Hail history for Rowesville, South Carolina
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Rowesville since 1962, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Rowesville
- Last hail
- Apr 24, 2017
- 0.75 in, penny size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 0
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 0 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.75 in
- baseball · May 17, 1998
12 reports on 11 days since 1962 · #151 of 185 South Carolina places
Hail map · Rowesville
- 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 Rowesville
The latest hail report in and around Rowesville is from April 24, 2017, 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, Rowesville logged 8 reports on 7 hail days, about 0.4 reports a year. That is 20% less than the median South Carolina town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #151 of 185 South Carolina cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Rowesville accounts for 6% of the 207 reports filed in Orangeburg County.
8% 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 2.75 in (baseball) on May 17, 1998 near Rowesville.
Reports were down 40% in 2016–2025 (3) compared with 2006–2015 (5). The busiest year was 2012, with 3 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in May (42% of reports); 58% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Rowesville 0.4
- Orangeburg County 5.3
- Median South Carolina town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Rowesville 7
- Orangeburg County 73
- Median South Carolina town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Rowesville 8%
- Orangeburg 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 17, 1998 | 2.75 inbaseball | Rowesville | Orangeburg | 18:15 local · NCEI |
| Jul 21, 2016 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.56 NW Rowesville | Orangeburg | 16:04 local · NCEI |
| May 11, 2015 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.58 E Rowesville | Orangeburg | 17:08 local · NCEI |
| May 14, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.53 ESE Rowesville | Orangeburg | 18:00 local · NCEI |
| Mar 24, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 3 SSE Rowesville | Orangeburg | 20:11 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 4 33%
- 1–2 in 7 58%
- 2 in + 1 8%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 24, 2017 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.58 E Rowesville | Orangeburg | 16:41 local · NCEI |
| Jul 21, 2016 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.56 NW Rowesville | Orangeburg | 16:04 local · NCEI |
| Jul 21, 2016 | 0.75 inpenny | 2.41 WNW Rowesville | Orangeburg | 16:02 local · NCEI |
| May 11, 2015 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.58 E Rowesville | Orangeburg | 17:08 local · NCEI |
| May 14, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.53 ESE Rowesville | Orangeburg | 18:00 local · NCEI |
| Mar 24, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 3 SSE Rowesville | Orangeburg | 20:11 local · NCEI |
| Mar 16, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.55 SE Rowesville | Orangeburg | 15:20 local · NCEI |
| Jun 19, 2008 | 0.88 innickel | 2 SE Rowesville | Orangeburg | 17:17 local · NCEI |
| May 4, 2002 | 1.00 inquarter | Rowesville | Orangeburg | 18:55 local · NCEI |
| May 17, 1998 | 2.75 inbaseball | Rowesville | Orangeburg | 18:15 local · NCEI |
| May 24, 1996 | 1.00 inquarter | Rowesville | Orangeburg | 20:52 local · NCEI |
| Jul 24, 1962 | 0.75 inpenny | — | Orangeburg | 15:30 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Rowesville
- Orangeburg 14 km · 16
- Branchville 14 km · 15
- Bowman 14 km · 10
- Bamberg 20 km · 20
- Cameron 24 km · 13
- Denmark 28 km · 14
- Elloree 30 km · 11
- St. George 32 km · 11
Questions about hail in Rowesville
How often does it hail in Rowesville, South Carolina?
12 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Rowesville since 1962. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.4 reports a year. That ranks #151 of 185 South Carolina places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Rowesville?
Most reports come in May, July, March. May alone accounts for 42% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Rowesville?
2.75 in (baseball size) on May 17, 1998 near Rowesville. 8% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Rowesville?
The most recent report in this data is from April 24, 2017 (0.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Rowesville had in the last five years?
None: there has been no hail report in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Rowesville since November 3, 2021. The last one was on April 24, 2017.
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.