Hail history for Richton, Mississippi
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Richton since 1999, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Richton
- Last hail
- Jun 16, 2023
- 2.50 in, tennis ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 2 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.50 in
- tennis ball · Jun 16, 2023
14 reports on 14 days since 1999 · #126 of 191 Mississippi places
Hail map · Richton
- 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 Richton
The latest hail report in and around Richton is from June 16, 2023, 2.50 in (tennis ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 2.50 in on June 16, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Richton logged 4 reports on 4 hail days, about 0.2 reports a year. That is about half the median Mississippi town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #126 of 191 Mississippi cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Richton accounts for 30% of the 46 reports filed in Perry County.
7% 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 June 16, 2023 near 2 SSE Richton.
The busiest year was 2005, with 3 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in April (43% of reports); 57% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Richton 0.2
- Perry County 0.8
- Median Mississippi town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Richton 4
- Perry County 13
- Median Mississippi town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Richton 7%
- Perry County 7%
- 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 16, 2023 | 1 | 2.50 in | — |
| Apr 17, 2022 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 16, 2023 | 2.50 intennis ball | 2 SSE Richton | Perry | — | 15:42 local · NCEI |
| Apr 22, 2005 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Richton | Perry | $4K | 18:10 local · NCEI |
| Mar 9, 1999 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Richton | Perry | — | 00:25 local · NCEI |
| Aug 25, 1999 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Richton | Perry | — | 19:55 local · NCEI |
| Apr 17, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | Richton | Perry | — | 19:30 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 6 43%
- 1–2 in 7 50%
- 2 in + 1 7%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 16, 2023 | 2.50 intennis ball | 2 SSE Richton | Perry | — | 15:42 local · NCEI |
| Apr 17, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | Richton | Perry | — | 19:30 local · NCEI |
| Apr 15, 2021 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.59 E Richton | Perry | — | 03:50 local · NCEI |
| Apr 4, 2008 | 1.00 inquarter | Richton | Perry | — | 15:25 local · NCEI |
| Apr 22, 2005 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Richton | Perry | $4K | 18:10 local · NCEI |
| Apr 11, 2005 | 0.75 inpenny | Richton | Perry | — | 17:45 local · NCEI |
| Mar 22, 2005 | 0.75 inpenny | 4 E Richton | Perry | — | 09:25 local · NCEI |
| Feb 23, 2004 | 1.00 inquarter | Richton | Perry | — | 11:43 local · NCEI |
| May 3, 2003 | 0.88 innickel | Richton | Perry | — | 16:35 local · NCEI |
| Apr 25, 2003 | 0.75 inpenny | Richton | Perry | — | 17:20 local · NCEI |
| Mar 13, 2003 | 0.75 inpenny | Richton | Perry | — | 14:40 local · NCEI |
| Mar 12, 2002 | 0.75 inpenny | Richton | Perry | — | 17:15 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Richton
- Ovett 17 km · 13
- Petal 28 km · 20
- Clara 35 km · 10
- Hattiesburg 36 km · 95
- Moselle 37 km · 12
- Ellisville 38 km · 28
- Laurel 43 km · 63
- Leakesville 43 km · 19
Questions about hail in Richton
How often does it hail in Richton, Mississippi?
14 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Richton since 1999. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.2 reports a year. That ranks #126 of 191 Mississippi places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Richton?
Most reports come in April, March, February. April alone accounts for 43% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Richton?
2.50 in (tennis ball size) on June 16, 2023 near 2 SSE Richton. 7% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Richton?
The most recent report in this data is from June 16, 2023 (2.50 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Richton 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 16, 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.