Hail history for Puckett, Mississippi
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Puckett since 1969, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Puckett
- Last hail
- Jun 18, 2023
- 0.88 in, nickel size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 2 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.50 in
- tennis ball · Apr 22, 2005
17 reports on 16 days since 1969 · #101 of 191 Mississippi places
Hail map · Puckett
- 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 Puckett
The latest hail report in and around Puckett is from June 18, 2023, 0.88 in (nickel size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.00 in on March 22, 2022.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Puckett logged 11 reports on 11 hail days, about 0.6 reports a year. That is 22% more than the median Mississippi town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #101 of 191 Mississippi cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Puckett accounts for 5% of the 323 reports filed in Rankin County.
6% 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 April 22, 2005 near 6 NE Preston.
Reports were down 17% in 2016–2025 (5) compared with 2006–2015 (6). The busiest year was 2016, with 2 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in May (24% of reports); 47% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Puckett 0.6
- Rankin County 6.2
- Median Mississippi town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Puckett 11
- Rankin County 90
- Median Mississippi town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Puckett 6%
- Rankin County 6%
- 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 18, 2023 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
| Mar 22, 2022 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 22, 2005 | 2.50 intennis ball | 6 NE Preston | Kemper | $500K | 16:09 local · NCEI |
| May 9, 2019 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Puckett | Rankin | $50K | 10:05 local · NCEI |
| Mar 31, 2016 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.81 NW Puckett | Rankin | $2K | 18:10 local · NCEI |
| Jul 14, 1969 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Rankin | — | 15:52 local · NCEI |
| Jul 1, 1985 | 1.50 inping pong ball | — | Rankin | — | 22:00 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 7 41%
- 1–2 in 9 53%
- 2 in + 1 6%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 18, 2023 | 0.88 innickel | Puckett | Rankin | — | 20:40 local · NCEI |
| Mar 22, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.25 ENE Puckett | Rankin | — | 13:05 local · NCEI |
| May 9, 2019 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Puckett | Rankin | $50K | 10:05 local · NCEI |
| Apr 14, 2016 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N Puckett | Rankin | — | 13:55 local · NCEI |
| Mar 31, 2016 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.81 NW Puckett | Rankin | $2K | 18:10 local · NCEI |
| Apr 6, 2014 | 1.00 inquarter | Puckett | Rankin | — | 18:43 local · NCEI |
| Jan 23, 2012 | 0.75 inpenny | Puckett | Rankin | — | 01:06 local · NCEI |
| Mar 27, 2009 | 0.75 inpenny | 2.78 SW Puckett | Rankin | — | 20:12 local · NCEI |
| May 22, 2008 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.89 WNW Mayton | Rankin | — | 15:25 local · NCEI |
| Jan 8, 2008 | 0.75 inpenny | 2.77 W Gunn | Smith | — | 18:13 local · NCEI |
| Dec 28, 2007 | 0.75 inpenny | 2.23 W Gunn | Smith | — | 02:38 local · NCEI |
| Apr 22, 2005 | 2.50 intennis ball | 6 NE Preston | Kemper | $500K | 16:09 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Puckett
- Polkville 14 km · 17
- Mendenhall 16 km · 14
- Braxton 19 km · 12
- Magee 24 km · 37
- Raleigh 25 km · 19
- Pelahatchie 26 km · 12
- Brandon 29 km · 69
- Morton 31 km · 25
Questions about hail in Puckett
How often does it hail in Puckett, Mississippi?
17 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Puckett since 1969. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.6 reports a year. That ranks #101 of 191 Mississippi places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Puckett?
Most reports come in May, March, April. May alone accounts for 24% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Puckett?
2.50 in (tennis ball size) on April 22, 2005 near 6 NE Preston. 6% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Puckett?
The most recent report in this data is from June 18, 2023 (0.88 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Puckett 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 June 18, 2023.
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.