Hail history for Tunica County, MS

Tunica County has 36 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 15 of them 1″ or larger. The largest on record: 1.75″ (golf ball) on March 30, 2025.

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 36 since 1967

1″ or larger 15 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 0 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 1.75″ golf ball · March 30, 2025

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 Tunica County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 36 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
February 26, 2026	0.75″	Penny
March 30, 2025	1.75″	Golf ball
December 9, 2023	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
June 11, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
May 21, 2022	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
April 11, 2022	1.0″	Quarter
March 31, 2016	1.75″	Golf ball
April 25, 2011	0.75″	Penny

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

From the storm reports

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

December 9, 2023 · 1.5″ (ping-pong ball)

Quarter to ping pong-sized hail fell on Academy Drive.

March 31, 2016 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Golf ball sized hail fell north of Tunica.

May 24, 2010 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Golf ball size hail fell in Tunica.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	1	0	0	5	18	6	6

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 Tunica County

Has it ever hailed in Tunica County?

Yes — 36 hail events have been recorded for Tunica County, MS in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1967, including 15 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Tunica County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Tunica County, MS is February 26, 2026, with 0.75″ (penny) 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 Tunica County?

1.75″ (golf ball), recorded on March 30, 2025. 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.

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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.