Hail history for Cleary, Mississippi
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Cleary since 1974, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Cleary
- Last hail
- Apr 21, 2023
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 2 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · May 21, 2012
12 reports on 12 days since 1974 · #148 of 191 Mississippi places
Hail map · Cleary
- 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 Cleary
The latest hail report in and around Cleary is from April 21, 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 February 22, 2022.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Cleary 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 #148 of 191 Mississippi cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Cleary accounts for 4% of the 323 reports filed in Rankin 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 May 21, 2012 near 1.38 S Cleary.
Reports held about level in 2016–2025 (4) compared with 2006–2015 (4). The busiest year was 2016, with 2 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in April (42% of reports); 50% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Cleary 0.4
- Rankin County 6.2
- Median Mississippi town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Cleary 8
- Rankin County 90
- Median Mississippi town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Cleary 0%
- Rankin County 6%
- 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 21, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Feb 22, 2022 | 1 | 1.25 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 21, 2012 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.38 S Cleary | Rankin | $30K | 15:36 local · NCEI |
| Mar 29, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3.38 NNW Whites | Rankin | $75K | 18:43 local · NCEI |
| Feb 22, 2022 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.36 WSW Cleary | Rankin | $2K | 17:24 local · NCEI |
| Apr 21, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | Cleary | Rankin | $50K | 17:32 local · NCEI |
| Apr 14, 2016 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.76 NNE Whites | Rankin | — | 12:51 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 6 50%
- 1–2 in 6 50%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 21, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | Cleary | Rankin | $50K | 17:32 local · NCEI |
| Feb 22, 2022 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.36 WSW Cleary | Rankin | $2K | 17:24 local · NCEI |
| Apr 14, 2016 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.76 NNE Whites | Rankin | — | 12:51 local · NCEI |
| Mar 3, 2016 | 0.88 innickel | 2.76 S Cleary | Rankin | — | 15:50 local · NCEI |
| Apr 15, 2015 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.75 W Cleary | Rankin | — | 18:45 local · NCEI |
| May 21, 2012 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.38 S Cleary | Rankin | $30K | 15:36 local · NCEI |
| Mar 29, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3.38 NNW Whites | Rankin | $75K | 18:43 local · NCEI |
| Dec 9, 2008 | 0.75 inpenny | 5 SW Florence | Rankin | — | 20:55 local · NCEI |
| Apr 22, 2005 | 0.75 inpenny | Pocahontas | Hinds | — | 15:51 local · NCEI |
| Mar 13, 2005 | 0.75 inpenny | 12 W Pinola | Simpson | — | 20:55 local · NCEI |
| Apr 14, 1996 | 0.75 inpenny | Cleary | Rankin | — | 17:28 local · NCEI |
| Feb 18, 1974 | 1.00 inquarter | — | Rankin | — | 22:15 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Cleary
Questions about hail in Cleary
How often does it hail in Cleary, Mississippi?
12 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Cleary since 1974. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.4 reports a year. That ranks #148 of 191 Mississippi places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Cleary?
Most reports come in April, March, February. April alone accounts for 42% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Cleary?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on May 21, 2012 near 1.38 S Cleary. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Cleary?
The most recent report in this data is from April 21, 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 Cleary 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 21, 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.