Hail history for Jefferson Davis County, Mississippi
Every NOAA hail report filed in Jefferson Davis County since 1972, with preliminary National Weather Service reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Jefferson Davis County
- Last hail
- Apr 24, 2026
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 6
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 9 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.50 in
- tennis ball · Mar 26, 2023
93 reports on 74 days since 1972 · #40 of 83 Mississippi counties
Hail map · Jefferson Davis County
- 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 Jefferson Davis County
The latest hail report in Jefferson Davis County is from April 24, 2026, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 6 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 2.50 in on March 26, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Jefferson Davis County logged 47 reports on 37 hail days, about 2.4 reports a year. That is about the same as the median Mississippi county (2.2 a year) and ranks #40 of 83 Mississippi counties for all-time reports. Jefferson Davis County holds 1% of all 8,463 hail reports in Mississippi.
1% of reports with a size were 2 inches (hen egg) or larger, against 4% for the median Mississippi county. The largest hail on record here is 2.50 in (tennis ball) on March 26, 2023 near 2.38 NNE Prentiss.
Reports were down 58% in 2016–2025 (14) compared with 2006–2015 (33). The busiest year was 2005, with 11 reports on 5 days. Hail here peaks in April (25% of reports); 49% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Jefferson Davis County 2.4
- Median Mississippi county 2.2
Hail days 2006–2025
- Jefferson Davis County 37
- Median Mississippi county 33
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Jefferson Davis County 1%
- Median Mississippi county 4%
Hail over time
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | |||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 3 | 4 | ||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 24, 2026 | 2 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jun 14, 2023 | 1 | 1.25 in | — |
| May 11, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Mar 26, 2023 | 1 | 2.50 in | — |
| Nov 29, 2022 | 3 | 1.75 in | — |
| Apr 17, 2022 | 1 | 1.25 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 26, 2023 | 2.50 intennis ball | 2.38 NNE Prentiss | $150K | 17:37 local · NCEI |
| Nov 29, 2022 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.72 NNE Carson | $50K | 17:06 local · NCEI |
| Nov 29, 2022 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.59 E Bassfield | $50K | 17:03 local · NCEI |
| May 27, 2020 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.91 NE Carson | $10K | 15:42 local · NCEI |
| Jun 8, 2013 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.15 SSW Prentiss Arpt | — | 19:05 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 38 41%
- 1–2 in 54 58%
- 2 in + 1 1%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 24, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | Melba | — | 22:18 local · NCEI |
| Apr 24, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 4 S Gwinville | — | 19:15 local · NCEI |
| Jun 14, 2023 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 4.06 NNW Prentiss Arpt | $15K | 16:01 local · NCEI |
| May 11, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 5.38 NE Oak Vale | $50K | 15:28 local · NCEI |
| Mar 26, 2023 | 2.50 intennis ball | 2.38 NNE Prentiss | $150K | 17:37 local · NCEI |
| Nov 29, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.25 ESE Terrell | — | 17:15 local · NCEI |
| Nov 29, 2022 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.72 NNE Carson | $50K | 17:06 local · NCEI |
| Nov 29, 2022 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.59 E Bassfield | $50K | 17:03 local · NCEI |
| Apr 17, 2022 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 3.02 WNW Carson | $25K | 17:58 local · NCEI |
| Mar 25, 2021 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.59 E Prentiss | — | 14:40 local · NCEI |
| May 27, 2020 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.91 NE Carson | $10K | 15:42 local · NCEI |
| Apr 22, 2020 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.76 E Gwinville | — | 21:58 local · NCEI |
Cities and towns in Jefferson Davis County
| Place | Reports | Largest |
|---|---|---|
| Prentiss | 20 | 2.50 in |
| Bassfield | 19 | 2.75 in |
| New Hebron | 13 | 1.75 in |
Questions about hail in Jefferson Davis County
How often does it hail in Jefferson Davis County, Mississippi?
93 hail reports have been logged in Jefferson Davis County since 1972. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 2.4 reports a year. That ranks #40 of 83 Mississippi counties by number of reports.
When is hail season in Jefferson Davis County?
Most reports come in April, March, May. April alone accounts for 25% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Jefferson Davis County?
2.50 in (tennis ball size) on March 26, 2023 near 2.38 NNE Prentiss. 1% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Jefferson Davis County?
The most recent report in this data is from April 24, 2026 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Jefferson Davis County had in the last five years?
6 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 9 reports. The most recent was April 24, 2026.
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.