Hail history for Starkville, Mississippi
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Starkville since 1971, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Starkville
- Last hail
- Apr 28, 2026
- 0.88 in, nickel size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 2 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.25 in
- hen egg · May 8, 2025
29 reports on 27 days since 1971 · #40 of 191 Mississippi places
Hail map · Starkville
- 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 Starkville
The latest hail report in and around Starkville is from April 28, 2026, 0.88 in (nickel size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 2.25 in on May 8, 2025.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Starkville logged 18 reports on 16 hail days, about 0.9 reports a year. That is about twice the median Mississippi town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #40 of 191 Mississippi cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Starkville accounts for 37% of the 79 reports filed in Oktibbeha 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 2.25 in (hen egg) on May 8, 2025 near 2.34 NW Starkville.
Reports were down 94% in 2016–2025 (1) compared with 2006–2015 (17). The busiest year was 2010, with 5 reports on 4 days. Hail here peaks in April (21% of reports); 55% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Starkville 0.9
- Oktibbeha County 2.2
- Median Mississippi town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Starkville 16
- Oktibbeha County 35
- Median Mississippi town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Starkville 7%
- Oktibbeha County 4%
- 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 28, 2026 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
| May 8, 2025 | 1 | 2.25 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 8, 2025 | 2.25 inhen egg | 2.34 NW Starkville | Oktibbeha | $1.8 million | 14:58 local · NCEI |
| Mar 23, 2013 | 2.00 inhen egg | 0.9 SE Starkville | Oktibbeha | $10K | 19:28 local · NCEI |
| Mar 2, 2012 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.58 E Starkville | Oktibbeha | $150K | 19:34 local · NCEI |
| Apr 20, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.5 SSW Patrick | Oktibbeha | — | 16:00 local · NCEI |
| Apr 7, 2006 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Starkville | Oktibbeha | — | 22:50 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 11 38%
- 1–2 in 16 55%
- 2 in + 2 7%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 28, 2026 | 0.88 innickel | 2 WNW State College | Oktibbeha | — | 21:00 local · NCEI |
| May 8, 2025 | 2.25 inhen egg | 2.34 NW Starkville | Oktibbeha | $1.8 million | 14:58 local · NCEI |
| Oct 13, 2014 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.9 SE Starkville | Oktibbeha | — | 16:04 local · NCEI |
| Mar 23, 2013 | 2.00 inhen egg | 0.9 SE Starkville | Oktibbeha | $10K | 19:28 local · NCEI |
| Jul 1, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.5 NNE Patrick | Oktibbeha | — | 14:30 local · NCEI |
| Mar 2, 2012 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.58 E Starkville | Oktibbeha | $150K | 19:34 local · NCEI |
| Apr 20, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.5 SSW Patrick | Oktibbeha | — | 16:00 local · NCEI |
| Apr 20, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N Starkville Bryan Arp | Oktibbeha | — | 06:04 local · NCEI |
| Nov 29, 2010 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.7 SE Starkville Bryan Arp | Oktibbeha | — | 23:07 local · NCEI |
| May 21, 2010 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.45 S Starkville Bryan Arp | Oktibbeha | — | 12:35 local · NCEI |
| May 2, 2010 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.9 SW Starkville | Oktibbeha | — | 16:50 local · NCEI |
| May 2, 2010 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.15 SSE Adaton | Oktibbeha | — | 16:41 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Starkville
- West Point 22 km · 27
- Ackerman 36 km · 20
- Columbus 39 km · 53
- Columbus AFB 40 km · 23
- Louisville 43 km · 35
- Eupora 43 km · 15
- New Hope 45 km · 13
- Aberdeen 48 km · 19
Questions about hail in Starkville
How often does it hail in Starkville, Mississippi?
29 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Starkville since 1971. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.9 reports a year. That ranks #40 of 191 Mississippi places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Starkville?
Most reports come in April, May, June. April alone accounts for 21% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Starkville?
2.25 in (hen egg size) on May 8, 2025 near 2.34 NW Starkville. 7% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Starkville?
The most recent report in this data is from April 28, 2026 (0.88 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Starkville 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 April 28, 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.