Hail history for Lamar County, Mississippi
Every NOAA hail report filed in Lamar County since 1965, with preliminary National Weather Service reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Lamar County
- Last hail
- Apr 26, 2026
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 7
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 16 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.75 in
- baseball · Mar 17, 2016
138 reports on 106 days since 1965 · #19 of 83 Mississippi counties
Hail map · Lamar 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 Lamar County
The latest hail report in Lamar County is from April 26, 2026, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 7 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 2.00 in on April 15, 2022.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Lamar County logged 60 reports on 50 hail days, about 3.0 reports a year. That is 36% more than the median Mississippi county (2.2 a year) and ranks #19 of 83 Mississippi counties for all-time reports. Lamar County holds 2% of all 8,463 hail reports in Mississippi.
5% 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 2.75 in (baseball) on March 17, 2016 near 4.73 W Tatums Camps.
Reports were down 57% in 2016–2025 (18) compared with 2006–2015 (42). The busiest year was 2003, with 10 reports on 5 days. Hail here peaks in April (28% of reports); 49% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Lamar County 3.0
- Median Mississippi county 2.2
Hail days 2006–2025
- Lamar County 50
- Median Mississippi county 33
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Lamar County 5%
- Median Mississippi county 4%
Hail over time
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 7 | 7 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 2 | 3 | 5 | ||||||||||
| 2022 | 3 | 3 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 3 | 1 | 4 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 26, 2026 | 4 | 1.50 in | — |
| Apr 24, 2026 | 3 | 1.00 in | — |
| May 10, 2024 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
| May 11, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| May 5, 2023 | 2 | 1.00 in | — |
| Apr 27, 2023 | 2 | 1.00 in | — |
| Apr 15, 2022 | 3 | 2.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 17, 2016 | 2.75 inbaseball | 4.73 W Tatums Camps | $50K | 10:17 local · NCEI |
| Apr 19, 1965 | 2.75 inbaseball | — | — | 17:30 local · NCEI |
| Mar 1, 2001 | 2.50 intennis ball | Sumrall | $100K | 19:45 local · NCEI |
| Apr 17, 1998 | 2.50 intennis ball | Purvis | $50K | 17:35 local · NCEI |
| Apr 17, 1998 | 2.50 intennis ball | 5 W Purvis | — | 16:35 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 60 43%
- 1–2 in 71 51%
- 2 in + 7 5%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 26, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 1 NE Okahola | — | 17:15 local · NCEI |
| Apr 26, 2026 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 3 WNW Okahola | — | 17:07 local · NCEI |
| Apr 26, 2026 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 3 SSE Oak Grove | — | 17:05 local · NCEI |
| Apr 26, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 3 SW Oak Grove | — | 16:59 local · NCEI |
| Apr 24, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.73 SW Oak Grove | — | 23:02 local · NCEI |
| Apr 24, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.39 SSE Oloh | — | 22:50 local · NCEI |
| Apr 24, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 3 NNW Otob | — | 22:36 local · NCEI |
| May 10, 2024 | 0.88 innickel | 1.37 WNW Oak Grove | — | 00:38 local · NCEI |
| May 11, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.25 NE Oak Grove | $100K | 17:15 local · NCEI |
| May 5, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.59 E Sumrall | — | 13:59 local · NCEI |
| May 5, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.77 W Higgins | $20K | 13:54 local · NCEI |
| Apr 27, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 4.04 SE Epley | $100K | 03:36 local · NCEI |
Cities and towns in Lamar County
| Place | Reports | Largest |
|---|---|---|
| Purvis | 23 | 2.50 in |
| Sumrall | 18 | 1.75 in |
| Baxterville | 16 | 1.75 in |
| Lumberton | 14 | 2.75 in |
Smaller places with fewer than 10 reports
These places have too few reports for a page of their own, so their record lives here.
| Place | Reports | Hail days | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Grove | 7 | 7 | Apr 26, 2026 |
| West Hattiesburg | 3 | 3 | Mar 31, 2013 |
Questions about hail in Lamar County
How often does it hail in Lamar County, Mississippi?
138 hail reports have been logged in Lamar County since 1965. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 3.0 reports a year. That ranks #19 of 83 Mississippi counties by number of reports.
When is hail season in Lamar County?
Most reports come in April, March, May. April alone accounts for 28% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Lamar County?
2.75 in (baseball size) on March 17, 2016 near 4.73 W Tatums Camps. 5% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Lamar County?
The most recent report in this data is from April 26, 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 Lamar County had in the last five years?
7 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 16 reports. The most recent was April 26, 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.