Hail history for Pontotoc County, MS

Pontotoc County has 117 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 77 of them 1″ or larger and 6 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.75″ (baseball) 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 117 since 1958

1″ or larger 77 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 6 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.75″ baseball · 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 Pontotoc County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 117 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
March 15, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
March 15, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
June 9, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
June 9, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
May 8, 2025	2.0″	Hen egg
May 8, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
March 23, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
March 23, 2025	1.5″	Ping-pong ball

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

From the storm reports

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

June 9, 2025 · 1.0″ (quarter)

Quarter-sized hail fell at the corner of MS Hwy 6 and MS Hwy 9.

April 7, 2006 · 2.75″ (baseball)

Numerous vehicles were severely damaged as the result of baseball hail in the communities of Thaxton, Hurricane, and Ecru.

April 30, 1995 · 2.75″ (baseball)

A tornado briefly touched down knocking a few trees down.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
1	0	2	7	25	34	21	27

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 Pontotoc County

Has it ever hailed in Pontotoc County?

Yes — 117 hail events have been recorded for Pontotoc County, MS in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1958, including 77 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Pontotoc County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Pontotoc 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 Pontotoc County?

2.75″ (baseball), recorded on April 7, 2006. 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.