Hail history for Lexington, South Carolina
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Lexington since 1971, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Lexington
- Last hail
- Feb 23, 2024
- 0.50 in, marble size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 3
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 5 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · May 3, 2021
30 reports on 23 days since 1971 · #31 of 185 South Carolina places
Hail map · Lexington
- 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 Lexington
The latest hail report in and around Lexington 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 0.88 in on May 6, 2022.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Lexington logged 18 reports on 13 hail days, about 0.9 reports a year. That is 80% more than the median South Carolina town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #31 of 185 South Carolina cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Lexington accounts for 10% of the 307 reports filed in Lexington 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 May 3, 2021 near 3.51 ENE Providence.
Reports were down 36% in 2016–2025 (7) compared with 2006–2015 (11). The busiest year was 2012, with 4 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in May (20% of reports); 53% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Lexington 0.9
- Lexington County 8.8
- Median South Carolina town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Lexington 13
- Lexington County 79
- Median South Carolina town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Lexington 0%
- Lexington County 3%
- 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 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 2 | 3 | ||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 23, 2024 | 2 | 0.50 in | — |
| Jun 16, 2022 | 2 | 0.75 in | — |
| May 6, 2022 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 3, 2021 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3.51 ENE Providence | Lexington | 15:10 local · NCEI |
| Apr 5, 2017 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.69 NE Red Bank | Lexington | 13:18 local · NCEI |
| Jun 24, 2007 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3 ESE Lexington | Lexington | 14:40 local · NCEI |
| Jul 1, 2012 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.34 ENE Lexington | Lexington | 15:45 local · NCEI |
| Oct 14, 2010 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.69 S Lexington | Lexington | 16:35 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 17 57%
- 1–2 in 13 43%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 23, 2024 | 0.50 inmarble | 3.54 NE Lexington | Lexington | $100 | 17:27 local · NCEI |
| Feb 23, 2024 | 0.25 inpea | 0.8 E Lexington | Lexington | $100 | 17:24 local · NCEI |
| Jun 16, 2022 | 0.50 inmarble | 1.34 WNW Lexington | Lexington | $100 | 16:28 local · NCEI |
| Jun 16, 2022 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.57 W Providence | Lexington | $100 | 16:24 local · NCEI |
| May 6, 2022 | 0.88 innickel | 1.85 WSW Lexington | Lexington | — | 16:35 local · NCEI |
| May 3, 2021 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3.51 ENE Providence | Lexington | — | 15:10 local · NCEI |
| Apr 5, 2017 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.69 NE Red Bank | Lexington | — | 13:18 local · NCEI |
| Jul 1, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.9 NW Lexington | Lexington | — | 18:12 local · NCEI |
| Jul 1, 2012 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.34 ENE Lexington | Lexington | — | 15:45 local · NCEI |
| Mar 24, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 S Providence | Lexington | — | 17:40 local · NCEI |
| Mar 24, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N Providence | Lexington | — | 17:03 local · NCEI |
| Oct 14, 2010 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.69 S Lexington | Lexington | — | 16:35 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Lexington
- Red Bank 7 km · 24
- Oak Grove 7 km · 11
- West Columbia 11 km · 14
- White Knoll 11 km · 11
- Irmo 12 km · 31
- South Congaree 12 km · 15
- St. Andrews 13 km · 11
- Lake Murray of Richland 15 km · 14
Questions about hail in Lexington
How often does it hail in Lexington, South Carolina?
30 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Lexington since 1971. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.9 reports a year. That ranks #31 of 185 South Carolina places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Lexington?
Most reports come in May, April, June. May alone accounts for 20% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Lexington?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on May 3, 2021 near 3.51 ENE Providence. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Lexington?
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 Lexington had in the last five years?
3 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 5 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.