Hail History

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Hail history for Pearl River, MS

Last hail within 10 milesApr 28, 20261.25 in (half dollar)
Hail days, last 12 months1
Largest hail since 20062.75 in (baseball)Mar 29, 2020
Hail days since 200632
Days with hail 1 inch or larger25
Tornadoes within 10 miles21
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles138

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Pearl River on 32 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on Mar 29, 2020. Hail is most common here in April and May.

Recent hail near Pearl River

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Apr 28, 20262 in
hen egg		Coosa, Hope, Philadelphia Airport
3 hail reports · closest 3 mi from Pearl River		NOAA Storm Events
May 24, 20251.25 in
half dollar		Philadelphia
1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Pearl River		NOAA Storm Events
May 2, 20251 in
quarter		Alice
1 hail report · closest 6 mi from Pearl River		NOAA Storm Events

One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.

Hail days near Pearl River by year

206207508109310511112132141521611718119220221222324225126

When hail season peaks near Pearl River

Of the 32 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (13) and May (5).

2Jan2Feb3Mar13Apr5May2Jun2Jul1AugSepOct1Nov1Dec

Largest hail storms near Pearl River

Nov 29, 2016 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Laurelhill (7 mi from Pearl River)

National Weather Service description (English): A swath of hail occurred in western Neshoba County. Hail up to baseball size was observed between Hope and Laurel Hill.

Mar 29, 2020 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Dowdville (9 mi from Pearl River)

National Weather Service description (English): A severe thunderstorm continued to produce large hail up to the size of golf balls to baseballs as it moved northeast across Neshoba County. In many cases, hail covered the ground. On the southern side of the storm, hail up to the size of quarters fell in the Dixon and Sandtown communities. Golf ball size or larger hail occurred from the Neshoba County Fairgrounds through the northeast side of Philadelphia. Baseball sized hail occurred in Philadelphia.

Apr 6, 2014 · 2 in (hen egg) · Williamsville (4 mi from Pearl River)

National Weather Service description (English): A swath of large hail fell across central Neshoba County. The largest hail stone was around 2 inches and fell in Philadelphia.

Apr 28, 2026 · 2 in (hen egg) · Coosa (9 mi from Pearl River)

National Weather Service description (English): Emergency management reported 2-inch hail in Edinburg.

Apr 3, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Edinburg (6 mi from Pearl River)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Pearl River

DateRatingWherePath
May 25, 2022EF0Alice
8 mi from Pearl River		2.3 mi long, 100 yd wide
Apr 13, 2022EF0Edinburg
6 mi from Pearl River		0.6 mi long, 225 yd wide
Apr 13, 2022EF1Laurelhill
5 mi from Pearl River		9.9 mi long, 400 yd wide
Apr 13, 2022EF1Burnside
8 mi from Pearl River		6.7 mi long, 1,400 yd wide
Apr 25, 2019EF0Gholson
9 mi from Pearl River		1.4 mi long, 25 yd wide
Apr 18, 2019EF1Madden
10 mi from Pearl River		4.1 mi long, 350 yd wide
Apr 18, 2019EF1Dowdville
8 mi from Pearl River		1.9 mi long, 350 yd wide
Apr 18, 2019EF1Madden
7 mi from Pearl River		0.3 mi long, 180 yd wide
Apr 18, 2019EF1Laurelhill
7 mi from Pearl River		1.4 mi long, 180 yd wide
Apr 18, 2019EF1Deemer
7 mi from Pearl River		3.1 mi long, 700 yd wide
Apr 18, 2019EF1Edinburg
6 mi from Pearl River		0.3 mi long, 75 yd wide
Apr 18, 2019EF1Laurelhill
6 mi from Pearl River		0.3 mi long, 75 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Pearl River

138 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Pearl River since 2006, on 107 days. The strongest measured gust was 76 mph on Sep 6, 2023.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 21, 2026damage reportedArlington
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Sep 6, 2026damage reportedPhiladelphia
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 20, 2026damage reportedPearl River
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 19, 2026damage reportedPlattsburg, Arlington
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Apr 28, 202661 mph, estimatedArlington
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 15, 202652 mph, estimatedHope, Philadelphia
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 16, 202558 mph, estimatedPhiladelphia, Arlington
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 25, 202575 mph, estimatedDeemer
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 24, 202569 mph, estimatedPhiladelphia
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 2, 202560 mph, estimatedAlice
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events

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 Pearl River; 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.

Nearby cities

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 Pearl River.

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