Hail history for Lowndes County, MS

Lowndes County has 156 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 96 of them 1″ or larger and 11 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 4.6″ (grapefruit) on June 16, 2023.

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 156 since 1967

1″ or larger 96 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 11 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 4.6″ grapefruit · June 16, 2023

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 Lowndes County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 156 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
March 9, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
March 9, 2026	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
March 9, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
February 26, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
May 2, 2025	0.75″	Penny
May 2, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
May 2, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
May 2, 2025	0.75″	Penny

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

From the storm reports

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

March 9, 2026 · 1.0″ (quarter)

Quarter sized hail fell in Columbus.

June 16, 2023 · 4.6″ (grapefruit)

Very large hail the size of ping pong balls to softballs fell in a swath through the Kolola Springs and Woodlawn areas. Pictures showed that the largest hailstones were slightly larger than the size of grapefruits.

June 16, 2023 · 4.0″ (softball)

Hail up to the size of tennis balls to softballs fell in a swath from the north side of Columbus to near US Highway 82 at the Alabama state line.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	1	7	4	25	55	38	26

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 Lowndes County

Has it ever hailed in Lowndes County?

Yes — 156 hail events have been recorded for Lowndes County, MS in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1967, including 96 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Lowndes County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Lowndes County, MS is March 9, 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 Lowndes County?

4.6″ (grapefruit), recorded on June 16, 2023. 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.