Hail history for Greenwood, South Carolina
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Greenwood since 1968, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Greenwood
- Last hail
- Apr 23, 2025
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 1 report
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Jun 2, 2006
43 reports on 42 days since 1968 · #17 of 185 South Carolina places
Hail map · Greenwood
- 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 Greenwood
The latest hail report in and around Greenwood is from April 23, 2025, 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 April 23, 2025.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Greenwood logged 20 reports on 20 hail days, about 1.0 reports a year. That is about twice the median South Carolina town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #17 of 185 South Carolina cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Greenwood accounts for 39% of the 110 reports filed in Greenwood 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 June 2, 2006 near 1 NW Greenwood.
Reports were down 75% in 2016–2025 (4) compared with 2006–2015 (16). The busiest year was 1996, with 6 reports on 6 days. Hail here peaks in May (28% of reports); 70% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Greenwood 1.0
- Greenwood County 2.5
- Median South Carolina town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Greenwood 20
- Greenwood County 36
- Median South Carolina town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Greenwood 0%
- Greenwood 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 23, 2025 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2, 2006 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1 NW Greenwood | Greenwood | 12:17 local · NCEI |
| Jun 7, 1996 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1 W Greenwood | Greenwood | 18:05 local · NCEI |
| Apr 29, 1991 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Greenwood | 17:35 local · NCEI |
| Apr 29, 1991 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Greenwood | 17:00 local · NCEI |
| Jun 26, 1988 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Greenwood | 17:23 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 23 53%
- 1–2 in 20 47%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 23, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N South Greenwood | Greenwood | 18:03 local · NCEI |
| May 3, 2021 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.07 S South Greenwood | Greenwood | 14:21 local · NCEI |
| Aug 19, 2019 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.85 WNW Greenwood | Greenwood | 17:24 local · NCEI |
| Apr 15, 2018 | 0.88 innickel | 2.69 SE (Grd)greenwood Co Ar | Greenwood | 11:10 local · NCEI |
| May 25, 2014 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1 S Greenwood | Greenwood | 17:31 local · NCEI |
| Jun 18, 2013 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.34 ENE Greenwood | Greenwood | 15:30 local · NCEI |
| Jul 16, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.5 NNE Greenwood | Greenwood | 19:00 local · NCEI |
| Mar 31, 2012 | 0.75 inpenny | 3.66 W Greenwood | Greenwood | 19:40 local · NCEI |
| Jun 24, 2011 | 0.88 innickel | 2.07 S South Greenwood | Greenwood | 16:50 local · NCEI |
| Jun 15, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.34 ENE Greenwood | Greenwood | 19:19 local · NCEI |
| May 3, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | Grendel Mills | Greenwood | 19:15 local · NCEI |
| Feb 28, 2011 | 0.88 innickel | 1.71 W Saluca | Greenwood | 18:46 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Greenwood
- Abbeville 21 km · 20
- Ware Shoals 23 km · 16
- McCormick 34 km · 11
- Laurens 36 km · 35
- Silverstreet 40 km · 10
- Clinton 41 km · 18
- Saluda 41 km · 18
- Calhoun Falls 42 km · 14
Questions about hail in Greenwood
How often does it hail in Greenwood, South Carolina?
43 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Greenwood since 1968. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 1.0 reports a year. That ranks #17 of 185 South Carolina places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Greenwood?
Most reports come in May, April, June. May alone accounts for 28% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Greenwood?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on June 2, 2006 near 1 NW Greenwood. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Greenwood?
The most recent report in this data is from April 23, 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 Greenwood 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 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.