Hail history for Leake County, Mississippi
Every NOAA hail report filed in Leake County since 1976, with preliminary National Weather Service reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Leake County
- Last hail
- Apr 28, 2026
- 2.00 in, hen egg size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 8
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 9 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.75 in
- baseball · May 2, 2010
104 reports on 87 days since 1976 · #33 of 83 Mississippi counties
Hail map · Leake 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 Leake County
The latest hail report in Leake County is from April 28, 2026, 2.00 in (hen egg size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 8 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 2.00 in on April 28, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Leake County logged 62 reports on 53 hail days, about 3.1 reports a year. That is 41% more than the median Mississippi county (2.2 a year) and ranks #33 of 83 Mississippi counties for all-time reports. Leake County holds 1% of all 8,463 hail reports in Mississippi.
6% 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 May 2, 2010 near 0.69 N Renfroe.
Reports were down 45% in 2016–2025 (22) compared with 2006–2015 (40). The busiest year was 2008, with 10 reports on 10 days. Hail here peaks in April (28% of reports); 62% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Leake County 3.1
- Median Mississippi county 2.2
Hail days 2006–2025
- Leake County 53
- Median Mississippi county 33
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Leake County 6%
- 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2021 | 2 | 1 | 3 | ||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5 | |||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 28, 2026 | 2 | 2.00 in | — |
| May 2, 2025 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| May 9, 2024 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Apr 9, 2024 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jun 15, 2023 | 1 | 1.50 in | — |
| Jan 3, 2023 | 1 | 1.25 in | — |
| Oct 12, 2022 | 1 | 1.75 in | — |
| Apr 5, 2022 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2, 2010 | 2.75 inbaseball | 0.69 N Renfroe | $3K | 17:30 local · NCEI |
| May 2, 2010 | 2.75 inbaseball | 1.61 NNW Carthage | $25K | 17:25 local · NCEI |
| Apr 28, 2026 | 2.00 inhen egg | 3 SE Coosa | — | 18:21 local · NCEI |
| Nov 29, 2016 | 2.00 inhen egg | 1.1 N Walnut Grove | $10K | 16:31 local · NCEI |
| May 2, 2010 | 2.00 inhen egg | 1.62 NE Carthage Leak Co Arp | — | 17:30 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 35 34%
- 1–2 in 63 61%
- 2 in + 6 6%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 28, 2026 | 2.00 inhen egg | 3 SE Coosa | — | 18:21 local · NCEI |
| Apr 28, 2026 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Luther | — | 18:11 local · NCEI |
| May 2, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.58 W Rosebud | — | 16:18 local · NCEI |
| May 9, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.74 SSW Thomastown | $10K | 18:50 local · NCEI |
| Apr 9, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.35 WSW Sproles Siding | $60K | 20:52 local · NCEI |
| Jun 15, 2023 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.69 S Sproles Siding | $100K | 06:10 local · NCEI |
| Jan 3, 2023 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.16 W Estesmill | — | 18:15 local · NCEI |
| Oct 12, 2022 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.03 WNW Salem | $20K | 15:55 local · NCEI |
| Apr 5, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.19 WSW Sproles Siding | $15K | 02:31 local · NCEI |
| Apr 9, 2021 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.16 W Sproles Siding | — | 19:35 local · NCEI |
| Mar 25, 2021 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.5 NNE Walnut Grove | $75K | 11:53 local · NCEI |
| Mar 25, 2021 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.5 NNE Walnut Grove | $50K | 11:53 local · NCEI |
Cities and towns in Leake County
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walnut Grove | 9 | 8 | Mar 25, 2021 |
| Standing Pine | 7 | 7 | May 2, 2025 |
| Redwater | 3 | 3 | Apr 28, 2026 |
Questions about hail in Leake County
How often does it hail in Leake County, Mississippi?
104 hail reports have been logged in Leake County since 1976. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 3.1 reports a year. That ranks #33 of 83 Mississippi counties by number of reports.
When is hail season in Leake County?
Most reports come in April, May, March. April alone accounts for 28% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Leake County?
2.75 in (baseball size) on May 2, 2010 near 0.69 N Renfroe. 6% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Leake County?
The most recent report in this data is from April 28, 2026 (2.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Leake County had in the last five years?
8 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 9 reports. The most recent was April 28, 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.