Hail history for Lee County, MS

Lee County has 241 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 132 of them 1″ or larger and 5 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.75″ (baseball) on October 25, 1997.

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 241 since 1967

1″ or larger 132 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 5 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.75″ baseball · October 25, 1997

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 Lee County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 241 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
March 15, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
March 15, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
February 26, 2026	0.75″	Penny
February 26, 2026	0.75″	Penny
May 25, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
May 25, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
May 20, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
May 8, 2025	1.0″	Quarter

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

From the storm reports

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

March 15, 2026 · 1.0″ (quarter)

Quarter sized hail reported on the east side of Sherman, in Lee County, MS.

June 9, 2024 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Golf ball-sized hail was reported on County Road 1305.

October 25, 1997 · 2.75″ (baseball)

Numerous homes suffered roof and window damage from the baseball size hail.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	1	3	9	60	83	48	37

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 Lee County

Has it ever hailed in Lee County?

Yes — 241 hail events have been recorded for Lee County, MS in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1967, including 132 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Lee County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Lee County, MS is March 15, 2026, 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 Lee County?

2.75″ (baseball), recorded on October 25, 1997. 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.