Hail history for Madison County, Mississippi
Every NOAA hail report filed in Madison County since 1970, with preliminary National Weather Service reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Madison County
- Last hail
- Apr 28, 2026
- 1.50 in, ping pong ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 11
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 13 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.75 in
- baseball · Jan 10, 2008
164 reports on 123 days since 1970 · #10 of 83 Mississippi counties
Hail map · Madison 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 Madison County
The latest hail report in Madison County is from April 28, 2026, 1.50 in (ping pong ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 11 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.50 in on April 28, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Madison County logged 84 reports on 65 hail days, about 4.2 reports a year. That is about twice the median Mississippi county (2.2 a year) and ranks #10 of 83 Mississippi counties for all-time reports. Madison 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 January 10, 2008 near 1.77 SSW Rocky Hill.
Reports were down 47% in 2016–2025 (29) compared with 2006–2015 (55). The busiest year was 2008, with 15 reports on 12 days. Hail here peaks in April (32% of reports); 59% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Madison County 4.2
- Median Mississippi county 2.2
Hail days 2006–2025
- Madison County 65
- Median Mississippi county 33
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Madison County 4%
- 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 | 3 | 5 | |||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 4 | 5 | ||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 2 | 2 | 4 | ||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 2 | 3 | ||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 6 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 28, 2026 | 1 | 1.50 in | — |
| Apr 24, 2026 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Mar 23, 2025 | 1 | 1.25 in | — |
| Apr 18, 2024 | 1 | 1.50 in | — |
| Apr 9, 2024 | 2 | 1.00 in | — |
| Mar 8, 2024 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Feb 11, 2024 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
| Jun 25, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jun 15, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jun 14, 2023 | 2 | 1.25 in | — |
| Mar 26, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 10, 2008 | 2.75 inbaseball | 1.77 SSW Rocky Hill | $300K | 12:11 local · NCEI |
| Apr 22, 2005 | 2.75 inbaseball | 5 N Flora | $300K | 15:45 local · NCEI |
| Apr 6, 2003 | 2.75 inbaseball | 5 NW Madison | $2.0 million | 12:00 local · NCEI |
| Jan 22, 1999 | 2.75 inbaseball | 4 NW Madison | $200K | 16:15 local · NCEI |
| May 18, 1981 | 2.50 intennis ball | — | — | 19:30 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 70 43%
- 1–2 in 88 54%
- 2 in + 6 4%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 28, 2026 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 2 SSE Cameron | — | 17:40 local · NCEI |
| Apr 24, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 4 W Robinson Spgs | — | 16:58 local · NCEI |
| Mar 23, 2025 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 5.33 NW Truitt | — | 17:45 local · NCEI |
| Apr 18, 2024 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1.5 SSE Mansdale | $500K | 17:52 local · NCEI |
| Apr 9, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.9 NW Madison Campbell Arp | $150K | 20:02 local · NCEI |
| Apr 9, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.23 NW Flora Lane Arpt | $30K | 19:41 local · NCEI |
| Mar 8, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.9 SE Madison Campbell Arp | $250K | 07:30 local · NCEI |
| Feb 11, 2024 | 0.75 inpenny | 4.06 WSW Farmhaven | — | 18:15 local · NCEI |
| Jun 25, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 S Madison Campbell Arp | $50K | 22:05 local · NCEI |
| Jun 15, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.58 W Camden | $200K | 05:23 local · NCEI |
| Jun 14, 2023 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Madison | $250K | 20:16 local · NCEI |
| Jun 14, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.88 WSW Ridgeland | $50K | 18:47 local · NCEI |
Cities and towns in Madison 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gluckstadt | 8 | 8 | Mar 4, 2020 |
| Kearney Park | 7 | 7 | Apr 9, 2024 |
Questions about hail in Madison County
How often does it hail in Madison County, Mississippi?
164 hail reports have been logged in Madison County since 1970. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 4.2 reports a year. That ranks #10 of 83 Mississippi counties by number of reports.
When is hail season in Madison County?
Most reports come in April, March, June. April alone accounts for 32% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Madison County?
2.75 in (baseball size) on January 10, 2008 near 1.77 SSW Rocky Hill. 4% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Madison County?
The most recent report in this data is from April 28, 2026 (1.50 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Madison County had in the last five years?
11 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 13 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.