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Hail history for Guntown, MS
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Guntown on 35 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.5 in (tennis ball) on Jun 9, 2024. Hail is most common here in March and April.
Recent hail near Guntown
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 1, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Kirkville 1 hail report · closest 10 mi from Guntown |
| Mar 23, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Frankstown 1 hail report · closest 10 mi from Guntown |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Guntown by year
When hail season peaks near Guntown
Of the 35 hail days since 2006, most fell in March (10) and April (9).
Largest hail storms near Guntown
Jun 9, 2024 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Saltillo (4 mi from Guntown)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball-sized hail was reported on County Road 1305.Apr 19, 2009 · 2 in (hen egg) · Baldwyn (6 mi from Guntown)
Apr 7, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Guntown (5 mi from Guntown)
Apr 1, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Saltillo (5 mi from Guntown)
National Weather Service description (English): Quarter to golf ball size hail fell in Saltillo.Mar 31, 2015 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Baldwyn (4 mi from Guntown)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Guntown
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 5, 2025 | EF1 | Frog Is 6 mi from Guntown |
| Apr 1, 2023 | EF1 | Ellistown 10 mi from Guntown |
| Apr 1, 2023 | EF2 | Corrona 8 mi from Guntown |
| Apr 1, 2023 | EF2 | Baldwyn 4 mi from Guntown |
| Mar 24, 2023 | EF1 | Birmingham 8 mi from Guntown |
| May 2, 2021 | EF0 | Eggville 8 mi from Guntown |
| May 2, 2021 | EF0 | Centerville 8 mi from Guntown |
| Jan 11, 2020 | EF0 | Bethany 4 mi from Guntown |
| Jan 11, 2020 | EF1 | Frankstown 5 mi from Guntown |
| Dec 16, 2019 | EF2 | Blair 3 mi from Guntown |
| Dec 16, 2019 | EF0 | Guntown 3 mi from Guntown |
| Nov 5, 2018 | EF1 | Ratliff 8 mi from Guntown |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Guntown
96 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Guntown since 2006, on 67 days.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 22, 2026 | damage reported | Saltillo 1 wind report |
| Jun 12, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Macedonia 1 wind report |
| Jun 1, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Ratliff 1 wind report |
| Apr 28, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Corrona, Saltillo, Guntown 4 wind reports |
| Jun 7, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Saltillo 1 wind report |
| May 17, 2025 | 69 mph, estimated | Frankstown 1 wind report |
| May 2, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Baldwyn 1 wind report |
| Apr 5, 2025 | 85 mph, estimated | Saltillo, Birmingham 4 wind reports |
| Jun 9, 2024 | 75 mph, estimated | Saltillo 1 wind report |
| Feb 28, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Mt Vernon 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 Guntown; 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 Guntown.
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