Hail history for Simpson County, MS

Simpson County has 154 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 97 of them 1″ or larger and 6 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.75″ (baseball) on March 30, 1993.

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 154 since 1968

1″ or larger 97 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 6 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.75″ baseball · March 30, 1993

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 Simpson County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 154 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
December 9, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
December 9, 2023	1.25″	Half dollar
June 10, 2022	1.0″	Quarter
May 12, 2022	0.75″	Penny
April 15, 2022	1.25″	Half dollar
April 9, 2021	1.0″	Quarter
March 25, 2021	1.25″	Half dollar
May 27, 2020	1.0″	Quarter

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

From the storm reports

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

December 9, 2023 · 1.25″ (half dollar)

Hail up to the size of half dollars fell in the area.

April 15, 2011 · 2.5″ (tennis ball)

A long lived supercell thunderstorm produced a swath of golf ball to tennis ball sized hail across all of central Simpson County.

March 30, 1993 · 2.75″ (baseball)

Baseball-size hail fell from Braxton to D'Lo. The hail punctured through a couple of mobile homes. Many roofs of houses and automobiles were damaged.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	1	4	11	29	63	35	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 Simpson County

Has it ever hailed in Simpson County?

Yes — 154 hail events have been recorded for Simpson County, MS in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1968, including 97 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Simpson County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Simpson County, MS is December 9, 2023, 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 Simpson County?

2.75″ (baseball), recorded on March 30, 1993. 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.

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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.