Hail in Smith County, Mississippi
Radar recorded hail of 1 inch or larger in Smith County on 37 days since October 2020. That is more than 71% of US counties. It ranks 23 of 82 in Mississippi.
The largest radar estimate was 2.5 inches on December 9, 2023. 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 | 12 |
| 2024 | 4 |
| 2025 | 4 |
| 2026 | 7 |
Largest hail days
| Storm day | Radar estimate |
|---|---|
| December 9, 2023 | 2.5 in |
| June 17, 2023 | 2.3 in |
| April 25, 2022 | 2.15 in |
| June 30, 2023 | 1.55 in |
| August 21, 2026 | 1.55 in |
| April 9, 2021 | 1.55 in |
Ground reports
Within this area, storm spotters and weather offices logged 4 hail reports since October 2020, and 78 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