Hail history for Prentiss County, MS

Prentiss County has 70 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 38 of them 1″ or larger and 3 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 70 since 1958

1″ or larger 38 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 3 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 Prentiss County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 70 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
March 15, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
March 15, 2026	1.25″	Half dollar
February 26, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
March 31, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
March 31, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
March 23, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
March 23, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
March 23, 2025	1.0″	Quarter

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

From the storm reports

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

March 15, 2026 · 1.25″ (half dollar)

Half dollar sized hail was reported southeast of New Site, MS.

April 22, 2017 · 2.0″ (hen egg)

Hail fell one mile north of Hobo Station.

October 25, 1997 · 2.75″ (baseball)

Several cars and buildings were badly damaged from baseball size hail just north of Baldwyn.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
1	0	0	4	17	18	18	12

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 Prentiss County

Has it ever hailed in Prentiss County?

Yes — 70 hail events have been recorded for Prentiss County, MS in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1958, including 38 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Prentiss County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Prentiss 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 Prentiss 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.