Hail history for Tamassee, South Carolina
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Tamassee since 1998, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Tamassee
- Last hail
- Jun 1, 2026
- 0.88 in, nickel size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 5
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 5 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · May 11, 2011
13 reports on 13 days since 1998 · #143 of 185 South Carolina places
Hail map · Tamassee
- 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 Tamassee
The latest hail report in and around Tamassee is from June 1, 2026, 0.88 in (nickel size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 5 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.00 in on July 10, 2025.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Tamassee logged 9 reports on 9 hail days, about 0.5 reports a year. That is 10% less than the median South Carolina town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #143 of 185 South Carolina cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Tamassee accounts for 6% 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 11, 2011 near 1.84 WNW Salem.
Reports were up 25% in 2016–2025 (5) compared with 2006–2015 (4). The busiest year was 2024, with 3 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in June (38% of reports); 77% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Tamassee 0.5
- Oconee County 5.8
- Median South Carolina town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Tamassee 9
- Oconee County 68
- Median South Carolina town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Tamassee 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 2 | 1 | 3 | ||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 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 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
| Jul 10, 2025 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Sep 24, 2024 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| May 8, 2024 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
| May 6, 2024 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 11, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.84 WNW Salem | Oconee | 16:24 local · NCEI |
| Apr 29, 2003 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Tamassee | Oconee | 15:05 local · NCEI |
| Jun 2, 1998 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Tamassee | Oconee | 08:50 local · NCEI |
| Jan 8, 1998 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Tamassee | Oconee | 18:53 local · NCEI |
| Jul 10, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 4.18 N Tamassee | Oconee | 13:08 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 5 38%
- 1–2 in 8 62%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 1, 2026 | 0.88 innickel | 0.89 NE Tamassee | Oconee | 13:21 local · NCEI |
| Jul 10, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 4.18 N Tamassee | Oconee | 13:08 local · NCEI |
| Sep 24, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 4.35 N Tamassee | Oconee | 19:47 local · NCEI |
| May 8, 2024 | 0.88 innickel | 4.36 N Tamassee | Oconee | 12:25 local · NCEI |
| May 6, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.97 ESE Tamassee | Oconee | 14:56 local · NCEI |
| Jun 26, 2018 | 0.75 inpenny | 4.29 N Tamassee | Oconee | 13:26 local · NCEI |
| Jun 5, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.82 SSE Tamassee | Oconee | 17:25 local · NCEI |
| May 11, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.84 WNW Salem | Oconee | 16:24 local · NCEI |
| Apr 9, 2011 | 0.88 innickel | 1.79 SW Salem | Oconee | 15:31 local · NCEI |
| Jun 11, 2007 | 0.75 inpenny | 8 N Walhalla | Oconee | 14:50 local · NCEI |
| Apr 29, 2003 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Tamassee | Oconee | 15:05 local · NCEI |
| Jun 2, 1998 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Tamassee | Oconee | 08:50 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Tamassee
- Salem 4 km · 13
- Walhalla 13 km · 31
- Six Mile 20 km · 14
- Seneca 23 km · 26
- Westminster 25 km · 16
- Longcreek 25 km · 11
- Pickens 28 km · 21
- Clemson University 28 km · 14
Questions about hail in Tamassee
How often does it hail in Tamassee, South Carolina?
13 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Tamassee since 1998. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.5 reports a year. That ranks #143 of 185 South Carolina places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Tamassee?
Most reports come in June, May, April. June alone accounts for 38% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Tamassee?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on May 11, 2011 near 1.84 WNW Salem. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Tamassee?
The most recent report in this data is from June 1, 2026 (0.88 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Tamassee had in the last five years?
5 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 5 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.