Hail history for Lancaster, South Carolina
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Lancaster since 1973, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Lancaster
- Last hail
- Aug 18, 2024
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 5
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 6 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.00 in
- hen egg · Apr 20, 2024
26 reports on 20 days since 1973 · #40 of 185 South Carolina places
Hail map · Lancaster
- 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 Lancaster
The latest hail report in and around Lancaster is from August 18, 2024, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 5 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 2.00 in on April 20, 2024.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Lancaster logged 20 reports on 14 hail days, about 1.0 reports a year. That is about twice the median South Carolina town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #40 of 185 South Carolina cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Lancaster accounts for 19% of the 134 reports filed in Lancaster County.
4% 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 April 20, 2024 near 2.84 W Camp Creek.
Reports were down 46% in 2016–2025 (7) compared with 2006–2015 (13). The busiest year was 2011, with 5 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in April (38% of reports); 77% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Lancaster 1.0
- Lancaster County 4.9
- Median South Carolina town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Lancaster 14
- Lancaster County 56
- Median South Carolina town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Lancaster 4%
- 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 | 2 | 1 | 3 | ||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 18, 2024 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Apr 20, 2024 | 2 | 2.00 in | — |
| Oct 20, 2023 | 1 | 0.25 in | — |
| Jun 3, 2022 | 1 | 1.75 in | — |
| May 6, 2022 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 20, 2024 | 2.00 inhen egg | 2.84 W Camp Creek | Lancaster | — | 15:57 local · NCEI |
| Jun 3, 2022 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.47 SW Unity | Lancaster | — | 15:25 local · NCEI |
| Apr 9, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.57 W Lancaster | Lancaster | $40K | 18:07 local · NCEI |
| Apr 9, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.57 W Lancaster | Lancaster | $80K | 17:15 local · NCEI |
| Jun 11, 2007 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Lancaster | Lancaster | — | 13:06 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 9 35%
- 1–2 in 16 62%
- 2 in + 1 4%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 18, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.03 NW Lancaster | Lancaster | — | 16:59 local · NCEI |
| Apr 20, 2024 | 2.00 inhen egg | 2.84 W Camp Creek | Lancaster | — | 15:57 local · NCEI |
| Apr 20, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.27 E Fosters Xrds | Lancaster | — | 15:53 local · NCEI |
| Oct 20, 2023 | 0.25 inpea | 1.95 W Camp Creek | Lancaster | $100 | 16:12 local · NCEI |
| Jun 3, 2022 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.47 SW Unity | Lancaster | — | 15:25 local · NCEI |
| May 6, 2022 | 0.88 innickel | 0.57 W Lancaster Mills | Lancaster | — | 16:42 local · NCEI |
| Jul 4, 2019 | 0.25 inpea | 0.89 NW Lancaster | Lancaster | $100 | 13:02 local · NCEI |
| Mar 24, 2012 | 0.88 innickel | 0.89 SW Lancaster | Lancaster | — | 16:50 local · NCEI |
| Apr 9, 2011 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 2.27 W Camp Creek | Lancaster | $10K | 18:15 local · NCEI |
| Apr 9, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.57 W Lancaster | Lancaster | $40K | 18:07 local · NCEI |
| Apr 9, 2011 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 2.27 W Camp Creek | Lancaster | $5K | 17:53 local · NCEI |
| Apr 9, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.57 W Lancaster | Lancaster | $5K | 17:30 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Lancaster
- Elgin 8 km · 13
- Buford 14 km · 12
- Van Wyck 15 km · 12
- Heath Springs 17 km · 14
- Great Falls 20 km · 16
- Richburg 22 km · 10
- Kershaw 27 km · 15
- Rock Hill 32 km · 46
Questions about hail in Lancaster
How often does it hail in Lancaster, South Carolina?
26 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Lancaster since 1973. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 1.0 reports a year. That ranks #40 of 185 South Carolina places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Lancaster?
Most reports come in April, May, June. April alone accounts for 38% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Lancaster?
2.00 in (hen egg size) on April 20, 2024 near 2.84 W Camp Creek. 4% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Lancaster?
The most recent report in this data is from August 18, 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 Lancaster had in the last five years?
5 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 6 reports. The most recent was August 18, 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.