Hail history for Irmo, South Carolina
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Irmo since 1975, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Irmo
- Last hail
- Feb 23, 2024
- 0.25 in, pea size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 3 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.00 in
- hen egg · Jun 7, 1985
31 reports on 24 days since 1975 · #29 of 185 South Carolina places
Hail map · Irmo
- 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 Irmo
The latest hail report in and around Irmo is from February 23, 2024, 0.25 in (pea size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 0.25 in on February 23, 2024.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Irmo logged 17 reports on 11 hail days, about 0.8 reports a year. That is 70% more than the median South Carolina town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #29 of 185 South Carolina cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Irmo accounts for 10% of the 307 reports filed in Lexington County.
3% 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 2.00 in (hen egg) on June 7, 1985.
Reports were down 30% in 2016–2025 (7) compared with 2006–2015 (10). The busiest year was 2008, with 5 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in June (23% of reports); 48% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Irmo 0.8
- Lexington County 8.8
- Median South Carolina town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Irmo 11
- Lexington County 79
- Median South Carolina town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Irmo 3%
- Lexington County 3%
- 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 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 23, 2024 | 2 | 0.25 in | — |
| Oct 20, 2023 | 1 | 0.25 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 7, 1985 | 2.00 inhen egg | — | Lexington | 16:33 local · NCEI |
| Mar 15, 2008 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.79 SW Littleton | Richland | 15:45 local · NCEI |
| May 14, 2006 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Irmo | Lexington | 16:50 local · NCEI |
| May 31, 1997 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Irmo | Lexington | 17:44 local · NCEI |
| Jun 19, 1989 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Lexington | 15:34 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 17 55%
- 1–2 in 13 42%
- 2 in + 1 3%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 23, 2024 | 0.25 inpea | 1.14 W Irmo | Lexington | $100 | 16:48 local · NCEI |
| Feb 23, 2024 | 0.25 inpea | 0.89 SW Montgomery | Richland | $100 | 16:40 local · NCEI |
| Oct 20, 2023 | 0.25 inpea | 2.86 W Irmo | Lexington | $100 | 15:45 local · NCEI |
| Feb 12, 2019 | 0.25 inpea | 0.69 N Irmo | Lexington | $10 | 17:30 local · NCEI |
| Jul 23, 2018 | 0.25 inpea | 2.39 ENE Ballentine | Richland | $100 | 07:11 local · NCEI |
| Jul 23, 2018 | 0.25 inpea | 1.85 WNW Irmo | Lexington | $100 | 07:05 local · NCEI |
| Jun 17, 2016 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.39 WSW Irmo | Lexington | — | 12:35 local · NCEI |
| Nov 24, 2014 | 0.88 innickel | 0.9 NW Irmo | Lexington | — | 16:20 local · NCEI |
| Nov 24, 2014 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N Irmo | Lexington | — | 16:10 local · NCEI |
| Jul 26, 2010 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.2 NE Ballentine | Richland | — | 16:30 local · NCEI |
| Apr 10, 2009 | 0.88 innickel | Irmo | Lexington | — | 20:54 local · NCEI |
| Jun 23, 2008 | 0.75 inpenny | 1 E Irmo | Lexington | — | 17:28 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Irmo
- Lake Murray of Richland 7 km · 14
- St. Andrews 10 km · 11
- Lexington 12 km · 30
- Oak Grove 14 km · 11
- West Columbia 15 km · 14
- Chapin 15 km · 13
- Red Bank 20 km · 24
- Blythewood 22 km · 17
Questions about hail in Irmo
How often does it hail in Irmo, South Carolina?
31 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Irmo since 1975. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.8 reports a year. That ranks #29 of 185 South Carolina places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Irmo?
Most reports come in June, March, May. June alone accounts for 23% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Irmo?
2.00 in (hen egg size) on June 7, 1985. 3% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Irmo?
The most recent report in this data is from February 23, 2024 (0.25 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Irmo 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 February 23, 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.