Hail history for Greenville County, SC

Greenville County has 429 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 210 of them 1″ or larger and 15 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 3.0″ (tea cup) on May 10, 2011.

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 429 since 1959

1″ or larger 210 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 15 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 3.0″ tea cup · May 10, 2011

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 Greenville County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 429 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
June 25, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
June 25, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
June 25, 2025	0.88″	Nickel
May 17, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
April 26, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
April 11, 2025	0.75″	Penny
May 26, 2024	1.75″	Golf ball
May 8, 2024	0.88″	Nickel

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

From the storm reports

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

June 25, 2025 · 0.88″ (nickel)

Public reported nickel size hail on Jarrah Place.

May 10, 2011 · 3.0″ (tea cup)

Larger than baseball size hail damaged vehicles about 3 miles south of Tigerville.

June 16, 2009 · 2.75″ (baseball)

A supercell thunderstorm produced a swath of hail over the southwest part of the county. Hail ranged from baseball size in Piedmont to penny size in Pelzer.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
1	3	3	20	83	125	157	37

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 Greenville County

Has it ever hailed in Greenville County?

Yes — 429 hail events have been recorded for Greenville County, SC in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1959, including 210 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Greenville County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Greenville County, SC is June 25, 2025, 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 Greenville County?

3.0″ (tea cup), recorded on May 10, 2011. Hail that size is destructive-class and typically damages roofs, vehicles, and siding. 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.