Hail history for Lincoln County, MS

Lincoln County has 169 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 93 of them 1″ or larger and 6 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.75″ (baseball) on April 11, 2008.

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 169 since 1968

1″ or larger 93 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 6 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.75″ baseball · April 11, 2008

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 Lincoln County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 169 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
April 24, 2026	1.75″	Golf ball
March 16, 2026	0.25″	Pea
March 9, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
March 7, 2026	0.88″	Nickel
May 24, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
March 9, 2025	1.75″	Golf ball
March 9, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
May 9, 2024	1.0″	Quarter

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

From the storm reports

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

April 24, 2026 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Hail as large as 1.75 inches fell across the area.

April 11, 2008 · 2.75″ (baseball)

An intense and long lived supercell thunderstorm tracked across all of northern Lincoln County and produced a swath of golf ball to baseball sized hail. Communities from Caseyville to Loyd Star were impacted by this storm. The storm dissipated just as it was exiting far northeast Lincoln County.

October 27, 1995 · 2.75″ (baseball)

Numerous automobiles were damaged. Many windshields of automobiles were broken. Several houses had broken windows.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	2	5	10	26	74	35	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 Lincoln County

Has it ever hailed in Lincoln County?

Yes — 169 hail events have been recorded for Lincoln County, MS in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1968, including 93 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Lincoln County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Lincoln County, MS is April 24, 2026, with 1.75″ (golf ball) 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 Lincoln County?

2.75″ (baseball), recorded on April 11, 2008. 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.