Hail history for Marion County, South Carolina
Every NOAA hail report filed in Marion County since 1974, with preliminary National Weather Service reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Marion County
- Last hail
- May 11, 2026
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 3
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 4 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.75 in
- baseball · May 14, 2006
77 reports on 59 days since 1974 · #35 of 46 South Carolina counties
Hail map · Marion 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 Marion County
The latest hail report in Marion County is from May 11, 2026, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 3 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.00 in on May 11, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Marion County logged 31 reports on 24 hail days, about 1.6 reports a year. That is about half the median South Carolina county (3.8 a year) and ranks #35 of 46 South Carolina counties for all-time reports. Marion County holds 1% of all 6,714 hail reports in South Carolina.
3% 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 2.75 in (baseball) on May 14, 2006 near 1 N Mullins.
Reports were down 76% in 2016–2025 (6) compared with 2006–2015 (25). The busiest year was 2006, with 10 reports on 5 days. Hail here peaks in May (44% of reports); 81% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Marion County 1.6
- Median South Carolina county 3.8
Hail days 2006–2025
- Marion County 24
- Median South Carolina county 42
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Marion County 3%
- Median South Carolina county 3%
Hail over time
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 11, 2026 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| May 14, 2025 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
| Apr 22, 2023 | 2 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 14, 2006 | 2.75 inbaseball | 1 N Mullins | — | 17:43 local · NCEI |
| May 25, 2000 | 2.75 inbaseball | Britton Neck | $10K | 20:50 local · NCEI |
| May 22, 2016 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.74 W West Marion | $2K | 21:40 local · NCEI |
| Jul 28, 2014 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.48 W Britton Neck | $1K | 15:20 local · NCEI |
| Jun 5, 2007 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Sellers | — | 17:44 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 34 44%
- 1–2 in 41 53%
- 2 in + 2 3%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 11, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | Nichols | — | 13:30 local · NCEI |
| May 14, 2025 | 0.88 innickel | Peedee | — | 14:04 local · NCEI |
| Apr 22, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 S Mullins | — | 16:40 local · NCEI |
| Apr 22, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 4.15 N Spring Branch | — | 16:25 local · NCEI |
| May 3, 2021 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Rains | — | 17:05 local · NCEI |
| May 5, 2020 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Sellers | — | 20:12 local · NCEI |
| May 22, 2016 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.74 W West Marion | $2K | 21:40 local · NCEI |
| Jul 28, 2014 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.48 W Britton Neck | $1K | 15:20 local · NCEI |
| Jul 10, 2014 | 0.88 innickel | 2.68 NW Nichols | — | 12:54 local · NCEI |
| Oct 15, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.58 S Marion | $750 | 16:15 local · NCEI |
| Apr 26, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | Nichols | $1K | 15:30 local · NCEI |
| Apr 21, 2012 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 2.68 SW Marion Co Arpt | $1K | 13:25 local · NCEI |
Cities and towns in Marion County
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daviston | 6 | 6 | Jul 28, 2014 |
| Sellers | 3 | 3 | May 5, 2020 |
Questions about hail in Marion County
How often does it hail in Marion County, South Carolina?
77 hail reports have been logged in Marion County since 1974. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 1.6 reports a year. That ranks #35 of 46 South Carolina counties by number of reports.
When is hail season in Marion County?
Most reports come in May, April, June. May alone accounts for 44% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Marion County?
2.75 in (baseball size) on May 14, 2006 near 1 N Mullins. 3% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Marion County?
The most recent report in this data is from May 11, 2026 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Marion County had in the last five years?
3 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 4 reports. The most recent was May 11, 2026.
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.