Hail history for Pelion, South Carolina
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Pelion since 1984, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Pelion
- Last hail
- Mar 26, 2023
- 0.30 in, pea size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 2 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Jul 25, 1984
17 reports on 16 days since 1984 · #84 of 185 South Carolina places
Hail map · Pelion
- 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 Pelion
The latest hail report in and around Pelion is from March 26, 2023, 0.30 in (pea size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 0.75 in on July 7, 2022.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Pelion logged 10 reports on 10 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 #84 of 185 South Carolina cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Pelion accounts for 6% of the 307 reports filed in Lexington 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 July 25, 1984.
Reports were down 33% in 2016–2025 (4) compared with 2006–2015 (6). The busiest year was 2008, with 2 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in July (29% of reports); 41% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Pelion 0.5
- Lexington County 8.8
- Median South Carolina town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Pelion 10
- Lexington County 79
- Median South Carolina town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Pelion 0%
- Lexington 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 26, 2023 | 1 | 0.30 in | — |
| Jul 7, 2022 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 25, 1984 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Lexington | 18:47 local · NCEI |
| Jul 31, 2016 | 1.00 inquarter | 4.25 ENE Pelion | Lexington | 14:39 local · NCEI |
| Apr 11, 2013 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 S Pelion | Lexington | 17:30 local · NCEI |
| Mar 24, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.9 NE Pelion | Lexington | 18:00 local · NCEI |
| Jul 30, 2003 | 1.00 inquarter | Pelion | Lexington | 14:50 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 10 59%
- 1–2 in 7 41%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 26, 2023 | 0.30 inpea | 0.9 SE Pelion Corporate Arp | Lexington | $100 | 21:44 local · NCEI |
| Jul 7, 2022 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.34 ENE Pelion Corporate Arp | Lexington | — | 18:41 local · NCEI |
| May 28, 2017 | 0.25 inpea | 0.69 S Pelion | Lexington | $100 | 18:56 local · NCEI |
| Jul 31, 2016 | 1.00 inquarter | 4.25 ENE Pelion | Lexington | — | 14:39 local · NCEI |
| Apr 11, 2013 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 S Pelion | Lexington | — | 17:30 local · NCEI |
| Mar 24, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.9 NE Pelion | Lexington | — | 18:00 local · NCEI |
| Apr 14, 2009 | 0.75 inpenny | Pelion | Lexington | — | 15:20 local · NCEI |
| Jun 22, 2008 | 0.75 inpenny | Pelion | Lexington | — | 12:55 local · NCEI |
| May 11, 2008 | 0.75 inpenny | Pelion | Lexington | — | 05:10 local · NCEI |
| Jun 24, 2007 | 0.75 inpenny | 5 WSW Gaston | Lexington | — | 15:40 local · NCEI |
| Jul 30, 2003 | 1.00 inquarter | Pelion | Lexington | — | 14:50 local · NCEI |
| Aug 14, 1999 | 0.88 innickel | Pelion | Lexington | — | 13:50 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Pelion
- White Knoll 13 km · 11
- Swansea 14 km · 11
- Gaston 15 km · 14
- Red Bank 18 km · 24
- South Congaree 19 km · 15
- Gilbert 22 km · 17
- Lexington 25 km · 30
- Oak Grove 25 km · 11
Questions about hail in Pelion
How often does it hail in Pelion, South Carolina?
17 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Pelion since 1984. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.5 reports a year. That ranks #84 of 185 South Carolina places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Pelion?
Most reports come in July, May, August. July alone accounts for 29% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Pelion?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on July 25, 1984. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Pelion?
The most recent report in this data is from March 26, 2023 (0.30 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Pelion had in the last five years?
2 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 2 reports. The most recent was March 26, 2023.
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.