Hail history for Newberry, South Carolina
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Newberry since 1969, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Newberry
- Last hail
- Jun 10, 2021
- 0.25 in, pea size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 0
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 0 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Aug 17, 2019
24 reports on 17 days since 1969 · #44 of 185 South Carolina places
Hail map · Newberry
- 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 Newberry
The latest hail report in and around Newberry is from June 10, 2021, 0.25 in (pea size). There has been no hail report here in the five years since November 3, 2021.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Newberry logged 15 reports on 9 hail days, about 0.8 reports a year. That is 50% more than the median South Carolina town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #44 of 185 South Carolina cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Newberry accounts for 21% of the 112 reports filed in Newberry 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 August 17, 2019 near 1.79 NE Newberry.
Reports were down 75% in 2016–2025 (3) compared with 2006–2015 (12). The busiest year was 2008, with 7 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in March (25% of reports); 63% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Newberry 0.8
- Newberry County 4.0
- Median South Carolina town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Newberry 9
- Newberry County 50
- Median South Carolina town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Newberry 0%
- Newberry County 1%
- 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 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 17, 2019 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.79 NE Newberry | Newberry | 19:57 local · NCEI |
| Aug 17, 2019 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 S Newberry | Newberry | 20:00 local · NCEI |
| Apr 4, 2008 | 1.00 inquarter | Newberry | Newberry | 20:14 local · NCEI |
| Mar 15, 2008 | 1.00 inquarter | Newberry | Newberry | 15:33 local · NCEI |
| Mar 15, 2008 | 1.00 inquarter | Newberry | Newberry | 15:14 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 12 50%
- 1–2 in 12 50%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 10, 2021 | 0.25 inpea | 0.38 SSE Newberry | Newberry | $10 | 15:55 local · NCEI |
| Aug 17, 2019 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 S Newberry | Newberry | — | 20:00 local · NCEI |
| Aug 17, 2019 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.79 NE Newberry | Newberry | — | 19:57 local · NCEI |
| Jun 11, 2008 | 0.88 innickel | 1.04 N Helena | Newberry | — | 16:44 local · NCEI |
| Apr 4, 2008 | 0.88 innickel | 3 SE Newberry | Newberry | — | 20:20 local · NCEI |
| Apr 4, 2008 | 1.00 inquarter | Newberry | Newberry | — | 20:14 local · NCEI |
| Mar 15, 2008 | 0.88 innickel | 1 NE Newberry | Newberry | — | 15:45 local · NCEI |
| Mar 15, 2008 | 1.00 inquarter | Newberry | Newberry | — | 15:33 local · NCEI |
| Mar 15, 2008 | 1.00 inquarter | Newberry | Newberry | — | 15:14 local · NCEI |
| Mar 15, 2008 | 0.75 inpenny | 1 ENE Newberry | Newberry | — | 08:30 local · NCEI |
| May 21, 2006 | 1.00 inquarter | Newberry | Newberry | — | 14:40 local · NCEI |
| May 20, 2006 | 0.75 inpenny | 3 SW Paxville | Clarendon | — | 16:43 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Newberry
- Prosperity 10 km · 10
- Silverstreet 13 km · 10
- Whitmire 25 km · 19
- Chapin 27 km · 13
- Clinton 32 km · 18
- Saluda 35 km · 18
- Lake Murray of Richland 36 km · 14
- Batesburg-Leesville 41 km · 32
Questions about hail in Newberry
How often does it hail in Newberry, South Carolina?
24 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Newberry since 1969. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.8 reports a year. That ranks #44 of 185 South Carolina places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Newberry?
Most reports come in March, June, April. March alone accounts for 25% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Newberry?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on August 17, 2019 near 1.79 NE Newberry. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Newberry?
The most recent report in this data is from June 10, 2021 (0.25 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Newberry had in the last five years?
None: there has been no hail report in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Newberry since November 3, 2021. The last one was on June 10, 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.