Hail history for Mississippi County, AR

Mississippi County has 145 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 78 of them 1″ or larger and 8 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.75″ (baseball) on April 2, 2006.

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 145 since 1961

1″ or larger 78 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 8 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.75″ baseball · April 2, 2006

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 Mississippi County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 145 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
May 20, 2025	1.25″	Half dollar
April 10, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
March 30, 2025	1.75″	Golf ball
March 30, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
June 8, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
May 26, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
June 5, 2023	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
October 15, 2022	1.0″	Quarter

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

From the storm reports

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

March 30, 2025 · 1.0″ (quarter)

Quarter sized hail in Manila.

April 15, 2022 · 2.0″ (hen egg)

Hail measured at 2 inches in Osceola.

June 7, 1995 · 2.75″ (baseball)

Hail was reported to be the size of a pigeon egg.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	4	5	12	22	62	20	20

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 Mississippi County

Has it ever hailed in Mississippi County?

Yes — 145 hail events have been recorded for Mississippi County, AR in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1961, including 78 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Mississippi County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Mississippi County, AR is May 20, 2025, 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 Mississippi County?

2.75″ (baseball), recorded on April 2, 2006. 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.

More Arkansas hail history

All 75 Arkansas counties, ranked by recorded hail →

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.