Hail history for Marion, South Carolina
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Marion since 1976, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Marion
- Last hail
- May 22, 2016
- 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 · May 22, 2016
15 reports on 15 days since 1976 · #104 of 185 South Carolina places
Hail map · Marion
- 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
The latest hail report in and around Marion is from May 22, 2016, 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, Marion logged 7 reports on 7 hail days, about 0.3 reports a year. That is 30% less than the median South Carolina town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #104 of 185 South Carolina cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Marion accounts for 19% of the 77 reports filed in Marion 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 22, 2016 near 2.74 W West Marion.
The busiest year was 2012, with 2 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in May (53% of reports); 87% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Marion 0.3
- Marion County 1.6
- Median South Carolina town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Marion 7
- Marion County 24
- Median South Carolina town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Marion 0%
- Marion 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 22, 2016 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.74 W West Marion | Marion | $2K | 21:40 local · NCEI |
| May 11, 1976 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Marion | — | 16:30 local · NCEI |
| Apr 15, 1996 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Marion | Marion | — | 11:55 local · NCEI |
| Apr 21, 2012 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 2.68 SW Marion Co Arpt | Marion | $1K | 13:25 local · NCEI |
| May 25, 2000 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 4 W Marion | Marion | — | 20:30 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 4 27%
- 1–2 in 11 73%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 22, 2016 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.74 W West Marion | Marion | $2K | 21:40 local · NCEI |
| Oct 15, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.58 S Marion | Marion | $750 | 16:15 local · NCEI |
| Apr 21, 2012 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 2.68 SW Marion Co Arpt | Marion | $1K | 13:25 local · NCEI |
| May 29, 2009 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.85 SSE Marion | Marion | — | 17:53 local · NCEI |
| Jun 20, 2008 | 0.88 innickel | 2.08 S Marion | Marion | — | 12:00 local · NCEI |
| May 26, 2006 | 1.00 inquarter | 3 S Marion | Marion | — | 14:33 local · NCEI |
| May 21, 2006 | 1.00 inquarter | 1 W Marion | Marion | — | 16:34 local · NCEI |
| May 31, 2003 | 0.75 inpenny | Marion | Marion | — | 15:50 local · NCEI |
| Aug 31, 2001 | 0.75 inpenny | Marion | Marion | — | 16:30 local · NCEI |
| May 25, 2000 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 4 W Marion | Marion | — | 20:30 local · NCEI |
| May 14, 1999 | 0.88 innickel | Marion | Marion | — | 13:21 local · NCEI |
| Jun 16, 1998 | 1.00 inquarter | 2 W Marion | Marion | — | 16:58 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Marion
Questions about hail in Marion
How often does it hail in Marion, South Carolina?
15 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Marion since 1976. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.3 reports a year. That ranks #104 of 185 South Carolina places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Marion?
Most reports come in May, June, April. May alone accounts for 53% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Marion?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on May 22, 2016 near 2.74 W West Marion. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Marion?
The most recent report in this data is from May 22, 2016 (1.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Marion had in the last five years?
None: there has been no hail report in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Marion since November 3, 2021. The last one was on May 22, 2016.
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.