Hail history for Benton, Mississippi
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Benton since 1989, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Benton
- Last hail
- Apr 28, 2026
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 2 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Mar 25, 2000
15 reports on 15 days since 1989 · #107 of 191 Mississippi places
Hail map · Benton
- 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 Benton
The latest hail report in and around Benton is from April 28, 2026, 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 9, 2024.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Benton logged 6 reports on 6 hail days, about 0.3 reports a year. That is 33% less than the median Mississippi town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #107 of 191 Mississippi cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Benton accounts for 12% of the 129 reports filed in Yazoo County.
0% 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 1.75 in (golf ball) on March 25, 2000 near Benton.
The busiest year was 2012, with 2 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in March (27% of reports); 53% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Benton 0.3
- Yazoo County 2.4
- Median Mississippi town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Benton 6
- Yazoo County 38
- Median Mississippi town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Benton 0%
- Yazoo County 4%
- 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 28, 2026 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| May 9, 2024 | 1 | 1.25 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 25, 2000 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Benton | Yazoo | $15K | 14:10 local · NCEI |
| Mar 30, 1996 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Benton | Yazoo | — | 22:54 local · NCEI |
| May 9, 2024 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.05 ESE Benton | Yazoo | $50K | 17:45 local · NCEI |
| Apr 19, 2020 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Benton | Yazoo | $10K | 01:14 local · NCEI |
| Apr 5, 2012 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.58 E Benton | Yazoo | — | 04:15 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 8 53%
- 1–2 in 7 47%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 28, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 1 ESE Benton | Yazoo | — | 16:04 local · NCEI |
| May 9, 2024 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.05 ESE Benton | Yazoo | $50K | 17:45 local · NCEI |
| Apr 19, 2020 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Benton | Yazoo | $10K | 01:14 local · NCEI |
| May 21, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.58 E Benton | Yazoo | — | 20:55 local · NCEI |
| Apr 5, 2012 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.58 E Benton | Yazoo | — | 04:15 local · NCEI |
| May 6, 2009 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.65 SSW Pierce Xrd | Yazoo | — | 05:49 local · NCEI |
| Jan 10, 2008 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.5 NNW Benton | Yazoo | — | 11:26 local · NCEI |
| May 9, 2002 | 0.75 inpenny | 10 E Yazoo City | Yazoo | — | 14:30 local · NCEI |
| Mar 31, 2002 | 0.75 inpenny | Benton | Yazoo | — | 02:25 local · NCEI |
| Mar 27, 2000 | 0.75 inpenny | Benton | Yazoo | — | 01:15 local · NCEI |
| Mar 25, 2000 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Benton | Yazoo | $15K | 14:10 local · NCEI |
| Jan 22, 1999 | 0.75 inpenny | Benton | Yazoo | — | 12:25 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Benton
Questions about hail in Benton
How often does it hail in Benton, Mississippi?
15 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Benton since 1989. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.3 reports a year. That ranks #107 of 191 Mississippi places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Benton?
Most reports come in March, May, April. March alone accounts for 27% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Benton?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on March 25, 2000 near Benton. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Benton?
The most recent report in this data is from April 28, 2026 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Benton 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 April 28, 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.