Hail history for Greenville, South Carolina
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Greenville since 1975, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Greenville
- Last hail
- May 8, 2024
- 1.75 in, golf ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 3
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 3 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · May 8, 2024
53 reports on 46 days since 1975 · #10 of 185 South Carolina places
Hail map · Greenville
- 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 Greenville
The latest hail report in and around Greenville is from May 8, 2024, 1.75 in (golf ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 3 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.75 in on May 8, 2024.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Greenville logged 27 reports on 25 hail days, about 1.4 reports a year. That is 2.7 times the median South Carolina town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #10 of 185 South Carolina cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Greenville accounts for 12% of the 431 reports filed in Greenville 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 8, 2024 near 1.7 E Greenville Downtown.
Reports were down 65% in 2016–2025 (7) compared with 2006–2015 (20). The busiest year was 2011, with 6 reports on 6 days. Hail here peaks in May (28% of reports); 55% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Greenville 1.4
- Greenville County 13.4
- Median South Carolina town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Greenville 25
- Greenville County 130
- Median South Carolina town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Greenville 0%
- 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 8, 2024 | 1 | 1.75 in | — |
| Oct 20, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| May 9, 2023 | 1 | 1.75 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 8, 2024 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.7 E Greenville Downtown | Greenville | 13:54 local · NCEI |
| May 9, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.07 N San Souci | Greenville | 15:50 local · NCEI |
| Mar 1, 2017 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Greenville Downtown | Greenville | 18:53 local · NCEI |
| Jun 15, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.99 E Greenville Downtown | Greenville | 17:48 local · NCEI |
| Jul 28, 2000 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 5 SE Greenville | Greenville | 17:00 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 31 58%
- 1–2 in 22 42%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 8, 2024 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.7 E Greenville Downtown | Greenville | 13:54 local · NCEI |
| Oct 20, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.81 N Mauldin | Greenville | 15:03 local · NCEI |
| May 9, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.07 N San Souci | Greenville | 15:50 local · NCEI |
| Apr 25, 2020 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.64 ESE Woodside | Greenville | 20:09 local · NCEI |
| Aug 1, 2019 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.69 N Paris | Greenville | 17:23 local · NCEI |
| Jul 16, 2017 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.26 W Greenville Downtown | Greenville | 20:00 local · NCEI |
| Mar 1, 2017 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Greenville Downtown | Greenville | 18:53 local · NCEI |
| Sep 4, 2015 | 1.00 inquarter | Greenville | Greenville | 18:02 local · NCEI |
| May 19, 2015 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.89 NW Greenville Downtown | Greenville | 14:32 local · NCEI |
| Jul 25, 2013 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.98 E Greenville Downtown | Greenville | 18:35 local · NCEI |
| Jul 5, 2012 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.49 NNW East Gantt | Greenville | 15:38 local · NCEI |
| Mar 31, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.57 W Woodside | Greenville | 18:04 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Greenville
- Gantt 7 km · 17
- Mauldin 8 km · 23
- Taylors 10 km · 27
- Five Forks 13 km · 27
- Powdersville 14 km · 21
- Greer 16 km · 62
- Simpsonville 16 km · 35
- Travelers Rest 16 km · 23
Questions about hail in Greenville
How often does it hail in Greenville, South Carolina?
53 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Greenville since 1975. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 1.4 reports a year. That ranks #10 of 185 South Carolina places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Greenville?
Most reports come in May, July, March. May alone accounts for 28% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Greenville?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on May 8, 2024 near 1.7 E Greenville Downtown. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Greenville?
The most recent report in this data is from May 8, 2024 (1.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Greenville had in the last five years?
3 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 3 reports. The most recent was May 8, 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.