Hail history for Ripley, Mississippi
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Ripley since 1965, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Ripley
- Last hail
- Jun 1, 2026
- 0.75 in, penny size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 3
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 3 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.50 in
- tennis ball · May 22, 1988
24 reports on 22 days since 1965 · #53 of 191 Mississippi places
Hail map · Ripley
- 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 Ripley
The latest hail report in and around Ripley is from June 1, 2026, 0.75 in (penny size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 3 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.00 in on May 14, 2024.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Ripley logged 11 reports on 10 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 #53 of 191 Mississippi cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Ripley accounts for 35% of the 69 reports filed in Tippah County.
13% 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 22, 1988.
Reports were down 43% in 2016–2025 (4) compared with 2006–2015 (7). The busiest year was 1988, with 4 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in May (29% of reports); 58% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Ripley 0.6
- Tippah County 1.9
- Median Mississippi town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Ripley 10
- Tippah County 23
- Median Mississippi town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Ripley 13%
- Tippah 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 1, 2026 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
| May 14, 2024 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jun 16, 2023 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 22, 1988 | 2.50 intennis ball | — | Tippah | — | 16:15 local · NCEI |
| Apr 28, 1984 | 2.00 inhen egg | — | Tippah | — | 04:56 local · NCEI |
| Jul 3, 1965 | 2.00 inhen egg | — | Tippah | — | 20:30 local · NCEI |
| May 5, 1999 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Ripley | Tippah | $750 | 18:30 local · NCEI |
| Jun 18, 1977 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Tippah | — | 15:25 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 11 46%
- 1–2 in 10 42%
- 2 in + 3 13%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 1, 2026 | 0.75 inpenny | Ripley | Tippah | — | 11:14 local · NCEI |
| May 14, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N Ripley | Tippah | — | 13:10 local · NCEI |
| Jun 16, 2023 | 0.88 innickel | Ripley | Tippah | — | 13:20 local · NCEI |
| Mar 19, 2018 | 1.00 inquarter | Ripley | Tippah | — | 10:15 local · NCEI |
| Mar 19, 2018 | 1.00 inquarter | 1 N Ripley | Tippah | $100K | 10:15 local · NCEI |
| Mar 5, 2013 | 0.88 innickel | Ripley | Tippah | — | 06:47 local · NCEI |
| Jun 11, 2012 | 0.88 innickel | Ripley | Tippah | — | 15:49 local · NCEI |
| May 29, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.77 NNE Ripley | Tippah | — | 05:00 local · NCEI |
| Sep 14, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | Ripley | Tippah | — | 13:50 local · NCEI |
| Mar 26, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | Ripley | Tippah | — | 17:14 local · NCEI |
| May 16, 2009 | 0.75 inpenny | Ripley | Tippah | — | 12:15 local · NCEI |
| May 10, 2007 | 0.88 innickel | Ripley Arpt | Tippah | $2K | 12:15 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Ripley
- Walnut 24 km · 14
- Ashland 25 km · 11
- New Albany 28 km · 52
- Booneville 35 km · 29
- Baldwyn 37 km · 31
- Blue Springs 39 km · 11
- Guntown 41 km · 21
- Sherman 43 km · 11
Questions about hail in Ripley
How often does it hail in Ripley, Mississippi?
24 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Ripley since 1965. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.6 reports a year. That ranks #53 of 191 Mississippi places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Ripley?
Most reports come in May, March, June. May alone accounts for 29% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Ripley?
2.50 in (tennis ball size) on May 22, 1988. 13% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Ripley?
The most recent report in this data is from June 1, 2026 (0.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Ripley had in the last five years?
3 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 3 reports. The most recent was June 1, 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.