Hail history for South Congaree, South Carolina
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of South Congaree since 1975, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · South Congaree
- Last hail
- Feb 23, 2024
- 0.70 in, marble size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 2 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · May 17, 1982
15 reports on 15 days since 1975 · #106 of 185 South Carolina places
Hail map · South Congaree
- 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 South Congaree
The latest hail report in and around South Congaree is from February 23, 2024, 0.70 in (marble size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.50 in on May 1, 2022.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, South Congaree logged 6 reports on 6 hail days, about 0.3 reports a year. That is 40% less than the median South Carolina town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #106 of 185 South Carolina cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. South Congaree accounts for 5% 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 May 17, 1982.
The busiest year was 2008, with 2 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in June (33% of reports); 67% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- South Congaree 0.3
- Lexington County 8.8
- Median South Carolina town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- South Congaree 6
- Lexington County 79
- Median South Carolina town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- South Congaree 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 23, 2024 | 1 | 0.70 in | — |
| May 1, 2022 | 1 | 1.50 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 17, 1982 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Lexington | 16:00 local · NCEI |
| May 1, 2022 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1.34 WSW Congaree | Lexington | 19:45 local · NCEI |
| Apr 3, 1998 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Congaree | Lexington | 22:30 local · NCEI |
| Jun 3, 2018 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.13 W Congaree | Lexington | 22:24 local · NCEI |
| Nov 4, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 1 SW Congaree | Lexington | 17:44 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 3 20%
- 1–2 in 12 80%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 23, 2024 | 0.70 inmarble | 2.08 W (Cae)columbia Metro | Lexington | $100 | 17:00 local · NCEI |
| May 1, 2022 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1.34 WSW Congaree | Lexington | — | 19:45 local · NCEI |
| Jun 3, 2018 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.13 W Congaree | Lexington | — | 22:24 local · NCEI |
| Nov 4, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 1 SW Congaree | Lexington | — | 17:44 local · NCEI |
| Jun 22, 2008 | 1.00 inquarter | 1 W (Cae)columbia Metro | Lexington | — | 13:27 local · NCEI |
| Jun 9, 2008 | 1.00 inquarter | 1 SW South Congaree | Lexington | — | 14:09 local · NCEI |
| May 22, 1999 | 0.75 inpenny | South Congaree | Lexington | — | 16:40 local · NCEI |
| Apr 3, 1998 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Congaree | Lexington | — | 22:30 local · NCEI |
| Mar 19, 1992 | 1.00 inquarter | — | Lexington | — | 13:39 local · NCEI |
| Oct 30, 1984 | 0.75 inpenny | — | Lexington | — | 17:25 local · NCEI |
| Mar 28, 1984 | 1.00 inquarter | — | Lexington | — | 17:37 local · NCEI |
| May 17, 1982 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Lexington | — | 16:00 local · NCEI |
Hail history near South Congaree
- Oak Grove 8 km · 11
- Red Bank 9 km · 24
- White Knoll 9 km · 11
- Cayce 10 km · 17
- West Columbia 10 km · 14
- Gaston 11 km · 14
- Lexington 12 km · 30
- St. Andrews 16 km · 11
Questions about hail in South Congaree
How often does it hail in South Congaree, South Carolina?
15 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of South Congaree since 1975. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.3 reports a year. That ranks #106 of 185 South Carolina places by number of reports.
When is hail season in South Congaree?
Most reports come in June, May, March. June alone accounts for 33% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in South Congaree?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on May 17, 1982. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in South Congaree?
The most recent report in this data is from February 23, 2024 (0.70 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has South Congaree 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 February 23, 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.