Hail history for DeSoto County, MS

DeSoto County has 165 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 97 of them 1″ or larger and 3 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.0″ (hen egg) on June 11, 2023.

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 165 since 1962

1″ or larger 97 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 3 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.0″ hen egg · June 11, 2023

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 DeSoto County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 165 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
April 28, 2026	0.75″	Penny
March 15, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
April 29, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
April 3, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
April 2, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
April 2, 2025	1.75″	Golf ball
April 2, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
May 24, 2024	0.75″	Penny

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

From the storm reports

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

April 29, 2025 · 1.0″ (quarter)

Quarter sized hail near the intersection of College Road and Daffodil Drive.

April 2, 2025 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Golf ball sized hail at Lauder and 269, near Lauder.

December 9, 2023 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Golf ball-sized hail fell at Highway 51 and Thunderbird Drive.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	1	1	10	20	70	34	29

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 DeSoto County

Has it ever hailed in DeSoto County?

Yes — 165 hail events have been recorded for DeSoto County, MS in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1962, including 97 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in DeSoto County?

The most recent recorded hail event for DeSoto 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 DeSoto County?

2.0″ (hen egg), recorded on June 11, 2023. 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.