Hail history for Union, Mississippi
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Union since 1992, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Union
- Last hail
- Apr 17, 2022
- 1.75 in, golf ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 1 report
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Apr 17, 2022
25 reports on 20 days since 1992 · #49 of 191 Mississippi places
Hail map · Union
- 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 Union
The latest hail report in and around Union is from April 17, 2022, 1.75 in (golf ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 1.75 in on April 17, 2022.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Union 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 #49 of 191 Mississippi cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Union accounts for 15% of the 162 reports filed in Newton 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 17, 2022 near 1.81 SW Union Muni Arpt.
Reports were up 75% in 2016–2025 (7) compared with 2006–2015 (4). The busiest year was 2016, with 4 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in April (36% of reports); 44% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Union 0.6
- Newton County 3.5
- Median Mississippi town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Union 9
- Newton County 58
- Median Mississippi town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Union 0%
- Newton County 3%
- 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 17, 2022 | 1 | 1.75 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 17, 2022 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.81 SW Union Muni Arpt | Newton | $1.0 million | 08:20 local · NCEI |
| Mar 31, 2016 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.29 S Neshoba | Neshoba | $2K | 15:53 local · NCEI |
| Apr 4, 2001 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Countywide | Newton | $80K | 18:20 local · NCEI |
| Mar 8, 1999 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Neshoba | Neshoba | — | 22:30 local · NCEI |
| Jan 25, 2021 | 1.00 inquarter | Union | Newton | — | 23:45 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 12 48%
- 1–2 in 13 52%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 17, 2022 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.81 SW Union Muni Arpt | Newton | $1.0 million | 08:20 local · NCEI |
| Jan 25, 2021 | 1.00 inquarter | Union | Newton | — | 23:45 local · NCEI |
| Apr 26, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | Union | Newton | — | 22:20 local · NCEI |
| Mar 31, 2016 | 1.00 inquarter | 4.01 SW House | Neshoba | — | 15:54 local · NCEI |
| Mar 31, 2016 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.29 S Neshoba | Neshoba | $2K | 15:53 local · NCEI |
| Mar 31, 2016 | 1.00 inquarter | Union | Newton | — | 15:50 local · NCEI |
| Feb 23, 2016 | 0.75 inpenny | 2.38 NNE Stratton | Newton | — | 22:55 local · NCEI |
| Jan 23, 2012 | 0.75 inpenny | Union | Newton | — | 01:15 local · NCEI |
| Sep 27, 2011 | 0.88 innickel | 0.58 E Union | Newton | — | 22:55 local · NCEI |
| Mar 10, 2010 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.4 NNW Union | Newton | — | 17:48 local · NCEI |
| Apr 2, 2009 | 0.75 inpenny | 2.71 NW Stratton | Newton | — | 12:29 local · NCEI |
| Apr 6, 2005 | 1.00 inquarter | 6 W Mt Olive | Covington | — | 10:05 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Union
- Decatur 15 km · 19
- Tucker 16 km · 14
- Conehatta 18 km · 10
- Sebastopol 21 km · 11
- Philadelphia 23 km · 41
- Collinsville 27 km · 36
- Newton 27 km · 23
- Pearl River 28 km · 24
Questions about hail in Union
How often does it hail in Union, Mississippi?
25 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Union since 1992. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.6 reports a year. That ranks #49 of 191 Mississippi places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Union?
Most reports come in April, March, January. April alone accounts for 36% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Union?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on April 17, 2022 near 1.81 SW Union Muni Arpt. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Union?
The most recent report in this data is from April 17, 2022 (1.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Union had in the last five years?
1 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 1 reports. The most recent was April 17, 2022.
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.