Hail history for Saluda, South Carolina
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Saluda since 1984, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Saluda
- Last hail
- Dec 18, 2024
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 3 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · May 3, 2021
18 reports on 14 days since 1984 · #77 of 185 South Carolina places
Hail map · Saluda
- 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 Saluda
The latest hail report in and around Saluda is from December 18, 2024, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.25 in on May 6, 2022.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Saluda logged 13 reports on 9 hail days, about 0.7 reports a year. That is 30% more than the median South Carolina town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #77 of 185 South Carolina cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Saluda accounts for 24% of the 76 reports filed in Saluda 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 3, 2021 near 0.17 WNW Saluda.
Reports were up 17% in 2016–2025 (7) compared with 2006–2015 (6). The busiest year was 2022, with 2 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in May (56% of reports); 61% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Saluda 0.7
- Saluda County 2.2
- Median South Carolina town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Saluda 9
- Saluda County 27
- Median South Carolina town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Saluda 0%
- Saluda County 5%
- 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 18, 2024 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| May 6, 2022 | 2 | 1.25 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 3, 2021 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.17 WNW Saluda | Saluda | 14:52 local · NCEI |
| May 3, 2021 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.9 NW Saluda | Saluda | 14:52 local · NCEI |
| May 6, 2022 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.69 N Saluda | Saluda | 16:33 local · NCEI |
| Dec 18, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | Saluda | Saluda | 16:58 local · NCEI |
| May 6, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | Saluda | Saluda | 16:31 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 6 33%
- 1–2 in 12 67%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 18, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | Saluda | Saluda | — | 16:58 local · NCEI |
| May 6, 2022 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.69 N Saluda | Saluda | — | 16:33 local · NCEI |
| May 6, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | Saluda | Saluda | — | 16:31 local · NCEI |
| May 3, 2021 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.9 NW Saluda | Saluda | — | 14:52 local · NCEI |
| May 3, 2021 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.17 WNW Saluda | Saluda | — | 14:52 local · NCEI |
| Jul 19, 2019 | 0.25 inpea | 0.66 N Saluda | Saluda | $10 | 18:45 local · NCEI |
| May 22, 2017 | 0.25 inpea | 2.7 WSW Merchant | Saluda | $100 | 13:35 local · NCEI |
| Mar 19, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 2 NW Saluda | Saluda | $4K | 18:20 local · NCEI |
| Mar 19, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 2 W Saluda | Saluda | — | 18:15 local · NCEI |
| Sep 9, 2009 | 1.00 inquarter | Saluda | Saluda | — | 14:53 local · NCEI |
| May 20, 2008 | 0.88 innickel | 2 N Saluda | Saluda | — | 19:00 local · NCEI |
| May 20, 2008 | 1.00 inquarter | Saluda | Saluda | — | 18:25 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Saluda
- Johnston 19 km · 16
- Ridge Spring 20 km · 14
- Batesburg-Leesville 25 km · 32
- Silverstreet 25 km · 10
- Edgefield 28 km · 17
- Prosperity 33 km · 10
- Newberry 35 km · 24
- Gilbert 36 km · 17
Questions about hail in Saluda
How often does it hail in Saluda, South Carolina?
18 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Saluda since 1984. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.7 reports a year. That ranks #77 of 185 South Carolina places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Saluda?
Most reports come in May, March, July. May alone accounts for 56% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Saluda?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on May 3, 2021 near 0.17 WNW Saluda. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Saluda?
The most recent report in this data is from December 18, 2024 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Saluda had in the last five years?
2 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 3 reports. The most recent was December 18, 2024.
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.