Hail history for Leake County, MS

Leake County has 104 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 69 of them 1″ or larger and 6 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.75″ (baseball) on May 2, 2010.

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 104 since 1976

1″ or larger 69 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 6 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.75″ baseball · May 2, 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 Leake County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 104 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
April 28, 2026	2.0″	Hen egg
April 28, 2026	1.75″	Golf ball
May 2, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
May 9, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
April 9, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
June 15, 2023	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
January 3, 2023	1.25″	Half dollar
October 12, 2022	1.75″	Golf ball

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

From the storm reports

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

April 28, 2026 · 2.0″ (hen egg)

Emergency management reported 2-inch hail in Edinburg.

April 28, 2026 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Golf ball-sized hail was reported in Renfroe.

May 2, 2010 · 2.75″ (baseball)

Golf ball to baseball sized hail fell across the north portion of Carthage and over rural areas to the northeast of town.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	0	1	7	20	33	26	17

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 Leake County

Has it ever hailed in Leake County?

Yes — 104 hail events have been recorded for Leake County, MS in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1976, including 69 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Leake County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Leake County, MS is April 28, 2026, with 2.0″ (hen egg) 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 Leake County?

2.75″ (baseball), recorded on May 2, 2010. 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.