Hail History

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Hail history for Pontotoc, MS

Haili ijiin 10 mileAug 20, 20261.50 in (ping pong ball)
Ane haili, 12 mwwoon ijiin2
Haili ane pwon ijiin 20062.50 in (tennis ball)Jun 9, 2024
Ane haili ijiin 200627
Ane haili 1 inch o pwon22
Tornado ijiin 10 mile8
Wind reports within 10 miles79

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Pontotoc on 27 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.50 in (tennis ball) on Jun 9, 2024. Hail is most common here in April and May.

Recent hail near Pontotoc

DateSize hailWhereSource
Aug 20, 20261.50 in
ping pong ball		Hurricane, Ecru
2 hail reports · closest 6 mi from Pontotoc		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Mar 15, 20261.00 in
25-sent coin		Endville, Furrs
2 hail reports · closest 6 mi from Pontotoc		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 9, 20251.00 in
25-sent coin		Nixon
1 hail report · closest 3 mi from Pontotoc		NOAA Storm Events
May 8, 20252.00 in
hen egg		Furrs, Plymouth
2 hail reports · closest 6 mi from Pontotoc		NOAA Storm Events

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Ka anam̄mool ekkar kaan Pontotoc

Of 27 nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar 2006, most fell in April (6) and May (4).

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Anam̄mool ekkar kaan Pontotoc

Jun 9, 2024 · 2.50 in (tennis ball) · Plymouth (5 mi from Pontotoc)

National Weather Service description (English): Tennis ball-sized hail fell on Black Zion Road in Pontotoc, MS.

May 8, 2025 · 2.00 in (hen egg) · Furrs (8 mi from Pontotoc)

Aug 2, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Cherry Creek (7 mi from Pontotoc)

Apr 10, 2009 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Bissell (9 mi from Pontotoc)

Feb 7, 2017 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Rough Edge (4 mi from Pontotoc)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail of quarter to golf-ball size fell along highway 342 in the Black Zion Community.

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Pontotoc

DateRatingWherePath
Apr 5, 2025EF1New Harmony
10 mi from Pontotoc		4.1 mi long, 300 yd wide
Apr 1, 2023EF2Springville
8 mi from Pontotoc		16.9 mi long, 475 yd wide
Nov 5, 2018EF0Chesterville
10 mi from Pontotoc		0.2 mi long, 50 yd wide
Nov 5, 2018EF2Bissell
10 mi from Pontotoc		10.2 mi long, 200 yd wide
Nov 18, 2015EF0Algoma
5 mi from Pontotoc		9.2 mi long, 250 yd wide
Apr 27, 2011EF0Endville
8 mi from Pontotoc		1.0 mi long, 75 yd wide
Oct 7, 2008EF1Pontotoc
2 mi from Pontotoc		0.1 mi long, 30 yd wide
Apr 7, 2006F0Thaxton
7 mi from Pontotoc		6.0 mi long, 30 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Pontotoc

79 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Pontotoc since 2006, on 59 days.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 6, 2026damage a reportedEcru
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 20, 2026damage a reportedEcru
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Mar 15, 202658 mph, a estimatPontotoc
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 7, 202558 mph, a estimatSpringville, Algoma, Troy
4 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 17, 202569 mph, a estimatPossum Trot, Pontotoc Co Airport
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Dec 28, 202460 mph, a estimatNixon
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 24, 202460 mph, a estimatAlgoma
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 15, 202481 mph, a estimatFurrs, Algoma, Pontotoc
6 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 6, 202358 mph, a estimatPontotoc, Springville
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 6, 202358 mph, a estimatAlgoma, Endville
3 wind reports		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 Pontotoc; 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.

Cities nearby

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 Pontotoc.

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