Hail history for Gantt, South Carolina
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Gantt since 1959, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Gantt
- Last hail
- May 9, 2023
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 1 report
- Largest ever
- 2.00 in
- hen egg · Nov 21, 1965
17 reports on 14 days since 1959 · #82 of 185 South Carolina places
Hail map · Gantt
- 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 Gantt
The latest hail report in and around Gantt is from May 9, 2023, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 1.00 in on May 9, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Gantt logged 7 reports on 6 hail days, about 0.3 reports a year. That is 30% less than the median South Carolina town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #82 of 185 South Carolina cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Gantt accounts for 4% of the 431 reports filed in Greenville County.
6% 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 November 21, 1965.
The busiest year was 2009, with 3 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in March (29% of reports); 53% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Gantt 0.3
- Greenville County 13.4
- Median South Carolina town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Gantt 6
- Greenville County 130
- Median South Carolina town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Gantt 6%
- 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 9, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 21, 1965 | 2.00 inhen egg | — | Greenville | 20:00 local · NCEI |
| Jun 2, 1997 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3 S Greenville | Greenville | 02:41 local · NCEI |
| May 10, 2005 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Donaldson Afb | Greenville | 15:16 local · NCEI |
| Jul 22, 2000 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Donaldson Afb | Greenville | 12:03 local · NCEI |
| May 6, 2009 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.89 WNW Donaldson Afb | Greenville | 15:25 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 41%
- 1–2 in 9 53%
- 2 in + 1 6%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 9, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 S Greenville Donaldson | Greenville | 17:40 local · NCEI |
| Jun 4, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | Gantt | Greenville | 12:00 local · NCEI |
| Mar 31, 2012 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.58 SSE Gantt | Greenville | 18:10 local · NCEI |
| Mar 31, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.13 W Oakvale | Greenville | 17:25 local · NCEI |
| Jul 1, 2009 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.87 WNW Donaldson Afb | Greenville | 14:14 local · NCEI |
| May 6, 2009 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.89 WNW Donaldson Afb | Greenville | 15:25 local · NCEI |
| Apr 10, 2009 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.03 SSE Oakvale | Greenville | 13:43 local · NCEI |
| May 10, 2005 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Donaldson Afb | Greenville | 15:16 local · NCEI |
| Jun 4, 2004 | 1.00 inquarter | 5 S Greenville | Greenville | 16:27 local · NCEI |
| Jul 22, 2000 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Donaldson Afb | Greenville | 12:03 local · NCEI |
| Jun 2, 1997 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3 S Greenville | Greenville | 02:41 local · NCEI |
| Mar 16, 1996 | 1.00 inquarter | White Horse | Greenville | 17:49 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Gantt
- Greenville 7 km · 53
- Mauldin 9 km · 23
- Powdersville 9 km · 21
- Piedmont 10 km · 13
- Simpsonville 15 km · 35
- Easley 17 km · 32
- Five Forks 17 km · 27
- Taylors 17 km · 27
Questions about hail in Gantt
How often does it hail in Gantt, South Carolina?
17 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Gantt since 1959. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.3 reports a year. That ranks #82 of 185 South Carolina places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Gantt?
Most reports come in March, June, May. March alone accounts for 29% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Gantt?
2.00 in (hen egg size) on November 21, 1965. 6% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Gantt?
The most recent report in this data is from May 9, 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 Gantt 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 May 9, 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.