Hail History

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Hail history for Diamondhead, MS

Last hail within 10 milesAug 21, 20261.25 in (half dollar)
Hail days, last 12 months1
Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)Mar 12, 2023
Hail days since 200621
Days with hail 1 inch or larger17
Tornadoes within 10 miles21
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles53

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Diamondhead on 21 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Mar 12, 2023. Hail is most common here in April and June.

Recent hail near Diamondhead

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Aug 21, 20261.25 in
half dollar		Waveland
1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Diamondhead		NWS storm report (preliminary)

One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.

Hail days near Diamondhead by year

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When hail season peaks near Diamondhead

Of the 21 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (4) and June (4).

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Largest hail storms near Diamondhead

May 11, 2007 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Gulfport (9 mi from Diamondhead)

National Weather Service description (English): Golfball size hail fell on Kiln-Delisle Road.

Jun 25, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Kiln (6 mi from Diamondhead)

National Weather Service description (English): Golfball size hail was reported along Highway 43.

Jul 2, 2009 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Bay St Louis (6 mi from Diamondhead)

National Weather Service description (English): Large hail cracked the windshield of a car.

Jul 26, 2009 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Diamondhead Airport (2 mi from Diamondhead)

May 25, 2010 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Diamondhead Airport (2 mi from Diamondhead)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail reported in Diamondhead.

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Diamondhead

DateRatingWherePath
Jun 18, 2026EF0Vidalia
8 mi from Diamondhead		0.9 mi long, 275 yd wide
Jun 18, 2026EF1Ligana
8 mi from Diamondhead		6.5 mi long, 275 yd wide
Apr 10, 2024EF1Kiln
6 mi from Diamondhead		2.9 mi long, 150 yd wide
Apr 10, 2024EF0Kiln
6 mi from Diamondhead		2.8 mi long, 75 yd wide
Apr 10, 2024EF0Ligana
8 mi from Diamondhead		4.9 mi long, 100 yd wide
Oct 29, 2022EF0Ligana
6 mi from Diamondhead		1.6 mi long, 50 yd wide
Aug 29, 2021EF1Pass Christian
8 mi from Diamondhead		2.1 mi long, 150 yd wide
Aug 29, 2021EF1Diamondhead Airport
2 mi from Diamondhead		1.7 mi long, 150 yd wide
Aug 29, 2021EF0Waveland
9 mi from Diamondhead		3.3 mi long, 200 yd wide
Aug 29, 2021EF0Waveland
7 mi from Diamondhead		2.9 mi long, 200 yd wide
Aug 29, 2021EF0Henderson Pt
8 mi from Diamondhead		0.5 mi long, 75 yd wide
Jun 19, 2021EF0Pass Christian
9 mi from Diamondhead		0.2 mi long, 50 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Diamondhead

53 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Diamondhead since 2006, on 39 days. The strongest measured gust was 67 mph on Jul 9, 2019.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Jun 18, 202658 mph, estimatedWaveland
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 9, 202658 mph, estimatedDiamondhead Airport, Kiln, Bay St Louis
7 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 16, 202560 mph, estimatedClermont Harbor
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 6, 202560 mph, estimatedVidalia
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Feb 16, 202560 mph, estimatedKiln
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 17, 202460 mph, estimatedKiln
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 10, 202458 mph, estimatedFenton, De Lisle
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 20, 202360 mph, estimatedCuevas
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 10, 202358 mph, estimatedKiln
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 15, 202360 mph, estimatedWaveland
1 wind report		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 Diamondhead; 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 Diamondhead.

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