Hail history for Lyman, South Carolina
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Lyman since 1984, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Lyman
- Last hail
- Apr 25, 2020
- 1.75 in, golf ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 0
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 0 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Apr 25, 2020
14 reports on 13 days since 1984 · #118 of 185 South Carolina places
Hail map · Lyman
- 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 Lyman
The latest hail report in and around Lyman is from April 25, 2020, 1.75 in (golf ball size). There has been no hail report here in the five years since November 3, 2021.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Lyman logged 8 reports on 7 hail days, about 0.4 reports a year. That is 20% less than the median South Carolina town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #118 of 185 South Carolina cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Lyman accounts for 4% of the 349 reports filed in Spartanburg 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 April 25, 2020 near 1.07 SSE Holly Spgs.
Reports were down 86% in 2016–2025 (1) compared with 2006–2015 (7). The busiest year was 2012, with 2 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in April (43% of reports); 79% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Lyman 0.4
- Spartanburg County 9.9
- Median South Carolina town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Lyman 7
- Spartanburg County 113
- Median South Carolina town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Lyman 0%
- Spartanburg 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 25, 2020 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.07 SSE Holly Spgs | Spartanburg | 19:42 local · NCEI |
| May 6, 1984 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Spartanburg | 13:35 local · NCEI |
| Apr 5, 2012 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 3 W Inman | Spartanburg | 14:50 local · NCEI |
| Apr 20, 2015 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.19 NE Holly Spgs | Spartanburg | 14:36 local · NCEI |
| Jun 18, 2014 | 1.00 inquarter | Lyman | Spartanburg | 14:16 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 8 57%
- 1–2 in 6 43%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 25, 2020 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.07 SSE Holly Spgs | Spartanburg | 19:42 local · NCEI |
| Apr 20, 2015 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.19 NE Holly Spgs | Spartanburg | 14:36 local · NCEI |
| Jun 18, 2014 | 1.00 inquarter | Lyman | Spartanburg | 14:16 local · NCEI |
| Jan 30, 2013 | 0.75 inpenny | 2.5 NNE Lyman | Spartanburg | 18:20 local · NCEI |
| Apr 5, 2012 | 0.88 innickel | 1.49 SSE Holly Spgs | Spartanburg | 15:43 local · NCEI |
| Apr 5, 2012 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 3 W Inman | Spartanburg | 14:50 local · NCEI |
| Apr 26, 2008 | 0.75 inpenny | 4 W Inman | Spartanburg | 14:30 local · NCEI |
| Apr 21, 2006 | 0.75 inpenny | Lyman | Spartanburg | 19:40 local · NCEI |
| Aug 4, 2003 | 0.75 inpenny | 2 N Duncan | Spartanburg | 20:50 local · NCEI |
| Sep 23, 2001 | 0.88 innickel | Lyman | Spartanburg | 16:30 local · NCEI |
| May 13, 1999 | 1.00 inquarter | Lyman | Spartanburg | 13:55 local · NCEI |
| Jun 20, 1989 | 0.75 inpenny | — | Spartanburg | 15:38 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Lyman
- Greer 9 km · 62
- Inman 10 km · 14
- Reidville 12 km · 11
- Taylors 17 km · 27
- Boiling Springs 17 km · 26
- Campobello 18 km · 12
- Spartanburg 19 km · 48
- Five Forks 19 km · 27
Questions about hail in Lyman
How often does it hail in Lyman, South Carolina?
14 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Lyman since 1984. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.4 reports a year. That ranks #118 of 185 South Carolina places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Lyman?
Most reports come in April, June, May. April alone accounts for 43% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Lyman?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on April 25, 2020 near 1.07 SSE Holly Spgs. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Lyman?
The most recent report in this data is from April 25, 2020 (1.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Lyman had in the last five years?
None: there has been no hail report in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Lyman since November 3, 2021. The last one was on April 25, 2020.
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.