Hail history for Walhalla, South Carolina
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Walhalla since 1984, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Walhalla
- Last hail
- May 2, 2025
- 0.88 in, nickel size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 3
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 3 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.75 in
- baseball · May 11, 2011
31 reports on 28 days since 1984 · #30 of 185 South Carolina places
Hail map · Walhalla
- 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 Walhalla
The latest hail report in and around Walhalla is from May 2, 2025, 0.88 in (nickel size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 3 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.00 in on April 7, 2022.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Walhalla logged 17 reports on 15 hail days, about 0.8 reports a year. That is 70% more than the median South Carolina town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #30 of 185 South Carolina cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Walhalla accounts for 15% of the 210 reports filed in Oconee County.
7% 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 2.75 in (baseball) on May 11, 2011 near 3.66 SW Tamassee.
Reports were down 58% in 2016–2025 (5) compared with 2006–2015 (12). The busiest year was 2011, with 3 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in May (29% of reports); 65% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Walhalla 0.8
- Oconee County 5.8
- Median South Carolina town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Walhalla 15
- Oconee County 68
- Median South Carolina town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Walhalla 7%
- 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2, 2025 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
| Jun 13, 2022 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
| Apr 7, 2022 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 11, 2011 | 2.75 inbaseball | 3.66 SW Tamassee | Oconee | 16:55 local · NCEI |
| Jun 6, 2014 | 2.00 inhen egg | 1 E Walhalla | Oconee | 15:15 local · NCEI |
| Jun 2, 1997 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Walhalla | Oconee | 01:48 local · NCEI |
| Mar 16, 1996 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Walhalla | Oconee | 16:53 local · NCEI |
| May 17, 1988 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Oconee | 11:20 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 13 42%
- 1–2 in 16 52%
- 2 in + 2 6%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2, 2025 | 0.88 innickel | 1.33 ENE West Union | Oconee | 11:47 local · NCEI |
| Jun 13, 2022 | 0.75 inpenny | 2.68 SE West Union | Oconee | 18:25 local · NCEI |
| Apr 7, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N Walhalla | Oconee | 02:22 local · NCEI |
| Aug 7, 2018 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.57 E Walhalla | Oconee | 16:29 local · NCEI |
| May 30, 2016 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.49 NNE Walhalla | Oconee | 15:21 local · NCEI |
| Apr 20, 2015 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.57 E Walhalla | Oconee | 13:25 local · NCEI |
| Jun 6, 2014 | 1.00 inquarter | 1 SE Walhalla | Oconee | 15:22 local · NCEI |
| Jun 6, 2014 | 2.00 inhen egg | 1 E Walhalla | Oconee | 15:15 local · NCEI |
| Aug 1, 2013 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.57 W Walhalla | Oconee | 14:18 local · NCEI |
| Apr 26, 2012 | 0.75 inpenny | 4.4 NE Walhalla | Oconee | 20:10 local · NCEI |
| Mar 15, 2012 | 0.88 innickel | 0.57 W Walhalla | Oconee | 14:32 local · NCEI |
| May 17, 2011 | 0.75 inpenny | 2.68 SE West Union | Oconee | 16:12 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Walhalla
- Westminster 12 km · 16
- Seneca 13 km · 26
- Tamassee 13 km · 13
- Salem 15 km · 13
- Longcreek 18 km · 11
- Clemson University 23 km · 14
- Six Mile 23 km · 14
- South Union 23 km · 11
Questions about hail in Walhalla
How often does it hail in Walhalla, South Carolina?
31 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Walhalla since 1984. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.8 reports a year. That ranks #30 of 185 South Carolina places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Walhalla?
Most reports come in May, June, April. May alone accounts for 29% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Walhalla?
2.75 in (baseball size) on May 11, 2011 near 3.66 SW Tamassee. 6% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Walhalla?
The most recent report in this data is from May 2, 2025 (0.88 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Walhalla had in the last five years?
3 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 3 reports. The most recent was May 2, 2025.
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.