Hail history for Mayo, South Carolina
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Mayo since 1990, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Mayo
- Last hail
- Apr 25, 2020
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 0
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 0 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.50 in
- tennis ball · Apr 30, 1990
13 reports on 11 days since 1990 · #135 of 185 South Carolina places
Hail map · Mayo
- 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 Mayo
The latest hail report in and around Mayo is from April 25, 2020, 1.00 in (quarter size). There has been no hail report here in the five years since November 3, 2021.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Mayo logged 10 reports on 8 hail days, about 0.5 reports a year. That is about the same as the median South Carolina town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #135 of 185 South Carolina cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Mayo accounts for 4% of the 349 reports filed in Spartanburg County.
8% 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 2.50 in (tennis ball) on April 30, 1990.
Reports were down 75% in 2016–2025 (2) compared with 2006–2015 (8). The busiest year was 2014, with 3 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in May (31% of reports); 69% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Mayo 0.5
- Spartanburg County 9.9
- Median South Carolina town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Mayo 8
- Spartanburg County 113
- Median South Carolina town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Mayo 8%
- 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 | 1 | 1 |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 30, 1990 | 2.50 intennis ball | — | Cherokee | 16:10 local · NCEI |
| Jul 25, 2013 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 7.44 NW Thicketty | Cherokee | 19:22 local · NCEI |
| Apr 25, 2020 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.38 N Mary Louise | Spartanburg | 19:30 local · NCEI |
| Apr 20, 2015 | 1.00 inquarter | 8.5 W Grassy Pond | Cherokee | 13:41 local · NCEI |
| May 10, 2014 | 1.00 inquarter | 3 S Chesnee | Spartanburg | 12:47 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 7 54%
- 1–2 in 5 38%
- 2 in + 1 8%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 25, 2020 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.38 N Mary Louise | Spartanburg | 19:30 local · NCEI |
| Jun 13, 2017 | 0.88 innickel | Mary Louise | Spartanburg | 15:14 local · NCEI |
| Apr 20, 2015 | 1.00 inquarter | 8.5 W Grassy Pond | Cherokee | 13:41 local · NCEI |
| May 10, 2014 | 0.88 innickel | 4 S Chesnee | Spartanburg | 12:47 local · NCEI |
| May 10, 2014 | 1.00 inquarter | 3 S Chesnee | Spartanburg | 12:47 local · NCEI |
| May 10, 2014 | 0.75 inpenny | 2 S Chesnee | Spartanburg | 12:47 local · NCEI |
| Jul 25, 2013 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 7.44 NW Thicketty | Cherokee | 19:22 local · NCEI |
| Jul 4, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.33 ESE Mary Louise | Spartanburg | 15:15 local · NCEI |
| Jul 21, 2008 | 0.75 inpenny | 2.5 SW Chesnee | Spartanburg | 17:15 local · NCEI |
| Jul 3, 2006 | 0.75 inpenny | 2 S Mayo | Spartanburg | 17:13 local · NCEI |
| Jun 2, 1997 | 0.75 inpenny | Mayo | Spartanburg | 21:38 local · NCEI |
| May 1, 1990 | 0.75 inpenny | — | Spartanburg | 18:00 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Mayo
- Chesnee 7 km · 15
- Boiling Springs 12 km · 26
- Spartanburg 17 km · 48
- Gaffney 18 km · 42
- Pacolet 22 km · 21
- Inman 22 km · 14
- Roebuck 25 km · 19
- Campobello 27 km · 12
Questions about hail in Mayo
How often does it hail in Mayo, South Carolina?
13 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Mayo since 1990. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.5 reports a year. That ranks #135 of 185 South Carolina places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Mayo?
Most reports come in May, July, April. May alone accounts for 31% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Mayo?
2.50 in (tennis ball size) on April 30, 1990. 8% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Mayo?
The most recent report in this data is from April 25, 2020 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Mayo had in the last five years?
None: there has been no hail report in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Mayo 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.