Hail history for Tunica, Mississippi
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Tunica since 1992, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Tunica
- Last hail
- Feb 26, 2026
- 0.75 in, penny size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 3
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 3 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · May 24, 2010
12 reports on 12 days since 1992 · #164 of 191 Mississippi places
Hail map · Tunica
- 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 Tunica
The latest hail report in and around Tunica is from February 26, 2026, 0.75 in (penny size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 3 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.50 in on December 9, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Tunica logged 7 reports on 7 hail days, about 0.3 reports a year. That is 22% less than the median Mississippi town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #164 of 191 Mississippi cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Tunica accounts for 33% of the 36 reports filed in Tunica 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 May 24, 2010 near Tunica.
The busiest year was 2006, with 3 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in April (33% of reports); 75% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Tunica 0.3
- Tunica County 1.1
- Median Mississippi town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Tunica 7
- Tunica County 20
- Median Mississippi town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Tunica 0%
- Tunica County 0%
- 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 26, 2026 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
| Dec 9, 2023 | 1 | 1.50 in | — |
| Jun 11, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 24, 2010 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Tunica | Tunica | — | 13:18 local · NCEI |
| Jun 18, 1992 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Tunica | — | 20:00 local · NCEI |
| Dec 9, 2023 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.14 N Tunica | Tunica | — | 13:50 local · NCEI |
| Apr 7, 2006 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Tunica | Tunica | $8K | 07:05 local · NCEI |
| Jun 11, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.64 NNE Tunica | Tunica | — | 18:51 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 7 58%
- 1–2 in 5 42%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 26, 2026 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.69 N Tunica | Tunica | — | 19:01 local · NCEI |
| Dec 9, 2023 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.14 N Tunica | Tunica | — | 13:50 local · NCEI |
| Jun 11, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.64 NNE Tunica | Tunica | — | 18:51 local · NCEI |
| May 24, 2010 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Tunica | Tunica | — | 13:18 local · NCEI |
| Apr 22, 2008 | 0.75 inpenny | Tunica | Tunica | $1K | 13:30 local · NCEI |
| Apr 21, 2006 | 0.75 inpenny | Tunica | Tunica | $1K | 03:05 local · NCEI |
| Apr 7, 2006 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Tunica | Tunica | $8K | 07:05 local · NCEI |
| Apr 2, 2006 | 0.75 inpenny | Tunica | Tunica | $1K | 22:53 local · NCEI |
| Jun 11, 2003 | 0.88 innickel | Tunica | Tunica | $50 | 13:15 local · NCEI |
| May 6, 2003 | 0.75 inpenny | Tunica | Tunica | $10 | 02:00 local · NCEI |
| Mar 13, 2003 | 0.75 inpenny | Tunica | Tunica | $10 | 08:00 local · NCEI |
| Jun 18, 1992 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Tunica | — | 20:00 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Tunica
Questions about hail in Tunica
How often does it hail in Tunica, Mississippi?
12 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Tunica since 1992. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.3 reports a year. That ranks #164 of 191 Mississippi places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Tunica?
Most reports come in April, June, May. April alone accounts for 33% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Tunica?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on May 24, 2010 near Tunica. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Tunica?
The most recent report in this data is from February 26, 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 Tunica 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 February 26, 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.