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Hail history for Neshoba County, MS
Neshoba County has 158 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 79 of them 1″ or larger and 5 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.75″ (baseball) on March 29, 2020.
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 Neshoba County
Recorded events by month, 1950–present. The amber bar marks Neshoba County's peak: April.
Most recent recorded events
| Date | Size | Comparable to |
|---|---|---|
| 1.25″ | Half dollar | |
| 2.0″ | Hen egg | |
| 1.25″ | Half dollar | |
| 1.0″ | Quarter | |
| 1.0″ | Quarter | |
| 1.0″ | Quarter | |
| 1.5″ | Ping-pong ball | |
| 0.88″ | Nickel |
Looking for a specific storm? Use the did-it-hail date lookup for Neshoba County.
From the storm reports
Narratives as filed with the NOAA Storm Events Database (public records; lightly trimmed for length).
· 2.0″ (hen egg)
Hail size up to 2 inches was reported 3 miles north of Pearl River.
· 2.75″ (baseball)
A severe thunderstorm continued to produce large hail up to the size of golf balls to baseballs as it moved northeast across Neshoba County. In many cases, hail covered the ground. On the southern side of the storm, hail up to the size of quarters fell in the Dixon and Sandtown communities. Golf ball size or larger hail occurred from the Neshoba County Fairgrounds through the northeast side of Philadelphia.
· 2.75″ (baseball)
A swath of hail occurred in western Neshoba County. Hail up to baseball size was observed between Hope and Laurel Hill.
Events by decade
| 1950s | 1960s | 1970s | 1980s | 1990s | 2000s | 2010s | 2020s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 4 | 8 | 50 | 52 | 33 | 11 |
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 Neshoba County
Has it ever hailed in Neshoba County?
Yes — 158 hail events have been recorded for Neshoba County, MS in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1970, including 79 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.
When did it last hail in Neshoba County?
The most recent recorded hail event for Neshoba County, MS is April 28, 2026, with 1.25″ (half dollar) 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 Neshoba County?
2.75″ (baseball), recorded on March 29, 2020. 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.