Hail history for Lee County, South Carolina
Every NOAA hail report filed in Lee County since 1967, with preliminary National Weather Service reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Lee County
- Last hail
- Feb 23, 2024
- 0.25 in, pea size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 2 reports
- Largest ever
- 4.00 in
- grapefruit · Mar 12, 1967
61 reports on 50 days since 1967 · #42 of 46 South Carolina counties
Hail map · Lee County
- 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 Lee County
The latest hail report in Lee County is from February 23, 2024, 0.25 in (pea size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.25 in on May 6, 2022.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Lee County logged 37 reports on 29 hail days, about 1.9 reports a year. That is about half the median South Carolina county (3.8 a year) and ranks #42 of 46 South Carolina counties for all-time reports. Lee County holds 1% of all 6,714 hail reports in South Carolina.
2% of reports with a size were 2 inches (hen egg) or larger, against 3% for the median South Carolina county. The largest hail on record here is 4.00 in (grapefruit) on March 12, 1967.
Reports were down 81% in 2016–2025 (6) compared with 2006–2015 (31). The busiest year was 2008, with 8 reports on 5 days. Hail here peaks in May (36% of reports); 67% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Lee County 1.9
- Median South Carolina county 3.8
Hail days 2006–2025
- Lee County 29
- Median South Carolina county 42
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Lee County 2%
- Median South Carolina county 3%
Hail over time
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 23, 2024 | 1 | 0.25 in | — |
| May 6, 2022 | 1 | 1.25 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 12, 1967 | 4.00 ingrapefruit | — | — | 15:00 local · NCEI |
| May 3, 2021 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.74 N South Lynchburg | — | 15:50 local · NCEI |
| Mar 21, 2017 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3.49 ESE Lucknow | — | 22:20 local · NCEI |
| Apr 9, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.14 E Bishopville Muni Arp | $20K | 19:08 local · NCEI |
| Oct 21, 2005 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 7 ENE Bishopville | — | 16:20 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 30 49%
- 1–2 in 30 49%
- 2 in + 1 2%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 23, 2024 | 0.25 inpea | 0.15 SE Bishopville | $100 | 16:14 local · NCEI |
| May 6, 2022 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 3.47 WSW Ashland | — | 17:10 local · NCEI |
| May 3, 2021 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.74 N South Lynchburg | — | 15:50 local · NCEI |
| May 4, 2019 | 0.25 inpea | 3.17 ENE Lucknow | $100 | 16:04 local · NCEI |
| Jun 14, 2018 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 2.86 WSW Cypress Xrds | — | 17:42 local · NCEI |
| Mar 21, 2017 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3.49 ESE Lucknow | — | 22:20 local · NCEI |
| Sep 4, 2015 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.57 W Spring Hill | — | 23:12 local · NCEI |
| Jun 22, 2015 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.37 NNE Heriot | — | 17:15 local · NCEI |
| Apr 19, 2013 | 0.88 innickel | 2.82 SSE Ashwood | — | 16:40 local · NCEI |
| Apr 27, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 4.87 SW Lucknow | — | 16:30 local · NCEI |
| Mar 19, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.34 WNW Cypress Xrds | — | 16:13 local · NCEI |
| Jul 13, 2011 | 0.75 inpenny | 3.78 WNW Lucknow | — | 16:05 local · NCEI |
Cities and towns in Lee County
| Place | Reports | Largest |
|---|---|---|
| Bishopville | 16 | 1.75 in |
Smaller places with fewer than 10 reports
These places have too few reports for a page of their own, so their record lives here.
| Place | Reports | Hail days | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lynchburg | 7 | 7 | May 3, 2021 |
| Ashwood | 6 | 5 | Jun 22, 2015 |
| Wisacky | 5 | 4 | Jun 14, 2018 |
| Browntown | 3 | 3 | May 29, 1996 |
| St. Charles | 1 | 1 | Jul 27, 2009 |
Questions about hail in Lee County
How often does it hail in Lee County, South Carolina?
61 hail reports have been logged in Lee County since 1967. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 1.9 reports a year. That ranks #42 of 46 South Carolina counties by number of reports.
When is hail season in Lee County?
Most reports come in May, June, April. May alone accounts for 36% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Lee County?
4.00 in (grapefruit size) on March 12, 1967. 2% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Lee County?
The most recent report in this data is from February 23, 2024 (0.25 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Lee County had in the last five years?
2 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 2 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.