Hail history for Murrells Inlet, South Carolina
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Murrells Inlet since 1996, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Murrells Inlet
- Last hail
- May 3, 2021
- 1.50 in, ping pong ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 0
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 0 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Nov 4, 2012
23 reports on 15 days since 1996 · #49 of 185 South Carolina places
Hail map · Murrells Inlet
- 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 Murrells Inlet
The latest hail report in and around Murrells Inlet is from May 3, 2021, 1.50 in (ping pong ball size). There has been no hail report here in the five years since November 3, 2021.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Murrells Inlet logged 18 reports on 11 hail days, about 0.9 reports a year. That is 80% more than the median South Carolina town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #49 of 185 South Carolina cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Murrells Inlet accounts for 24% of the 97 reports filed in Georgetown 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 November 4, 2012 near 1.4 S Wachesaw Lndg.
Reports were down 94% in 2016–2025 (1) compared with 2006–2015 (17). The busiest year was 2012, with 5 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in May (57% of reports); 83% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Murrells Inlet 0.9
- Georgetown County 2.9
- Median South Carolina town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Murrells Inlet 11
- Georgetown County 33
- Median South Carolina town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Murrells Inlet 0%
- Georgetown 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 4, 2012 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.4 S Wachesaw Lndg | Georgetown | $25K | 17:40 local · NCEI |
| May 4, 1998 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Murrells Inlet | Georgetown | — | 15:15 local · NCEI |
| May 26, 1997 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Murrells Inlet | Georgetown | — | 17:50 local · NCEI |
| May 6, 1996 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Murrells Inlet | Georgetown | — | 21:00 local · NCEI |
| May 3, 2021 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Murrells Inlet | Georgetown | — | 18:34 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 7 30%
- 1–2 in 16 70%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 3, 2021 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Murrells Inlet | Georgetown | — | 18:34 local · NCEI |
| Nov 4, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.04 SSW Murrells Inlet | Georgetown | $500 | 17:45 local · NCEI |
| Nov 4, 2012 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.4 S Wachesaw Lndg | Georgetown | $25K | 17:40 local · NCEI |
| Nov 4, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.94 SSE Wachesaw Lndg | Georgetown | $5K | 17:38 local · NCEI |
| May 16, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.02 WSW Murrells Inlet | Georgetown | $2K | 12:15 local · NCEI |
| Apr 5, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 1 S Burgess | Horry | $500 | 14:28 local · NCEI |
| May 14, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.34 WNW Burgess | Horry | $1K | 12:02 local · NCEI |
| May 11, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.56 W Murrells Inlet | Georgetown | $1K | 02:43 local · NCEI |
| Apr 9, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | Murrells Inlet | Georgetown | $500 | 20:50 local · NCEI |
| May 23, 2010 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 3.25 S Burgess | Horry | $35K | 14:10 local · NCEI |
| May 23, 2010 | 0.88 innickel | Murrells Inlet | Georgetown | $3K | 14:06 local · NCEI |
| May 23, 2010 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.97 SE Wachesaw Lndg | Georgetown | $1K | 14:02 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Murrells Inlet
- Garden City 6 km · 10
- Socastee 15 km · 38
- Myrtle Beach 23 km · 30
- Carolina Forest 27 km · 16
- Georgetown 29 km · 15
- Conway 31 km · 66
- North Myrtle Beach 44 km · 13
- Andrews 49 km · 15
Questions about hail in Murrells Inlet
How often does it hail in Murrells Inlet, South Carolina?
23 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Murrells Inlet since 1996. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.9 reports a year. That ranks #49 of 185 South Carolina places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Murrells Inlet?
Most reports come in May, June, November. May alone accounts for 57% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Murrells Inlet?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on November 4, 2012 near 1.4 S Wachesaw Lndg. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Murrells Inlet?
The most recent report in this data is from May 3, 2021 (1.50 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Murrells Inlet had in the last five years?
None: there has been no hail report in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Murrells Inlet since November 3, 2021. The last one was on May 3, 2021.
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.