Hail history for Monroe County, Mississippi
Every NOAA hail report filed in Monroe County since 1972, with preliminary National Weather Service reports to November 5, 2026.
Readout · Monroe County
- Last hail
- Apr 28, 2026
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 11
- since Nov 5, 2021 · 20 reports
- Largest ever
- 3.00 in
- teacup · Jun 16, 2023
106 reports on 74 days since 1972 · #32 of 83 Mississippi counties
Hail map · Monroe 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 Monroe County
The latest hail report in Monroe County is from April 28, 2026, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 5, 2021 there have been 11 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 3.00 in on June 16, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Monroe County logged 61 reports on 38 hail days, about 3.0 reports a year. That is 39% more than the median Mississippi county (2.2 a year) and ranks #32 of 83 Mississippi counties for all-time reports. Monroe County holds 1% of all 8,463 hail reports in Mississippi.
7% 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 3.00 in (teacup) on June 16, 2023 near 0.9 SW Hamilton.
Reports were down 31% in 2016–2025 (25) compared with 2006–2015 (36). The busiest year was 2023, with 6 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in March (27% of reports); 51% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Monroe County 3.0
- Median Mississippi county 2.2
Hail days 2006–2025
- Monroe County 38
- Median Mississippi county 33
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Monroe County 7%
- 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 | 3 | 2 | 5 | ||||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | ||||||||
| 2023 | 5 | 1 | 6 | ||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 2 | 1 | 3 | ||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
Hail days since Nov 5, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 28, 2026 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Mar 9, 2026 | 3 | 1.00 in | — |
| May 2, 2025 | 2 | 1.25 in | — |
| Mar 23, 2025 | 3 | 1.25 in | — |
| Sep 24, 2024 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jun 9, 2024 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| May 24, 2024 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Mar 14, 2024 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Dec 9, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jun 16, 2023 | 5 | 3.00 in | — |
| Jun 17, 2022 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 16, 2023 | 3.00 inteacup | 0.9 SW Hamilton | — | 15:30 local · NCEI |
| Apr 30, 2002 | 2.75 inbaseball | New Wren | $8K | 12:10 local · NCEI |
| Dec 16, 2000 | 2.75 inbaseball | Hatley | $8K | 11:35 local · NCEI |
| Mar 12, 2010 | 2.50 intennis ball | 2.93 W Hatley | — | 01:25 local · NCEI |
| Mar 2, 2012 | 2.00 inhen egg | Wren | — | 15:18 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 33 31%
- 1–2 in 66 62%
- 2 in + 7 7%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 28, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.4 ENE Hamilton | 09:08 local · NCEI |
| Mar 9, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.34 ENE Amory | 17:00 local · NCEI |
| Mar 9, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | New Wren | 16:55 local · NCEI |
| Mar 9, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 4.18 N New Wren | 16:50 local · NCEI |
| May 2, 2025 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 3.18 ESE Smithville | 13:20 local · NCEI |
| May 2, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.86 W Hatley | 13:15 local · NCEI |
| Mar 23, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.59 NE Splunge | 19:08 local · NCEI |
| Mar 23, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.45 N Bigbee | 18:20 local · NCEI |
| Mar 23, 2025 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 5.66 WNW New Wren | 18:11 local · NCEI |
| Sep 24, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.9 SE Smithville | 14:50 local · NCEI |
| Jun 9, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.57 E Smithville | 17:25 local · NCEI |
| May 24, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.17 NNW Aberdeen Mnroe Co Ar | 11:40 local · NCEI |
Cities and towns in Monroe 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smithville | 9 | 9 | May 2, 2025 |
| Hatley | 6 | 6 | May 2, 2025 |
| New Hamilton | 6 | 5 | Jun 16, 2023 |
| Hamilton | 2 | 2 | Apr 28, 2026 |
| Gattman | 1 | 1 | Jun 17, 2022 |
Questions about hail in Monroe County
How often does it hail in Monroe County, Mississippi?
106 hail reports have been logged in Monroe County since 1972. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 3.0 reports a year. That ranks #32 of 83 Mississippi counties by number of reports.
When is hail season in Monroe County?
Most reports come in March, April, May. March alone accounts for 27% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Monroe County?
3.00 in (teacup size) on June 16, 2023 near 0.9 SW Hamilton. 7% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Monroe County?
The most recent report in this data is from April 28, 2026 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 5, 2026.
How many hail storms has Monroe County had in the last five years?
11 separate days with hail reports since November 5, 2021, adding up to 20 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.