Hail history for Manning, South Carolina
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Manning since 1974, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Manning
- Last hail
- May 14, 2025
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 2 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Apr 26, 2006
21 reports on 19 days since 1974 · #55 of 185 South Carolina places
Hail map · Manning
- 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 Manning
The latest hail report in and around Manning is from May 14, 2025, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.00 in on May 14, 2025.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Manning logged 11 reports on 9 hail days, about 0.6 reports a year. That is 10% more than the median South Carolina town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #55 of 185 South Carolina cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Manning accounts for 18% of the 116 reports filed in Clarendon 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 26, 2006 near 3 ESE Columbia.
Reports were down 78% in 2016–2025 (2) compared with 2006–2015 (9). The busiest year was 2006, with 4 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in May (33% of reports); 71% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Manning 0.6
- Clarendon County 2.9
- Median South Carolina town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Manning 9
- Clarendon County 33
- Median South Carolina town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Manning 0%
- Clarendon 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 14, 2025 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Mar 26, 2023 | 1 | 0.25 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 26, 2006 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3 ESE Columbia | Richland | 12:45 local · NCEI |
| Mar 13, 1991 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Clarendon | 19:30 local · NCEI |
| May 10, 2009 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1 SW Manning | Clarendon | 18:11 local · NCEI |
| May 14, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.57 E Manning | Clarendon | 16:25 local · NCEI |
| May 16, 1988 | 1.00 inquarter | — | Clarendon | 14:35 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 16 76%
- 1–2 in 5 24%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 14, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.57 E Manning | Clarendon | — | 16:25 local · NCEI |
| Mar 26, 2023 | 0.25 inpea | Manning | Clarendon | $100 | 10:00 local · NCEI |
| May 29, 2009 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.72 ENE Manning | Clarendon | — | 17:10 local · NCEI |
| May 10, 2009 | 0.88 innickel | Manning | Clarendon | — | 18:22 local · NCEI |
| May 10, 2009 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1 SW Manning | Clarendon | — | 18:11 local · NCEI |
| Mar 15, 2008 | 0.75 inpenny | Manning | Clarendon | — | 18:05 local · NCEI |
| Jun 5, 2007 | 0.75 inpenny | Manning | Clarendon | — | 16:45 local · NCEI |
| Jul 22, 2006 | 0.75 inpenny | Manning | Clarendon | — | 17:00 local · NCEI |
| Apr 26, 2006 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3 ESE Columbia | Richland | — | 12:45 local · NCEI |
| Apr 3, 2006 | 0.75 inpenny | 4 S Manning | Clarendon | — | 18:52 local · NCEI |
| Apr 3, 2006 | 0.75 inpenny | 2 E Manning | Clarendon | — | 17:50 local · NCEI |
| May 2, 2004 | 0.75 inpenny | 1 E Manning | Clarendon | — | 17:17 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Manning
- Wyboo 14 km · 18
- Summerton 16 km · 14
- Turbeville 29 km · 11
- Sumter 32 km · 50
- Santee 34 km · 13
- Eutawville 35 km · 11
- Wedgefield 35 km · 10
- Kingstree 36 km · 13
Questions about hail in Manning
How often does it hail in Manning, South Carolina?
21 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Manning since 1974. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.6 reports a year. That ranks #55 of 185 South Carolina places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Manning?
Most reports come in May, March, April. May alone accounts for 33% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Manning?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on April 26, 2006 near 3 ESE Columbia. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Manning?
The most recent report in this data is from May 14, 2025 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Manning 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 May 14, 2025.
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.