Hail history for Utica, Mississippi
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Utica since 1976, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Utica
- Last hail
- Jun 18, 2023
- 1.75 in, golf ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 2 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.75 in
- baseball · May 3, 1984
17 reports on 15 days since 1976 · #103 of 191 Mississippi places
Hail map · Utica
- 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 Utica
The latest hail report in and around Utica is from June 18, 2023, 1.75 in (golf ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.75 in on June 18, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Utica logged 6 reports on 5 hail days, about 0.3 reports a year. That is 33% less than the median Mississippi town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #103 of 191 Mississippi cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Utica accounts for 5% of the 331 reports filed in Hinds County.
12% 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 2.75 in (baseball) on May 3, 1984.
The busiest year was 2023, with 2 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in April (29% of reports); 47% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Utica 0.3
- Hinds County 6.0
- Median Mississippi town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Utica 5
- Hinds County 81
- Median Mississippi town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Utica 12%
- Hinds County 8%
- 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 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 18, 2023 | 1 | 1.75 in | — |
| Apr 3, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 3, 1984 | 2.75 inbaseball | — | Hinds | — | 15:15 local · NCEI |
| Apr 8, 1984 | 2.75 inbaseball | — | Hinds | — | 17:18 local · NCEI |
| Jun 18, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.59 E Utica | Hinds | $500K | 04:55 local · NCEI |
| Apr 4, 2007 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1 E Utica | Hinds | — | 03:23 local · NCEI |
| Nov 24, 2004 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1 W Utica | Hinds | $5K | 00:34 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 6 35%
- 1–2 in 9 53%
- 2 in + 2 12%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 18, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.59 E Utica | Hinds | $500K | 04:55 local · NCEI |
| Apr 3, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 S Utica | Hinds | $100K | 02:23 local · NCEI |
| Feb 12, 2013 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.38 S Utica | Hinds | — | 12:00 local · NCEI |
| Feb 12, 2013 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.38 S Utica | Hinds | — | 11:56 local · NCEI |
| Jul 1, 2007 | 0.75 inpenny | 2 NE Utica | Hinds | — | 16:33 local · NCEI |
| Apr 4, 2007 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1 E Utica | Hinds | — | 03:23 local · NCEI |
| Nov 24, 2004 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1 W Utica | Hinds | $5K | 00:34 local · NCEI |
| Apr 29, 2004 | 1.00 inquarter | 5 NW Puckett | Rankin | — | 21:26 local · NCEI |
| Mar 13, 2003 | 0.75 inpenny | Learned | Hinds | $1K | 04:25 local · NCEI |
| Jun 22, 1998 | 0.75 inpenny | Utica | Hinds | — | 18:30 local · NCEI |
| Mar 28, 1991 | 0.80 inpenny | — | Hinds | — | 16:25 local · NCEI |
| Nov 4, 1988 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Hinds | — | 15:45 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Utica
- Edwards 25 km · 14
- Raymond 26 km · 19
- Crystal Springs 28 km · 35
- Terry 31 km · 21
- Bolton 32 km · 13
- Byram 33 km · 31
- Vicksburg 34 km · 47
- Hazlehurst 35 km · 28
Questions about hail in Utica
How often does it hail in Utica, Mississippi?
17 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Utica since 1976. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.3 reports a year. That ranks #103 of 191 Mississippi places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Utica?
Most reports come in April, March, November. April alone accounts for 29% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Utica?
2.75 in (baseball size) on May 3, 1984. 12% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Utica?
The most recent report in this data is from June 18, 2023 (1.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Utica 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 June 18, 2023.
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.