Hail history for Tupelo, Mississippi
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Tupelo since 1967, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Tupelo
- Last hail
- Mar 15, 2026
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 11
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 17 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.00 in
- hen egg · Jul 14, 2004
99 reports on 79 days since 1967 · #2 of 191 Mississippi places
Hail map · Tupelo
- 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 Tupelo
The latest hail report in and around Tupelo is from March 15, 2026, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 11 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.75 in on May 8, 2025.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Tupelo logged 50 reports on 38 hail days, about 2.5 reports a year. That is 5.6 times the median Mississippi town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #2 of 191 Mississippi cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Tupelo accounts for 41% of the 241 reports filed in Lee County.
1% 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 2.00 in (hen egg) on July 14, 2004 near 5 E Tupelo.
Reports were down 39% in 2016–2025 (19) compared with 2006–2015 (31). The busiest year was 2009, with 7 reports on 4 days. Hail here peaks in March (23% of reports); 45% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Tupelo 2.5
- Lee County 6.0
- Median Mississippi town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Tupelo 38
- Lee County 69
- Median Mississippi town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Tupelo 1%
- 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 | 2 | 1 | 3 | ||||||||||
| 2025 | 1 | 5 | 6 | ||||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 2 | 3 | ||||||||||
| 2022 | 3 | 3 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 15, 2026 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Feb 26, 2026 | 2 | 0.75 in | — |
| May 25, 2025 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| May 8, 2025 | 2 | 1.75 in | — |
| May 2, 2025 | 2 | 1.00 in | — |
| Mar 23, 2025 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jun 9, 2024 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Feb 28, 2024 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
| Dec 9, 2023 | 2 | 1.50 in | — |
| Jun 11, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Oct 12, 2022 | 3 | 1.75 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 14, 2004 | 2.00 inhen egg | 5 E Tupelo | Lee | $2K | 20:30 local · NCEI |
| May 8, 2025 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.69 S Bissell | Lee | — | 13:06 local · NCEI |
| Oct 12, 2022 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.5 NNE Tupelo | Lee | — | 16:45 local · NCEI |
| Mar 17, 2021 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Belden | Lee | — | 16:25 local · NCEI |
| May 2, 2012 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.14 SSW Martin | Lee | — | 16:03 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 43 43%
- 1–2 in 55 56%
- 2 in + 1 1%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 15, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.91 ESE Belden | Lee | 19:46 local · NCEI |
| Feb 26, 2026 | 0.75 inpenny | 2.37 SSW Tupelo | Lee | 21:21 local · NCEI |
| Feb 26, 2026 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.57 W Tupelo | Lee | 19:38 local · NCEI |
| May 25, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.79 NE Amity | Lee | 16:50 local · NCEI |
| May 8, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.76 S (Tup)lemons Arpt Tup | Lee | 13:10 local · NCEI |
| May 8, 2025 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.69 S Bissell | Lee | 13:06 local · NCEI |
| May 2, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.9 SW Tupelo | Lee | 11:41 local · NCEI |
| May 2, 2025 | 0.75 inpenny | 2.37 SSW Tupelo | Lee | 11:37 local · NCEI |
| Mar 23, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.17 WNW Verona | Lee | 17:23 local · NCEI |
| Jun 9, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.22 SSE Bissell | Lee | 16:52 local · NCEI |
| Feb 28, 2024 | 0.88 innickel | 1.32 ESE Frog Is | Lee | 08:05 local · NCEI |
| Dec 9, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 4.62 W Verona | Lee | 18:20 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Tupelo
Questions about hail in Tupelo
How often does it hail in Tupelo, Mississippi?
99 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Tupelo since 1967. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 2.5 reports a year. That ranks #2 of 191 Mississippi places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Tupelo?
Most reports come in March, May, April. March alone accounts for 23% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Tupelo?
2.00 in (hen egg size) on July 14, 2004 near 5 E Tupelo. 1% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Tupelo?
The most recent report in this data is from March 15, 2026 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Tupelo had in the last five years?
11 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 17 reports. The most recent was March 15, 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.