Hail history for Nichols, South Carolina
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Nichols since 1974, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Nichols
- Last hail
- May 11, 2026
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 1 report
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Apr 1, 2001
10 reports on 10 days since 1974 · #179 of 185 South Carolina places
Hail map · Nichols
- 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 Nichols
The latest hail report in and around Nichols is from May 11, 2026, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 1.00 in on May 11, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Nichols logged 4 reports on 4 hail days, about 0.2 reports a year. That is 40% of the median South Carolina town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #179 of 185 South Carolina cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Nichols accounts for 13% 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 April 1, 2001 near 1 W Nichols.
The busiest year was 2000, with 2 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in May (40% of reports); 90% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Nichols 0.2
- Marion County 1.6
- Median South Carolina town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Nichols 4
- Marion County 24
- Median South Carolina town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Nichols 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 11, 2026 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 1, 2001 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1 W Nichols | Marion | — | 14:00 local · NCEI |
| May 10, 2011 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 3.08 WNW Duford | Horry | $2K | 18:14 local · NCEI |
| May 11, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | Nichols | Marion | — | 13:30 local · NCEI |
| Apr 26, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | Nichols | Marion | $1K | 15:30 local · NCEI |
| May 28, 2010 | 1.00 inquarter | Nichols | Marion | $5K | 16:01 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 5 50%
- 1–2 in 5 50%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 11, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | Nichols | Marion | — | 13:30 local · NCEI |
| Jul 10, 2014 | 0.88 innickel | 2.68 NW Nichols | Marion | — | 12:54 local · NCEI |
| Apr 26, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | Nichols | Marion | $1K | 15:30 local · NCEI |
| May 10, 2011 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 3.08 WNW Duford | Horry | $2K | 18:14 local · NCEI |
| May 28, 2010 | 1.00 inquarter | Nichols | Marion | $5K | 16:01 local · NCEI |
| May 3, 2003 | 0.88 innickel | Nichols | Marion | — | 21:55 local · NCEI |
| Apr 1, 2001 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1 W Nichols | Marion | — | 14:00 local · NCEI |
| Jun 3, 2000 | 0.88 innickel | 1 S Nichols | Marion | — | 21:30 local · NCEI |
| Apr 17, 2000 | 0.75 inpenny | Nichols | Marion | — | 23:10 local · NCEI |
| Jun 1, 1974 | 0.75 inpenny | — | Marion | — | 15:45 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Nichols
Questions about hail in Nichols
How often does it hail in Nichols, South Carolina?
10 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Nichols since 1974. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.2 reports a year. That ranks #179 of 185 South Carolina places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Nichols?
Most reports come in May, April, June. May alone accounts for 40% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Nichols?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on April 1, 2001 near 1 W Nichols. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Nichols?
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 Nichols had in the last five years?
1 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 1 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.