Forks | Greenville | 19:15 local · NCEI |
| Jun 28, 2013 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.98 NW Five Forks | Greenville | 19:13 local · NCEI |
| Apr 17, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | Five Forks | Greenville | 20:18 local · NCEI |
| Jun 19, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.4 NNE Gaylord Xrds | Greenville | 16:29 local · NCEI |
| Jun 19, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.89 NE Five Forks | Greenville | 16:25 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Five Forks
- Mauldin 8 km · 23
- Simpsonville 10 km · 35
- Reidville 12 km · 11
- Greenville 13 km · 53
- Fountain Inn 13 km · 19
- Greer 14 km · 62
- Taylors 14 km · 27
- Gantt 17 km · 17
Questions about hail in Five Forks
How often does it hail in Five Forks, South Carolina?
27 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Five Forks since 1996. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 1.1 reports a year. That ranks #36 of 185 South Carolina places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Five Forks?
Most reports come in June, April, May. June alone accounts for 52% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Five Forks?
2.00 in (hen egg size) on May 10, 2011 near 1.49 SSW Five Forks. 4% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Five Forks?
The most recent report in this data is from April 26, 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 Five Forks had in the last five years?
3 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 4 reports. The most recent was April 26, 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.