Hail history for Kershaw, South Carolina
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Kershaw since 1960, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Kershaw
- Last hail
- May 10, 2024
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 4 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.50 in
- ping pong ball · May 10, 2024
15 reports on 13 days since 1960 · #102 of 185 South Carolina places
Hail map · Kershaw
- 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 Kershaw
The latest hail report in and around Kershaw is from May 10, 2024, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.50 in on May 10, 2024.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Kershaw logged 11 reports on 9 hail days, about 0.6 reports a year. That is 10% more than the median South Carolina town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #102 of 185 South Carolina cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Kershaw accounts for 11% 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 1.50 in (ping pong ball) on May 10, 2024 near 2.66 WNW Kershaw.
Reports were up 20% in 2016–2025 (6) compared with 2006–2015 (5). The busiest year was 2024, with 4 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in May (47% of reports); 67% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Kershaw 0.6
- Lancaster County 4.9
- Median South Carolina town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Kershaw 9
- Lancaster County 56
- Median South Carolina town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Kershaw 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 | 1 | 3 | 4 | ||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 10, 2024 | 3 | 1.50 in | — |
| Apr 20, 2024 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 10, 2024 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 2.66 WNW Kershaw | Lancaster | — | 14:47 local · NCEI |
| Apr 9, 2011 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.57 W Kershaw | Lancaster | $30K | 18:40 local · NCEI |
| May 10, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.57 W Haile Gold Mine | Lancaster | — | 14:55 local · NCEI |
| May 10, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.07 N Kershaw | Lancaster | — | 14:51 local · NCEI |
| Jul 24, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.2 NE Flat Rock | Kershaw | — | 00:40 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 8 53%
- 1–2 in 7 47%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 10, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.57 W Haile Gold Mine | Lancaster | — | 14:55 local · NCEI |
| May 10, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.07 N Kershaw | Lancaster | — | 14:51 local · NCEI |
| May 10, 2024 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 2.66 WNW Kershaw | Lancaster | — | 14:47 local · NCEI |
| Apr 20, 2024 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.33 WSW Kershaw | Lancaster | — | 16:58 local · NCEI |
| Aug 13, 2020 | 0.25 inpea | 7.16 NE Flat Rock | Kershaw | $10 | 12:30 local · NCEI |
| May 5, 2020 | 0.75 inpenny | Kershaw | Lancaster | — | 19:25 local · NCEI |
| Jul 24, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.2 NE Flat Rock | Kershaw | — | 00:40 local · NCEI |
| Jul 1, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.69 NW Kershaw Muni Arpt | Lancaster | — | 13:35 local · NCEI |
| Mar 2, 2012 | 0.88 innickel | 2.38 ESE Kershaw | Lancaster | — | 07:13 local · NCEI |
| Apr 9, 2011 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.57 W Kershaw | Lancaster | $30K | 18:40 local · NCEI |
| Jun 9, 2008 | 0.88 innickel | Kershaw | Lancaster | — | 16:34 local · NCEI |
| May 3, 2003 | 0.75 inpenny | Kershaw | Lancaster | — | 22:48 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Kershaw
- Heath Springs 10 km · 14
- Elgin 18 km · 13
- Buford 23 km · 12
- Bethune 26 km · 14
- Lancaster 27 km · 26
- Great Falls 29 km · 16
- McBee 31 km · 14
- Pageland 31 km · 13
Questions about hail in Kershaw
How often does it hail in Kershaw, South Carolina?
15 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Kershaw since 1960. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.6 reports a year. That ranks #102 of 185 South Carolina places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Kershaw?
Most reports come in May, July, April. May alone accounts for 47% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Kershaw?
1.50 in (ping pong ball size) on May 10, 2024 near 2.66 WNW Kershaw. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Kershaw?
The most recent report in this data is from May 10, 2024 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Kershaw had in the last five years?
2 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 4 reports. The most recent was May 10, 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.