Hail history for Greene County, MS

Greene County has 55 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 31 of them 1″ or larger and 5 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.75″ (baseball) on June 17, 2023.

Records 1950–present Data through April 2026 Peak month March

Core sample · every recorded event, 1955–2026

Mark size = measured hail diameter; slivers are events with no recorded size. Amber ≥2″, red ≥2.75″ (baseball class). Denser recent decades partly reflect better reporting, not only more storms.

Recorded events 55 since 1972

1″ or larger 31 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 5 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.75″ baseball · June 17, 2023

Read the record honestly: Storm Events contains what was reported to the National Weather Service. Sparse or rural counties under-report, and coverage improved sharply after the mid-1990s — a quiet-looking stretch is not proof nothing fell.

When it hails in Greene County

Recorded events by month, 1950–present. The amber bar marks Greene County's peak: March.

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 55 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
June 17, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
June 17, 2023	1.75″	Golf ball
June 17, 2023	1.25″	Half dollar
June 17, 2023	2.0″	Hen egg
June 17, 2023	2.75″	Baseball
June 16, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
April 16, 2022	1.75″	Golf ball
April 16, 2022	1.75″	Golf ball

Looking for a specific storm? Use the did-it-hail date lookup for Greene County.

From the storm reports

Narratives as filed with the NOAA Storm Events Database (public records; lightly trimmed for length).

April 15, 2021 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Several social media reports of ping pong to golf ball size hail in the Piave community.

March 5, 1998 · 2.75″ (baseball)

A severe thunderstorm developed in the southwest part of Greene county near McLain and moved east across the county. The storm moved just north of State Highway 57 before dissipating east of Leakesville. The thunderstorm dropped dime to golfball size hail along its track from McLain to Leakesville. There was baseball size hail reported near the prison. The swath of damage was about five miles wide.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	0	1	3	17	16	9	9

The climb across decades is largely a reporting story: spotter networks, radar, and digital filing pulled far more storms into the record after the 1990s.

Questions about hail in Greene County

Has it ever hailed in Greene County?

Yes — 55 hail events have been recorded for Greene County, MS in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1972, including 31 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Greene County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Greene County, MS is June 17, 2023, with 1.0″ (quarter) hail. The database is currently updated through April 2026, so a storm from the last few weeks may not appear yet. To check a specific day, use the did-it-hail date lookup.

What is the largest hail ever recorded in Greene County?

2.75″ (baseball), recorded on June 17, 2023. Hail that size is destructive-class and typically damages roofs, vehicles, and siding. See how big that really is on the actual-size hail chart.

Does a recorded hail event mean my roof was damaged?

No. This page reports storm records, not damage. Hail size and damage vary block by block within a county, and only an inspection can establish what happened to a specific roof. If you suspect damage, talk to your insurer or a licensed roofer — they can pull the same NOAA records for your claim.

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Source: NOAA/NCEI Storm Events Database, public domain, updated monthly by NCEI — this site's copy runs through April 2026. HailHistory reports records; it does not give insurance advice or assess damage.