Hail history in Jackson, MS
On average, NOAA recorded hail within 15 miles of the center of Jackson on 4.6 days a year from 2016 to 2025, 3.9 of them with hail 1 inch or larger. NOAA recorded hail within 15 miles of the center of Jackson on 81 days since 2010. The largest hail reported was 2.75 in, in 2023. 63 of those days had hail of 1 inch or larger. April has the most hail days, 22 since 2010. The most recent was June 1, 2026. NOAA also recorded high wind on 243 days, with gusts up to 98 mph.
Ranks #14 of 200 US cities for days with hail 1 inch or larger, 2016 to 2025.
- Hail days since 2010
- 81
- Largest hail
- 2.75 in
- Highest gust
- 98 mph
Source: NOAA/NWS Storm Prediction Center
Data through November 1, 2026
81 hail days within 15 miles since 2010, largest 2.75 in
Source: NOAA/NWS Storm Prediction Center
Data through November 1, 2026
Hail days by year
Bar chart of hail days per year, 2010 to 2026. 81 hail days in total; the most was 9 in 2010.
Hail days by month
Hail days by month since 2010: Jan 4, Feb 6, Mar 14, Apr 22, May 13, Jun 12, Jul 1, Aug 3, Sep 0, Oct 2, Nov 3, Dec 1.
Most recent hail days
| Date | Largest hail | Nearest report |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 1, 2026 | 1.75 in | 13.4 mi |
| May 17, 2026 | 1.0 in | 4.4 mi |
| Apr 29, 2026 | 1.0 in | 12.4 mi |
| Apr 24, 2026 | 1.0 in | 6.0 mi |
| May 24, 2025 | 1.0 in | 7.8 mi |
| May 17, 2025 | 2.0 in | 12.7 mi |
| Mar 23, 2025 | 0.75 in | 14.6 mi |
| Apr 18, 2024 | 1.5 in | 12.8 mi |
| Apr 9, 2024 | 1.0 in | 10.5 mi |
| Mar 8, 2024 | 1.0 in | 10.2 mi |
About this data
- Distances are from the center of Jackson, not from any one property. Look up a street address below for a single building.
- Reports come from trained spotters and the public, so they cluster near towns and roads.
- No report does not mean no hail. Hail can fall where no one is there to report it.
- This is not a damage or insurance assessment.
243 high-wind days within 15 miles since 2010, strongest gust 98 mph
Source: NOAA/NWS Storm Prediction Center
Data through November 1, 2026
Most recent high-wind days
| Date | Highest gust | Nearest report |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 14, 2026 | Not recorded | 3.4 mi |
| Sep 13, 2026 | Not recorded | 11.0 mi |
| Sep 7, 2026 | Not recorded | 11.6 mi |
| Sep 6, 2026 | Not recorded | 9.5 mi |
| Sep 3, 2026 | Not recorded | 6.7 mi |
| Aug 20, 2026 | Not recorded | 7.2 mi |
| Jul 13, 2026 | Not recorded | 11.6 mi |
| Jul 12, 2026 | Not recorded | 13.9 mi |
| Jul 6, 2026 | Not recorded | 3.1 mi |
| Jul 4, 2026 | Not recorded | 5.3 mi |
About this data
- Distances are from the center of Jackson, not from any one property. Look up a street address below for a single building.
- Reports come from trained spotters and the public, so they cluster near towns and roads.
- No report does not mean no hail. Hail can fall where no one is there to report it.
- Wind speed is the highest reported gust; some reports have no speed.
- This is not a damage or insurance assessment.
Gusts, tornadoes and hurricanes in Jackson
Estimated peak gusts
1 day since October 1, 2021 had an estimated peak gust of 58 mph or more at Jackson.
| Day | Estimated peak gust |
|---|---|
| Mar 4, 2025 | 50 mph or more |
| Mar 25, 2024 | 50 mph or more |
| Jan 12, 2024 | 50 mph or more |
| Jun 30, 2023 | 58 mph or more |
| May 12, 2023 | 50 mph or more |
| Mar 30, 2022 | 50 mph or more |
Estimates: the highest gust of each storm day in NOAA’s hourly 2.5 km wind analysis (URMA), which fills in between weather stations. Analyses like this smooth out short thunderstorm gusts, so they are best for widespread wind (hurricanes, winter storms, high wind days); for thunderstorm wind, NOAA’s wind reports are the better record. Not a measurement at any building.
Tornadoes within 10 miles
NOAA recorded 72 tornadoes whose path came within 10 miles of Jackson since 1950; the strongest was rated EF5.
| Day | Rating | Path length | Closest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 28, 2024 | EF1 | 37.46 miles | 6.3 miles |
| Mar 25, 2024 | EF1 | 8.84 miles | 7.9 miles |
| Jun 18, 2023 | EF1 | 1.38 miles | 8.9 miles |
| Apr 13, 2022 | EF1 | 4.86 miles | 6.6 miles |
| Apr 13, 2022 | EF0 | 2.82 miles | 7.1 miles |
| Mar 30, 2022 | EF1 | 8.46 miles | 1.3 miles |
| Mar 30, 2022 | EF1 | 2.94 miles | 2 miles |
| Mar 30, 2022 | EF1 | 6.44 miles | 8.9 miles |
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| Day | Rating | Path length | Closest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 22, 2022 | EF1 | 5 miles | 7.3 miles |
| May 4, 2021 | EF1 | 30.7 miles | 4.1 miles |
| May 2, 2021 | EF1 | 6.88 miles | 9.4 miles |
| Nov 25, 2020 | EF1 | 0.74 miles | 2.9 miles |
| May 9, 2019 | EF1 | 3.54 miles | 4.4 miles |
| Apr 18, 2019 | EF1 | 1.12 miles | 9.3 miles |
| Apr 18, 2019 | EF1 | 3.13 miles | 5 miles |
| Apr 18, 2019 | EF1 | 2.32 miles | 3.3 miles |
| Oct 31, 2018 | EF1 | 1.28 miles | 8.6 miles |
| Apr 14, 2018 | EF1 | 6.21 miles | 6.3 miles |
| Mar 28, 2018 | EF0 | 0.75 miles | 3.6 miles |
| Feb 15, 2016 | EF0 | 0.52 miles | 7.2 miles |
| Apr 28, 2014 | EF3 | 29.72 miles | 5.7 miles |
| Apr 15, 2011 | EF3 | 16.53 miles | 2.4 miles |
| Dec 31, 2010 | EF2 | 26.17 miles | 6 miles |
| Mar 25, 2009 | EF1 | 12.28 miles | 9.6 miles |
| Apr 4, 2008 | EF2 | 12.99 miles | 5.9 miles |
| Feb 12, 2008 | EF1 | 3.23 miles | 5.1 miles |
| Sep 25, 2005 | EF0 | 1 miles | 6.6 miles |
| Jan 7, 2005 | EF1 | 0.6 miles | 3.8 miles |
| Apr 24, 2003 | EF0 | 1 miles | 6.9 miles |
| Apr 6, 2003 | EF1 | 5 miles | 5.8 miles |
| Mar 15, 2002 | EF1 | 2 miles | 7.7 miles |
| Nov 23, 2001 | EF4 | 11.5 miles | 7.9 miles |
| Nov 23, 2001 | EF0 | 0.3 miles | 8.2 miles |
| Oct 13, 2001 | EF0 | 0.2 miles | 5.2 miles |
| Oct 23, 1997 | EF0 | 1 miles | 2.7 miles |
| Nov 27, 1994 | EF1 | 20 miles | 5.9 miles |
| Nov 27, 1994 | EF0 | 8 miles | 1.1 miles |
| Mar 4, 1989 | EF1 | 5 miles | 8.1 miles |
| Mar 4, 1989 | EF3 | 11 miles | 9.3 miles |
| Feb 20, 1989 | EF1 | 9.5 miles | 2.5 miles |
| Feb 20, 1989 | EF1 | 7 miles | 5.6 miles |
| Nov 16, 1987 | EF1 | 10 miles | 6 miles |
| Nov 16, 1987 | EF1 | 9 miles | 5.2 miles |
| Nov 16, 1987 | EF2 | 20 miles | 3.5 miles |
| Apr 1, 1983 | EF2 | 0.7 miles | 9.1 miles |
| Aug 29, 1978 | EF1 | 21.3 miles | 7.3 miles |
| Sep 24, 1977 | EF1 | 1 miles | 6.3 miles |
| Feb 23, 1977 | EF1 | 0.5 miles | 9.9 miles |
| Feb 18, 1976 | EF2 | 12.7 miles | 0.9 miles |
| Jan 10, 1975 | EF2 | 15 miles | 7.7 miles |
| Jan 27, 1974 | EF3 | 31.4 miles | 2.5 miles |
| May 27, 1973 | EF1 | 0.5 miles | 8.1 miles |
| May 23, 1973 | EF1 | 0.1 miles | 6 miles |
| Feb 21, 1971 | EF0 | 0.1 miles | 6.7 miles |
| Feb 4, 1971 | EF1 | 0.1 miles | 6.7 miles |
| Feb 20, 1967 | EF1 | 0.1 miles | 2.6 miles |
| Mar 3, 1966 | EF5 | 202.5 miles | 0.1 miles |
| Nov 26, 1965 | EF1 | 0.1 miles | 6.3 miles |
| Jan 22, 1965 | EF1 | 0.1 miles | 6.9 miles |
| Nov 22, 1961 | EF1 | 1 miles | 9.5 miles |
| Jul 1, 1961 | EF1 | 1 miles | 0.8 miles |
| Feb 20, 1961 | EF1 | 0.1 miles | 5.5 miles |
| Aug 22, 1960 | EF1 | 0.5 miles | 1.3 miles |
| Mar 24, 1960 | EF1 | 0.1 miles | 8.1 miles |
| Apr 20, 1958 | EF1 | 4.9 miles | 9.7 miles |
| Feb 26, 1958 | EF3 | 69.7 miles | 2.1 miles |
| Apr 21, 1955 | EF1 | 5.1 miles | 2.6 miles |
| May 27, 1954 | EF1 | 0.1 miles | 9.2 miles |
| Aug 8, 1953 | EF1 | 0.1 miles | 3.4 miles |
| Apr 24, 1953 | EF2 | 96.7 miles | 1.4 miles |
| Mar 27, 1950 | EF2 | 31.9 miles | 0.8 miles |
| Mar 27, 1950 | EF2 | 59.3 miles | 1.8 miles |
Source: NOAA/NWS Storm Prediction Center. Ratings before 2007 are on the original Fujita scale.
Hurricanes and tropical storms
12 storms in NOAA's records brought modeled tropical-storm-force winds (39 mph or more) to Jackson.
| Storm | Modeled peak gust | Sustained | Closest pass |
|---|---|---|---|
| Katrina (2005) | 53 mph | 43 mph | 57 miles |
| Georges (1998) | 94 mph | 77 mph | 138 miles |
| Opal (1995) | 49 mph | 40 mph | 215 miles |
| Camille (1969) | 83 mph | 68 mph | 16 miles |
| Unnamed storm, 1934 | 49 mph | 40 mph | 31 miles |
| Unnamed storm, 1923 | 51 mph | 42 mph | 50 miles |
| Unnamed storm, 1916 | 51 mph | 41 mph | 14 miles |
| Unnamed storm, 1909 | 56 mph | 45 mph | 81 miles |
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| Storm | Modeled peak gust | Sustained | Closest pass |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unnamed storm, 1906 | 63 mph | 52 mph | 53 miles |
| Unnamed storm, 1888 | 72 mph | 59 mph | 41 miles |
| Unnamed storm, 1879 | 52 mph | 42 mph | 15 miles |
| Unnamed storm, 1860 | 57 mph | 46 mph | 16 miles |
Modeled from NOAA’s best tracks for open, flat ground; not measurements. How we model hurricane winds
103 radar hail days within 15 miles since 2020, largest 2.25 in or more
Source: NOAA MRMS radar (MESH), from October 14, 2020. Estimates of the largest hail in each 1 km cell, not measurements.
54 days with radar hail 1 inch or larger, 4 at 2 inches or larger, within 15 miles of Jackson’s center.
Biggest radar hail days
- 0.75 in+
- 1.0 in+
- 1.5 in+
- 2.0 in+
- 2.5 in+
- 3.0 in+
Most recent radar hail days
| Date | Largest radar estimate |
|---|---|
| Sep 14, 2026 | 0.75 in or more |
| Sep 6, 2026 | 0.75 in or more |
| Aug 26, 2026 | 0.75 in or more |
| Aug 21, 2026 | 0.75 in or more |
| Aug 20, 2026 | 1.25 in or more |
| Jul 4, 2026 | 0.75 in or more |
Storms in Jackson
NWS Jackson says severe thunderstorms in Mississippi are most common in March, April and May, with a secondary season of organized severe weather in November and early December.1 NWS Jackson says Mississippi gets the most severe hail reports, including hail 2 inches or larger, in spring, while damaging wind reports peak in summer.2
Notable storms
- May 9, 2024On May 9, 2024, a line of storms brought winds estimated near 100 mph to a corridor about 1.5 miles wide and 5 miles long, from Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport southeast into the Crossgates area of Brandon. A falling tree killed one woman, and in Jackson trees fell on buildings.3,4
- March 26, 2023On March 26, 2023, baseball-size hail of 2.75 inches fell in a swath from Hinds County into Rankin County just north of Lakeland Drive.5
- March 18, 2013On March 18, 2013, a supercell dropped softball-size hail of 4.25 inches in Clinton and golf ball to baseball size hail across the Jackson metro area during rush hour, damaging thousands of cars and many buildings. NWS Jackson puts the damage at around $550 million.2,6
- April 15, 2011On April 15, 2011, an EF3 tornado with winds estimated at 140 mph tracked 17 miles from southwest of Clinton across western Jackson to southeast Ridgeland. It damaged and destroyed homes and businesses and injured 10 people. NOAA's Storm Events Database lists $8 million in property damage.7,8
- April 4, 2008On April 4, 2008, straight-line gusts of 80 to 100 mph downed hundreds of trees across Jackson and Rankin County. NOAA's storm records list about $71 million in property damage in the area.9,10
- February 12, 2008On February 12, 2008, a squall line brought a downburst with winds estimated at 100 mph from the east side of Pearl through the south side of Brandon.11
Warnings and alerts
Hinds County Emergency Management sends alerts by phone, text, email and mobile app through an Everbridge sign-up.12
Sources
- 1. NWS Jackson: Mississippi Severe Weather Preparedness Week, Spring 2021
- 2. NWS Jackson: Fall Severe Weather Preparedness Week Day 2: Severe Thunderstorms
- 3. NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database: Thunderstorm Wind, Rankin County, May 9, 2024
- 4. NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database: Thunderstorm Wind, Hinds County, May 9, 2024
- 5. NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database: Hail, Rankin County, March 26, 2023
- 6. NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database: Hail, Hinds County, March 18, 2013
- 7. NWS Jackson: April 15, 2011 Severe Weather Outbreak: Clinton/Jackson Tornado
- 8. NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database: Tornado, Hinds County, April 15, 2011
- 9. NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database: Thunderstorm Wind, Hinds County, April 4, 2008
- 10. NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database: Thunderstorm Wind, Rankin County, April 4, 2008
- 11. NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database: Thunderstorm Wind, Rankin County, February 12, 2008
- 12. City of Clinton: Sign Up for Clinton & Hinds County Emergency Alerts
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Questions about hail in Jackson
Source: NOAA/NWS Storm Prediction Center
Data through November 1, 2026
- How often does it hail in Jackson?
- NOAA recorded hail within 15 miles of the center of Jackson on 4.6 days a year on average from 2016 to 2025, 3.9 of them with hail 1 inch or larger. Since 2010 it recorded 81 hail days.
- When is hail season in Jackson?
- April has the most hail days within 15 miles of the center of Jackson, 22 since 2010, then March (14) and May (13).
- What is the largest hail recorded in Jackson?
- 2.75 in, in 2023: the largest hail NOAA recorded within 15 miles of the center of Jackson since 2010.
- When did it last hail in Jackson?
- NOAA's most recent hail report within 15 miles of the center of Jackson is from June 1, 2026, with hail up to 1.75 in reported 13.4 miles from the center. Data through November 1, 2026.