Hail history for Seneca, South Carolina
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Seneca since 1984, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Seneca
- Last hail
- Jun 1, 2026
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 3
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 4 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · May 20, 2006
26 reports on 22 days since 1984 · #42 of 185 South Carolina places
Hail map · Seneca
- 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 Seneca
The latest hail report in and around Seneca is from June 1, 2026, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 3 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.00 in on June 1, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Seneca logged 13 reports on 11 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 #42 of 185 South Carolina cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Seneca accounts for 12% of the 210 reports filed in Oconee 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 20, 2006 near 3 NNE Seneca.
Reports were down 70% in 2016–2025 (3) compared with 2006–2015 (10). The busiest year was 2006, with 4 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in May (31% of reports); 73% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Seneca 0.7
- Oconee County 5.8
- Median South Carolina town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Seneca 11
- Oconee County 68
- Median South Carolina town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Seneca 0%
- Oconee 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 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 1, 2026 | 2 | 1.00 in | — |
| May 2, 2025 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jun 17, 2022 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 20, 2006 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3 NNE Seneca | Oconee | 15:05 local · NCEI |
| Aug 5, 1997 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Seneca | Oconee | 16:34 local · NCEI |
| Aug 24, 1989 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Oconee | 13:35 local · NCEI |
| May 17, 2011 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 2.82 NNE Tokeena Xrds | Oconee | 16:51 local · NCEI |
| Jun 1, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.33 WSW Seneca | Oconee | 14:08 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 16 62%
- 1–2 in 10 38%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 1, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.33 WSW Seneca | Oconee | 14:08 local · NCEI |
| Jun 1, 2026 | 0.75 inpenny | 2.99 NNE Richland | Oconee | 14:00 local · NCEI |
| May 2, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.68 SW Seneca | Oconee | 13:24 local · NCEI |
| Jun 17, 2022 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.89 NW Seneca | Oconee | 14:50 local · NCEI |
| Jun 27, 2018 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.89 NW Seneca | Oconee | 14:40 local · NCEI |
| May 22, 2013 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.49 SSW Seneca | Oconee | 17:06 local · NCEI |
| Apr 26, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.76 S Seneca | Oconee | 19:43 local · NCEI |
| May 17, 2011 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 2.82 NNE Tokeena Xrds | Oconee | 16:51 local · NCEI |
| Jun 28, 2010 | 0.75 inpenny | 2.68 NW Seneca | Oconee | 22:00 local · NCEI |
| Jun 17, 2009 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.39 NNW Seneca | Oconee | 20:24 local · NCEI |
| Jun 30, 2007 | 1.00 inquarter | 2 NNE Seneca | Oconee | 13:55 local · NCEI |
| May 26, 2006 | 0.88 innickel | 4 SE Seneca | Oconee | 16:20 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Seneca
- Westminster 12 km · 16
- Clemson University 12 km · 14
- Walhalla 13 km · 31
- South Union 16 km · 11
- Pendleton 18 km · 10
- Fair Play 19 km · 13
- Six Mile 20 km · 14
- Sandy Springs 22 km · 11
Questions about hail in Seneca
How often does it hail in Seneca, South Carolina?
26 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Seneca since 1984. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.7 reports a year. That ranks #42 of 185 South Carolina places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Seneca?
Most reports come in May, June, April. May alone accounts for 31% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Seneca?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on May 20, 2006 near 3 NNE Seneca. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Seneca?
The most recent report in this data is from June 1, 2026 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Seneca had in the last five years?
3 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 4 reports. The most recent was June 1, 2026.
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.