Hail history for Summerton, South Carolina
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Summerton since 1975, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Summerton
- Last hail
- Jul 14, 2015
- 0.75 in, penny size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 0
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 0 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Oct 21, 2005
14 reports on 13 days since 1975 · #124 of 185 South Carolina places
Hail map · Summerton
- 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 Summerton
The latest hail report in and around Summerton is from July 14, 2015, 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, Summerton logged 5 reports on 5 hail days, about 0.3 reports a year. That is about half the median South Carolina town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #124 of 185 South Carolina cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Summerton accounts for 12% of the 116 reports filed in Clarendon 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 October 21, 2005 near Summerton.
The busiest year was 2008, with 2 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in June (21% of reports); 43% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Summerton 0.3
- Clarendon County 2.9
- Median South Carolina town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Summerton 5
- Clarendon County 33
- Median South Carolina town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Summerton 0%
- Clarendon 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 21, 2005 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Summerton | Clarendon | 20:15 local · NCEI |
| Aug 2, 1982 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Clarendon | 20:00 local · NCEI |
| Aug 2, 1982 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Clarendon | 18:00 local · NCEI |
| Apr 16, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.38 S Summerton | Clarendon | 14:00 local · NCEI |
| Feb 19, 1999 | 1.00 inquarter | Summerton | Clarendon | 14:42 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 8 57%
- 1–2 in 6 43%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 14, 2015 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.69 S Summerton | Clarendon | 11:48 local · NCEI |
| Apr 16, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.38 S Summerton | Clarendon | 14:00 local · NCEI |
| Jun 19, 2008 | 0.75 inpenny | Summerton | Clarendon | 14:30 local · NCEI |
| Mar 15, 2008 | 0.88 innickel | 3 WNW Summerton | Clarendon | 18:03 local · NCEI |
| Jun 12, 2007 | 0.88 innickel | Summerton | Clarendon | 18:30 local · NCEI |
| Oct 21, 2005 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Summerton | Clarendon | 20:15 local · NCEI |
| May 2, 2003 | 0.75 inpenny | Summerton | Clarendon | 23:00 local · NCEI |
| Jul 4, 2002 | 0.75 inpenny | Summerton | Clarendon | 13:35 local · NCEI |
| Feb 19, 1999 | 1.00 inquarter | Summerton | Clarendon | 14:42 local · NCEI |
| Jun 16, 1998 | 0.75 inpenny | Summerton | Clarendon | 15:30 local · NCEI |
| Jul 15, 1997 | 1.00 inquarter | Summerton | Clarendon | 19:30 local · NCEI |
| Aug 2, 1982 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Clarendon | 20:00 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Summerton
- Wyboo 13 km · 18
- Manning 16 km · 21
- Santee 18 km · 13
- Elloree 22 km · 11
- Eutawville 23 km · 11
- Holly Hill 31 km · 18
- Cameron 34 km · 13
- Wedgefield 35 km · 10
Questions about hail in Summerton
How often does it hail in Summerton, South Carolina?
14 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Summerton since 1975. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.3 reports a year. That ranks #124 of 185 South Carolina places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Summerton?
Most reports come in June, July, May. June alone accounts for 21% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Summerton?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on October 21, 2005 near Summerton. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Summerton?
The most recent report in this data is from July 14, 2015 (0.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Summerton had in the last five years?
None: there has been no hail report in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Summerton since November 3, 2021. The last one was on July 14, 2015.
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.