Hail in Lafayette County, Mississippi
Radar recorded hail of 1 inch or larger in Lafayette County on 36 days since October 2020. That is more than 69% of US counties. It ranks 28 of 82 in Mississippi.
The largest radar estimate was 2.3 inches on May 24, 2024. The most recent 1-inch day was September 6, 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 | 3 |
| 2022 | 7 |
| 2023 | 7 |
| 2024 | 4 |
| 2025 | 9 |
| 2026 | 6 |
Largest hail days
| Storm day | Radar estimate |
|---|---|
| May 24, 2024 | 2.3 in |
| February 26, 2026 | 1.9 in |
| April 28, 2026 | 1.9 in |
| April 27, 2025 | 1.8 in |
| April 5, 2025 | 1.75 in |
| May 4, 2021 | 1.65 in |
Ground reports
Within this area, storm spotters and weather offices logged 22 hail reports since October 2020, and 22 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