Hail in Benton County, Mississippi
Radar recorded hail of 1 inch or larger in Benton County on 34 days since October 2020. That is more than 66% of US counties. It ranks 35 of 82 in Mississippi.
The largest radar estimate was 1.95 inches on March 30, 2025. The most recent 1-inch day was September 21, 2026. Radar estimates and ground reports often differ, so see how they compare.
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Days of 1-inch hail by year
| Year | Days |
|---|---|
| 2020 (from October) | 0 |
| 2021 | 5 |
| 2022 | 9 |
| 2023 | 7 |
| 2024 | 3 |
| 2025 | 7 |
| 2026 | 3 |
Largest hail days
| Storm day | Radar estimate |
|---|---|
| March 30, 2025 | 1.95 in |
| May 18, 2025 | 1.85 in |
| May 5, 2022 | 1.8 in |
| June 6, 2022 | 1.75 in |
| May 14, 2024 | 1.65 in |
| December 9, 2023 | 1.55 in |
Ground reports
Within this area, storm spotters and weather offices logged 3 hail reports since October 2020, and 11 tornadoes started here since 1950.
Figures cover a circle with the same land area as the county, centered on it, so edges are approximate.
Most hail days in Mississippi
- Hancock County: 79 days
- Harrison County: 76 days
- Hinds County: 51 days
- Rankin County: 51 days
- Jasper County: 50 days
- Copiah County: 49 days