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Hail history for Indianola, MS
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Indianola on 17 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on Nov 29, 2016. Hail is most common here in April and March.
Recent hail near Indianola
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Indianola in the last two years.
Hail days near Indianola by year
When hail season peaks near Indianola
Of the 17 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (5) and March (4).
Largest hail storms near Indianola
Nov 29, 2016 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Fairview (8 mi from Indianola)
National Weather Service description (English): A thunderstorm moved out of Washington County and tracked northeast through Sunflower County. It brought a swath of hail to the county. The largest that fell was baseball size just to the southwest of Doddsville.Mar 11, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Moorhead (6 mi from Indianola)
National Weather Service description (English): A swath of nickel to golf ball sized hail fell from just northwest of Moorhead to just east of Sunflower.Apr 7, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Holly Ridge (7 mi from Indianola)
Apr 22, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Indianola (1 mi from Indianola)
Apr 23, 2010 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Pollock (4 mi from Indianola)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball sized hail fell between Indianola and Inverness.Tornadoes within 10 miles of Indianola
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 29, 2015 | EF0 | Mackman 5 mi from Indianola |
| Apr 27, 2011 | EF2 | Sunflower 7 mi from Indianola |
| Oct 22, 2007 | EF1 | Mackman 7 mi from Indianola |
| Feb 24, 2007 | EF1 | Indianola 6 mi from Indianola |
| Apr 7, 2006 | F0 | Indianola 1 mi from Indianola |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Indianola
70 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Indianola since 2006, on 56 days. The strongest measured gust was 51 mph on Jun 11, 2012.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 28, 2026 | 61 mph, estimated | Inverness 1 wind report |
| Mar 15, 2026 | 61 mph, estimated | Boyer, Indianola 2 wind reports |
| Aug 19, 2025 | 75 mph, estimated | Indianola 1 wind report |
| May 24, 2025 | 49 mph, estimated | Indianola 1 wind report |
| Apr 5, 2025 | 69 mph, estimated | Dwyer 1 wind report |
| Jan 12, 2024 | 63 mph, estimated | Indianola, Inverness 2 wind reports |
| Nov 29, 2022 | 69 mph, estimated | Inverness 1 wind report |
| Jun 8, 2022 | 58 mph, estimated | Boyer 1 wind report |
| May 15, 2022 | 63 mph, estimated | Indianola 1 wind report |
| May 4, 2021 | 63 mph, estimated | Frazier 1 wind report |
Severe thunderstorm wind means gusts of 58 mph or more, or wind that caused damage. Measured gusts come from weather stations; estimated ones from spotters and damage surveys.
Filing a roof or car hail claim?
Insurers ask for the date of loss. The dates on this page are when hail was reported near Indianola; hail can hit one street and miss the next, so a report is not proof of damage at your address. A licensed roofer or your insurance adjuster can inspect the roof. Many policies set a time limit for filing a claim — check yours.
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Data: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (final records through Jun 30, 2026) and National Weather Service Local Storm Reports (preliminary, since then). Distances are measured from the center of Indianola.
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