Hail history for Georgetown County, South Carolina
Every NOAA hail report filed in Georgetown County since 1982, with preliminary National Weather Service reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Georgetown County
- Last hail
- Apr 23, 2025
- 1.25 in, half dollar size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 3
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 4 reports
- Largest ever
- 4.50 in
- softball · May 10, 2011
97 reports on 62 days since 1982 · #28 of 46 South Carolina counties
Hail map · Georgetown County
- 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 Georgetown County
The latest hail report in Georgetown County is from April 23, 2025, 1.25 in (half dollar size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 3 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.75 in on August 20, 2024.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Georgetown County logged 57 reports on 33 hail days, about 2.9 reports a year. That is 24% less than the median South Carolina county (3.8 a year) and ranks #28 of 46 South Carolina counties for all-time reports. Georgetown County holds 1% of all 6,714 hail reports in South Carolina.
5% of reports with a size were 2 inches (hen egg) or larger, against 3% for the median South Carolina county. The largest hail on record here is 4.50 in (softball) on May 10, 2011 near 1.56 WNW New Hope, which ties or sets the South Carolina record.
Reports were down 76% in 2016–2025 (11) compared with 2006–2015 (46). The busiest year was 2012, with 10 reports on 7 days. Hail here peaks in May (43% of reports); 77% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Georgetown County 2.9
- Median South Carolina county 3.8
Hail days 2006–2025
- Georgetown County 33
- Median South Carolina county 42
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Georgetown County 5%
- Median South Carolina county 3%
Hail over time
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2025 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 23, 2025 | 2 | 1.25 in | — |
| Aug 20, 2024 | 1 | 1.75 in | — |
| May 15, 2024 | 1 | 1.50 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 10, 2011 | 4.50 insoftball | 1.56 WNW New Hope | $15K | 20:18 local · NCEI |
| May 10, 2011 | 2.75 inbaseball | Andrews | $20K | 18:29 local · NCEI |
| Apr 27, 1982 | 2.75 inbaseball | — | — | 17:30 local · NCEI |
| May 10, 2011 | 2.50 intennis ball | 0.52 SW Andrews | $10K | 18:30 local · NCEI |
| Apr 22, 1995 | 2.00 inhen egg | Georgetown Co | $5K | 17:00 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 27 28%
- 1–2 in 65 67%
- 2 in + 5 5%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 23, 2025 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.5 NNW Graves | $500 | 16:00 local · NCEI |
| Apr 23, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.8 NE Yauhannah | — | 14:48 local · NCEI |
| Aug 20, 2024 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.37 SSE Center Xrds | — | 16:47 local · NCEI |
| May 15, 2024 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.9 SE Maryville Hgts | — | 18:42 local · NCEI |
| May 3, 2021 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Murrells Inlet | — | 18:34 local · NCEI |
| Jun 20, 2020 | 1.00 inquarter | 3 WNW Pawleys Is | — | 18:58 local · NCEI |
| Jun 20, 2020 | 1.00 inquarter | Plantersville | — | 18:30 local · NCEI |
| Mar 20, 2018 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.65 WNW Andrews | $500 | 14:55 local · NCEI |
| Jun 15, 2017 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.49 NE Maryville Hgts | $1K | 14:11 local · NCEI |
| Jul 31, 2016 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.15 SW Oatland | $250 | 14:30 local · NCEI |
| Jul 9, 2016 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3.46 SSE Simmonsville | $1K | 17:30 local · NCEI |
| Jul 28, 2014 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.34 WSW St Paul | $250 | 19:00 local · NCEI |
Cities and towns in Georgetown County
| Place | Reports | Largest |
|---|---|---|
| Murrells Inlet | 23 | 1.75 in |
| Andrews | 15 | 2.75 in |
| Georgetown | 15 | 1.75 in |
Smaller places with fewer than 10 reports
These places have too few reports for a page of their own, so their record lives here.
| Place | Reports | Hail days | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dunbar | 6 | 5 | Jul 31, 2016 |
| Litchfield Beach | 6 | 6 | Jun 20, 2020 |
| DeBordieu Colony | 1 | 1 | Jul 9, 2016 |
| Pawleys Island | 1 | 1 | Jul 5, 2008 |
Questions about hail in Georgetown County
How often does it hail in Georgetown County, South Carolina?
97 hail reports have been logged in Georgetown County since 1982. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 2.9 reports a year. That ranks #28 of 46 South Carolina counties by number of reports.
When is hail season in Georgetown County?
Most reports come in May, June, April. May alone accounts for 43% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Georgetown County?
4.50 in (softball size) on May 10, 2011 near 1.56 WNW New Hope. 5% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Georgetown County?
The most recent report in this data is from April 23, 2025 (1.25 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Georgetown County 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 23, 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.