Hail history for Issaquena County, MS

Issaquena County has 56 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 31 of them 1″ or larger and 2 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.0″ (hen egg) on April 17, 2022.

Records 1950–present Data through April 2026 Peak month April

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 56 since 1986

1″ or larger 31 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 2 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.0″ hen egg · April 17, 2022

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 Issaquena County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 56 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
April 17, 2022	2.0″	Hen egg
February 5, 2020	1.25″	Half dollar
March 13, 2016	1.0″	Quarter
April 28, 2014	1.0″	Quarter
March 18, 2013	1.0″	Quarter
April 5, 2012	1.75″	Golf ball
April 21, 2011	1.75″	Golf ball
April 4, 2011	1.0″	Quarter

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

From the storm reports

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

April 17, 2022 · 2.0″ (hen egg)

Hail the size of hen eggs fell along Mississippi Highway 465.

March 14, 2008 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

The long lived supercell thunderstorm moved across the Mississippi River, from East Carroll Parish, and produced a swath of quarter to golf ball sized hail across central Issaquena County. The storm continued to produce large hail as it moved into southern Sharkey County near Onward.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	0	0	3	18	25	8	2

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 Issaquena County

Has it ever hailed in Issaquena County?

Yes — 56 hail events have been recorded for Issaquena County, MS in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1986, including 31 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Issaquena County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Issaquena County, MS is April 17, 2022, with 2.0″ (hen egg) 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 Issaquena County?

2.0″ (hen egg), recorded on April 17, 2022. Hail that size meets or exceeds the National Weather Service severe threshold. 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.