Hail history for Ladson, South Carolina
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Ladson since 1986, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Ladson
- Last hail
- Sep 6, 2026
- 1.00 in, quarter size · preliminary
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 3
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 3 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.00 in
- hen egg · Jun 10, 2024
15 reports on 14 days since 1986 · #103 of 185 South Carolina places
Hail map · Ladson
- 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 Ladson
The latest hail report in and around Ladson is from September 6, 2026, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 3 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 2.00 in on June 10, 2024.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Ladson logged 11 reports on 10 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 #103 of 185 South Carolina cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Ladson accounts for 4% of the 338 reports filed in Berkeley County.
7% 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 10, 2024 near 2.07 N Ladson.
Reports were down 63% in 2016–2025 (3) compared with 2006–2015 (8). The busiest year was 2007, with 3 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in June (27% of reports); 47% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Ladson 0.6
- Berkeley County 12.3
- Median South Carolina town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Ladson 10
- Berkeley County 97
- Median South Carolina town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Ladson 7%
- Berkeley County 2%
- 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 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 6, 2026 | 1 | 1.00 in | View |
| Jun 12, 2026 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
| Jun 10, 2024 | 1 | 2.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 10, 2024 | 2.00 inhen egg | 2.07 N Ladson | Berkeley | 18:48 local · NCEI |
| Jun 13, 2007 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.15 NNW Ladson | Berkeley | 12:50 local · NCEI |
| Jun 13, 2007 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.9 NW Ladson | Charleston | 12:55 local · NCEI |
| Sep 6, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | College Park | Berkeley | 22:05 UTC · NWS prelim. |
| Aug 4, 2009 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.9 NW Ladson | Charleston | 15:58 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 6 40%
- 1–2 in 8 53%
- 2 in + 1 7%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 6, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | College Park | Berkeley | 22:05 UTC · NWS prelim. |
| Jun 12, 2026 | 0.88 innickel | 3 NNW Ladson | Berkeley | 14:38 local · NCEI |
| Jun 10, 2024 | 2.00 inhen egg | 2.07 N Ladson | Berkeley | 18:48 local · NCEI |
| Jul 3, 2019 | 0.75 inpenny | 2.82 NNW Ladson | Berkeley | 18:28 local · NCEI |
| Mar 20, 2018 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.9 NW Ladson | Charleston | 14:02 local · NCEI |
| Jul 13, 2011 | 0.88 innickel | 2.82 NNW Ladson | Berkeley | 19:46 local · NCEI |
| Oct 25, 2010 | 0.88 innickel | 2.82 NNE Ladson | Berkeley | 18:02 local · NCEI |
| Aug 4, 2009 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.9 NW Ladson | Charleston | 15:58 local · NCEI |
| May 10, 2008 | 0.75 inpenny | 2.76 N Ladson | Berkeley | 15:42 local · NCEI |
| Sep 14, 2007 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.9 NW Ladson | Charleston | 21:55 local · NCEI |
| Jun 13, 2007 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.9 NW Ladson | Charleston | 12:55 local · NCEI |
| Jun 13, 2007 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.15 NNW Ladson | Berkeley | 12:50 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Ladson
- Sangaree 3 km · 11
- Summerville 7 km · 97
- Goose Creek 9 km · 62
- North Charleston 11 km · 62
- Ridgeville 22 km · 14
- Charleston 24 km · 138
- Moncks Corner 24 km · 55
- Mount Pleasant 32 km · 44
Questions about hail in Ladson
How often does it hail in Ladson, South Carolina?
15 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Ladson since 1986. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.6 reports a year. That ranks #103 of 185 South Carolina places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Ladson?
Most reports come in June, May, July. June alone accounts for 27% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Ladson?
2.00 in (hen egg size) on June 10, 2024 near 2.07 N Ladson. 7% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Ladson?
The most recent report in this data is from September 6, 2026 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Ladson had in the last five years?
3 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 3 reports. The most recent was September 6, 2026.
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.