Hail history for Lawrence County, Mississippi
Every NOAA hail report filed in Lawrence County since 1968, with preliminary National Weather Service reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Lawrence County
- Last hail
- Apr 24, 2026
- 0.88 in, nickel size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 6
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 7 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.75 in
- baseball · Mar 18, 2013
109 reports on 82 days since 1968 · #31 of 83 Mississippi counties
Hail map · Lawrence 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 Lawrence County
The latest hail report in Lawrence County is from April 24, 2026, 0.88 in (nickel size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 6 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 2.00 in on April 24, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Lawrence County logged 60 reports on 45 hail days, about 3.0 reports a year. That is 36% more than the median Mississippi county (2.2 a year) and ranks #31 of 83 Mississippi counties for all-time reports. Lawrence County holds 1% 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 18, 2013 near 1.5 NNW Divide.
Reports were down 67% in 2016–2025 (15) compared with 2006–2015 (45). The busiest year was 2009, with 10 reports on 7 days. Hail here peaks in April (29% of reports); 52% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Lawrence County 3.0
- Median Mississippi county 2.2
Hail days 2006–2025
- Lawrence County 45
- Median Mississippi county 33
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Lawrence County 5%
- Median Mississippi county 4%
Hail over time
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 2 | 3 | ||||||||||
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | |||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 2 | 2 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 24, 2026 | 2 | 2.00 in | — |
| Mar 9, 2026 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
| Mar 9, 2025 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| May 5, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Apr 17, 2022 | 1 | 1.60 in | — |
| Apr 15, 2022 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 18, 2013 | 2.75 inbaseball | 1.5 NNW Divide | $50K | 19:33 local · NCEI |
| Apr 6, 2005 | 2.75 inbaseball | 6 E Jayess | $15K | 07:51 local · NCEI |
| Oct 27, 1995 | 2.75 inbaseball | Monticello | $10K | 14:50 local · NCEI |
| May 8, 2006 | 2.50 intennis ball | 6 W Oma | $100K | 19:24 local · NCEI |
| Apr 24, 2026 | 2.00 inhen egg | 3 N Topeka | — | 18:48 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 47 43%
- 1–2 in 57 52%
- 2 in + 5 5%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 24, 2026 | 0.88 innickel | 1 SE Arm | — | 19:30 local · NCEI |
| Apr 24, 2026 | 2.00 inhen egg | 3 N Topeka | — | 18:48 local · NCEI |
| Mar 9, 2026 | 0.88 innickel | 1 SE Grange | — | 19:42 local · NCEI |
| Mar 9, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 4.1 NNE Lamberts Store | $500 | 09:03 local · NCEI |
| May 5, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | New Hebron | — | 13:15 local · NCEI |
| Apr 17, 2022 | 1.60 inping pong ball | 1.36 WSW Campbell | $500K | 17:37 local · NCEI |
| Apr 15, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.59 E Monticello | $10K | 14:50 local · NCEI |
| Jun 3, 2020 | 0.88 innickel | 3.65 SSE Divide | — | 15:10 local · NCEI |
| May 27, 2020 | 1.00 inquarter | Silver Creek | — | 16:32 local · NCEI |
| Feb 5, 2020 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N Silver Creek | — | 21:57 local · NCEI |
| Jun 12, 2018 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.5 S Robinwood | $1K | 15:36 local · NCEI |
| Mar 9, 2017 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 3.03 WSW Tilton | $60K | 17:35 local · NCEI |
Cities and towns in Lawrence County
| Place | Reports | Largest |
|---|---|---|
| Monticello | 19 | 1.75 in |
| Silver Creek | 15 | 1.75 in |
Questions about hail in Lawrence County
How often does it hail in Lawrence County, Mississippi?
109 hail reports have been logged in Lawrence County since 1968. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 3.0 reports a year. That ranks #31 of 83 Mississippi counties by number of reports.
When is hail season in Lawrence County?
Most reports come in April, March, May. April alone accounts for 29% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Lawrence County?
2.75 in (baseball size) on March 18, 2013 near 1.5 NNW Divide. 5% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Lawrence County?
The most recent report in this data is from April 24, 2026 (0.88 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Lawrence County had in the last five years?
6 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 7 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.