Hail history for Heath Springs, South Carolina
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Heath Springs since 1996, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Heath Springs
- Last hail
- Jun 17, 2019
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 0
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 0 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Sep 8, 1998
14 reports on 12 days since 1996 · #115 of 185 South Carolina places
Hail map · Heath Springs
- 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 Heath Springs
The latest hail report in and around Heath Springs is from June 17, 2019, 1.00 in (quarter size). There has been no hail report here in the five years since November 3, 2021.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Heath Springs logged 7 reports on 6 hail days, about 0.3 reports a year. That is 30% less than the median South Carolina town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #115 of 185 South Carolina cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Heath Springs accounts for 10% of the 134 reports filed in Lancaster 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 September 8, 1998 near 4 W Heath Spgs.
The busiest year was 2011, with 2 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in May (50% of reports); 71% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Heath Springs 0.3
- Lancaster County 4.9
- Median South Carolina town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Heath Springs 6
- Lancaster County 56
- Median South Carolina town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Heath Springs 0%
- Lancaster County 5%
- 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 8, 1998 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 4 W Heath Spgs | Lancaster | 14:07 local · NCEI |
| May 29, 1996 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Heath Springs | Lancaster | 17:20 local · NCEI |
| Jun 17, 2019 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.15 SSE Rich Hill Xrds | Lancaster | 15:00 local · NCEI |
| Mar 14, 2016 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.51 SW Heath Spgs | Lancaster | 20:58 local · NCEI |
| May 14, 2006 | 1.00 inquarter | Heath Spgs | Lancaster | 11:50 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 8 57%
- 1–2 in 6 43%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2019 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.15 SSE Rich Hill Xrds | Lancaster | 15:00 local · NCEI |
| Mar 14, 2016 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.51 SW Heath Spgs | Lancaster | 20:58 local · NCEI |
| Jul 2, 2015 | 0.75 inpenny | 2.68 SW Heath Spgs | Lancaster | 15:17 local · NCEI |
| May 11, 2011 | 0.88 innickel | 0.69 S Heath Spgs | Lancaster | 00:40 local · NCEI |
| May 11, 2011 | 0.88 innickel | 0.69 S Heath Spgs | Lancaster | 00:35 local · NCEI |
| Aug 2, 2008 | 0.88 innickel | 9 SE Lancaster | Lancaster | 17:10 local · NCEI |
| May 14, 2006 | 1.00 inquarter | Heath Spgs | Lancaster | 11:50 local · NCEI |
| May 10, 2002 | 0.75 inpenny | Heath Spgs | Lancaster | 14:00 local · NCEI |
| Apr 17, 2000 | 0.75 inpenny | Heath Spgs | Lancaster | 19:12 local · NCEI |
| May 6, 1999 | 0.88 innickel | Heath Spgs | Lancaster | 13:35 local · NCEI |
| Sep 8, 1998 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 4 W Heath Spgs | Lancaster | 14:07 local · NCEI |
| Apr 22, 1997 | 0.75 inpenny | Heath Springs | Lancaster | 16:47 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Heath Springs
Questions about hail in Heath Springs
How often does it hail in Heath Springs, South Carolina?
14 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Heath Springs since 1996. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.3 reports a year. That ranks #115 of 185 South Carolina places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Heath Springs?
Most reports come in May, April, March. May alone accounts for 50% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Heath Springs?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on September 8, 1998 near 4 W Heath Spgs. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Heath Springs?
The most recent report in this data is from June 17, 2019 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Heath Springs had in the last five years?
None: there has been no hail report in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Heath Springs since November 3, 2021. The last one was on June 17, 2019.
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.