Hail history for Yalobusha County, MS

Yalobusha County has 56 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 32 of them 1″ or larger and 2 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.75″ (baseball) on May 24, 2024.

Records 1950–present Data through April 2026 Peak month May

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 56 since 1962

1″ or larger 32 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 2 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.75″ baseball · May 24, 2024

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 Yalobusha County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 56 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
April 28, 2026	0.75″	Penny
March 9, 2026	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
May 25, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
May 17, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
March 23, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
March 23, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
March 15, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
February 15, 2025	1.0″	Quarter

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

From the storm reports

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

March 23, 2025 · 1.0″ (quarter)

Quarter sized hail in Water Valley.

May 24, 2024 · 2.75″ (baseball)

Baseball sized hail fell northeast of Water Valley.

May 7, 1998 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Golfball size hail fell in Oakland while ping pong ball size hail fell in Coffeeville.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	3	2	4	9	15	8	15

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 Yalobusha County

Has it ever hailed in Yalobusha County?

Yes — 56 hail events have been recorded for Yalobusha County, MS in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1962, including 32 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Yalobusha County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Yalobusha County, MS is April 28, 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 Yalobusha County?

2.75″ (baseball), recorded on May 24, 2024. 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.