A frontal boundary and associated mid-upper level shortwave forced a small area of scattered supercell-like convection across the Central Midlands. Deep dry air aloft and sufficient cloud layer shear produced an environment primarily conducive for hail, especially given the isolated storm mode. The scattered convection produced numerous hail reports including multiple significant hail reports up to 2.

Hail in LEXINGTON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 01-MAY-22 17:55:00 to 01-MAY-22 17:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: CLUBHOUSE XRDS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

Multiple reports of quarter sized hail near and just north of Gilbert, SC. Time based on radar.

Hail in LEXINGTON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 01-MAY-22 17:59:00 to 01-MAY-22 18:14:00 (EST-5)
Location: RIDGE RD XRDS
Magnitude: 1.25 
Reported by: Public

Hail was reported along Ridge Rd near Lake  Murray. The hail began as 0.25 of an inch and increased in size to around a half dollar before ending. The event lasted approximately 15 to 20 minutes.

Hail in LEXINGTON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 01-MAY-22 18:00:00 to 01-MAY-22 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: RIDGE RD XRDS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

One inch hail reported along Horse Creek Rd near Lake Murray. The hail accumulated on the ground.

Hail in LEXINGTON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 01-MAY-22 17:59:00 to 01-MAY-22 17:59:00 (EST-5)
Location: GILBERT
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

Quarter size hail just southeast of Gilbert. Time estimated by radar.

Hail in LEXINGTON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 01-MAY-22 18:08:00 to 01-MAY-22 18:08:00 (EST-5)
Location: BARR
Magnitude: 1.50 
Reported by: NWS Employee

NWS employee reported 1.5 inch hail falling at Longmont Dr.

Hail in LEXINGTON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 01-MAY-22 18:13:00 to 01-MAY-22 18:13:00 (EST-5)
Location: BARR
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: Public

Public reported dime to penny sized hail off of I-20. Time estimated by radar.

Hail in LEXINGTON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 01-MAY-22 18:15:00 to 01-MAY-22 18:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: ELLA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Quarter sized hail reported by former NWS employee.

Hail in LEXINGTON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 01-MAY-22 18:18:00 to 01-MAY-22 18:18:00 (EST-5)
Location: CLUBHOUSE XRDS
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: Public

Public called in a report of golf ball sized hail northwest of Lexington. Caller reported it was occurring at time of call.

Hail in LEXINGTON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 01-MAY-22 18:20:00 to 01-MAY-22 18:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: CLUBHOUSE XRDS
Magnitude: 1.50 
Reported by: Public

Report of ping pong ball sized hail. Time estimated by radar.

Hail in LEXINGTON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 01-MAY-22 20:30:00 to 01-MAY-22 20:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: GASTON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

Social media report of 1 inch hail with picture north of Gaston, just north of the Diamond Pet Food plant. Time and location lines up with radar images.

Hail in SALUDA, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 01-MAY-22 17:45:00 to 01-MAY-22 17:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: MERCHANT
Magnitude: 2.00 
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

CoCoRAHs spotter reported hail up to 2 in diameter lasting for 10 minutes, with the average size of hail around 1.5 in. Also reported damage to shingles and leaves shredded off trees.

Hail in LEXINGTON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 01-MAY-22 17:47:00 to 01-MAY-22 17:47:00 (EST-5)
Location: ELLA
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: Public

Public reported nickel size hail along Burnt Oak Lane on Lake Murray.

Hail in LEXINGTON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 01-MAY-22 17:53:00 to 01-MAY-22 17:53:00 (EST-5)
Location: RIDGE RD XRDS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

Quarter sized hail reported by public, and viewed on webcam, at the end of Devils Backbone Rd.

Hail in LEXINGTON, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 01-MAY-22 19:45:00 to 01-MAY-22 19:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: CONGAREE
Magnitude: 1.50 
Reported by: Public

Public sent a photo of ping pong ball sized hail via Facebook. Time estimated based on radar.

Hail in SALUDA, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 01-MAY-22 17:48:00 to 01-MAY-22 17:48:00 (EST-5)
Location: BATESBURG
Magnitude: 2.00 
Reported by: Public

Multiple social media posts with pictures of numerous golf ball to 2 in diameter hail along Hwy 378 near the Lexington/Saluda county line. Time estimated by radar.