Hail history for Pearl River, Mississippi
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Pearl River since 1970, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Pearl River
- Last hail
- Apr 28, 2026
- 2.00 in, hen egg size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 2 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.00 in
- hen egg · Apr 28, 2026
24 reports on 23 days since 1970 · #52 of 191 Mississippi places
Hail map · Pearl River
- 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 Pearl River
The latest hail report in and around Pearl River is from April 28, 2026, 2.00 in (hen egg size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 2.00 in on April 28, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Pearl River logged 13 reports on 12 hail days, about 0.7 reports a year. That is 44% more than the median Mississippi town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #52 of 191 Mississippi cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Pearl River accounts for 15% of the 159 reports filed in Neshoba County.
8% of reports with a size were 2 inches (hen egg) or larger, against 3% for the median Mississippi town on this site. The largest hail on record here is 2.00 in (hen egg) on April 28, 2026 near 5 N Hope.
Reports were down 82% in 2016–2025 (2) compared with 2006–2015 (11). The busiest year was 2008, with 3 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in April (54% of reports); 71% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Pearl River 0.7
- Neshoba County 2.7
- Median Mississippi town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Pearl River 12
- Neshoba County 44
- Median Mississippi town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Pearl River 8%
- Neshoba County 3%
- Median Mississippi town on this site 3%
Hail over time
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 28, 2026 | 1 | 2.00 in | — |
| May 2, 2025 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 28, 2026 | 2.00 inhen egg | 5 N Hope | Neshoba | — | 18:37 local · NCEI |
| Apr 6, 2014 | 2.00 inhen egg | 2.09 WSW Williamsville | Neshoba | $30K | 18:25 local · NCEI |
| Jul 9, 2008 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.81 NW Hope | Neshoba | — | 15:45 local · NCEI |
| Apr 3, 2006 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 12 W Philadelphia | Neshoba | $100K | 03:04 local · NCEI |
| Apr 3, 2006 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Edinburg | Leake | $30K | 03:02 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 8 33%
- 1–2 in 14 58%
- 2 in + 2 8%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 28, 2026 | 2.00 inhen egg | 5 N Hope | Neshoba | — | 18:37 local · NCEI |
| May 2, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 4.15 S Alice | Neshoba | — | 14:12 local · NCEI |
| Feb 7, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 5.56 S Alice | Neshoba | — | 16:15 local · NCEI |
| Dec 23, 2014 | 0.88 innickel | 3.55 W Arlington | Neshoba | — | 10:17 local · NCEI |
| Apr 6, 2014 | 2.00 inhen egg | 2.09 WSW Williamsville | Neshoba | $30K | 18:25 local · NCEI |
| Jun 16, 2011 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.58 W Edinburg | Leake | $25K | 17:02 local · NCEI |
| Apr 4, 2011 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1.87 WSW Arlington | Neshoba | — | 16:25 local · NCEI |
| Apr 23, 2010 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.82 NNE Hope | Neshoba | — | 15:31 local · NCEI |
| Jul 9, 2008 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.81 NW Hope | Neshoba | — | 15:45 local · NCEI |
| Apr 22, 2008 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.16 E Laurelhill | Neshoba | — | 17:19 local · NCEI |
| Apr 11, 2008 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.93 SSE Laurelhill | Neshoba | — | 13:07 local · NCEI |
| Apr 25, 2007 | 0.88 innickel | 1.81 NW Hope | Neshoba | — | 17:28 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Pearl River
- Philadelphia 11 km · 41
- Tucker 21 km · 14
- Noxapater 27 km · 18
- Sebastopol 27 km · 11
- Union 28 km · 25
- Carthage 28 km · 15
- Conehatta 37 km · 10
- Louisville 40 km · 35
Questions about hail in Pearl River
How often does it hail in Pearl River, Mississippi?
24 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Pearl River since 1970. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.7 reports a year. That ranks #52 of 191 Mississippi places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Pearl River?
Most reports come in April, May, June. April alone accounts for 54% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Pearl River?
2.00 in (hen egg size) on April 28, 2026 near 5 N Hope. 8% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Pearl River?
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 Pearl River had in the last five years?
2 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 2 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.