Hail history for North Augusta, South Carolina
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of North Augusta since 1959, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · North Augusta
- Last hail
- Jun 25, 2025
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 4 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · May 6, 2022
32 reports on 23 days since 1959 · #28 of 185 South Carolina places
Hail map · North Augusta
- 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 North Augusta
The latest hail report in and around North Augusta is from June 25, 2025, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.75 in on May 6, 2022.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, North Augusta logged 21 reports on 15 hail days, about 1.1 reports a year. That is about twice the median South Carolina town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #28 of 185 South Carolina cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. North Augusta accounts for 15% of the 207 reports filed in Aiken 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 6, 2022 near 1.15 SSW Sweetwater.
Reports were up 33% in 2016–2025 (12) compared with 2006–2015 (9). The busiest year was 2008, with 6 reports on 4 days. Hail here peaks in May (41% of reports); 75% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- North Augusta 1.1
- Aiken County 5.8
- Median South Carolina town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- North Augusta 15
- Aiken County 72
- Median South Carolina town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- North Augusta 0%
- Aiken County 2%
- 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 3 | 3 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 25, 2025 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| May 6, 2022 | 3 | 1.75 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 6, 2022 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.15 SSW Sweetwater | Aiken | — | 15:52 local · NCEI |
| May 3, 2016 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3.61 E Morgana | Edgefield | — | 20:20 local · NCEI |
| Feb 24, 2012 | 1.75 ingolf ball | North Augusta | Aiken | $20K | 12:42 local · NCEI |
| May 20, 2008 | 1.75 ingolf ball | North Augusta | Aiken | — | 15:04 local · NCEI |
| Apr 22, 2005 | 1.75 ingolf ball | North Augusta | Aiken | — | 14:11 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 19 59%
- 1–2 in 13 41%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 25, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.58 E Belvedere | Aiken | — | 20:30 local · NCEI |
| May 6, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.29 ENE Belvedere | Aiken | — | 15:53 local · NCEI |
| May 6, 2022 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.15 SSW Sweetwater | Aiken | — | 15:52 local · NCEI |
| May 6, 2022 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1.08 SW North Augusta | Aiken | — | 15:45 local · NCEI |
| Dec 7, 2020 | 0.25 inpea | 1.34 WNW Belvedere | Aiken | $10 | 15:40 local · NCEI |
| Dec 7, 2020 | 0.25 inpea | 0.9 SW Belvedere | Aiken | $10 | 15:38 local · NCEI |
| Jun 24, 2018 | 0.88 innickel | Hamburg | Aiken | $100 | 21:10 local · NCEI |
| Sep 22, 2017 | 0.88 innickel | 0.58 W Hamburg | Aiken | — | 13:32 local · NCEI |
| May 24, 2017 | 0.88 innickel | North Augusta | Aiken | $100 | 22:05 local · NCEI |
| May 24, 2017 | 0.50 inmarble | 0.58 SE North Augusta | Aiken | $100 | 22:05 local · NCEI |
| May 3, 2016 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3.61 E Morgana | Edgefield | — | 20:20 local · NCEI |
| May 2, 2016 | 0.88 innickel | 5.05 ESE Morgana | Edgefield | — | 20:20 local · NCEI |
Hail history near North Augusta
- Burnettown 9 km · 13
- Graniteville 14 km · 15
- Aiken 22 km · 35
- Jackson 27 km · 10
- Edgefield 29 km · 17
- Johnston 37 km · 16
- Ridge Spring 45 km · 14
- Williston 51 km · 15
Questions about hail in North Augusta
How often does it hail in North Augusta, South Carolina?
32 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of North Augusta since 1959. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 1.1 reports a year. That ranks #28 of 185 South Carolina places by number of reports.
When is hail season in North Augusta?
Most reports come in May, June, April. May alone accounts for 41% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in North Augusta?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on May 6, 2022 near 1.15 SSW Sweetwater. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in North Augusta?
The most recent report in this data is from June 25, 2025 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has North Augusta had in the last five years?
2 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 4 reports. The most recent was June 25, 2025.
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.