Spartanburg County, South Carolina: hail history 2014–2026
Spartanburg County ranks #4 of 17 South Carolina counties for hail: 91.5 reports per 1,000 square miles, 75 reports in all. Hail reached 1 inch on 34 days and 1.75 inches on 10. Record: 3 inches (a teacup), March 21, 2017 near Grnvl Sprtnbrg Arpt.
- 75reports
- 34days, 1 in+
- 10days, 1.75 in+
- 3 inlargest stone
Hail since my roof went on: Spartanburg County
Year by year
| Year | Reports | Days 1 in+ | Days 1.75 in+ | Largest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 18 | 7 | 2 | 2.5 in |
| 2015 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 1 in |
| 2016 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1.75 in |
| 2017 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 3 in |
| 2018 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 1.75 in |
| 2019 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1.25 in |
| 2020 | 14 | 4 | 2 | 1.75 in |
| 2022 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 1 in |
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1.75 in |
| 2024 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1.75 in |
| 2025 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 in |
2014 was the busiest year (18 reports) and 2021 the quietest (0). Spartanburg County averaged 5 reports a year from 2020 to 2025, 37% under the 8 of 2014 to 2019. Days with 1-inch stones average 2.8 per full year. NOAA puts reported hail damage at $4 million over the period.
Spartanburg County: reports by month
| Jan | 0 |
|---|---|
| Feb | 0 |
| Mar | 6 |
| Apr | 10 |
| May | 26 |
| Jun | 20 |
| Jul | 9 |
| Aug | 0 |
| Sep | 4 |
| Oct | 0 |
| Nov | 0 |
| Dec | 0 |
May dominates the calendar: 26 of 75 reports, 35%. April to June alone bring 75%. 6 of 75 reports fell outside April to September.
Largest stone: 3 inches
Reported hail locations, Spartanburg County
- 381 to 1.74 in
- 151.75 to 2.74 in, golf ball to tennis ball
- 12.75 in and up, baseball
Largest plotted stone: 3 in. Bigger dots are bigger stones.
54 reports of 1 inch or larger have coordinates. Each dot is a reported location, not a storm path.
Sources: NOAA, Census county outlineSpartanburg County’s ten biggest hail days
| Date | Size | Reports | Place |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 21, 2017 | 3 in, a teacup | 5 | Grnvl Sprtnbrg Arpt |
| May 23, 2014 | 2.5 in, a tennis ball | 6 | Moore · $4 million damage |
| April 25, 2020 | 1.75 in, a golf ball | 4 | Holly Spgs |
| June 25, 2018 | 1.75 in, a golf ball | 3 | Roebuck |
| May 4, 2020 | 1.75 in, a golf ball | 2 | East Greer |
| May 26, 2024 | 1.75 in, a golf ball | 2 | Grnvl Sprtnbrg Arpt |
| June 16, 2014 | 1.75 in, a golf ball | 1 | Chesnee |
| March 14, 2016 | 1.75 in, a golf ball | 1 | Grnvl Sprtnbrg Arpt |
| July 21, 2018 | 1.75 in, a golf ball | 1 | Spartanburg |
| September 7, 2023 | 1.75 in, a golf ball | 1 | Boiling Spgs |
“Public provided photo evidence of tennis ball size hail in the Moore area.”
NWS report, May 23, 2014
“Numerous sources reported a swath of up to golf ball size hail from the east side of Greer, across the Duncan and Reidville areas, to Moore.”
NWS report, May 4, 2020
Tornadoes and wind in Spartanburg County
9 tornadoes on record in Spartanburg County; the strongest listed is EF2, 3.02 miles long, near Una. Top gust: 75 mph near Boiling Spgs.
| Date | Rating | Path length | Width | Near |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 23, 2017 | EF2 | 3.02 mi | 350 yd | Una · 0 deaths, 1 injured |
| October 8, 2017 | EF1 | 14.59 mi | 200 yd | Enoree |
| October 23, 2017 | EF1 | 12.68 mi | 100 yd | Crescent |
| February 6, 2020 | EF1 | 10.14 mi | 100 yd | Clevedale |
| May 23, 2022 | EF1 | 5.25 mi | 200 yd | Mountain View |
| March 3, 2023 | EF1 | 4.85 mi | 50 yd | Enoree |
| November 30, 2016 | EF0 | 1.73 mi | 100 yd | Crescent |
| December 29, 2024 | EF0 | 1.7 mi | 30 yd | Holly Spgs |
| Date | Gust | Near |
|---|---|---|
| June 2, 2015 | 75 mph | Boiling Spgs |
| October 23, 2017 | 75 mph | Saxon |
| August 6, 2015 | 69 mph | Converse |
| April 3, 2017 | 69 mph | Campobello |
| April 10, 2021 | 69 mph | Hayne |
| June 3, 2022 | 69 mph | Moore |
Homes in Spartanburg County
Median build year in Spartanburg County: 1989. 66.9% of 141,086 homes predate 2000. Houses permitted since 2014: 30,686, or 217.5 per 1,000 homes. Busiest year: 2025.
| pre-1940 | 5.6% |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 3.5% |
| 1950s | 7.2% |
| 1960s | 9.4% |
| 1970s | 13.5% |
| 1980s | 11.8% |
| 1990s | 15.9% |
| 2000s | 15.9% |
| 2010s | 13.8% |
| 2020+ | 3.3% |
| Year | Houses | All units |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 1,070 | 1,090 |
| 2015 | 1,399 | 1,399 |
| 2016 | 1,901 | 1,901 |
| 2017 | 2,293 | 2,293 |
| 2018 | 2,659 | 2,659 |
| 2019 | 2,599 | 2,599 |
| 2020 | 2,876 | 2,876 |
| 2021 | 3,394 | 3,614 |
| 2022 | 2,596 | 2,596 |
| 2023 | 2,824 | 2,867 |
| 2024 | 3,089 | 3,129 |
| 2025 | 3,986 | 3,986 |
Quick answers
How many hail reports has Spartanburg County had?
NOAA logged 75 hail reports in Spartanburg County, South Carolina, from 2014 to 2025.
How many days had hail of 1 inch or larger in Spartanburg County?
34 days, including 10 days with hail of 1.75 inches or larger. The National Weather Service calls hail of 1 inch or larger severe.
What was the largest hail reported in Spartanburg County?
3 inches (a teacup), reported on March 21, 2017.
Which month has the most hail in Spartanburg County?
May has the most reports, 35% of the 75 in the record.
Does a hail day in the record mean my roof was damaged?
A counted day only means a spotter reported hail somewhere in the area. An inspection is the only way to know whether a roof was hit.
Next steps for Spartanburg County
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Next to Spartanburg County in the South Carolina ranking
- Greenville County (95 reports)
- Horry County (89 reports)
Cite this page
Data version: NOAA Storm Events hail data, 2014 to June 2026, loaded October 6, 2026. All dataset versions. Download the table as CSV. Free to quote with credit under CC BY 4.0.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, public domain. Counts and tables on this page are free to reuse with credit to PickARoofer under CC BY 4.0.