Hail history for Williston, South Carolina
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Williston since 1976, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Williston
- Last hail
- Sep 6, 2026
- 0.75 in, penny size · preliminary
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 1 report
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Mar 15, 2008
15 reports on 14 days since 1976 · #107 of 185 South Carolina places
Hail map · Williston
- 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 Williston
The latest hail report in and around Williston is from September 6, 2026, 0.75 in (penny size). Since November 3, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 0.75 in on September 6, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Williston logged 5 reports on 5 hail days, about 0.3 reports a year. That is about half the median South Carolina town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #107 of 185 South Carolina cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Williston accounts for 22% of the 67 reports filed in Barnwell 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 March 15, 2008 near 2 SE Williston.
The busiest year was 2008, with 2 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in July (27% of reports); 40% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Williston 0.3
- Barnwell County 1.6
- Median South Carolina town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Williston 5
- Barnwell County 30
- Median South Carolina town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Williston 0%
- Barnwell County 2%
- 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 6, 2026 | 1 | 0.75 in | View |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 15, 2008 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2 SE Williston | Barnwell | 17:50 local · NCEI |
| Apr 24, 1999 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Williston | Barnwell | 17:05 local · NCEI |
| Jun 28, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | Williston | Barnwell | 14:02 local · NCEI |
| Jul 31, 2002 | 1.00 inquarter | Williston | Barnwell | 15:12 local · NCEI |
| Apr 3, 1998 | 1.00 inquarter | Williston | Barnwell | 23:55 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 10 67%
- 1–2 in 5 33%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 6, 2026 | 0.75 inpenny | 3 W Williston | Aiken | 23:10 UTC · NWS prelim. |
| Jun 9, 2013 | 0.75 inpenny | Williston | Barnwell | 11:30 local · NCEI |
| Jun 28, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | Williston | Barnwell | 14:02 local · NCEI |
| Jul 21, 2008 | 0.88 innickel | Williston | Barnwell | 14:54 local · NCEI |
| Mar 15, 2008 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2 SE Williston | Barnwell | 17:50 local · NCEI |
| Oct 11, 2006 | 0.75 inpenny | Williston | Barnwell | 23:45 local · NCEI |
| Dec 10, 2004 | 0.75 inpenny | Williston | Barnwell | 03:58 local · NCEI |
| Jun 7, 2004 | 0.75 inpenny | Williston | Barnwell | 18:32 local · NCEI |
| Mar 20, 2003 | 0.75 inpenny | Williston | Barnwell | 00:30 local · NCEI |
| Jul 31, 2002 | 1.00 inquarter | Williston | Barnwell | 15:12 local · NCEI |
| Jul 31, 2002 | 0.88 innickel | 1 S Williston | Barnwell | 15:00 local · NCEI |
| Jul 6, 1999 | 0.75 inpenny | 2 SSW Williston | Barnwell | 13:15 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Williston
- Springfield 17 km · 13
- Barnwell 19 km · 15
- Denmark 29 km · 14
- Aiken 32 km · 35
- Jackson 35 km · 10
- Bamberg 38 km · 20
- Graniteville 40 km · 15
- Burnettown 43 km · 13
Questions about hail in Williston
How often does it hail in Williston, South Carolina?
15 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Williston since 1976. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.3 reports a year. That ranks #107 of 185 South Carolina places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Williston?
Most reports come in July, April, June. July alone accounts for 27% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Williston?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on March 15, 2008 near 2 SE Williston. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Williston?
The most recent report in this data is from September 6, 2026 (0.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Williston 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 September 6, 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.