Hail history for Shannon, Mississippi
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Shannon since 1992, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Shannon
- Last hail
- May 20, 2025
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 3
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 3 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Mar 15, 2025
19 reports on 17 days since 1992 · #85 of 191 Mississippi places
Hail map · Shannon
- 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 Shannon
The latest hail report in and around Shannon is from May 20, 2025, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 3 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.75 in on March 15, 2025.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Shannon logged 11 reports on 9 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 #85 of 191 Mississippi cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Shannon accounts for 8% of the 241 reports filed in Lee 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 March 15, 2025 near 0.57 E Shannon.
Reports were down 63% in 2016–2025 (3) compared with 2006–2015 (8). The busiest year was 2011, with 3 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in April (26% of reports); 58% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Shannon 0.6
- Lee County 6.0
- Median Mississippi town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Shannon 9
- Lee County 69
- Median Mississippi town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Shannon 0%
- Lee County 2%
- 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 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 20, 2025 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Mar 15, 2025 | 1 | 1.75 in | — |
| Jun 9, 2024 | 1 | 1.50 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 15, 2025 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.57 E Shannon | Lee | — | 13:05 local · NCEI |
| Oct 6, 2014 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Shannon | Lee | — | 19:00 local · NCEI |
| Apr 24, 2003 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Shannon | Lee | $900 | 17:45 local · NCEI |
| Jan 24, 1997 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Nettleton | Lee | $510 | 15:47 local · NCEI |
| Jun 9, 2024 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Shannon | Lee | — | 17:08 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 10 53%
- 1–2 in 9 47%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 20, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.37 SSE Shannon | Lee | — | 18:43 local · NCEI |
| Mar 15, 2025 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.57 E Shannon | Lee | — | 13:05 local · NCEI |
| Jun 9, 2024 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Shannon | Lee | — | 17:08 local · NCEI |
| Oct 6, 2014 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Shannon | Lee | — | 19:00 local · NCEI |
| Jun 15, 2011 | 0.88 innickel | Shannon | Lee | — | 22:06 local · NCEI |
| Apr 20, 2011 | 0.88 innickel | Shannon | Lee | — | 04:35 local · NCEI |
| Apr 20, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | Shannon | Lee | — | 02:45 local · NCEI |
| Jun 14, 2008 | 0.75 inpenny | Shannon | Lee | $1K | 15:27 local · NCEI |
| Jun 14, 2008 | 0.88 innickel | 2 E Shannon | Lee | $2K | 14:55 local · NCEI |
| Dec 28, 2007 | 0.88 innickel | Shannon | Lee | $2K | 02:56 local · NCEI |
| Apr 7, 2006 | 1.00 inquarter | Shannon | Lee | $5K | 19:05 local · NCEI |
| Mar 13, 2005 | 0.88 innickel | Shannon | Lee | $50 | 21:13 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Shannon
Questions about hail in Shannon
How often does it hail in Shannon, Mississippi?
19 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Shannon since 1992. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.6 reports a year. That ranks #85 of 191 Mississippi places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Shannon?
Most reports come in April, June, March. April alone accounts for 26% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Shannon?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on March 15, 2025 near 0.57 E Shannon. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Shannon?
The most recent report in this data is from May 20, 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 Shannon 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 May 20, 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.