Hail history for Berkeley County, SC

Berkeley County has 335 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 181 of them 1″ or larger and 5 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.5″ (tennis ball) on August 2, 2012.

Records 1950–present Data through April 2026 Peak month May

Core sample · every recorded event, 1955–2026

Mark size = measured hail diameter; slivers are events with no recorded size. Amber ≥2″, red ≥2.75″ (baseball class). Denser recent decades partly reflect better reporting, not only more storms.

Recorded events 335 since 1968

1″ or larger 181 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 5 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.5″ tennis ball · August 2, 2012

Read the record honestly: Storm Events contains what was reported to the National Weather Service. Sparse or rural counties under-report, and coverage improved sharply after the mid-1990s — a quiet-looking stretch is not proof nothing fell.

When it hails in Berkeley County

Recorded events by month, 1950–present. The amber bar marks Berkeley County's peak: May.

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 335 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
April 30, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
March 15, 2026	1.75″	Golf ball
June 11, 2025	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
April 26, 2025	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
April 26, 2025	0.88″	Nickel
June 10, 2024	2.0″	Hen egg
May 24, 2024	0.88″	Nickel
May 9, 2024	0.75″	Penny

Looking for a specific storm? Use the did-it-hail date lookup for Berkeley County.

From the storm reports

Narratives as filed with the NOAA Storm Events Database (public records; lightly trimmed for length).

April 30, 2026 · 1.0″ (quarter)

The public provided a picture showing hail up to the size of quarters near Cainhoy, South Carolina.

August 2, 2012 · 2.5″ (tennis ball)

A spotter reported hail the size of tennis balls on Lakeside Drive near Lake Moultrie.

April 9, 2011 · 2.5″ (tennis ball)

A spotter reported golf ball to tennis ball size hail near Russellville, South Carolina.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	1	0	24	35	145	88	42

The climb across decades is largely a reporting story: spotter networks, radar, and digital filing pulled far more storms into the record after the 1990s.

Questions about hail in Berkeley County

Has it ever hailed in Berkeley County?

Yes — 335 hail events have been recorded for Berkeley County, SC in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1968, including 181 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Berkeley County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Berkeley County, SC is April 30, 2026, with 1.0″ (quarter) hail. The database is currently updated through April 2026, so a storm from the last few weeks may not appear yet. To check a specific day, use the did-it-hail date lookup.

What is the largest hail ever recorded in Berkeley County?

2.5″ (tennis ball), recorded on August 2, 2012. Hail that size meets or exceeds the National Weather Service severe threshold. See how big that really is on the actual-size hail chart.

Does a recorded hail event mean my roof was damaged?

No. This page reports storm records, not damage. Hail size and damage vary block by block within a county, and only an inspection can establish what happened to a specific roof. If you suspect damage, talk to your insurer or a licensed roofer — they can pull the same NOAA records for your claim.

More South Carolina hail history

All 46 South Carolina counties, ranked by recorded hail →

Source: NOAA/NCEI Storm Events Database, public domain, updated monthly by NCEI — this site's copy runs through April 2026. HailHistory reports records; it does not give insurance advice or assess damage.