Hail history for Pontotoc, Mississippi
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Pontotoc since 1958, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Pontotoc
- Last hail
- Jun 9, 2025
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 4 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.50 in
- tennis ball · May 28, 1998
28 reports on 22 days since 1958 · #43 of 191 Mississippi places
Hail map · Pontotoc
- 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 Pontotoc
The latest hail report in and around Pontotoc is from June 9, 2025, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.50 in on June 9, 2024.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Pontotoc logged 13 reports on 10 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 #43 of 191 Mississippi cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Pontotoc accounts for 24% of the 119 reports filed in Pontotoc County.
4% 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 2.50 in (tennis ball) on May 28, 1998 near Pontotoc.
Reports were up 17% in 2016–2025 (7) compared with 2006–2015 (6). The busiest year was 2002, with 4 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in April (25% of reports); 61% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Pontotoc 0.7
- Pontotoc County 3.0
- Median Mississippi town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Pontotoc 10
- Pontotoc County 33
- Median Mississippi town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Pontotoc 4%
- Pontotoc County 5%
- 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 3 | 3 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 2 | 2 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 9, 2025 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jun 9, 2024 | 3 | 1.50 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 28, 1998 | 2.50 intennis ball | Pontotoc | Pontotoc | $2K | 16:30 local · NCEI |
| Feb 7, 2017 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3.6 SSE Rough Edge | Pontotoc | — | 17:55 local · NCEI |
| Apr 10, 2009 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Pontotoc | Pontotoc | — | 11:05 local · NCEI |
| May 2, 2002 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Pontotoc | Pontotoc | $2K | 18:47 local · NCEI |
| Mar 2, 1999 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Pontotoc | Pontotoc | $750 | 15:45 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 12 43%
- 1–2 in 15 54%
- 2 in + 1 4%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 9, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.76 N Nixon | Pontotoc | — | 19:23 local · NCEI |
| Jun 9, 2024 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.9 SE Pontotoc | Pontotoc | — | 16:40 local · NCEI |
| Jun 9, 2024 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.57 W Pontotoc | Pontotoc | — | 16:37 local · NCEI |
| Jun 9, 2024 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.69 S Possum Trot | Pontotoc | — | 16:17 local · NCEI |
| Feb 7, 2017 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3.6 SSE Rough Edge | Pontotoc | — | 17:55 local · NCEI |
| Feb 7, 2017 | 0.88 innickel | Pontotoc | Pontotoc | — | 17:40 local · NCEI |
| Jun 17, 2016 | 1.00 inquarter | Pontotoc | Pontotoc | — | 12:15 local · NCEI |
| Aug 30, 2014 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.51 NNE Pontotoc Co Arpt | Pontotoc | — | 15:00 local · NCEI |
| Apr 20, 2011 | 0.88 innickel | Pontotoc | Pontotoc | — | 17:57 local · NCEI |
| Apr 10, 2009 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Pontotoc | Pontotoc | — | 11:05 local · NCEI |
| Dec 9, 2008 | 0.88 innickel | Pontotoc | Pontotoc | $2K | 20:06 local · NCEI |
| Aug 17, 2007 | 1.00 inquarter | Pontotoc | Pontotoc | $2K | 17:00 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Pontotoc
- Ecru 11 km · 20
- Randolph 16 km · 14
- Blue Springs 20 km · 11
- Sherman 20 km · 11
- Tupelo 25 km · 99
- New Albany 27 km · 52
- Saltillo 32 km · 31
- Shannon 33 km · 19
Questions about hail in Pontotoc
How often does it hail in Pontotoc, Mississippi?
28 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Pontotoc since 1958. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.7 reports a year. That ranks #43 of 191 Mississippi places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Pontotoc?
Most reports come in April, June, March. April alone accounts for 25% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Pontotoc?
2.50 in (tennis ball size) on May 28, 1998 near Pontotoc. 4% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Pontotoc?
The most recent report in this data is from June 9, 2025 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Pontotoc had in the last five years?
2 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 4 reports. The most recent was June 9, 2025.
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.