Hail history for Horn Lake, Mississippi
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Horn Lake since 1986, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Horn Lake
- Last hail
- Jun 11, 2023
- 2.00 in, hen egg size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 1 report
- Largest ever
- 2.00 in
- hen egg · Jun 11, 2023
22 reports on 21 days since 1986 · #61 of 191 Mississippi places
Hail map · Horn Lake
- 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 Horn Lake
The latest hail report in and around Horn Lake is from June 11, 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 June 11, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Horn Lake logged 10 reports on 9 hail days, about 0.5 reports a year. That is 11% more than the median Mississippi town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #61 of 191 Mississippi cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Horn Lake accounts for 13% of the 167 reports filed in DeSoto County.
5% 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 June 11, 2023 near 1 NW Horn Lake.
Reports were down 57% in 2016–2025 (3) compared with 2006–2015 (7). The busiest year was 2008, with 2 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in April (32% of reports); 55% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Horn Lake 0.5
- DeSoto County 4.8
- Median Mississippi town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Horn Lake 9
- DeSoto County 54
- Median Mississippi town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Horn Lake 5%
- 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 11, 2023 | 1 | 2.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 11, 2023 | 2.00 inhen egg | 1 NW Horn Lake | De Soto | — | 16:46 local · NCEI |
| Jan 22, 2012 | 1.75 ingolf ball | South Haven | De Soto | $10K | 22:30 local · NCEI |
| Jul 7, 2004 | 1.75 ingolf ball | South Haven | De Soto | $760 | 14:00 local · NCEI |
| May 20, 2001 | 1.75 ingolf ball | South Haven | De Soto | $750 | 14:05 local · NCEI |
| Aug 14, 1987 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | De Soto | — | 14:14 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 10 45%
- 1–2 in 11 50%
- 2 in + 1 5%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 11, 2023 | 2.00 inhen egg | 1 NW Horn Lake | De Soto | — | 16:46 local · NCEI |
| Jan 25, 2021 | 1.00 inquarter | South Haven | De Soto | — | 15:30 local · NCEI |
| Jun 12, 2018 | 0.88 innickel | 2.53 WNW Horn Lake Desoto Arp | De Soto | — | 17:07 local · NCEI |
| Jan 22, 2012 | 1.75 ingolf ball | South Haven | De Soto | $10K | 22:30 local · NCEI |
| May 2, 2008 | 1.00 inquarter | South Haven | De Soto | $2K | 21:25 local · NCEI |
| Mar 15, 2008 | 0.75 inpenny | South Haven | De Soto | $1K | 03:25 local · NCEI |
| Apr 13, 2007 | 1.00 inquarter | Horn Lake | De Soto | $1K | 17:57 local · NCEI |
| Apr 3, 2007 | 0.88 innickel | Horn Lake | De Soto | $1K | 21:00 local · NCEI |
| Apr 7, 2006 | 1.00 inquarter | Horn Lake | De Soto | $15K | 10:25 local · NCEI |
| Apr 7, 2006 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Horn Lake | De Soto | $20K | 07:29 local · NCEI |
| Nov 6, 2005 | 1.00 inquarter | South Haven | De Soto | $110 | 02:05 local · NCEI |
| Apr 22, 2005 | 0.75 inpenny | South Haven | De Soto | $10 | 04:27 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Horn Lake
- Southaven 7 km · 13
- Walls 11 km · 13
- Hernando 13 km · 37
- Olive Branch 19 km · 48
- Tunica Resorts 29 km · 13
- Coldwater 30 km · 12
- Byhalia 34 km · 14
- Senatobia 39 km · 22
Questions about hail in Horn Lake
How often does it hail in Horn Lake, Mississippi?
22 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Horn Lake since 1986. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.5 reports a year. That ranks #61 of 191 Mississippi places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Horn Lake?
Most reports come in April, June, July. April alone accounts for 32% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Horn Lake?
2.00 in (hen egg size) on June 11, 2023 near 1 NW Horn Lake. 5% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Horn Lake?
The most recent report in this data is from June 11, 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 Horn Lake 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 June 11, 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.