Hail history for Perry County, MS

Perry County has 46 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 24 of them 1″ or larger and 3 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.75″ (baseball) on April 17, 1998.

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 46 since 1975

1″ or larger 24 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 3 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.75″ baseball · April 17, 1998

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 Perry County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 46 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
June 16, 2023	2.5″	Tennis ball
June 16, 2023	2.5″	Tennis ball
April 17, 2022	1.0″	Quarter
April 15, 2021	1.0″	Quarter
May 27, 2020	1.0″	Quarter
January 21, 2017	1.0″	Quarter
January 21, 2017	1.0″	Quarter
June 8, 2013	1.75″	Golf ball

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

From the storm reports

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

April 15, 2021 · 1.0″ (quarter)

Quarter size reported in the Richton area.

June 23, 2006 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Golfball size hail fell from a thunderstorm near Janice. No damage was reported as most of the hail fell over forest land.

April 17, 1998 · 2.75″ (baseball)

Baseball size hail was reported around New Augusta. Several vehicles suffered damage and several homes had roof damage and windows broken.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	0	1	3	12	18	7	5

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 Perry County

Has it ever hailed in Perry County?

Yes — 46 hail events have been recorded for Perry County, MS in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1975, including 24 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Perry County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Perry County, MS is June 16, 2023, with 2.5″ (tennis 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 Perry County?

2.75″ (baseball), recorded on April 17, 1998. 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

All 82 Mississippi counties, ranked by recorded hail →

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.