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Hail history for Simpson County, MS
83 hail reports in Simpson County since 2006 on 65 days. The largest stones measured 2.5 in (tennis ball) on Mar 18, 2013.
Cities in Simpson County
Recent hail in Simpson County
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 21, 2026 | 0.88 in nickel | Mendenhall 1 hail report |
One row per day: the largest hail reported in the county that day, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days in Simpson County by year
When hail season peaks in Simpson County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Simpson County
171 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Simpson County since 2006, on 123 days. The strongest measured gust was 62 mph on May 24, 2025.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 13, 2026 | damage reported | Martinville, Magee 2 wind reports |
| Sep 3, 2026 | damage reported | Braxton, Union 2 wind reports |
| Aug 21, 2026 | damage reported | Merit 1 wind report |
| Aug 20, 2026 | damage reported | Mendenhall, Zion Hill, Clem 3 wind reports |
| Aug 6, 2026 | damage reported | Harrisville, Cato 2 wind reports |
| Apr 25, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | D Lo, Weathersby, Magee Muni Airport 3 wind reports |
| Mar 7, 2026 | 63 mph, estimated | Pinola 1 wind report |
| Jul 1, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Sanatorium 1 wind report |
| May 24, 2025 | 62 mph, measured | Weathersby 1 wind report |
| Mar 31, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Shivers 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 Simpson County; 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.
Data: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (final records through Jun 30, 2026) and National Weather Service Local Storm Reports (preliminary, since then).