Hail history for Leflore County, MS

Leflore County has 116 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 68 of them 1″ or larger and 3 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.0″ (hen egg) on April 7, 2006.

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 116 since 1958

1″ or larger 68 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 3 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.0″ hen egg · April 7, 2006

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 Leflore County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 116 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
March 31, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
March 23, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
March 23, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
April 22, 2020	1.25″	Half dollar
May 30, 2018	1.0″	Quarter
March 13, 2016	0.75″	Penny
April 19, 2015	1.0″	Quarter
April 28, 2014	1.0″	Quarter

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

From the storm reports

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

March 31, 2025 · 1.0″ (quarter)

Quarter size hail occurred along Whaley Rd near Money. Strong wind was also reported.

March 13, 2005 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

A swath of penny to golf ball sized hail fell across portions of central Leflore county, generally from Itta Bena to just north of Greenwood. The larger sized hail caused damage to cars and some homes.

August 24, 1999 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Golfball size hail damaged several homes and automobiles.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
2	1	3	13	34	42	17	4

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 Leflore County

Has it ever hailed in Leflore County?

Yes — 116 hail events have been recorded for Leflore County, MS in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1958, including 68 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Leflore County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Leflore County, MS is March 31, 2025, 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 Leflore County?

2.0″ (hen egg), recorded on April 7, 2006. 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.