Hail history for Winona, Mississippi
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Winona since 1979, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Winona
- Last hail
- Apr 10, 2025
- 0.88 in, nickel size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 2 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.00 in
- hen egg · May 2, 1997
23 reports on 21 days since 1979 · #59 of 191 Mississippi places
Hail map · Winona
- 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 Winona
The latest hail report in and around Winona is from April 10, 2025, 0.88 in (nickel size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.25 in on March 23, 2025.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Winona logged 12 reports on 12 hail days, about 0.6 reports a year. That is 33% more than the median Mississippi town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #59 of 191 Mississippi cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Winona accounts for 32% of the 73 reports filed in Montgomery County.
4% 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 May 2, 1997 near Winona.
Reports were down 29% in 2016–2025 (5) compared with 2006–2015 (7). The busiest year was 1999, with 3 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in March (30% of reports); 52% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Winona 0.6
- Montgomery County 2.3
- Median Mississippi town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Winona 12
- Montgomery County 36
- Median Mississippi town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Winona 4%
- Montgomery 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 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 10, 2025 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
| Mar 23, 2025 | 1 | 1.25 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2, 1997 | 2.00 inhen egg | Winona | Montgomery | $50K | 20:15 local · NCEI |
| Apr 6, 2005 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 7 S Bude | Franklin | $20K | 14:47 local · NCEI |
| Aug 13, 2012 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1.5 NNW Hendrix Siding | Montgomery | $5K | 18:50 local · NCEI |
| Mar 23, 2025 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.58 W Winna Montgomery Co | Montgomery | $2K | 18:48 local · NCEI |
| Apr 6, 2016 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.9 NW Sawyer | Montgomery | $100 | 18:20 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 10 43%
- 1–2 in 12 52%
- 2 in + 1 4%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 10, 2025 | 0.88 innickel | 0.9 NW Winona | Montgomery | — | 20:45 local · NCEI |
| Mar 23, 2025 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.58 W Winna Montgomery Co | Montgomery | $2K | 18:48 local · NCEI |
| Feb 10, 2020 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.5 NNW Sawyer | Montgomery | — | 02:01 local · NCEI |
| Mar 5, 2018 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.86 WNW Winona | Montgomery | — | 18:32 local · NCEI |
| Apr 6, 2016 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.9 NW Sawyer | Montgomery | $100 | 18:20 local · NCEI |
| Aug 13, 2012 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1.5 NNW Hendrix Siding | Montgomery | $5K | 18:50 local · NCEI |
| Mar 2, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N Winona | Montgomery | — | 17:31 local · NCEI |
| May 7, 2009 | 0.75 inpenny | 2.79 E Winona | Montgomery | — | 16:15 local · NCEI |
| May 5, 2009 | 0.88 innickel | 2.83 NW Foltz | Montgomery | — | 22:52 local · NCEI |
| Aug 2, 2008 | 0.88 innickel | 2.02 W Winona | Montgomery | — | 21:08 local · NCEI |
| Mar 30, 2008 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.8 WSW Sawyer | Montgomery | — | 16:28 local · NCEI |
| Jun 30, 2007 | 0.75 inpenny | 5 NE Winona | Montgomery | — | 15:30 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Winona
- Duck Hill 16 km · 11
- Vaiden 18 km · 14
- Carrollton 18 km · 13
- Elliott 22 km · 14
- Grenada 33 km · 37
- French Camp 38 km · 11
- Eupora 42 km · 15
- Greenwood 44 km · 36
Questions about hail in Winona
How often does it hail in Winona, Mississippi?
23 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Winona since 1979. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.6 reports a year. That ranks #59 of 191 Mississippi places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Winona?
Most reports come in March, May, April. March alone accounts for 30% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Winona?
2.00 in (hen egg size) on May 2, 1997 near Winona. 4% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Winona?
The most recent report in this data is from April 10, 2025 (0.88 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Winona 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 April 10, 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.