Hail history for Belzoni, Mississippi
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Belzoni since 1969, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Belzoni
- Last hail
- Jun 15, 2023
- 0.88 in, nickel size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 2 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.75 in
- baseball · May 2, 1997
20 reports on 18 days since 1969 · #67 of 191 Mississippi places
Hail map · Belzoni
- 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 Belzoni
The latest hail report in and around Belzoni is from June 15, 2023, 0.88 in (nickel size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.00 in on March 12, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Belzoni 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 #67 of 191 Mississippi cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Belzoni accounts for 34% of the 58 reports filed in Humphreys County.
5% 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 May 2, 1997 near Belzoni.
Reports were down 40% in 2016–2025 (3) compared with 2006–2015 (5). The busiest year was 1998, with 3 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in April (30% of reports); 70% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Belzoni 0.4
- Humphreys County 1.5
- Median Mississippi town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Belzoni 8
- Humphreys County 26
- Median Mississippi town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Belzoni 5%
- Humphreys County 5%
- 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 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 15, 2023 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
| Mar 12, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2, 1997 | 2.75 inbaseball | Belzoni | Humphreys | $100K | 17:13 local · NCEI |
| Mar 2, 2012 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.69 ENE Belzoni | Humphreys | $5K | 17:30 local · NCEI |
| Jun 15, 1998 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 4 E Belzoni | Humphreys | $50K | 17:55 local · NCEI |
| Jun 23, 1971 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Humphreys | — | 13:14 local · NCEI |
| Jun 19, 1969 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Humphreys | — | 15:25 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 4 20%
- 1–2 in 15 75%
- 2 in + 1 5%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 15, 2023 | 0.88 innickel | 1.35 WSW Brooklyn | Humphreys | — | 01:37 local · NCEI |
| Mar 12, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.58 E Belzoni | Humphreys | $100K | 01:29 local · NCEI |
| Feb 10, 2020 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.35 ENE Belzoni | Humphreys | — | 01:06 local · NCEI |
| Mar 30, 2015 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.58 W Brooklyn | Humphreys | — | 02:40 local · NCEI |
| Mar 18, 2013 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.58 E Belzoni | Humphreys | — | 13:11 local · NCEI |
| Mar 2, 2012 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.69 ENE Belzoni | Humphreys | $5K | 17:30 local · NCEI |
| Apr 22, 2008 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.83 NNE Belzoni | Humphreys | — | 14:38 local · NCEI |
| May 15, 2007 | 1.00 inquarter | 2 NW Belzoni | Humphreys | — | 15:00 local · NCEI |
| Apr 11, 2005 | 0.88 innickel | Belzoni | Humphreys | — | 14:00 local · NCEI |
| Apr 11, 2005 | 1.00 inquarter | Belzoni | Humphreys | — | 06:45 local · NCEI |
| Apr 6, 2003 | 1.00 inquarter | 6 NW Brookhaven | Lincoln | $1K | 18:55 local · NCEI |
| Jun 15, 1998 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 4 E Belzoni | Humphreys | $50K | 17:55 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Belzoni
- Tchula 25 km · 10
- Indianola 33 km · 23
- Hollandale 34 km · 14
- Yazoo City 36 km · 25
- Itta Bena 39 km · 12
- Lexington 41 km · 15
- Benton 45 km · 15
- Leland 45 km · 10
Questions about hail in Belzoni
How often does it hail in Belzoni, Mississippi?
20 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Belzoni since 1969. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.4 reports a year. That ranks #67 of 191 Mississippi places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Belzoni?
Most reports come in April, March, May. April alone accounts for 30% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Belzoni?
2.75 in (baseball size) on May 2, 1997 near Belzoni. 5% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Belzoni?
The most recent report in this data is from June 15, 2023 (0.88 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Belzoni 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 June 15, 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.