Hail history for Walnut, Mississippi
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Walnut since 1983, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Walnut
- Last hail
- Mar 30, 2025
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 3
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 3 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.75 in
- baseball · Feb 5, 2008
14 reports on 12 days since 1983 · #129 of 191 Mississippi places
Hail map · Walnut
- Under 1 in
- 1–1.75 in
- 1.75–2.5 in
- 2.5–4 in
- 4 in +
- No size
For homeowners
Roof damage after hail? Get a free inspection
Hail bruises shingles and cracks seals in ways you can't see from the ground, and most insurers set a claim deadline after the storm. The latest hail report in Walnut is from March 30, 2025. A local roofer can check and document it at no cost.
Phone line opening soon
What the record says about Walnut
The latest hail report in and around Walnut is from March 30, 2025, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 3 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.25 in on September 6, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Walnut 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 #129 of 191 Mississippi cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Walnut accounts for 20% of the 69 reports filed in Tippah 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 2.75 in (baseball) on February 5, 2008 near 3 S Walnut.
Reports were down 63% in 2016–2025 (3) compared with 2006–2015 (8). The busiest year was 2008, with 3 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in February (21% of reports); 36% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Walnut 0.6
- Tippah County 1.9
- Median Mississippi town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Walnut 9
- Tippah County 23
- Median Mississippi town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Walnut 7%
- Tippah County 7%
- 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 30, 2025 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Dec 9, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Sep 6, 2023 | 1 | 1.25 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 5, 2008 | 2.75 inbaseball | 3 S Walnut | Tippah | $10K | 18:40 local · NCEI |
| Apr 4, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.3 NNE Tiplersville | Tippah | — | 09:30 local · NCEI |
| Feb 5, 2008 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Walnut | Tippah | $5K | 18:55 local · NCEI |
| Dec 5, 1983 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Tippah | — | 21:25 local · NCEI |
| Sep 6, 2023 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 4.92 WSW Brownfield | Tippah | — | 15:45 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 3 21%
- 1–2 in 10 71%
- 2 in + 1 7%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 30, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.89 NE Tiplersville | Tippah | — | 23:23 local · NCEI |
| Dec 9, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.13 W Walnut | Tippah | — | 16:11 local · NCEI |
| Sep 6, 2023 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 4.92 WSW Brownfield | Tippah | — | 15:45 local · NCEI |
| Mar 31, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.13 WSW Walnut | Tippah | — | 22:25 local · NCEI |
| Jun 15, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | Walnut | Tippah | — | 17:55 local · NCEI |
| Apr 4, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.3 NNE Tiplersville | Tippah | — | 09:30 local · NCEI |
| Feb 5, 2008 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Walnut | Tippah | $5K | 18:55 local · NCEI |
| Feb 5, 2008 | 0.88 innickel | Walnut | Tippah | $2K | 18:52 local · NCEI |
| Feb 5, 2008 | 2.75 inbaseball | 3 S Walnut | Tippah | $10K | 18:40 local · NCEI |
| Apr 13, 2007 | 1.00 inquarter | Walnut | Tippah | $1K | 18:42 local · NCEI |
| May 9, 2006 | 0.88 innickel | Walnut | Tippah | $3K | 13:35 local · NCEI |
| Jul 27, 2005 | 0.75 inpenny | 3 NW Walnut | Tippah | $10 | 13:30 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Walnut
- Ripley 24 km · 24
- Ashland 26 km · 11
- Corinth 37 km · 53
- Booneville 45 km · 29
- Holly Springs 51 km · 14
- New Albany 52 km · 52
- Baldwyn 56 km · 31
Questions about hail in Walnut
How often does it hail in Walnut, Mississippi?
14 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Walnut since 1983. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.6 reports a year. That ranks #129 of 191 Mississippi places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Walnut?
Most reports come in February, April, March. February alone accounts for 21% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Walnut?
2.75 in (baseball size) on February 5, 2008 near 3 S Walnut. 7% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Walnut?
The most recent report in this data is from March 30, 2025 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Walnut 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 March 30, 2025.
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.