Hail history for Kiln, Mississippi
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Kiln since 1988, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Kiln
- Last hail
- Jan 8, 2024
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 2 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Jun 25, 2008
18 reports on 18 days since 1988 · #90 of 191 Mississippi places
Hail map · Kiln
- 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 Kiln
The latest hail report in and around Kiln is from January 8, 2024, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.25 in on March 12, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Kiln logged 10 reports on 10 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 #90 of 191 Mississippi cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Kiln accounts for 30% of the 61 reports filed in Hancock County.
0% 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 1.75 in (golf ball) on June 25, 2008 near 3 N Kiln.
Reports were down 75% in 2016–2025 (2) compared with 2006–2015 (8). The busiest year was 2007, with 3 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in March (28% of reports); 44% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Kiln 0.5
- Hancock County 1.2
- Median Mississippi town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Kiln 10
- Hancock County 19
- Median Mississippi town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Kiln 0%
- Hancock County 0%
- 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 8, 2024 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Mar 12, 2023 | 1 | 1.25 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 25, 2008 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3 N Kiln | Hancock | 12:24 local · NCEI |
| Mar 26, 2005 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Kiln | Hancock | 15:42 local · NCEI |
| Mar 12, 2023 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 2.24 SW Vidalia | Hancock | 20:25 local · NCEI |
| May 11, 2007 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Kiln | Hancock | 14:31 local · NCEI |
| Jan 8, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.07 N Kiln | Hancock | 18:15 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 8 44%
- 1–2 in 10 56%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 8, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.07 N Kiln | Hancock | 18:15 local · NCEI |
| Mar 12, 2023 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 2.24 SW Vidalia | Hancock | 20:25 local · NCEI |
| Apr 4, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | Kiln | Hancock | 00:00 local · NCEI |
| Jul 26, 2009 | 1.00 inquarter | Kiln | Hancock | 17:35 local · NCEI |
| Jun 25, 2008 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3 N Kiln | Hancock | 12:24 local · NCEI |
| Jul 13, 2007 | 0.88 innickel | Kiln | Hancock | 12:55 local · NCEI |
| Jun 13, 2007 | 0.75 inpenny | Kiln | Hancock | 14:35 local · NCEI |
| May 11, 2007 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Kiln | Hancock | 14:31 local · NCEI |
| Jun 23, 2006 | 0.75 inpenny | Kiln | Hancock | 16:30 local · NCEI |
| Apr 21, 2006 | 0.75 inpenny | Kiln | Hancock | 13:46 local · NCEI |
| Mar 26, 2005 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Kiln | Hancock | 15:42 local · NCEI |
| Mar 12, 2002 | 0.75 inpenny | Fenton | Hancock | 12:50 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Kiln
- Diamondhead 9 km · 11
- Picayune 26 km · 20
- Gulfport 35 km · 36
- Saucier 36 km · 12
- Biloxi 47 km · 15
- Poplarville 48 km · 11
- Wiggins 56 km · 10
Questions about hail in Kiln
How often does it hail in Kiln, Mississippi?
18 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Kiln since 1988. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.5 reports a year. That ranks #90 of 191 Mississippi places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Kiln?
Most reports come in March, April, June. March alone accounts for 28% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Kiln?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on June 25, 2008 near 3 N Kiln. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Kiln?
The most recent report in this data is from January 8, 2024 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Kiln had in the last five years?
2 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 2 reports. The most recent was January 8, 2024.
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.