Hail history for Johnston, South Carolina
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Johnston since 1976, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Johnston
- Last hail
- May 9, 2025
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 3 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.75 in
- baseball · May 29, 2017
16 reports on 12 days since 1976 · #91 of 185 South Carolina places
Hail map · Johnston
- 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 Johnston
The latest hail report in and around Johnston is from May 9, 2025, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.00 in on May 9, 2025.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Johnston logged 12 reports on 8 hail days, about 0.6 reports a year. That is 20% more than the median South Carolina town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #91 of 185 South Carolina cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Johnston accounts for 20% of the 80 reports filed in Edgefield County.
13% 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 2.75 in (baseball) on May 29, 2017 near 1.15 W Johnston.
Reports were down 29% in 2016–2025 (5) compared with 2006–2015 (7). The busiest year was 2008, with 4 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in May (63% of reports); 75% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Johnston 0.6
- Edgefield County 2.4
- Median South Carolina town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Johnston 8
- Edgefield County 29
- Median South Carolina town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Johnston 13%
- Edgefield 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 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 2 | 2 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 9, 2025 | 2 | 1.00 in | — |
| May 6, 2022 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 29, 2017 | 2.75 inbaseball | 1.15 W Johnston | Edgefield | 17:37 local · NCEI |
| May 29, 2017 | 2.00 inhen egg | 4.74 SSW Saluda Co Arpt | Saluda | 17:31 local · NCEI |
| May 11, 2008 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2 SW Johnston | Edgefield | 03:07 local · NCEI |
| Mar 15, 2008 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 8 E Edgefield | Edgefield | 16:58 local · NCEI |
| May 14, 2006 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Johnston | Edgefield | 16:10 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 6 38%
- 1–2 in 8 50%
- 2 in + 2 13%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 9, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.07 S Johnston | Edgefield | 00:33 local · NCEI |
| May 9, 2025 | 0.75 inpenny | 2.37 NNW Bouknight | Edgefield | 00:23 local · NCEI |
| May 6, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.8 NE Bouknight | Edgefield | 16:07 local · NCEI |
| May 29, 2017 | 2.75 inbaseball | 1.15 W Johnston | Edgefield | 17:37 local · NCEI |
| May 29, 2017 | 2.00 inhen egg | 4.74 SSW Saluda Co Arpt | Saluda | 17:31 local · NCEI |
| Mar 24, 2012 | 0.88 innickel | 1.72 W Johnston | Edgefield | 16:20 local · NCEI |
| Apr 10, 2009 | 0.88 innickel | 1.15 W Johnston | Edgefield | 20:27 local · NCEI |
| May 11, 2008 | 1.00 inquarter | Johnston | Edgefield | 04:17 local · NCEI |
| May 11, 2008 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2 SW Johnston | Edgefield | 03:07 local · NCEI |
| Mar 15, 2008 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 8 E Edgefield | Edgefield | 16:58 local · NCEI |
| Mar 15, 2008 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 2 N Johnston | Edgefield | 16:37 local · NCEI |
| May 14, 2006 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Johnston | Edgefield | 16:10 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Johnston
- Edgefield 13 km · 17
- Ridge Spring 13 km · 14
- Saluda 19 km · 18
- Batesburg-Leesville 27 km · 32
- Graniteville 30 km · 15
- Aiken 34 km · 35
- Burnettown 35 km · 13
- North Augusta 37 km · 32
Questions about hail in Johnston
How often does it hail in Johnston, South Carolina?
16 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Johnston since 1976. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.6 reports a year. That ranks #91 of 185 South Carolina places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Johnston?
Most reports come in May, March, April. May alone accounts for 63% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Johnston?
2.75 in (baseball size) on May 29, 2017 near 1.15 W Johnston. 13% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Johnston?
The most recent report in this data is from May 9, 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 Johnston 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 May 9, 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.