Hail History

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Hail history for Southaven, MS

Last hail within 10 milesApr 28, 20260.75 in (penny)
Hail days, last 12 months1
Largest hail since 20062 in (hen egg)Jun 11, 2023
Hail days since 200644
Days with hail 1 inch or larger31
Tornadoes within 10 miles5
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles128

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Southaven on 44 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Jun 11, 2023. Hail is most common here in April and June.

Southaven ranks #337 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →

Recent hail near Southaven

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Apr 28, 20260.75 in
penny		Mineral Wells
1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Southaven		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 29, 20251 in
quarter		Aldens
1 hail report · closest 6 mi from Southaven		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 2, 20251.75 in
golf ball		Nesbit, Mineral Wells
2 hail reports · closest 8 mi from Southaven		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 Southaven by year

3062077081093105113121131141151621711819120121322423224225126

When hail season peaks near Southaven

Of the 44 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (15) and June (10).

2Jan1Feb2Mar15Apr7May10Jun2Jul1AugSep2Oct2NovDec

Largest hail storms near Southaven

Jan 25, 2021 · 2 in (hen egg) · Capleville (7 mi from Southaven)

Jun 11, 2023 · 2 in (hen egg) · Horn Lake (2 mi from Southaven)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball-sized hail fell at Highway 51 and Nail Road.

Apr 2, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Memphis (10 mi from Southaven)

Jul 5, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Bright (10 mi from Southaven)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail fell at the intersection of Getwell Road and Byhalia Road.

Apr 24, 2010 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Horn Lake Desoto Airport (0 mi from Southaven)

National Weather Service description (English): Half dollar to golf ball size hail fell in Southhaven. The hail was reported in the Snowden Grove area of Southaven and at the intersection of Goodman and Getwell Roads as well.

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Southaven

DateRatingWherePath
Oct 21, 2019EF1Memphis Intl. Airport
4 mi from Southaven		7.4 mi long, 250 yd wide
May 2, 2010EF0Nesbit
8 mi from Southaven		1.1 mi long, 100 yd wide
Jun 12, 2009EF2Olive Branch
10 mi from Southaven		2.9 mi long, 75 yd wide
Feb 5, 2008EF2Horn Lake Desoto Airport
1 mi from Southaven		1.8 mi long, 440 yd wide
Feb 5, 2008EF2Whitehaven
2 mi from Southaven		8.4 mi long, 440 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Southaven

128 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Southaven since 2006, on 85 days. The strongest measured gust was 84 mph on Feb 5, 2008.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 22, 202660 mph, measuredWhitehaven, Southeast Memphis
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 17, 2026damage reportedHorn Lake, Hernando, Southaven
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 10, 202645 mph, estimatedOlive Branch
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 4, 202650 mph, estimatedOlive Branch
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 1, 202658 mph, estimatedWalls
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 28, 202658 mph, estimatedDays, Horn Lake
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 15, 202658 mph, estimatedNesbit, Horn Lake Desoto Airport
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 7, 202658 mph, estimatedPleasant Hill
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 21, 202558 mph, estimatedWalls
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 19, 202558 mph, estimatedLewisburg, Aulon
2 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 Southaven; 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 Southaven.

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