Hail history for Hampton, South Carolina
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Hampton since 1974, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Hampton
- Last hail
- Apr 23, 2025
- 1.75 in, golf ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 3 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Apr 23, 2025
13 reports on 11 days since 1974 · #133 of 185 South Carolina places
Hail map · Hampton
- 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 Hampton
The latest hail report in and around Hampton is from April 23, 2025, 1.75 in (golf ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.75 in on April 23, 2025.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Hampton logged 4 reports on 3 hail days, about 0.2 reports a year. That is 40% of the median South Carolina town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #133 of 185 South Carolina cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Hampton accounts for 26% of the 50 reports filed in Hampton 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 April 23, 2025 near 0.9 SW Mauldins Mill.
The busiest year was 1999, with 3 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in April (46% of reports); 69% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Hampton 0.2
- Hampton County 1.3
- Median South Carolina town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Hampton 3
- Hampton County 19
- Median South Carolina town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Hampton 0%
- Hampton 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 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 23, 2025 | 1 | 1.75 in | — |
| Apr 6, 2022 | 2 | 1.75 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 23, 2025 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.9 SW Mauldins Mill | Hampton | 14:08 local · NCEI |
| Apr 6, 2022 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Crocketville | Hampton | 17:29 local · NCEI |
| Apr 24, 1999 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Hampton | Hampton | 18:10 local · NCEI |
| Apr 24, 1999 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Hampton | Hampton | 18:06 local · NCEI |
| Jul 16, 1974 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | — | Hampton | 16:25 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 5 38%
- 1–2 in 8 62%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 23, 2025 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.9 SW Mauldins Mill | Hampton | 14:08 local · NCEI |
| Apr 6, 2022 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Crocketville | Hampton | 17:29 local · NCEI |
| Apr 6, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | Hampton | Hampton | 17:20 local · NCEI |
| Aug 13, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.9 NW Hampton | Hampton | 16:22 local · NCEI |
| Jun 22, 2000 | 0.75 inpenny | Hampton | Hampton | 15:50 local · NCEI |
| Apr 24, 1999 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Hampton | Hampton | 18:10 local · NCEI |
| Apr 24, 1999 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Hampton | Hampton | 18:06 local · NCEI |
| Apr 8, 1999 | 0.75 inpenny | Crocketville | Hampton | 19:25 local · NCEI |
| May 7, 1998 | 0.75 inpenny | Hampton | Hampton | 14:00 local · NCEI |
| May 9, 1997 | 0.88 innickel | Hampton | Hampton | 17:30 local · NCEI |
| Jul 31, 1996 | 0.88 innickel | Hampton | Hampton | 18:55 local · NCEI |
| Mar 17, 1996 | 1.00 inquarter | Hampton | Hampton | 10:20 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Hampton
Questions about hail in Hampton
How often does it hail in Hampton, South Carolina?
13 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Hampton since 1974. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.2 reports a year. That ranks #133 of 185 South Carolina places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Hampton?
Most reports come in April, May, July. April alone accounts for 46% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Hampton?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on April 23, 2025 near 0.9 SW Mauldins Mill. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Hampton?
The most recent report in this data is from April 23, 2025 (1.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Hampton had in the last five years?
2 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 3 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.