Hail history for Lake Murray of Richland, South Carolina
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Lake Murray of Richland since 1984, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Lake Murray of Richland
- Last hail
- Feb 23, 2024
- 0.50 in, marble size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 3
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 4 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Aug 20, 1999
14 reports on 12 days since 1984 · #117 of 185 South Carolina places
Hail map · Lake Murray of Richland
- 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 Lake Murray of Richland
The latest hail report in and around Lake Murray of Richland is from February 23, 2024, 0.50 in (marble size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 3 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.00 in on September 7, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Lake Murray of Richland logged 7 reports on 6 hail days, about 0.3 reports a year. That is 30% less than the median South Carolina town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #117 of 185 South Carolina cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Lake Murray of Richland accounts for 6% of the 234 reports filed in Richland 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 August 20, 1999 near Ballentine.
The busiest year was 2024, with 2 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in April (21% of reports); 43% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Lake Murray of Richland 0.3
- Richland County 6.2
- Median South Carolina town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Lake Murray of Richland 6
- Richland County 62
- Median South Carolina town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Lake Murray of Richland 0%
- Richland 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2023 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 23, 2024 | 1 | 0.50 in | — |
| Jan 9, 2024 | 1 | 0.25 in | — |
| Sep 7, 2023 | 2 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 20, 1999 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Ballentine | Richland | 19:15 local · NCEI |
| Apr 14, 1984 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Richland | 18:05 local · NCEI |
| Apr 14, 1984 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Richland | 17:50 local · NCEI |
| Jul 1, 2012 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.69 S Syrup | Lexington | 16:30 local · NCEI |
| Sep 7, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.37 NNE Syrup | Lexington | 16:55 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 7 50%
- 1–2 in 7 50%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 23, 2024 | 0.50 inmarble | Syrup | Lexington | $100 | 16:32 local · NCEI |
| Jan 9, 2024 | 0.25 inpea | 0.9 SE Spring Hill | Richland | $100 | 14:04 local · NCEI |
| Sep 7, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.37 NNE Syrup | Lexington | — | 16:55 local · NCEI |
| Sep 7, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.66 W Ballentine | Richland | — | 16:55 local · NCEI |
| Mar 24, 2020 | 0.70 inmarble | 0.69 S White Rock | Richland | $10 | 13:20 local · NCEI |
| Jul 1, 2012 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.69 S Syrup | Lexington | — | 16:30 local · NCEI |
| Jun 11, 2008 | 0.88 innickel | 0.9 NW Hilton | Richland | — | 19:49 local · NCEI |
| Dec 4, 2005 | 0.75 inpenny | 5 SW Chapin | Lexington | — | 19:13 local · NCEI |
| May 25, 2001 | 0.88 innickel | Ballentine | Richland | — | 22:15 local · NCEI |
| Aug 20, 1999 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Ballentine | Richland | — | 19:15 local · NCEI |
| Apr 8, 1998 | 0.75 inpenny | 2 SSE Chapin | Lexington | — | 21:00 local · NCEI |
| May 17, 1988 | 1.00 inquarter | — | Richland | — | 15:48 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Lake Murray of Richland
- Irmo 7 km · 31
- Chapin 8 km · 13
- Lexington 15 km · 30
- St. Andrews 17 km · 11
- Oak Grove 19 km · 11
- Red Bank 21 km · 24
- West Columbia 21 km · 14
- Gilbert 25 km · 17
Questions about hail in Lake Murray of Richland
How often does it hail in Lake Murray of Richland, South Carolina?
14 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Lake Murray of Richland since 1984. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.3 reports a year. That ranks #117 of 185 South Carolina places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Lake Murray of Richland?
Most reports come in April, May, September. April alone accounts for 21% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Lake Murray of Richland?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on August 20, 1999 near Ballentine. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Lake Murray of Richland?
The most recent report in this data is from February 23, 2024 (0.50 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Lake Murray of Richland had in the last five years?
3 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 4 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.