Hail history for Van Wyck, South Carolina

NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Van Wyck since 1998, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.

Readout · Van Wyck

Last hail: Jun 3, 2022; 1.75 in, golf ball size
Hail days, last 5 years: 1; since Nov 3, 2021 · 1 report
Largest ever: 2.50 in; tennis ball · Apr 9, 2011

12 reports on 10 days since 1998 · #152 of 185 South Carolina places

Hail map · Van Wyck

Under 1 in
1–1.75 in
1.75–2.5 in
2.5–4 in
4 in +
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12 most recent reports with a location; Lancaster County is shaded. Open street map

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What the record says about Van Wyck

The latest hail report in and around Van Wyck is from June 3, 2022, 1.75 in (golf ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 1.75 in on June 3, 2022.

Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Van Wyck logged 8 reports on 6 hail days, about 0.4 reports a year. That is 20% less than the median South Carolina town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #152 of 185 South Carolina cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Van Wyck accounts for 9% of the 134 reports filed in Lancaster County.

17% 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 2.50 in (tennis ball) on April 9, 2011 near 1.33 ENE Spring Dell.

Reports were down 67% in 2016–2025 (2) compared with 2006–2015 (6). The busiest year was 2011, with 3 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in April (33% of reports); 75% fall between April and June.

Reports a year 2006–2025 average

Van Wyck 0.4
Lancaster County 4.9
Median South Carolina town on this site 0.5

Hail days 2006–2025

Van Wyck 6
Lancaster County 56
Median South Carolina town on this site 8

Share 2 in or larger of sized reports

Van Wyck 17%
Lancaster County 5%
Median South Carolina town on this site 0%

Hail over time

By yearBy monthLast 10 years

Reports per year, 1998–2026. Bar colour shows the largest hail that year. Reporting grew sharply after the mid-1990s, so early decades undercount.

All 12 reports by calendar month.

Reports per month, 2017–2026. Darker cells had more reports.
Year	Jun	Total
2026		0
2025		0
2024		0
2023		0
2022	1	1
2021		0
2020		0
2019		0
2018		0
2017		0

Hail days since Nov 3, 2021

Date	Reports	Largest	Storm page
Jun 3, 2022	1	1.75 in	—

Largest hail on record

Largest hail reports in Van Wyck
Date	Size	Location	County	Damage	Time · source
Apr 9, 2011	2.50 intennis ball	1.33 ENE Spring Dell	Lancaster	$80K	17:15 local · NCEI
Apr 9, 2011	2.00 inhen egg	1.33 ESE Van Wyck	Lancaster	$40K	17:15 local · NCEI
Jun 3, 2022	1.75 ingolf ball	1.6 ESE Van Wyck	Lancaster	—	15:20 local · NCEI
Apr 9, 2011	1.75 ingolf ball	2.68 SE Van Wyck	Lancaster	$40K	18:10 local · NCEI
Jun 11, 2007	1.75 ingolf ball	12 NNW Lancaster	Lancaster	—	12:30 local · NCEI

Size of every report

Under 1 in 5 42%
1–2 in 5 42%
2 in + 2 17%

Most recent reports

Most recent hail reports in Van Wyck
Date	Size	Location	County	Damage	Time · source
Jun 3, 2022	1.75 ingolf ball	1.6 ESE Van Wyck	Lancaster	—	15:20 local · NCEI
Mar 14, 2016	0.88 innickel	4.99 N Van Wyck	Lancaster	—	19:58 local · NCEI
Apr 9, 2011	1.75 ingolf ball	2.68 SE Van Wyck	Lancaster	$40K	18:10 local · NCEI
Apr 9, 2011	2.50 intennis ball	1.33 ENE Spring Dell	Lancaster	$80K	17:15 local · NCEI
Apr 9, 2011	2.00 inhen egg	1.33 ESE Van Wyck	Lancaster	$40K	17:15 local · NCEI
Jun 11, 2007	1.75 ingolf ball	12 NNW Lancaster	Lancaster	—	12:30 local · NCEI
May 20, 2006	1.00 inquarter	Lucknow	Lee	—	19:21 local · NCEI
Apr 3, 2006	0.88 innickel	12 NNW Lancaster	Lancaster	—	07:43 local · NCEI
May 3, 2003	0.88 innickel	10 N Lancaster	Lancaster	—	21:50 local · NCEI
Jul 3, 2002	0.75 inpenny	10 N Lancaster	Lancaster	—	13:45 local · NCEI
May 25, 2000	0.88 innickel	5 N Van Wyck	Lancaster	—	17:18 local · NCEI
Mar 20, 1998	1.00 inquarter	8 NNW Lancaster	Lancaster	—	14:29 local · NCEI

Hail history near Van Wyck

Lancaster 15 km · 26
Rock Hill 20 km · 46
Fort Mill 20 km · 33
Buford 22 km · 12
Elgin 23 km · 13
Richburg 23 km · 10
Great Falls 32 km · 16
Heath Springs 32 km · 14

Questions about hail in Van Wyck

How often does it hail in Van Wyck, South Carolina?

12 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Van Wyck since 1998. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.4 reports a year. That ranks #152 of 185 South Carolina places by number of reports.

When is hail season in Van Wyck?

Most reports come in April, May, March. April alone accounts for 33% of all reports.

What is the largest hail recorded in Van Wyck?

2.50 in (tennis ball size) on April 9, 2011 near 1.33 ENE Spring Dell. 17% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.

When did it last hail in Van Wyck?

The most recent report in this data is from June 3, 2022 (1.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.

How many hail storms has Van Wyck 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 June 3, 2022.

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.