Hail in Richland County, South Carolina
Radar recorded hail of 1 inch or larger in Richland County on 23 days since October 2020. That is more than 47% of US counties. It ranks 20 of 46 in South Carolina.
The largest radar estimate was 2.3 inches on June 26, 2023. The most recent 1-inch day was September 11, 2026. Radar estimates and ground reports often differ, so see how they compare.
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Days of 1-inch hail by year
| Year | Days |
|---|---|
| 2020 (from October) | 0 |
| 2021 | 3 |
| 2022 | 6 |
| 2023 | 3 |
| 2024 | 3 |
| 2025 | 3 |
| 2026 | 5 |
Largest hail days
| Storm day | Radar estimate |
|---|---|
| June 26, 2023 | 2.3 in |
| May 10, 2024 | 2.3 in |
| June 17, 2022 | 2.2 in |
| September 11, 2026 | 1.7 in |
| June 25, 2025 | 1.65 in |
| June 16, 2022 | 1.45 in |
Ground reports
Within this area, storm spotters and weather offices logged 28 hail reports since October 2020, and 36 tornadoes started here since 1950.
Figures cover a circle with the same land area as the county, centered on it, so edges are approximate.
Most hail days in South Carolina
- Colleton County: 69 days
- Jasper County: 66 days
- Berkeley County: 65 days
- Hampton County: 49 days
- Orangeburg County: 45 days
- Dorchester County: 36 days