Hail history for Washington County, MS

Washington County has 158 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 100 of them 1″ or larger and 7 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 3.0″ (tea cup) on April 1, 1974.

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 158 since 1958

1″ or larger 100 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 7 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 3.0″ tea cup · April 1, 1974

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 Washington County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 158 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
March 23, 2025	1.75″	Golf ball
March 23, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
March 15, 2025	0.75″	Penny
January 5, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
February 11, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
January 8, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
June 14, 2023	0.75″	Penny
June 14, 2023	1.75″	Golf ball

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

From the storm reports

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

March 23, 2025 · 1.0″ (quarter)

Quarter size hail reported north of Erwin.

March 10, 2018 · 2.75″ (baseball)

A swath of hail fell across the county as a severe thunderstorm move from northwest to southeast. The largest hailstone that fell was baseball sized near Metcalfe. Golfball sized hail also covered the ground in Metcalfe. As the storm moved across the southeastern part of the county, quarter size hail occurred eight miles west of Belzoni and golfball sized hail occurred east of Hollandale.

March 30, 1993 · 2.75″ (baseball)

Many automobiles and roofs were damaged. Many windows and windshields were broken or cracked.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
2	7	6	7	37	38	48	13

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 Washington County

Has it ever hailed in Washington County?

Yes — 158 hail events have been recorded for Washington County, MS in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1958, including 100 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Washington County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Washington County, MS is March 23, 2025, 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 Washington County?

3.0″ (tea cup), recorded on April 1, 1974. 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.