Hail history for Gilbert, South Carolina
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Gilbert since 1988, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Gilbert
- Last hail
- May 1, 2022
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 1 report
- Largest ever
- 2.00 in
- hen egg · Jul 1, 2012
17 reports on 11 days since 1988 · #83 of 185 South Carolina places
Hail map · Gilbert
- 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 Gilbert
The latest hail report in and around Gilbert is from May 1, 2022, 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 1, 2022.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Gilbert logged 13 reports on 7 hail days, about 0.7 reports a year. That is 30% more than the median South Carolina town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #83 of 185 South Carolina cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Gilbert accounts for 6% of the 307 reports filed in Lexington 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 July 1, 2012 near 0.57 W Gilbert.
Reports were down 92% in 2016–2025 (1) compared with 2006–2015 (12). The busiest year was 2012, with 8 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in April (35% of reports); 59% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Gilbert 0.7
- Lexington County 8.8
- Median South Carolina town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Gilbert 7
- Lexington County 79
- Median South Carolina town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Gilbert 6%
- Lexington County 3%
- 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 1, 2022 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 1, 2012 | 2.00 inhen egg | 0.57 W Gilbert | Lexington | $20K | 15:36 local · NCEI |
| Jul 1, 2012 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.57 W Gilbert | Lexington | $15K | 15:42 local · NCEI |
| May 1, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.23 SSE Gilbert | Lexington | — | 17:59 local · NCEI |
| Jul 1, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.9 SW Gilbert | Lexington | $5K | 15:35 local · NCEI |
| Mar 24, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.57 W Gilbert | Lexington | — | 17:25 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 8 47%
- 1–2 in 8 47%
- 2 in + 1 6%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 1, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.23 SSE Gilbert | Lexington | — | 17:59 local · NCEI |
| Jul 1, 2012 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.57 W Gilbert | Lexington | $15K | 15:42 local · NCEI |
| Jul 1, 2012 | 2.00 inhen egg | 0.57 W Gilbert | Lexington | $20K | 15:36 local · NCEI |
| Jul 1, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.9 SW Gilbert | Lexington | $5K | 15:35 local · NCEI |
| Apr 3, 2012 | 0.88 innickel | 0.57 W Gilbert | Lexington | — | 21:01 local · NCEI |
| Apr 3, 2012 | 0.88 innickel | 0.57 W Gilbert | Lexington | — | 21:01 local · NCEI |
| Mar 24, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.57 W Gilbert | Lexington | — | 17:25 local · NCEI |
| Mar 24, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.18 WNW Barr | Lexington | — | 17:20 local · NCEI |
| Mar 24, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.57 W Gilbert | Lexington | — | 17:03 local · NCEI |
| Apr 28, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.57 W Gilbert | Lexington | $4K | 04:51 local · NCEI |
| Mar 15, 2008 | 0.88 innickel | 1 S Gilbert | Lexington | — | 16:44 local · NCEI |
| May 14, 2006 | 1.00 inquarter | Gilbert | Lexington | — | 16:40 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Gilbert
- Batesburg-Leesville 13 km · 32
- Red Bank 15 km · 24
- White Knoll 15 km · 11
- Lexington 17 km · 30
- Pelion 22 km · 17
- South Congaree 23 km · 15
- Oak Grove 23 km · 11
- Lake Murray of Richland 25 km · 14
Questions about hail in Gilbert
How often does it hail in Gilbert, South Carolina?
17 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Gilbert since 1988. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.7 reports a year. That ranks #83 of 185 South Carolina places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Gilbert?
Most reports come in April, March, May. April alone accounts for 35% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Gilbert?
2.00 in (hen egg size) on July 1, 2012 near 0.57 W Gilbert. 6% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Gilbert?
The most recent report in this data is from May 1, 2022 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Gilbert 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 1, 2022.
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.