Hail history for Ashland, Mississippi
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Ashland since 2000, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Ashland
- Last hail
- Dec 9, 2023
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 2 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.75 in
- baseball · Mar 27, 2017
11 reports on 11 days since 2000 · #165 of 191 Mississippi places
Hail map · Ashland
- Under 1 in
- 1–1.75 in
- 1.75–2.5 in
- 2.5–4 in
- 4 in +
- No size
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What the record says about Ashland
The latest hail report in and around Ashland is from December 9, 2023, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.25 in on May 5, 2022.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Ashland logged 8 reports on 8 hail days, about 0.4 reports a year. That is 11% less than the median Mississippi town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #165 of 191 Mississippi cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Ashland accounts for 38% of the 29 reports filed in Benton County.
9% of reports with a size were 2 inches (hen egg) or larger, against 3% for the median Mississippi town on this site. The largest hail on record here is 2.75 in (baseball) on March 27, 2017 near Ashland.
Reports held about level in 2016–2025 (4) compared with 2006–2015 (4). The busiest year was 2004, with 2 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in May (45% of reports); 73% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Ashland 0.4
- Benton County 0.8
- Median Mississippi town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Ashland 8
- Benton County 14
- Median Mississippi town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Ashland 9%
- Benton County 10%
- Median Mississippi town on this site 3%
Hail over time
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 9, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| May 5, 2022 | 1 | 1.25 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 27, 2017 | 2.75 inbaseball | Ashland | Benton | — | 12:02 local · NCEI |
| Apr 23, 2004 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1 N Ashland | Benton | $750 | 22:55 local · NCEI |
| May 5, 2022 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.69 N Ashland | Benton | — | 15:55 local · NCEI |
| Dec 9, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | Ashland | Benton | — | 15:55 local · NCEI |
| May 4, 2021 | 1.00 inquarter | Ashland | Benton | — | 13:45 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 2 18%
- 1–2 in 8 73%
- 2 in + 1 9%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 9, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | Ashland | Benton | — | 15:55 local · NCEI |
| May 5, 2022 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.69 N Ashland | Benton | — | 15:55 local · NCEI |
| May 4, 2021 | 1.00 inquarter | Ashland | Benton | — | 13:45 local · NCEI |
| Mar 27, 2017 | 2.75 inbaseball | Ashland | Benton | — | 12:02 local · NCEI |
| May 2, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.36 WNW Ashland | Benton | — | 16:10 local · NCEI |
| Apr 26, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | Ashland | Benton | — | 20:21 local · NCEI |
| May 10, 2008 | 1.00 inquarter | Ashland | Benton | $2K | 20:45 local · NCEI |
| Mar 1, 2007 | 1.00 inquarter | Ashland | Benton | $3K | 01:22 local · NCEI |
| Jun 2, 2004 | 0.75 inpenny | 3 S Ashland | Benton | $10 | 18:34 local · NCEI |
| Apr 23, 2004 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1 N Ashland | Benton | $750 | 22:55 local · NCEI |
| May 23, 2000 | 0.75 inpenny | Ashland | Benton | $10 | 10:20 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Ashland
- Ripley 25 km · 24
- Holly Springs 25 km · 14
- Walnut 26 km · 14
- New Albany 41 km · 52
- Byhalia 47 km · 14
- Ecru 56 km · 20
- Blue Springs 56 km · 11
- Booneville 59 km · 29
Questions about hail in Ashland
How often does it hail in Ashland, Mississippi?
11 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Ashland since 2000. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.4 reports a year. That ranks #165 of 191 Mississippi places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Ashland?
Most reports come in May, March, April. May alone accounts for 45% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Ashland?
2.75 in (baseball size) on March 27, 2017 near Ashland. 9% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Ashland?
The most recent report in this data is from December 9, 2023 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Ashland had in the last five years?
2 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 2 reports. The most recent was December 9, 2023.
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.