Hail history for Byram, Mississippi
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Byram since 1973, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Byram
- Last hail
- May 17, 2026
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 4
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 4 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.00 in
- hen egg · Mar 4, 2020
31 reports on 27 days since 1973 · #31 of 191 Mississippi places
Hail map · Byram
- 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 Byram
The latest hail report in and around Byram is from May 17, 2026, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 4 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.00 in on May 17, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Byram logged 16 reports on 13 hail days, about 0.8 reports a year. That is 78% more than the median Mississippi town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #31 of 191 Mississippi cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Byram accounts for 9% of the 331 reports filed in Hinds County.
3% 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 2.00 in (hen egg) on March 4, 2020 near 3.88 NNW Whites.
Reports were down 22% in 2016–2025 (7) compared with 2006–2015 (9). The busiest year was 2007, with 3 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in April (23% of reports); 42% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Byram 0.8
- Hinds County 6.0
- Median Mississippi town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Byram 13
- Hinds County 81
- Median Mississippi town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Byram 3%
- Hinds County 8%
- 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 17, 2026 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jun 18, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Apr 5, 2023 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
| Feb 22, 2022 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 4, 2020 | 2.00 inhen egg | 3.88 NNW Whites | Rankin | $300K | 09:58 local · NCEI |
| Mar 4, 2020 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.58 W Spring Ridge | Hinds | $250K | 09:53 local · NCEI |
| Jan 22, 1999 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 4 W Byram | Hinds | $30K | 15:45 local · NCEI |
| May 27, 1997 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Byram | Hinds | $20K | 21:53 local · NCEI |
| Apr 23, 1988 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Hinds | — | 10:40 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 11 35%
- 1–2 in 19 61%
- 2 in + 1 3%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 17, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 2 SSW Spring Ridge | Hinds | — | 17:15 local · NCEI |
| Jun 18, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.4 NNE Terry | Hinds | $50K | 19:22 local · NCEI |
| Apr 5, 2023 | 0.88 innickel | 0.91 SW New Byram | Hinds | — | 15:15 local · NCEI |
| Feb 22, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.83 SW New Byram | Hinds | — | 17:14 local · NCEI |
| Mar 4, 2020 | 2.00 inhen egg | 3.88 NNW Whites | Rankin | $300K | 09:58 local · NCEI |
| Mar 4, 2020 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.58 W Spring Ridge | Hinds | $250K | 09:53 local · NCEI |
| Mar 1, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.38 SSW New Byram | Hinds | — | 14:11 local · NCEI |
| Mar 3, 2016 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.91 NE New Byram | Hinds | — | 15:38 local · NCEI |
| Apr 15, 2015 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.91 NE New Byram | Hinds | — | 18:43 local · NCEI |
| Feb 12, 2013 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.91 NE New Byram | Hinds | — | 12:22 local · NCEI |
| Feb 12, 2013 | 0.88 innickel | 1.81 SW Spring Ridge | Hinds | — | 12:15 local · NCEI |
| May 20, 2010 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.13 NNW New Byram | Hinds | — | 18:16 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Byram
Questions about hail in Byram
How often does it hail in Byram, Mississippi?
31 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Byram since 1973. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.8 reports a year. That ranks #31 of 191 Mississippi places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Byram?
Most reports come in April, February, March. April alone accounts for 23% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Byram?
2.00 in (hen egg size) on March 4, 2020 near 3.88 NNW Whites. 3% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Byram?
The most recent report in this data is from May 17, 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 Byram had in the last five years?
4 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 4 reports. The most recent was May 17, 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.