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Hail history for Lamar County, MS
Lamar County has 138 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 78 of them 1″ or larger and 7 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.75″ (baseball) on March 17, 2016.
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.
When it hails in Lamar County
Recorded events by month, 1950–present. The amber bar marks Lamar County's peak: April.
Most recent recorded events
| Date | Size | Comparable to |
|---|---|---|
| 1.0″ | Quarter | |
| 1.25″ | Half dollar | |
| 1.5″ | Ping-pong ball | |
| 1.0″ | Quarter | |
| 1.0″ | Quarter | |
| 1.0″ | Quarter | |
| 1.0″ | Quarter | |
| 0.88″ | Nickel |
Looking for a specific storm? Use the did-it-hail date lookup for Lamar County.
From the storm reports
Narratives as filed with the NOAA Storm Events Database (public records; lightly trimmed for length).
· 1.0″ (quarter)
Quarter size hail felt along Burnt Bridge Road.
· 2.75″ (baseball)
A swath of large hail up to baseball sized hail occurred across Lamar County. This occurred as a supercell thunderstorm tracked into the county from Marion County. Ping pong ball size hail occurred near Pinebur as the storm entered the county from Marion County. It then intensified and produced golfball size hail along Purvis-Oloh Road southwest of West Hattiesburg. The largest hail occurred northwest of Purvis.
· 2.5″ (tennis ball)
Hail of up to tennis ball size was reported in and just south of the town of Sumrall. The hail was up to three inches in depth on the ground, with one report of hail up to one foot deep in Sumrall. Numerous homes, buildings, and cars sustained damage from this significant hail storm.
Events by decade
| 1950s | 1960s | 1970s | 1980s | 1990s | 2000s | 2010s | 2020s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 29 | 58 | 25 | 18 |
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 Lamar County
Has it ever hailed in Lamar County?
Yes — 138 hail events have been recorded for Lamar County, MS in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1965, including 78 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.
When did it last hail in Lamar County?
The most recent recorded hail event for Lamar County, MS is April 26, 2026, 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 Lamar County?
2.75″ (baseball), recorded on March 17, 2016. 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.
More Mississippi hail history
- Hinds County 329
- Rankin County 320
- Lee County 241
- Lauderdale County 235
- Jones County 217
- Forrest County 178
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.