Hail history for Walthall County, MS

Walthall County has 42 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 31 of them 1″ or larger and 3 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.75″ (baseball) on March 17, 2016.

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 42 since 1963

1″ or larger 31 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 3 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.75″ baseball · March 17, 2016

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 Walthall County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 42 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
March 28, 2023	1.25″	Half dollar
April 19, 2020	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
March 17, 2016	2.75″	Baseball
March 17, 2016	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
March 18, 2013	2.0″	Hen egg
May 31, 2012	1.75″	Golf ball
June 7, 2011	1.75″	Golf ball
April 15, 2011	1.75″	Golf ball

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

From the storm reports

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

March 28, 2023 · 1.25″ (half dollar)

Emergency management reported half dollar sized hail.

May 31, 2012 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Tylertown Fire Department reported golf ball size hail.

March 29, 2011 · 2.0″ (hen egg)

Lemon to hen egg size hail was reported south of Jayess or just east of Enon near Highway 583.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	3	2	6	10	10	9	2

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 Walthall County

Has it ever hailed in Walthall County?

Yes — 42 hail events have been recorded for Walthall County, MS in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1963, including 31 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Walthall County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Walthall County, MS is March 28, 2023, with 1.25″ (half dollar) 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 Walthall County?

2.75″ (baseball), recorded on March 17, 2016. 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.