Hail history for Edwards, Mississippi
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Edwards since 1988, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Edwards
- Last hail
- Mar 26, 2023
- 2.00 in, hen egg size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 1 report
- Largest ever
- 2.50 in
- tennis ball · Mar 26, 2005
14 reports on 10 days since 1988 · #118 of 191 Mississippi places
Hail map · Edwards
- 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 Edwards
The latest hail report in and around Edwards is from March 26, 2023, 2.00 in (hen egg size). Since November 3, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 2.00 in on March 26, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Edwards logged 4 reports on 4 hail days, about 0.2 reports a year. That is about half the median Mississippi town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #118 of 191 Mississippi cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Edwards accounts for 4% of the 331 reports filed in Hinds County.
14% 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 2.50 in (tennis ball) on March 26, 2005 near 3 S Bentonia.
The busiest year was 2000, with 4 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in March (57% of reports); 29% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Edwards 0.2
- Hinds County 6.0
- Median Mississippi town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Edwards 4
- Hinds County 81
- Median Mississippi town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Edwards 14%
- 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 26, 2023 | 1 | 2.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 26, 2005 | 2.50 intennis ball | 3 S Bentonia | Yazoo | $300K1 injured | 17:45 local · NCEI |
| Mar 26, 2023 | 2.00 inhen egg | Edwards | Hinds | $10.0 million | 15:31 local · NCEI |
| Jun 22, 1998 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Edwards | Hinds | $30K | 19:35 local · NCEI |
| Nov 4, 1988 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Hinds | — | 14:45 local · NCEI |
| Mar 10, 2000 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Edwards | Hinds | — | 13:41 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 6 43%
- 1–2 in 6 43%
- 2 in + 2 14%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 26, 2023 | 2.00 inhen egg | Edwards | Hinds | $10.0 million | 15:31 local · NCEI |
| May 20, 2010 | 1.00 inquarter | 3 N Edwards | Hinds | — | 18:30 local · NCEI |
| Jun 27, 2008 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.33 SW Edwards | Hinds | — | 14:25 local · NCEI |
| Apr 4, 2007 | 1.00 inquarter | 1 SE Edwards | Hinds | — | 01:48 local · NCEI |
| Mar 26, 2005 | 0.75 inpenny | Collinsville | Lauderdale | — | 17:45 local · NCEI |
| Mar 26, 2005 | 2.50 intennis ball | 3 S Bentonia | Yazoo | $300K1 injured | 17:45 local · NCEI |
| Nov 10, 2002 | 0.75 inpenny | Edwards | Hinds | — | 20:03 local · NCEI |
| Mar 10, 2000 | 1.00 inquarter | Edwards | Hinds | — | 16:30 local · NCEI |
| Mar 10, 2000 | 0.75 inpenny | 2 SW Edwards | Hinds | — | 16:05 local · NCEI |
| Mar 10, 2000 | 0.75 inpenny | Edwards | Hinds | — | 15:15 local · NCEI |
| Mar 10, 2000 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Edwards | Hinds | — | 13:41 local · NCEI |
| Jun 22, 1998 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Edwards | Hinds | $30K | 19:35 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Edwards
Questions about hail in Edwards
How often does it hail in Edwards, Mississippi?
14 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Edwards since 1988. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.2 reports a year. That ranks #118 of 191 Mississippi places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Edwards?
Most reports come in March, June, November. March alone accounts for 57% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Edwards?
2.50 in (tennis ball size) on March 26, 2005 near 3 S Bentonia. 14% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Edwards?
The most recent report in this data is from March 26, 2023 (2.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Edwards had in the last five years?
1 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 1 reports. The most recent was March 26, 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.