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View the free hail map with reports for Spartanburg, SC from May 8, 2024. This event is marked as Complete, with a Extreme storm impact level and a High Event Inspection Score.

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May 8, 2024
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The Spartanburg, SC hail swath map preview was last reviewed on August 29, 2026 and shows mapped hail estimates up to 2.50". There are 17 public hail reports, 65 public wind reports, and 2 nearby tornado reports listed for the May 8, 2024 event.

Region: Spartanburg, SC
May 8, 2024 Hail swath map preview for Spartanburg, SC on May 8, 2024
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Max Hail
2.50"
Mapped estimated hail size
Public Hail Reports
17
Largest report: 2.75"
Public Wind Reports
65
Reports near map area
Tornado Reports
2
Reports near map area

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Impact Area and Population for the Spartanburg, SC Hail Map

The May 8, 2024 hail swath map for Spartanburg, SC covers approximately 3,760 square miles and includes an estimated 693,125 people inside the mapped footprint. The largest mapped area is in the 0.50-0.75" hail band, covering 1,372 square miles. The highest estimated population exposure is in the 0.50-0.75" hail band with 239,617 people.

Mapped Impact Area
3,760 sq mi
Largest band: 0.50-0.75"
Population Inside Footprint
693,125
Highest population band: 0.50-0.75"
Mapped Hail BandImpact AreaPopulation
< 0.50"1,073 sq mi148,372
0.50-0.75"1,372 sq mi239,617
0.75-1.00"743 sq mi159,807
1.00-1.25"341 sq mi87,696
1.25-1.50"127 sq mi31,360
1.50-1.75"62 sq mi20,638
1.75-2.00"24 sq mi4,826
2.00-2.25"12 sq mi592
2.25-2.50"2 sq mi51
2.50-2.75"5 sq mi166

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Housing Impact

Housing Exposure Inside the Spartanburg, SC Hail Swath Map

Inside the May 8, 2024 hail swath map area for Spartanburg, SC, HailGeeks estimates 307,103 single-family homes, 12,953 townhomes, and 72,841 multifamily properties within the mapped storm footprint. Single-family-home exposure is highest in the 0.50-0.75" hail band, with 105,836 single-family homes.

Single-Family Homes
307,103
Largest band: 0.50-0.75"
Townhomes
12,953
Largest band: 0.50-0.75"
Multifamily Properties
72,841
Largest band: 0.50-0.75"
Mapped Hail BandSingle-FamilyTownhomesMultifamily
< 0.50"64,6802,65110,332
0.50-0.75"105,8365,13625,058
0.75-1.00"71,5862,89817,236
1.00-1.25"39,4321,2859,130
1.25-1.50"13,7425705,029
1.50-1.75"8,4343575,184
1.75-2.00"2,60235775
2.00-2.25"463314
2.25-2.50"76418
2.50-2.75"2521465

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Affected Counties

Counties Inside the Spartanburg, SC Hail Map

Hail from the May 8, 2024 storm was mapped across 35 counties in the Spartanburg, SC region. Rutherford County, NC had the strongest mapped signal, peaking at 2.50" with roughly 19,595 single-family homes inside the swath.

Rutherford CountyNC
20K homes in the hail path
Buncombe CountyNC
12K homes in the hail path
Henderson CountyNC
9K homes in the hail path
Polk CountyNC
740 homes in the hail path
Greenville CountySC
57K homes in the hail path
Pickens CountySC
11K homes in the hail path
McDowell CountyNC
5K homes in the hail path
Union CountySC
5K homes in the hail path
Gaston CountyNC
59K homes in the hail path
Showing 9 of 35 counties

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Affected Cities

Cities Inside the Spartanburg, SC Hail Map

Zooming in, the swath touched 121 cities near Spartanburg, SC. Lake Lure, NC had the strongest mapped signal at 2.50", with an estimated 1,066 single-family homes exposed.

Lake LureNC
1K homes in the hail path
Hoopers CreekNC
940 homes in the hail path
Chimney Rock VillageNC
315 homes in the hail path
GertonNC
290 homes in the hail path
GreenvilleSC
12K homes in the hail path
ShelbyNC
8K homes in the hail path
GanttSC
4K homes in the hail path
FletcherNC
3K homes in the hail path
DallasNC
3K homes in the hail path
Wade HamptonSC
3K homes in the hail path
SpringdaleNC
1K homes in the hail path
EdneyvilleNC
802 homes in the hail path
Showing 12 of 121 cities

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ZIP Codes

ZIP Codes Inside the Spartanburg, SC Hail Swath Map

At the ZIP level, the May 8, 2024 Spartanburg, SC hail map spans 147 ZIP codes. ZIP 28746 shows the strongest local signal, with mapped hail estimates up to 2.50" and an estimated single-family-home exposure of 1,547.

28746Lake Lure, NC
2K homes in the hail path
28732Hoopers Creek, NC
5K homes in the hail path
28792Edneyville, NC
3K homes in the hail path
28730Fairview, NC
1K homes in the hail path
28720Chimney Rock Village, NC
454 homes in the hail path
28735Gerton, NC
159 homes in the hail path
28710NC
42 homes in the hail path
29607Greenville, SC
9K homes in the hail path
29605Gantt, SC
8K homes in the hail path
29640Easley, SC
6K homes in the hail path
29379Union, SC
4K homes in the hail path
28711Black Mountain, NC
3K homes in the hail path
Showing 12 of 147 ZIP codes

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Public Storm Reports

Public Hail, Wind, and Tornado Reports

Public storm report tables connected to the May 8, 2024 hail map for Spartanburg, SC currently list 17 public hail reports, 65 public wind reports, and 2 tornado reports.

Date & TimeHail SizeCityStateDescription
May 8, 2024
12:35 PM CT
1.00 in 3 ENE Salem SC

Social Media report of Quarter Sized Hail northern Lake Keowee.

May 8, 2024
12:50 PM CT
1.50 in 1 S Nine Times SC

Several large hail stones in odd shapes.

May 8, 2024
12:50 PM CT
1.25 in 1 SSW Fairview NC

Half Dollar sized Hail near Fairview NC.

May 8, 2024
12:52 PM CT
1.25 in 2 SSE Nine Times SC

Dime to half dollar sized hail.

May 8, 2024
1:04 PM CT
1.00 in 1 W Pickens SC

Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).

May 8, 2024
1:21 PM CT
2.75 in Lake Lure NC

Fire Marshall reported baseball size hail in Lake Lure.

May 8, 2024
1:25 PM CT
1.00 in 2 W Berea SC

Hail lasted five minutes.

May 8, 2024
1:44 PM CT
1.75 in 5 SSE Shingle Hollow NC

Golf ball hail observed at the Family Dollar in Green Hill. Trees were also downed in the area.

May 8, 2024
1:53 PM CT
1.00 in Forest City NC

911 Call Center reported quarter sized hail at the 911 Call Center.

May 8, 2024
1:55 PM CT
1.00 in Forest City NC

Report of at least Quarter sized hail in Forest City.

May 8, 2024
1:55 PM CT
1.00 in Mauldin 3E SC

Got at least 2 reports of quarter sized hail on Woodruff Road.

May 8, 2024
2:00 PM CT
1.75 in 3 ENE Downtown Greenvil SC

Golfball size hail.

May 8, 2024
2:22 PM CT
1.00 in Shelby NC

Dime to quarter sized Hail. Also strong wind.

May 8, 2024
2:40 PM CT
1.00 in Bessemer City NC

Quarter sized hail.

May 8, 2024
3:00 PM CT
1.00 in 5 NNE Cross Anchor SC

Corrects time of previous hail report from 5 NNE Cross Anchor. Quarter size hail observed at the Tyger River Correctional Institute.

May 8, 2024
3:02 PM CT
1.00 in 5 NNE Cross Anchor SC

Quarter size hail observed at the Tyger River Correctional Institute.

May 8, 2024
3:39 PM CT
1.75 in 4 NW Carlisle SC

Social media pictures of at least golf ball size hail in the Santuc area.

Showing 17 public hail reports

This table includes only public storm reports connected to the May 8, 2024 Spartanburg, SC storm event. When available, each report may include the time, size or magnitude, city, state, and a short description.

Related Hail Maps

Related Hail Maps in the Spartanburg, SC Region

We found 6 more hail maps with reports from the same Spartanburg, SC region as the May 8, 2024 event. These related maps cover storm dates from Sep 12, 2023 through May 7, 2024, with mapped hail estimates ranging from 0.75" to 3.00". In this set, the strongest related map reached 3.00", and the most recent map shown is from May 7, 2024.

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Remote Hail Inspection

Local Hail Review Options Near Spartanburg, SC

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the May 8, 2024 Spartanburg, SC hail event.

How big was the hail in Spartanburg, SC on May 8, 2024?
Mapped hail estimates reached up to 2.50" in the Spartanburg, SC area on May 8, 2024.
How accurate is this Spartanburg, SC hail map?
This hail map is based on mapped hail estimates, with public storm report context shown where available. It helps show where stronger hail may have occurred during the May 8, 2024 storm event, but it does not confirm property damage at any one address.
What does the Event Inspection Score of High mean?
For this Spartanburg, SC event, the Event Inspection Score is High. The score reflects how strong the hail-history signal is and whether a closer roof or exterior review may make sense. A higher score means a stronger signal, not confirmed damage.
How many people were in the Spartanburg, SC hail area?
An estimated 693,125 people live inside the mapped hail footprint, which covers about 3,760 square miles. This is an estimate of residents inside the storm area, not a count of people who reported damage.
How many storm reports came from this event?
For the May 8, 2024 Spartanburg, SC event, public storm report tables currently list 17 hail reports, 65 wind reports, and 2 tornado reports. Public reports are point observations and are not available for every location.
Can I use this Spartanburg, SC hail map for my business or content?
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How often is this hail map updated?
This event map was generated shortly after the storm and was last reviewed on August 29, 2026. It may be updated as additional hail data or public storm reports become available.
My home is in the Spartanburg, SC area — what should I do?
If your address falls inside a mapped hail band from the May 8, 2024 storm event, check a free Hail Report by Address for an address-level first look. You can also ask a qualified local pro whether a closer roof or exterior review may make sense.
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