Hail history for Westminster, South Carolina
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Westminster since 1989, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Westminster
- Last hail
- May 2, 2025
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 1 report
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Apr 28, 2002
16 reports on 16 days since 1989 · #94 of 185 South Carolina places
Hail map · Westminster
- 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 Westminster
The latest hail report in and around Westminster is from May 2, 2025, 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 May 2, 2025.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Westminster 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 #94 of 185 South Carolina cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Westminster accounts for 8% 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 April 28, 2002 near Westminster.
Reports were down 71% in 2016–2025 (2) compared with 2006–2015 (7). The busiest year was 2011, with 2 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in May (25% of reports); 69% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Westminster 0.5
- Oconee County 5.8
- Median South Carolina town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Westminster 9
- Oconee County 68
- Median South Carolina town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Westminster 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2, 2025 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 28, 2002 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Westminster | Oconee | 20:10 local · NCEI |
| Jun 16, 1998 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 10 S Walhalla | Oconee | 01:40 local · NCEI |
| Jun 4, 2002 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Westminster | Oconee | 21:00 local · NCEI |
| May 2, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.45 SE Westminster | Oconee | 13:03 local · NCEI |
| Apr 9, 2019 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.92 WNW Westminster | Oconee | 12:22 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 5 31%
- 1–2 in 11 69%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.45 SE Westminster | Oconee | 13:03 local · NCEI |
| Apr 9, 2019 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.92 WNW Westminster | Oconee | 12:22 local · NCEI |
| Apr 26, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.27 E Westminster | Oconee | 19:36 local · NCEI |
| Jun 24, 2011 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.57 E Westminster | Oconee | 14:49 local · NCEI |
| May 17, 2011 | 0.88 innickel | 2.38 ESE Westminster | Oconee | 16:30 local · NCEI |
| Jul 23, 2009 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.78 SSW Westminster | Oconee | 15:03 local · NCEI |
| Jun 12, 2007 | 1.00 inquarter | Westminster | Oconee | 17:42 local · NCEI |
| Jul 1, 2006 | 1.00 inquarter | Westminster | Oconee | 16:10 local · NCEI |
| May 25, 2006 | 0.75 inpenny | Westminster | Oconee | 13:11 local · NCEI |
| Jun 4, 2002 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Westminster | Oconee | 21:00 local · NCEI |
| Apr 28, 2002 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Westminster | Oconee | 20:10 local · NCEI |
| Jun 16, 1998 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 10 S Walhalla | Oconee | 01:40 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Westminster
- Walhalla 12 km · 31
- Seneca 12 km · 26
- South Union 13 km · 11
- Fair Play 20 km · 13
- Longcreek 20 km · 11
- Clemson University 23 km · 14
- Tamassee 25 km · 13
- Salem 27 km · 13
Questions about hail in Westminster
How often does it hail in Westminster, South Carolina?
16 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Westminster since 1989. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.5 reports a year. That ranks #94 of 185 South Carolina places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Westminster?
Most reports come in May, June, April. May alone accounts for 25% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Westminster?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on April 28, 2002 near Westminster. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Westminster?
The most recent report in this data is from May 2, 2025 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Westminster 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 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.