Hail in Sumter County, South Carolina
Radar recorded hail of 1 inch or larger in Sumter County on 19 days since October 2020. That is more than 40% of US counties. It ranks 29 of 46 in South Carolina.
The largest radar estimate was 2.65 inches on May 3, 2021. The most recent 1-inch day was September 6, 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 | 3 |
| 2023 | 4 |
| 2024 | 3 |
| 2025 | 2 |
| 2026 | 4 |
Largest hail days
| Storm day | Radar estimate |
|---|---|
| May 3, 2021 | 2.65 in |
| June 26, 2023 | 1.55 in |
| September 5, 2026 | 1.55 in |
| July 19, 2024 | 1.5 in |
| June 17, 2022 | 1.4 in |
| March 26, 2023 | 1.35 in |
Ground reports
Within this area, storm spotters and weather offices logged 11 hail reports since October 2020, and 24 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