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Hail history for Pearl River County, MS
Pearl River County has 75 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 49 of them 1″ or larger and 1 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.0″ (hen egg) on February 7, 2017.
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 Pearl River County
Recorded events by month, 1950–present. The amber bar marks Pearl River County's peak: March.
Most recent recorded events
| Date | Size | Comparable to |
|---|---|---|
| 1.75″ | Golf ball | |
| 1.0″ | Quarter | |
| 1.0″ | Quarter | |
| 1.0″ | Quarter | |
| 1.0″ | Quarter | |
| 1.0″ | Quarter | |
| 1.0″ | Quarter | |
| 1.0″ | Quarter |
Looking for a specific storm? Use the did-it-hail date lookup for Pearl River County.
From the storm reports
Narratives as filed with the NOAA Storm Events Database (public records; lightly trimmed for length).
· 1.75″ (golf ball)
Public reports golf ball sized hail near Carriere.
· 1.0″ (quarter)
Public report on social media of quarter-sized hail near Carriere.
· 2.0″ (hen egg)
Hail slightly larger than golf balls was reported.
Events by decade
| 1950s | 1960s | 1970s | 1980s | 1990s | 2000s | 2010s | 2020s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 1 | 3 | 10 | 17 | 22 | 12 | 10 |
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 Pearl River County
Has it ever hailed in Pearl River County?
Yes — 75 hail events have been recorded for Pearl River County, MS in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1968, including 49 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.
When did it last hail in Pearl River County?
The most recent recorded hail event for Pearl River County, MS is April 29, 2026, with 1.75″ (golf ball) 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 Pearl River County?
2.0″ (hen egg), recorded on February 7, 2017. 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.
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.