Hail history for Inman, South Carolina
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Inman since 1978, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Inman
- Last hail
- Jun 25, 2018
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 0
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 0 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · May 24, 1996
14 reports on 14 days since 1978 · #116 of 185 South Carolina places
Hail map · Inman
- 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 Inman
The latest hail report in and around Inman is from June 25, 2018, 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, Inman logged 4 reports on 4 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 #116 of 185 South Carolina cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Inman accounts for 4% of the 349 reports filed in Spartanburg 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 24, 1996 near Inman.
The busiest year was 2010, with 2 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in May (50% of reports); 86% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Inman 0.2
- Spartanburg County 9.9
- Median South Carolina town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Inman 4
- Spartanburg County 113
- Median South Carolina town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Inman 0%
- Spartanburg 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 24, 1996 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Inman | Spartanburg | 22:15 local · NCEI |
| May 19, 1982 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Spartanburg | 18:00 local · NCEI |
| Jul 22, 2000 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Inman | Spartanburg | 14:53 local · NCEI |
| Jun 25, 2018 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.57 E Inman Mills | Spartanburg | 13:42 local · NCEI |
| May 15, 2010 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N Inman | Spartanburg | 16:50 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 36%
- 1–2 in 9 64%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 25, 2018 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.57 E Inman Mills | Spartanburg | 13:42 local · NCEI |
| May 15, 2010 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N Inman | Spartanburg | 16:50 local · NCEI |
| Mar 28, 2010 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.91 NNE Inman Mills | Spartanburg | 17:46 local · NCEI |
| Jun 11, 2009 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.63 ESE Inman Mills | Spartanburg | 14:29 local · NCEI |
| May 16, 2004 | 0.75 inpenny | 5 SW Fingerville | Spartanburg | 16:17 local · NCEI |
| Jul 22, 2000 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Inman | Spartanburg | 14:53 local · NCEI |
| May 13, 1999 | 0.75 inpenny | Inman | Spartanburg | 18:30 local · NCEI |
| Apr 3, 1998 | 1.00 inquarter | Inman | Spartanburg | 20:20 local · NCEI |
| May 24, 1996 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Inman | Spartanburg | 22:15 local · NCEI |
| May 29, 1987 | 0.75 inpenny | — | Spartanburg | 15:20 local · NCEI |
| May 1, 1987 | 1.00 inquarter | — | Spartanburg | 15:30 local · NCEI |
| Jun 3, 1985 | 1.00 inquarter | — | Spartanburg | 18:50 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Inman
- Boiling Springs 10 km · 26
- Lyman 10 km · 14
- Campobello 10 km · 12
- Landrum 17 km · 12
- Greer 18 km · 62
- Spartanburg 19 km · 48
- Reidville 20 km · 11
- Roebuck 22 km · 19
Questions about hail in Inman
How often does it hail in Inman, South Carolina?
14 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Inman since 1978. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.2 reports a year. That ranks #116 of 185 South Carolina places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Inman?
Most reports come in May, June, April. May alone accounts for 50% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Inman?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on May 24, 1996 near Inman. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Inman?
The most recent report in this data is from June 25, 2018 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Inman had in the last five years?
None: there has been no hail report in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Inman since November 3, 2021. The last one was on June 25, 2018.
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.