Hail History

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Hail history for Booneville, MS

Last hail within 10 milesMar 15, 20261 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 months2
Largest hail since 20062 in (hen egg)Apr 22, 2017
Hail days since 200621
Days with hail 1 inch or larger18
Tornadoes within 10 miles7
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles66

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Booneville on 21 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Apr 22, 2017. Hail is most common here in March and April.

Recent hail near Booneville

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Mar 15, 20261 in
quarter		New Site
1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Booneville		NOAA Storm Events
Feb 26, 20261 in
quarter		Booneville
1 hail report · closest 3 mi from Booneville		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 31, 20251.5 in
ping pong ball		Rienzi, Booneville Bldwyn Airport, Booneville
3 hail reports · closest near the center of Booneville		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 23, 20251 in
quarter		Booneville Bldwyn Airport, Frankstown
2 hail reports · closest 7 mi from Booneville		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 Booneville by year

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When hail season peaks near Booneville

Of the 21 hail days since 2006, most fell in March (10) and April (3).

Jan1Feb10Mar3Apr2May3Jun1Jul1AugSepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Booneville

May 2, 2008 · 2 in (hen egg) · Booneville (1 mi from Booneville)

Apr 22, 2017 · 2 in (hen egg) · New Site (8 mi from Booneville)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail fell one mile north of Hobo Station.

Apr 7, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Rienzi (8 mi from Booneville)

Apr 10, 2009 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Wheeler (6 mi from Booneville)

National Weather Service description (English): Pea to golf ball size hail fell near Wheeler.

May 2, 2022 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Jumpertown (3 mi from Booneville)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Booneville

DateRatingWherePath
Jan 11, 2020EF1Booneville
5 mi from Booneville		8.2 mi long, 150 yd wide
Aug 31, 2017EF0Wheeler
4 mi from Booneville		0.2 mi long, 30 yd wide
Apr 22, 2017EF1Wheeler
6 mi from Booneville		6.5 mi long, 200 yd wide
Dec 23, 2015EF1Blackland
7 mi from Booneville		3.9 mi long, 80 yd wide
Apr 27, 2011EF0Rienzi
8 mi from Booneville		2.3 mi long, 50 yd wide
May 2, 2008EF1Blackland
7 mi from Booneville		11.9 mi long, 150 yd wide
May 2, 2008EF1Rienzi
7 mi from Booneville		1.9 mi long, 150 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Booneville

66 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Booneville since 2006, on 45 days. The strongest measured gust was 58 mph on Dec 21, 2013.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Jul 1, 202650 mph, estimatedBooneville
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Mar 15, 202658 mph, estimatedRienzi
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 20, 202560 mph, estimatedBooneville, Altitude
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 5, 202594 mph, estimatedBooneville, Booneville Bldwyn Airport, Rienzi
8 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 23, 202558 mph, estimatedBooneville
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 25, 202364 mph, estimatedJumpertown, Hinkle
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 11, 202358 mph, estimatedBooneville
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 10, 202355 mph, estimatedBooneville
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Nov 29, 202258 mph, estimatedBooneville, Marietta
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 30, 202258 mph, estimatedBooneville, Jumpertown
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 Booneville; 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 Booneville.

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