Hail history for Smith County, MS

Smith County has 124 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 69 of them 1″ or larger and 6 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.75″ (baseball) on April 27, 2011.

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 124 since 1962

1″ or larger 69 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 6 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.75″ baseball · April 27, 2011

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 Smith County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 124 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
December 9, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
December 9, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
March 26, 2023	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
April 18, 2020	1.75″	Golf ball
June 16, 2017	1.0″	Quarter
February 7, 2017	1.0″	Quarter
April 14, 2016	1.0″	Quarter
March 17, 2016	0.75″	Penny

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

From the storm reports

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

December 9, 2023 · 1.0″ (quarter)

Hail up to the size of quarters fell in the Shady Grove area.

April 27, 2011 · 2.75″ (baseball)

A swath of very large hail affected northwestern portions of the county. Baseball size (2.75 inch) hail fell in Polkville, and 1.75 inch hail fell in the Trenton community just east of Polkville.

April 22, 2005 · 2.75″ (baseball)

The second of several supercell thunderstorms to effect Smith county, moved into the West-Central portion of the county from Simpson county and tracked east-southeast from near Mize to Taylorsville. This supercell produced a swath of golf ball to baseball sized hail across Southern Smith county. The very large hail damaged many cars and several homes.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	3	2	8	21	59	27	4

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 Smith County

Has it ever hailed in Smith County?

Yes — 124 hail events have been recorded for Smith County, MS in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1962, including 69 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Smith County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Smith County, MS is December 9, 2023, 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 Smith County?

2.75″ (baseball), recorded on April 27, 2011. 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.