Hail history for Mississippi
8,463 NOAA hail reports across 83 counties and 191 cities and towns since 1955, updated to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Mississippi
- Last hail
- Sep 3, 2026
- 0.70 in, marble size · preliminary
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 144
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 753 reports
- Largest ever
- 5.00 in
- softball · Apr 10, 1962
8,463 reports on 1,720 days since 1955 · #17 of 51 states
Hail map · Mississippi
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What the record says about Mississippi
The latest hail report in Mississippi is from September 3, 2026, 0.70 in (marble size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 144 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 4.88 in on June 14, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Mississippi logged 3,959 reports on 691 hail days, about 197.9 reports a year. That is 14% more than the median US state (173.9 a year) and ranks #17 of 51 states and DC for all-time reports.
4% of reports with a size were 2 inches (hen egg) or larger, against 3% for the median US state. The largest hail on record here is 5.00 in (softball) on April 10, 1962.
Reports were down 50% in 2016–2025 (1,318) compared with 2006–2015 (2,641). The busiest year was 2008, with 469 reports on 59 days. Hail here peaks in April (26% of reports); 53% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Mississippi 197.9
- Median US state 173.9
Hail days 2006–2025
- Mississippi 691
- Median US state 561
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Mississippi 4%
- Median US state 3%
Hail over time
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 17 | 24 | 47 | 7 | 9 | 5 | 1 | 110 | |||||
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | 50 | 29 | 44 | 4 | 2 | 131 | |||||
| 2024 | 6 | 12 | 7 | 25 | 38 | 16 | 2 | 1 | 107 | ||||
| 2023 | 17 | 38 | 34 | 12 | 108 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 44 | 263 | ||
| 2022 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 49 | 38 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 21 | 12 | 142 | ||
| 2021 | 6 | 3 | 24 | 33 | 7 | 1 | 8 | 82 | |||||
| 2020 | 1 | 14 | 29 | 39 | 17 | 7 | 1 | 108 | |||||
| 2019 | 1 | 4 | 9 | 17 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 14 | 13 | 65 | |
| 2018 | 2 | 29 | 7 | 20 | 13 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 82 | |||
| 2017 | 28 | 21 | 50 | 17 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 129 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 3, 2026 | 1 | 0.70 in | View |
| Aug 21, 2026 | 1 | 1.25 in | View |
| Aug 20, 2026 | 4 | 1.50 in | View |
| Jun 19, 2026 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jun 1, 2026 | 8 | 1.75 in | — |
| May 26, 2026 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
| May 17, 2026 | 2 | 1.00 in | — |
| May 8, 2026 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| May 6, 2026 | 3 | 1.75 in | — |
| Apr 29, 2026 | 6 | 1.75 in | — |
| Apr 28, 2026 | 23 | 3.00 in | — |
| Apr 27, 2026 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Apr 26, 2026 | 4 | 1.50 in | — |
| Apr 24, 2026 | 13 | 2.00 in | — |
| Mar 16, 2026 | 1 | 0.25 in | — |
| Mar 15, 2026 | 8 | 1.25 in | — |
| Mar 9, 2026 | 11 | 1.50 in | — |
| Mar 7, 2026 | 2 | 1.00 in | — |
| Mar 6, 2026 | 2 | 1.75 in | — |
| Feb 26, 2026 | 17 | 1.75 in | — |
| Sep 16, 2025 | 1 | 1.50 in | — |
| Sep 15, 2025 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jun 10, 2025 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jun 9, 2025 | 2 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jun 8, 2025 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| May 27, 2025 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| May 26, 2025 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
| May 25, 2025 | 6 | 1.75 in | — |
| May 24, 2025 | 4 | 1.25 in | — |
| May 20, 2025 | 4 | 1.75 in | — |
| May 17, 2025 | 2 | 2.00 in | — |
| May 8, 2025 | 7 | 2.25 in | — |
| May 2, 2025 | 18 | 1.25 in | — |
| May 1, 2025 | 1 | 1.50 in | — |
| Apr 29, 2025 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Apr 27, 2025 | 5 | 1.75 in | — |
| Apr 23, 2025 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Apr 22, 2025 | 3 | 1.50 in | — |
| Apr 10, 2025 | 3 | 1.00 in | — |
| Apr 5, 2025 | 1 | 1.75 in | — |
The 40 most recent of 144 hail days.
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 10, 1962 | 5.00 insoftball | — | Lafayette | — | 21:00 local · NCEI |
| Jun 14, 2023 | 4.88 insoftball | 4.05 E Lynn Creek | Noxubee | $1.0 million | 11:56 local · NCEI |
| Jun 16, 2023 | 4.60 insoftball | 0.9 NE Kolola Spgs | Lowndes | $1.5 million | 15:31 local · NCEI |
| Apr 15, 2011 | 4.50 insoftball | 2.98 ESE Wahalak | Kemper | $50K | 12:33 local · NCEI |
| Apr 17, 1998 | 4.50 insoftball | Carnes | Forrest | $50K | 16:32 local · NCEI |
Sizes filed before 1996 are often rough estimates (round numbers like 7.00 or 8.00 in) without an exact spot; they are shown as NOAA filed them.
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 3,536 42%
- 1–2 in 4,546 54%
- 2 in + 370 4%
- No size 11
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 3, 2026 | 0.70 inmarble | Star | Rankin | — | 20:25 UTC · NWS prelim. |
| Aug 21, 2026 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 4 ESE Lyman | Harrison | — | 19:43 UTC · NWS prelim. |
| Aug 20, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 4 WNW Trebloc | Chickasaw | — | 22:07 UTC · NWS prelim. |
| Aug 20, 2026 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 4 ESE Hurricane | Pontotoc | — | 21:48 UTC · NWS prelim. |
| Aug 20, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 4 SW Ecru | Pontotoc | — | 21:08 UTC · NWS prelim. |
| Aug 20, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 3 NE Tucker | Neshoba | — | 02:22 UTC · NWS prelim. |
| Jun 19, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.38 SSE Service | Jones | $10K | 17:35 local · NCEI |
| Jun 1, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.57 E Arkabutla | Tate | — | 19:19 local · NCEI |
| Jun 1, 2026 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1 N Olive Branch | De Soto | — | 17:40 local · NCEI |
| Jun 1, 2026 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 2 NNE Lewisburg | De Soto | — | 17:40 local · NCEI |
| Jun 1, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N Goshen Spgs | Rankin | — | 17:23 local · NCEI |
| Jun 1, 2026 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.58 E Barnett Res West | Rankin | — | 16:54 local · NCEI |
Cities and towns with the most hail reports
- Jackson 110
- Tupelo 99
- Hattiesburg 95
- Meridian 76
- Brandon 69
- Laurel 63
- Brookhaven 59
- Columbus 53
- Corinth 53
- Greenville 53
- New Albany 52
- Oxford 52
- Olive Branch 48
- Vicksburg 47
- Batesville 44
- Philadelphia 41
- Columbia 39
- Grenada 37
- Hernando 37
- Magee 37
- Collinsville 36
- Greenwood 36
- Gulfport 36
- Madison 36
- Crystal Springs 35
- Kosciusko 35
- Louisville 35
- Pearl 32
- Baldwyn 31
- Bay Springs 31
- Byram 31
- Clarksdale 31
- Fulton 31
- McComb 31
- Saltillo 31
- Natchez 30
- Booneville 29
- Cleveland 29
- Clinton 29
- Starkville 29
- Ellisville 28
- Hazlehurst 28
- Pontotoc 28
- West Point 27
- Florence 26
- Quitman 26
- Amory 25
- Morton 25
All 191 cities and towns with 10+ reports
- Union 25
- Yazoo City 25
- Flowood 24
- Pearl River 24
- Ripley 24
- Columbus AFB 23
- Indianola 23
- Newton 23
- Purvis 23
- Ridgeland 23
- Winona 23
- Canton 22
- Horn Lake 22
- Senatobia 22
- Guntown 21
- Terry 21
- Tylertown 21
- Ackerman 20
- Belzoni 20
- Ecru 20
- Petal 20
- Picayune 20
- Prentiss 20
- Taylorsville 20
- Wesson 20
- Aberdeen 19
- Bassfield 19
- Caledonia 19
- Collins 19
- Decatur 19
- Leakesville 19
- Lena 19
- Lucedale 19
- Monticello 19
- Raleigh 19
- Raymond 19
- Shannon 19
- Shaw 19
- Forest 18
- Houston 18
- Iuka 18
- Kiln 18
- Mize 18
- Noxapater 18
- Richland 18
- Sumrall 18
- Belmont 17
- Chunky 17
- De Kalb 17
- Fayette 17
- Flora 17
- Polkville 17
- Puckett 17
- Sandersville 17
- Utica 17
- Waynesboro 17
- Baxterville 16
- Okolona 16
- Benton 15
- Biloxi 15
- Carthage 15
- Eupora 15
- Lexington 15
- Louin 15
- Nettleton 15
- Silver Creek 15
- Bogue Chitto 14
- Byhalia 14
- Charleston 14
- Edwards 14
- Elliott 14
- Hollandale 14
- Holly Springs 14
- Lake 14
- Lumberton 14
- Mendenhall 14
- Randolph 14
- Richton 14
- Tucker 14
- Vaiden 14
- Walnut 14
- Water Valley 14
- Bolton 13
- Calhoun City 13
- Carrollton 13
- Foxworth 13
- Heidelberg 13
- Hurley 13
- Mantachie 13
- Meadville 13
- Mount Olive 13
- New Hebron 13
- New Hope 13
- Ovett 13
- Southaven 13
- Tunica Resorts 13
- Walls 13
- Weir 13
- Braxton 12
- Cleary 12
- Coldwater 12
- Drew 12
- Eagle Bend 12
- Itta Bena 12
- Kokomo 12
- Moselle 12
- Pelahatchie 12
- Port Gibson 12
- Redwood 12
- Roxie 12
- Ruleville 12
- Saucier 12
- Shubuta 12
- Soso 12
- Tula 12
- Tunica 12
- Ashland 11
- Blue Springs 11
- Coffeeville 11
- Diamondhead 11
- Duck Hill 11
- French Camp 11
- Gunnison 11
- Poplarville 11
- Sardis 11
- Sebastopol 11
- Seminary 11
- Sherman 11
- Benoit 10
- Bentonia 10
- Clara 10
- Conehatta 10
- Durant 10
- Ethel 10
- Lauderdale 10
- Leland 10
- Mayersville 10
- Rolling Fork 10
- Sharon 10
- Shelby 10
- Shuqualak 10
- Tchula 10
- Wiggins 10
Recent storm days in Mississippi
- Sep 3, 2026 35 US reports
- Aug 21, 2026 28 US reports
- Aug 20, 2026 47 US reports
How Mississippi compares
Hail reports by county
Questions about hail in Mississippi
How often does it hail in Mississippi?
8,463 hail reports have been logged in Mississippi since 1955. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 197.9 reports a year. That ranks #17 of 51 states by number of reports.
When is hail season in Mississippi?
Most reports come in April, March, May. April alone accounts for 26% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Mississippi?
5.00 in (softball size) on April 10, 1962. 4% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Mississippi?
The most recent report in this data is from September 3, 2026 (0.70 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Mississippi had in the last five years?
144 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 753 reports. The most recent was September 3, 2026.
Where does this hail data come from?
Hail reports come from the NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, which the National Weather Service compiles from spotter, public, law enforcement and media reports. Recent days use preliminary NWS Local Storm Reports via the Iowa Environmental Mesonet until NOAA publishes final data. Only reported hail is counted, so areas with fewer people tend to have fewer reports.