Hail history for Lincoln County, Mississippi
Every NOAA hail report filed in Lincoln County since 1968, with preliminary National Weather Service reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Lincoln County
- Last hail
- Apr 24, 2026
- 1.75 in, golf ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 12
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 14 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.75 in
- baseball · Apr 11, 2008
169 reports on 119 days since 1968 · #8 of 83 Mississippi counties
Hail map · Lincoln 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 Lincoln County
The latest hail report in Lincoln County is from April 24, 2026, 1.75 in (golf ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 12 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.75 in on April 24, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Lincoln County logged 80 reports on 56 hail days, about 4.0 reports a year. That is 82% more than the median Mississippi county (2.2 a year) and ranks #8 of 83 Mississippi counties for all-time reports. Lincoln County holds 2% of all 8,463 hail reports in Mississippi.
4% 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 April 11, 2008 near 0.69 N Redstar.
Reports were down 49% in 2016–2025 (27) compared with 2006–2015 (53). The busiest year was 2005, with 17 reports on 7 days. Hail here peaks in April (24% of reports); 51% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Lincoln County 4.0
- Median Mississippi county 2.2
Hail days 2006–2025
- Lincoln County 56
- Median Mississippi county 33
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Lincoln County 4%
- Median Mississippi county 4%
Hail over time
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 1 | 4 | ||||||||||
| 2025 | 2 | 1 | 3 | ||||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2023 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | |||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 3 | 3 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 24, 2026 | 1 | 1.75 in | — |
| Mar 16, 2026 | 1 | 0.25 in | — |
| Mar 9, 2026 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Mar 7, 2026 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
| May 24, 2025 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Mar 9, 2025 | 2 | 1.75 in | — |
| May 9, 2024 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Feb 12, 2024 | 1 | 1.25 in | — |
| Dec 9, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jun 15, 2023 | 1 | 1.75 in | — |
| May 11, 2023 | 2 | 1.00 in | — |
| Apr 17, 2022 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 11, 2008 | 2.75 inbaseball | 0.69 N Redstar | $500K | 14:04 local · NCEI |
| Oct 27, 1995 | 2.75 inbaseball | Brookhaven | $500K | 14:29 local · NCEI |
| May 1, 1978 | 2.75 inbaseball | — | — | 19:27 local · NCEI |
| May 25, 1973 | 2.75 inbaseball | — | — | 18:40 local · NCEI |
| Mar 17, 2016 | 2.50 intennis ball | 3.64 W Arlington | $30K | 08:02 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 76 45%
- 1–2 in 87 51%
- 2 in + 6 4%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 24, 2026 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1 SE East Lincoln | — | 18:24 local · NCEI |
| Mar 16, 2026 | 0.25 inpea | Brookhaven | $1K | 05:46 local · NCEI |
| Mar 9, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 3 SSW Norfield | — | 16:40 local · NCEI |
| Mar 7, 2026 | 0.88 innickel | 3 NNE Vaughn | — | 15:36 local · NCEI |
| May 24, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.59 W Enterprise | — | 17:42 local · NCEI |
| Mar 9, 2025 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.91 NE West Lincoln | $5K | 08:37 local · NCEI |
| Mar 9, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.91 NE West Lincoln | $500 | 03:27 local · NCEI |
| May 9, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.88 NNE Vaughn | $10K | 22:55 local · NCEI |
| Feb 12, 2024 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.91 NE West Lincoln | $500K | 00:21 local · NCEI |
| Dec 9, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.14 SE Vaughn | $30K | 17:23 local · NCEI |
| Jun 15, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.38 N West Lincoln | $600K | 11:13 local · NCEI |
| May 11, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.83 SSE Enterprise | $10K | 15:20 local · NCEI |
Cities and towns in Lincoln County
| Place | Reports | Largest |
|---|---|---|
| Brookhaven | 59 | 2.75 in |
| Bogue Chitto | 14 | 1.75 in |
Questions about hail in Lincoln County
How often does it hail in Lincoln County, Mississippi?
169 hail reports have been logged in Lincoln County since 1968. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 4.0 reports a year. That ranks #8 of 83 Mississippi counties by number of reports.
When is hail season in Lincoln County?
Most reports come in April, May, March. April alone accounts for 24% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Lincoln County?
2.75 in (baseball size) on April 11, 2008 near 0.69 N Redstar. 4% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Lincoln County?
The most recent report in this data is from April 24, 2026 (1.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Lincoln County had in the last five years?
12 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 14 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.