Hail history for Tishomingo County, MS

Tishomingo County has 76 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 45 of them 1″ or larger and 4 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 3.0″ (tea cup) on October 25, 1997.

Records 1950–present Data through April 2026 Peak month March

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 76 since 1975

1″ or larger 45 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 4 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 3.0″ tea cup · October 25, 1997

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 Tishomingo County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 76 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
April 29, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
February 26, 2026	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
February 26, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
April 2, 2025	1.25″	Half dollar
April 2, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
March 31, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
March 31, 2025	0.88″	Nickel
March 23, 2025	1.75″	Golf ball

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

From the storm reports

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

April 29, 2026 · 1.0″ (quarter)

Quarter-sized hail fell near Belmont, MS.

March 19, 2018 · 2.75″ (baseball)

Baseball sized hail on county road 17.

March 19, 2018 · 2.5″ (tennis ball)

Tennis ball size hail fell in Dennis.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	0	1	4	15	19	23	14

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 Tishomingo County

Has it ever hailed in Tishomingo County?

Yes — 76 hail events have been recorded for Tishomingo County, MS in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1975, including 45 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Tishomingo County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Tishomingo County, MS is April 29, 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 Tishomingo County?

3.0″ (tea cup), recorded on October 25, 1997. 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.