Hail history for Jasper County, MS

Jasper County has 143 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 74 of them 1″ or larger and 4 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.75″ (baseball) on March 15, 2025.

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 143 since 1962

1″ or larger 74 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 4 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.75″ baseball · March 15, 2025

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 Jasper County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 143 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
March 15, 2025	2.75″	Baseball
March 15, 2024	0.88″	Nickel
April 15, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
March 26, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
January 3, 2023	1.75″	Golf ball
January 3, 2023	1.25″	Half dollar
April 9, 2021	1.25″	Half dollar
April 9, 2021	1.75″	Golf ball

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

From the storm reports

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

March 15, 2025 · 2.75″ (baseball)

Hail up to the size of baseballs fell.

June 20, 1998 · 2.5″ (tennis ball)

Many roofs and cars were damaged.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	2	2	8	36	65	20	10

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 Jasper County

Has it ever hailed in Jasper County?

Yes — 143 hail events have been recorded for Jasper County, MS in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1962, including 74 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Jasper County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Jasper County, MS is March 15, 2025, with 2.75″ (baseball) 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 Jasper County?

2.75″ (baseball), recorded on March 15, 2025. 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.