Hail history for Hancock County, MS

Hancock County has 61 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 40 of them 1″ or larger. The largest on record: 1.75″ (golf ball) on May 25, 2010.

Records 1950–present Data through April 2026 Peak month March

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 61 since 1971

1″ or larger 40 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 0 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 1.75″ golf ball · May 25, 2010

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 Hancock County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 61 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
July 16, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
April 10, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
April 10, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
January 8, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
March 12, 2023	1.25″	Half dollar
March 30, 2017	1.0″	Quarter
February 15, 2016	1.0″	Quarter
April 25, 2015	1.5″	Ping-pong ball

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

From the storm reports

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

July 16, 2024 · 1.0″ (quarter)

Picture of hail estimated to be about quarter size north of Gainesville, MS near Stennis Space Center.

May 25, 2010 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Golf ball size hail reported at Stennis Space Center.

May 25, 2010 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Golf ball size hail reported in Diamondhead.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	0	3	4	17	23	9	5

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 Hancock County

Has it ever hailed in Hancock County?

Yes — 61 hail events have been recorded for Hancock County, MS in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1971, including 40 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Hancock County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Hancock County, MS is July 16, 2024, with 1.0″ (quarter) 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 Hancock County?

1.75″ (golf ball), recorded on May 25, 2010. 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.