Hail history for Ruleville, Mississippi
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Ruleville since 1970, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Ruleville
- Last hail
- Oct 24, 2010
- 0.88 in, nickel size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 0
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 0 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Apr 16, 1998
12 reports on 10 days since 1970 · #159 of 191 Mississippi places
Hail map · Ruleville
- 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 Ruleville
The latest hail report in and around Ruleville is from October 24, 2010, 0.88 in (nickel size). There has been no hail report here in the five years since November 3, 2021.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Ruleville logged 3 reports on 2 hail days, about 0.1 reports a year. That is 33% of the median Mississippi town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #159 of 191 Mississippi cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Ruleville accounts for 9% of the 129 reports filed in Sunflower County.
0% 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 1.75 in (golf ball) on April 16, 1998 near 1 S Ruleville.
The busiest year was 2010, with 3 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in May (42% of reports); 67% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Ruleville 0.1
- Sunflower County 2.8
- Median Mississippi town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Ruleville 2
- Sunflower County 37
- Median Mississippi town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Ruleville 0%
- Sunflower 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 16, 1998 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1 S Ruleville | Sunflower | — | 16:12 local · NCEI |
| Apr 27, 1998 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Ruleville | Sunflower | — | 20:10 local · NCEI |
| Apr 27, 1998 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Ruleville | Sunflower | — | 18:55 local · NCEI |
| Aug 19, 2001 | 1.00 inquarter | Ruleville | Sunflower | $15K | 17:55 local · NCEI |
| Oct 24, 2010 | 0.88 innickel | 1.34 ESE Ruleville | Sunflower | — | 16:55 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 8 67%
- 1–2 in 4 33%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 24, 2010 | 0.88 innickel | 1.34 ESE Ruleville | Sunflower | — | 16:55 local · NCEI |
| May 17, 2010 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.86 ESE Dockery | Sunflower | — | 18:53 local · NCEI |
| May 17, 2010 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.86 ESE Dockery | Sunflower | — | 18:53 local · NCEI |
| May 5, 2003 | 0.75 inpenny | Countywide | Grenada | $1K | 19:30 local · NCEI |
| Aug 19, 2001 | 1.00 inquarter | Ruleville | Sunflower | $15K | 17:55 local · NCEI |
| Apr 27, 1998 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Ruleville | Sunflower | — | 20:10 local · NCEI |
| Apr 27, 1998 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Ruleville | Sunflower | — | 18:55 local · NCEI |
| Apr 16, 1998 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1 S Ruleville | Sunflower | — | 16:12 local · NCEI |
| May 27, 1997 | 0.75 inpenny | Ruleville | Sunflower | — | 04:55 local · NCEI |
| May 2, 1997 | 0.75 inpenny | Ruleville | Sunflower | — | 11:35 local · NCEI |
| Feb 17, 1986 | 0.75 inpenny | — | Sunflower | — | 16:00 local · NCEI |
| Mar 25, 1970 | 0.75 inpenny | — | Sunflower | — | 19:55 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Ruleville
Questions about hail in Ruleville
How often does it hail in Ruleville, Mississippi?
12 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Ruleville since 1970. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.1 reports a year. That ranks #159 of 191 Mississippi places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Ruleville?
Most reports come in May, April, February. May alone accounts for 42% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Ruleville?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on April 16, 1998 near 1 S Ruleville. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Ruleville?
The most recent report in this data is from October 24, 2010 (0.88 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Ruleville had in the last five years?
None: there has been no hail report in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Ruleville since November 3, 2021. The last one was on October 24, 2010.
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.