Hail history for Gunnison, Mississippi
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Gunnison since 1989, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Gunnison
- Last hail
- Mar 1, 2023
- 3.00 in, teacup size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 1 report
- Largest ever
- 3.00 in
- teacup · Mar 1, 2023
11 reports on 11 days since 1989 · #171 of 191 Mississippi places
Hail map · Gunnison
- 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 Gunnison
The latest hail report in and around Gunnison is from March 1, 2023, 3.00 in (teacup size). Since November 3, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 3.00 in on March 1, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Gunnison 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 #171 of 191 Mississippi cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Gunnison accounts for 6% of the 171 reports filed in Bolivar County.
9% 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 3.00 in (teacup) on March 1, 2023 near 0.9 NW Waxhaw.
Reports were down 86% in 2016–2025 (1) compared with 2006–2015 (7). The busiest year was 2011, with 2 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in April (27% of reports); 55% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Gunnison 0.4
- Bolivar County 4.8
- Median Mississippi town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Gunnison 8
- Bolivar County 59
- Median Mississippi town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Gunnison 9%
- Bolivar County 3%
- 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 1, 2023 | 1 | 3.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 1, 2023 | 3.00 inteacup | 0.9 NW Waxhaw | Bolivar | $250K | 21:25 local · NCEI |
| May 25, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.77 E Gunnison | Bolivar | $30K | 18:57 local · NCEI |
| Aug 3, 2008 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.98 S Perthshire Rvrsde Ar | Bolivar | — | 16:21 local · NCEI |
| Apr 26, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 S Gunnison | Bolivar | — | 02:53 local · NCEI |
| Apr 24, 2010 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.1 SSE Gunnison | Bolivar | — | 07:02 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 6 55%
- 1–2 in 4 36%
- 2 in + 1 9%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 1, 2023 | 3.00 inteacup | 0.9 NW Waxhaw | Bolivar | $250K | 21:25 local · NCEI |
| Apr 3, 2015 | 0.88 innickel | 0.69 S Gunnison | Bolivar | — | 16:20 local · NCEI |
| May 25, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.77 E Gunnison | Bolivar | $30K | 18:57 local · NCEI |
| Apr 26, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 S Gunnison | Bolivar | — | 02:53 local · NCEI |
| Apr 24, 2010 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.1 SSE Gunnison | Bolivar | — | 07:02 local · NCEI |
| Aug 3, 2008 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.98 S Perthshire Rvrsde Ar | Bolivar | — | 16:21 local · NCEI |
| Feb 5, 2008 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.24 SW Gunnison | Bolivar | — | 21:27 local · NCEI |
| May 10, 2006 | 0.75 inpenny | Gunnison | Bolivar | — | 10:33 local · NCEI |
| Dec 4, 2005 | 0.88 innickel | Gunnison | Bolivar | — | 13:16 local · NCEI |
| Feb 10, 1996 | 0.75 inpenny | Gunnison | Bolivar | — | 22:35 local · NCEI |
| Jun 5, 1989 | 0.75 inpenny | — | Bolivar | — | 17:10 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Gunnison
Questions about hail in Gunnison
How often does it hail in Gunnison, Mississippi?
11 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Gunnison since 1989. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.4 reports a year. That ranks #171 of 191 Mississippi places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Gunnison?
Most reports come in April, February, May. April alone accounts for 27% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Gunnison?
3.00 in (teacup size) on March 1, 2023 near 0.9 NW Waxhaw. 9% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Gunnison?
The most recent report in this data is from March 1, 2023 (3.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Gunnison 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 1, 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.