Hail History

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Hail history for Forest, MS

Last hail within 10 milesApr 24, 20261.75 in (golf ball)
Hail days, last 12 months1
Largest hail since 20062.25 inMar 26, 2023
Hail days since 200632
Days with hail 1 inch or larger24
Tornadoes within 10 miles20
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles100

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Forest on 32 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.25 in on Mar 26, 2023. Hail is most common here in March and April.

Recent hail near Forest

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Apr 24, 20261.75 in
golf ball		Lake
1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Forest		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 16, 20251.5 in
ping pong ball		Homewood
1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Forest		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 Forest by year

0610730820951041112113214153162171811922012112222324125126

When hail season peaks near Forest

Of the 32 hail days since 2006, most fell in March (8) and April (6).

1Jan3Feb8Mar6Apr3May6JunJul1Aug1Sep1OctNov2Dec

Largest hail storms near Forest

Mar 26, 2023 · 2.25 in · Hazel (9 mi from Forest)

National Weather Service description (English): A swath of very large hail occurred in western Newton County from near Lake to just east of Conehatta. Hail as large as 2.25 inches fell in Conehatta.

Feb 7, 2017 · 2 in (hen egg) · Harperville (9 mi from Forest)

National Weather Service description (English): A swath of large hail fell across the central and eastern parts of the county. This included two inch hail in Lake, ping pong ball sized near Hillsboro and quarter size in Harperville.

May 16, 2009 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Pulaski (9 mi from Forest)

National Weather Service description (English): Nickel to golf ball sized hail fell just to the south-southeast of Pulaski, along Beatty Road.

Dec 31, 2010 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Hillsboro (5 mi from Forest)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball sized hail was reported north of Forest.

Apr 15, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Homewood (9 mi from Forest)

National Weather Service description (English): A swath of quarter to golf ball sized hail fell across southern Scott County.

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Forest

DateRatingWherePath
Dec 14, 2022EF1Norris
6 mi from Forest		5.2 mi long, 400 yd wide
Dec 14, 2022EF1Lake
7 mi from Forest		0.8 mi long, 200 yd wide
Apr 13, 2022EF1Norris
4 mi from Forest		2.3 mi long, 200 yd wide
Apr 5, 2022EF1Otho
7 mi from Forest		4.7 mi long, 300 yd wide
Apr 5, 2022EF1Lake
9 mi from Forest		0.5 mi long, 100 yd wide
Apr 5, 2022EF0Lawrence
10 mi from Forest		1.6 mi long, 100 yd wide
Jan 11, 2020EF0Forest
0 mi from Forest		3.0 mi long, 250 yd wide
Apr 18, 2019EF1Pulaski
9 mi from Forest		1.4 mi long, 200 yd wide
Apr 30, 2017EF0Piketown
5 mi from Forest		4.3 mi long, 100 yd wide
Feb 7, 2017EF2Hillsboro
6 mi from Forest		4.8 mi long, 880 yd wide
Jan 21, 2016EF0Homewood
8 mi from Forest		2.1 mi long, 75 yd wide
Apr 28, 2014EF3Forest
1 mi from Forest		4.3 mi long, 150 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Forest

100 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Forest since 2006, on 78 days.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 19, 2026damage reportedForest
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
May 26, 202569 mph, estimatedPulaski
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 25, 202563 mph, estimatedHillsboro
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 6, 202560 mph, estimatedForest Muni Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jan 5, 202545 mph, estimatedLake
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 29, 202449 mph, estimatedKalem
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 24, 202458 mph, estimatedPulaski
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 9, 202470 mph, estimatedHomewood
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 9, 2024100 mph, estimatedForest, Hazel
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 25, 202463 mph, estimatedHarperville
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 Forest; 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 Forest.

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