Hail history for Yazoo County, MS

Yazoo County has 129 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 75 of them 1″ or larger and 5 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 3.0″ (tea cup) on April 28, 2026.

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 129 since 1962

1″ or larger 75 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 5 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 3.0″ tea cup · April 28, 2026

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 Yazoo County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 129 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
April 28, 2026	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
April 28, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
April 28, 2026	3.0″	Tea cup
May 9, 2024	1.25″	Half dollar
April 9, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
January 8, 2024	1.25″	Half dollar
December 9, 2023	1.25″	Half dollar
December 9, 2023	1.0″	Quarter

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

From the storm reports

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

April 28, 2026 · 3.0″ (tea cup)

Very large hail around Vaughn, pics of multiple large hailstones between 2 and 3 inches in diameter.

April 22, 2005 · 2.75″ (baseball)

The second supercell thunderstorm to effect Yazoo county, moved out of Southeast Sharkey county, weakened for awhile, then re-intensified near Bentonia. The storm moved to the south-southeast and produced a swath of quarter to golf ball to baseball sized hail. Several homes and numerous vehicles sustained damaged as well as many trees having their leaves stripped off.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	5	1	15	37	35	22	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 Yazoo County

Has it ever hailed in Yazoo County?

Yes — 129 hail events have been recorded for Yazoo County, MS in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1962, including 75 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Yazoo County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Yazoo County, MS is April 28, 2026, with 1.5″ (ping-pong ball) 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 Yazoo County?

3.0″ (tea cup), recorded on April 28, 2026. 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.