Hail history for Williamston, South Carolina
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Williamston since 1988, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Williamston
- Last hail
- Jun 15, 2023
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 1 report
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · May 3, 2003
12 reports on 12 days since 1988 · #153 of 185 South Carolina places
Hail map · Williamston
- 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 Williamston
The latest hail report in and around Williamston is from June 15, 2023, 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 June 15, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Williamston logged 6 reports on 6 hail days, about 0.3 reports a year. That is 40% less than the median South Carolina town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #153 of 185 South Carolina cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Williamston accounts for 5% of the 228 reports filed in Anderson 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 3, 2003 near Williamston.
The busiest year was 2012, with 2 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in June (42% of reports); 75% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Williamston 0.3
- Anderson County 5.7
- Median South Carolina town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Williamston 6
- Anderson County 69
- Median South Carolina town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Williamston 0%
- Anderson County 4%
- 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 15, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 3, 2003 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Williamston | Anderson | 18:00 local · NCEI |
| Apr 3, 1998 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Williamston | Anderson | 20:45 local · NCEI |
| May 17, 1988 | 1.50 inping pong ball | — | Anderson | 12:35 local · NCEI |
| Jun 15, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.33 WNW Cheddar | Anderson | 17:05 local · NCEI |
| Jun 8, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | Williamston | Anderson | 17:35 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 6 50%
- 1–2 in 6 50%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 15, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.33 WNW Cheddar | Anderson | 17:05 local · NCEI |
| Jun 14, 2012 | 0.75 inpenny | Williamston | Anderson | 04:18 local · NCEI |
| Mar 31, 2012 | 0.75 inpenny | 2.93 WSW Wares Xrds | Greenville | 18:17 local · NCEI |
| Jun 8, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | Williamston | Anderson | 17:35 local · NCEI |
| Jun 18, 2009 | 0.75 inpenny | 2.4 WSW Woodville | Greenville | 15:46 local · NCEI |
| May 6, 2009 | 0.88 innickel | 0.18 SE Williamston | Anderson | 15:10 local · NCEI |
| Jun 20, 2005 | 0.88 innickel | 12 NE Anderson | Anderson | 16:35 local · NCEI |
| May 3, 2003 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Williamston | Anderson | 18:00 local · NCEI |
| Jul 30, 2002 | 1.00 inquarter | 3 NW Williamston | Anderson | 17:38 local · NCEI |
| Apr 3, 1998 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Williamston | Anderson | 20:45 local · NCEI |
| Mar 19, 1996 | 0.75 inpenny | Pelzer | Anderson | 03:09 local · NCEI |
| May 17, 1988 | 1.50 inping pong ball | — | Anderson | 12:35 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Williamston
- Piedmont 10 km · 13
- Belton 11 km · 18
- Anderson 18 km · 51
- Powdersville 18 km · 21
- Gantt 20 km · 17
- Simpsonville 24 km · 35
- Easley 24 km · 32
- Mauldin 24 km · 23
Questions about hail in Williamston
How often does it hail in Williamston, South Carolina?
12 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Williamston since 1988. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.3 reports a year. That ranks #153 of 185 South Carolina places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Williamston?
Most reports come in June, May, March. June alone accounts for 42% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Williamston?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on May 3, 2003 near Williamston. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Williamston?
The most recent report in this data is from June 15, 2023 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Williamston 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 15, 2023.
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.