Hail history for Braxton, Mississippi
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Braxton since 1968, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Braxton
- Last hail
- Apr 9, 2021
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 0
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 0 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Jan 21, 2017
12 reports on 12 days since 1968 · #147 of 191 Mississippi places
Hail map · Braxton
- 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 Braxton
The latest hail report in and around Braxton is from April 9, 2021, 1.00 in (quarter size). There has been no hail report here in the five years since November 3, 2021.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Braxton 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 #147 of 191 Mississippi cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Braxton accounts for 8% of the 154 reports filed in Simpson 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 January 21, 2017 near 2.15 SSE Braxton.
The busiest year was 2008, with 2 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in April (25% of reports); 50% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Braxton 0.3
- Simpson County 4.1
- Median Mississippi town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Braxton 6
- Simpson County 64
- Median Mississippi town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Braxton 0%
- Simpson 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 21, 2017 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.15 SSE Braxton | Simpson | $10K | 21:35 local · NCEI |
| Apr 6, 2014 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.15 SSE Braxton | Simpson | — | 18:33 local · NCEI |
| May 27, 2001 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Alice | Neshoba | $6K | 15:00 local · NCEI |
| May 12, 1999 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Braxton | Simpson | $30K | 14:45 local · NCEI |
| Mar 16, 1976 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Rankin | — | 01:00 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 2 17%
- 1–2 in 10 83%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 9, 2021 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.44 ESE Braxton | Simpson | — | 18:20 local · NCEI |
| Jan 21, 2017 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.15 SSE Braxton | Simpson | $10K | 21:35 local · NCEI |
| Apr 6, 2014 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.15 SSE Braxton | Simpson | — | 18:33 local · NCEI |
| May 8, 2010 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.85 SSE Braxton | Simpson | — | 05:53 local · NCEI |
| Dec 9, 2008 | 0.75 inpenny | 2 SW Braxton | Simpson | — | 22:11 local · NCEI |
| Jan 8, 2008 | 0.75 inpenny | 2.37 WSW Braxton | Simpson | — | 17:44 local · NCEI |
| Apr 22, 2005 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 6 NNW Mendenhall | Simpson | $30K | 17:50 local · NCEI |
| May 27, 2001 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Alice | Neshoba | $6K | 15:00 local · NCEI |
| May 12, 1999 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Braxton | Simpson | $30K | 14:45 local · NCEI |
| Nov 4, 1988 | 1.00 inquarter | — | Rankin | — | 17:05 local · NCEI |
| Mar 16, 1976 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Rankin | — | 01:00 local · NCEI |
| Mar 11, 1968 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Simpson | — | 08:30 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Braxton
Questions about hail in Braxton
How often does it hail in Braxton, Mississippi?
12 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Braxton since 1968. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.3 reports a year. That ranks #147 of 191 Mississippi places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Braxton?
Most reports come in April, May, January. April alone accounts for 25% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Braxton?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on January 21, 2017 near 2.15 SSE Braxton. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Braxton?
The most recent report in this data is from April 9, 2021 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Braxton had in the last five years?
None: there has been no hail report in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Braxton since November 3, 2021. The last one was on April 9, 2021.
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.