Hail History

Hail history for South Union, South Carolina

NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of South Union since 1999, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.

Readout · South Union

Last hail
Jul 2, 2026
1.00 in, quarter size
Hail days, last 5 years
1
since Nov 3, 2021 · 1 report
Largest ever
2.00 in
hen egg · Apr 27, 2012

11 reports on 10 days since 1999 · #168 of 185 South Carolina places

Hail map · South Union

South Union Fair Play Westminster Seneca Walhalla Clemson University Pendleton Sandy Springs Centerville 10 mi
  • Under 1 in
  • 1–1.75 in
  • 1.75–2.5 in
  • 2.5–4 in
  • 4 in +
  • No size
11 most recent reports with a location; Oconee County is shaded. Open street map

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What the record says about South Union

The latest hail report in and around South Union is from July 2, 2026, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 1.00 in on July 2, 2026.

Over the 20 years 2006–2025, South Union logged 6 reports on 5 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 #168 of 185 South Carolina cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. South Union accounts for 5% of the 210 reports filed in Oconee County.

9% 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 2.00 in (hen egg) on April 27, 2012 near 1.71 W Oakway.

The busiest year was 2018, with 2 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in April (36% of reports); 55% fall between April and June.

Reports a year 2006–2025 average

  • South Union 0.3
  • Oconee County 5.8
  • Median South Carolina town on this site 0.5

Hail days 2006–2025

  • South Union 5
  • Oconee County 68
  • Median South Carolina town on this site 8

Share 2 in or larger of sized reports

  • South Union 9%
  • Oconee County 3%
  • Median South Carolina town on this site 0%

Hail over time

012 1999: 1 reports, largest 0.88 in 2000 2002: 1 reports, largest 1.75 in 2003: 1 reports, largest 1.00 in 2005: 1 reports, largest 1.00 in 2005 2006: 2 reports, largest 1.00 in 2010 2012: 2 reports, largest 2.00 in 2015 2018: 2 reports, largest 1.00 in 2020 2025 2026: 1 reports, largest 1.00 in
Reports per year, 1999–2026. Bar colour shows the largest hail that year. Reporting grew sharply after the mid-1990s, so early decades undercount.
01234 Jan Feb Mar April: 4 reports (36%) Apr May: 2 reports (18%) May Jun July: 4 reports (36%) Jul August: 1 reports (9%) Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
All 11 reports by calendar month.
Reports per month, 2017–2026. Darker cells had more reports.
YearJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2026 1 1
2025 0
2024 0
2023 0
2022 0
2021 0
2020 0
2019 0
2018 11 2
2017 0

Hail days since Nov 3, 2021

DateReportsLargestStorm page
Jul 2, 2026 1 1.00 in —

Largest hail on record

Largest hail reports in South Union
Date Size Location County Time · source
Apr 27, 2012 2.00 inhen egg 1.71 W Oakway Oconee 15:25 local · NCEI
Apr 28, 2002 1.75 ingolf ball 4 SSW Oakway Oconee 20:10 local · NCEI
Jul 2, 2026 1.00 inquarter 3.08 SW Earls Grove Oconee 18:00 local · NCEI
Jul 21, 2018 1.00 inquarter Oakway Oconee 17:51 local · NCEI
Apr 27, 2012 1.00 inquarter Oakway Oconee 15:30 local · NCEI

Size of every report

Most recent reports

Most recent hail reports in South Union
Date Size Location County Time · source
Jul 2, 2026 1.00 inquarter 3.08 SW Earls Grove Oconee 18:00 local · NCEI
Jul 21, 2018 1.00 inquarter Oakway Oconee 17:51 local · NCEI
Apr 26, 2018 0.88 innickel Oakway Oconee 20:57 local · NCEI
Apr 27, 2012 1.00 inquarter Oakway Oconee 15:30 local · NCEI
Apr 27, 2012 2.00 inhen egg 1.71 W Oakway Oconee 15:25 local · NCEI
Jul 1, 2006 1.00 inquarter 2 S Oakway Oconee 16:35 local · NCEI
May 25, 2006 1.00 inquarter Oakway Oconee 14:25 local · NCEI
Jul 3, 2005 1.00 inquarter 2 SW Oakway Oconee 10:40 local · NCEI
May 2, 2003 1.00 inquarter Oakway Oconee 14:20 local · NCEI
Apr 28, 2002 1.75 ingolf ball 4 SSW Oakway Oconee 20:10 local · NCEI
Aug 20, 1999 0.88 innickel Oakway Oconee 15:45 local · NCEI

Hail history near South Union

Questions about hail in South Union

How often does it hail in South Union, South Carolina?

11 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of South Union since 1999. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.3 reports a year. That ranks #168 of 185 South Carolina places by number of reports.

When is hail season in South Union?

Most reports come in April, July, May. April alone accounts for 36% of all reports.

What is the largest hail recorded in South Union?

2.00 in (hen egg size) on April 27, 2012 near 1.71 W Oakway. 9% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.

When did it last hail in South Union?

The most recent report in this data is from July 2, 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 South Union had in the last five years?

1 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 1 reports. The most recent was July 2, 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.