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Hail history for Water Valley, MS
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Water Valley on 19 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on May 24, 2024. Hail is most common here in May and April.
Recent hail near Water Valley
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 28, 2026 | 0.75 in penny | Bruce Jct 1 hail report · closest 10 mi from Water Valley |
| May 17, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Pine Vly 1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Water Valley |
| Mar 23, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Water Vly 1 hail report · closest 1 mi from Water Valley |
| Mar 15, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Water Vly 1 hail report · closest 2 mi from Water Valley |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Water Valley by year
When hail season peaks near Water Valley
Of the 19 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (6) and April (4).
Largest hail storms near Water Valley
May 24, 2024 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Water Vly (3 mi from Water Valley)
National Weather Service description (English): Baseball sized hail fell northeast of Water Valley.Apr 7, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Water Vly (1 mi from Water Valley)
May 6, 2009 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Taylor (8 mi from Water Valley)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail fell in the southwest portion of LaFayette County.Mar 31, 2015 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Water Vly (1 mi from Water Valley)
Oct 24, 2010 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Shuford (8 mi from Water Valley)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Water Valley
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 27, 2011 | EF3 | Springdale 5 mi from Water Valley |
| Sep 2, 2008 | EF0 | Paris 10 mi from Water Valley |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Water Valley
37 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Water Valley since 2006, on 23 days.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 31, 2026 | 55 mph, estimated | Water Vly 1 wind report |
| May 25, 2025 | 70 mph, estimated | Orwood, Velma 2 wind reports |
| May 20, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Water Vly 1 wind report |
| Apr 27, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Taylor, Gault 6 wind reports |
| Apr 5, 2025 | 79 mph, estimated | Springdale, Water Vly, Gault 6 wind reports |
| Aug 30, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Taylor 1 wind report |
| May 16, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | Velma 1 wind report |
| Mar 24, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | Water Vly Muni Apt 1 wind report |
| Oct 12, 2022 | 58 mph, estimated | Velma 1 wind report |
| Mar 28, 2021 | 58 mph, estimated | Water Vly 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 Water Valley; 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 Water Valley.
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