Hail history for Ridgeville, South Carolina
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Ridgeville since 1997, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Ridgeville
- Last hail
- Mar 20, 2018
- 0.75 in, penny size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 0
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 0 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Jun 21, 2008
14 reports on 11 days since 1997 · #121 of 185 South Carolina places
Hail map · Ridgeville
- 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 Ridgeville
The latest hail report in and around Ridgeville is from March 20, 2018, 0.75 in (penny size). There has been no hail report here in the five years since November 3, 2021.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Ridgeville logged 9 reports on 6 hail days, about 0.5 reports a year. That is 10% less than the median South Carolina town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #121 of 185 South Carolina cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Ridgeville accounts for 8% of the 185 reports filed in Dorchester 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 June 21, 2008 near Ridgeville.
Reports were down 88% in 2016–2025 (1) compared with 2006–2015 (8). The busiest year was 2008, with 6 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in May (29% of reports); 64% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Ridgeville 0.5
- Dorchester County 7.0
- Median South Carolina town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Ridgeville 6
- Dorchester County 65
- Median South Carolina town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Ridgeville 0%
- Dorchester 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 21, 2008 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Ridgeville | Dorchester | 15:25 local · NCEI |
| May 5, 2008 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 2.22 NE Ridgeville | Dorchester | 20:20 local · NCEI |
| May 15, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.35 WSW Ridgeville | Dorchester | 17:44 local · NCEI |
| Jun 21, 2008 | 1.00 inquarter | Ridgeville | Dorchester | 15:28 local · NCEI |
| Jun 21, 2008 | 1.00 inquarter | Ridgeville | Dorchester | 15:23 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 8 57%
- 1–2 in 6 43%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 20, 2018 | 0.75 inpenny | 2.22 NW Jedburg | Dorchester | 16:40 local · NCEI |
| May 15, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.35 WSW Ridgeville | Dorchester | 17:44 local · NCEI |
| Jul 4, 2008 | 0.75 inpenny | Ridgeville | Dorchester | 15:37 local · NCEI |
| Jun 21, 2008 | 0.88 innickel | 1.16 E Dorchester | Dorchester | 15:35 local · NCEI |
| Jun 21, 2008 | 1.00 inquarter | Ridgeville | Dorchester | 15:28 local · NCEI |
| Jun 21, 2008 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Ridgeville | Dorchester | 15:25 local · NCEI |
| Jun 21, 2008 | 1.00 inquarter | Ridgeville | Dorchester | 15:23 local · NCEI |
| May 5, 2008 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 2.22 NE Ridgeville | Dorchester | 20:20 local · NCEI |
| Sep 12, 2007 | 0.88 innickel | 0.58 W Ridgeville | Dorchester | 14:13 local · NCEI |
| May 23, 2004 | 0.75 inpenny | 10 SE Harleyville | Dorchester | 14:55 local · NCEI |
| Oct 17, 2003 | 0.75 inpenny | 3 NW Ridgeville | Dorchester | 20:40 local · NCEI |
| May 27, 2001 | 0.75 inpenny | Ridgeville | Dorchester | 14:50 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Ridgeville
- Summerville 16 km · 97
- Sangaree 19 km · 11
- Ladson 22 km · 15
- Cottageville 23 km · 15
- St. George 26 km · 11
- Holly Hill 28 km · 18
- Goose Creek 31 km · 62
- North Charleston 31 km · 62
Questions about hail in Ridgeville
How often does it hail in Ridgeville, South Carolina?
14 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Ridgeville since 1997. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.5 reports a year. That ranks #121 of 185 South Carolina places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Ridgeville?
Most reports come in May, June, July. May alone accounts for 29% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Ridgeville?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on June 21, 2008 near Ridgeville. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Ridgeville?
The most recent report in this data is from March 20, 2018 (0.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Ridgeville had in the last five years?
None: there has been no hail report in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Ridgeville since November 3, 2021. The last one was on March 20, 2018.
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.