Hail history for Hernando, Mississippi
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Hernando since 1985, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Hernando
- Last hail
- Apr 3, 2025
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 3
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 3 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.00 in
- hen egg · Nov 15, 2005
37 reports on 26 days since 1985 · #19 of 191 Mississippi places
Hail map · Hernando
- 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 Hernando
The latest hail report in and around Hernando is from April 3, 2025, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 3 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.75 in on April 2, 2025.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Hernando logged 21 reports on 16 hail days, about 1.1 reports a year. That is about twice the median Mississippi town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #19 of 191 Mississippi cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Hernando accounts for 22% of the 167 reports filed in DeSoto 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 November 15, 2005 near 2 N Hernando.
Reports were down 69% in 2016–2025 (5) compared with 2006–2015 (16). The busiest year was 2008, with 8 reports on 4 days. Hail here peaks in April (43% of reports); 59% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Hernando 1.1
- DeSoto County 4.8
- Median Mississippi town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Hernando 16
- DeSoto County 54
- Median Mississippi town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Hernando 3%
- DeSoto County 2%
- 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 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 3, 2025 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Apr 2, 2025 | 1 | 1.75 in | — |
| Jun 11, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 15, 2005 | 2.00 inhen egg | 2 N Hernando | De Soto | $1K | 16:05 local · NCEI |
| Apr 2, 2025 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.57 E Nesbit | De Soto | — | 16:00 local · NCEI |
| Jul 5, 2008 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.21 NW Bright | De Soto | $5K | 16:33 local · NCEI |
| Mar 15, 2008 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.01 S Frees Corner | De Soto | $5K | 03:20 local · NCEI |
| Apr 3, 2007 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Hernando | De Soto | $2K | 21:00 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 17 46%
- 1–2 in 19 51%
- 2 in + 1 3%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 3, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.7 W Bright | De Soto | — | 18:06 local · NCEI |
| Apr 2, 2025 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.57 E Nesbit | De Soto | — | 16:00 local · NCEI |
| Jun 11, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.2 NW Bright | De Soto | — | 17:48 local · NCEI |
| Apr 29, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.26 E Nesbit | De Soto | — | 20:09 local · NCEI |
| Mar 31, 2016 | 1.00 inquarter | Hernando | De Soto | — | 16:23 local · NCEI |
| Apr 27, 2014 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.14 NE Hernando | De Soto | — | 18:30 local · NCEI |
| May 25, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 2 S Hernando | De Soto | — | 19:05 local · NCEI |
| Apr 24, 2010 | 0.75 inpenny | Hernando | De Soto | — | 07:00 local · NCEI |
| Apr 24, 2010 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.41 NE Hernando | De Soto | — | 06:54 local · NCEI |
| Jul 5, 2008 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.21 NW Bright | De Soto | $5K | 16:33 local · NCEI |
| May 2, 2008 | 0.88 innickel | 0.73 N Bright | De Soto | $2K | 19:33 local · NCEI |
| Apr 22, 2008 | 0.88 innickel | 4 E Hernando | De Soto | $2K | 13:57 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Hernando
- Southaven 11 km · 13
- Horn Lake 13 km · 22
- Olive Branch 18 km · 48
- Walls 18 km · 13
- Coldwater 18 km · 12
- Senatobia 27 km · 22
- Byhalia 28 km · 14
- Tunica Resorts 30 km · 13
Questions about hail in Hernando
How often does it hail in Hernando, Mississippi?
37 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Hernando since 1985. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 1.1 reports a year. That ranks #19 of 191 Mississippi places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Hernando?
Most reports come in April, March, May. April alone accounts for 43% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Hernando?
2.00 in (hen egg size) on November 15, 2005 near 2 N Hernando. 3% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Hernando?
The most recent report in this data is from April 3, 2025 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Hernando had in the last five years?
3 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 3 reports. The most recent was April 3, 2025.
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.