Hail history for Sharkey County, MS

Sharkey County has 56 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 24 of them 1″ or larger and 2 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.25″ (tennis ball) on June 15, 1998.

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 56 since 1976

1″ or larger 24 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 2 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.25″ tennis ball · June 15, 1998

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 Sharkey County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 56 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
May 4, 2021	1.75″	Golf ball
April 19, 2020	1.25″	Half dollar
March 28, 2018	1.75″	Golf ball
March 18, 2016	0.88″	Nickel
March 13, 2016	1.0″	Quarter
April 16, 2015	0.88″	Nickel
April 28, 2014	1.0″	Quarter
April 27, 2014	0.88″	Nickel

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

From the storm reports

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

May 4, 2021 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Golf ball size hail fell in Rolling Fork.

June 15, 1998 · 2.25″ (tennis ball)

Many automobiles and roofs were damaged.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	0	1	3	20	21	9	2

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 Sharkey County

Has it ever hailed in Sharkey County?

Yes — 56 hail events have been recorded for Sharkey County, MS in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1976, including 24 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Sharkey County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Sharkey County, MS is May 4, 2021, 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 Sharkey County?

2.25″ (tennis ball), recorded on June 15, 1998. 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.

More Mississippi hail history

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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.