Hail History

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Hail history for Latimer, MS

Last hail within 10 milesApr 10, 20241.75 in (golf ball)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)Apr 10, 2024
Hail days since 200612
Days with hail 1 inch or larger11
Tornadoes within 10 miles18
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles48

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Latimer on 12 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Apr 10, 2024. Hail is most common here in June and April.

Recent hail near Latimer

No hail was reported within 10 miles of Latimer in the last two years.

Hail days near Latimer by year

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When hail season peaks near Latimer

Of the 12 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (5) and April (3).

JanFebMar3Apr2May5Jun2JulAugSepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Latimer

Jun 18, 2022 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Ocean Spgs (9 mi from Latimer)

National Weather Service description (English): Jackson county emergency manager reported golf ball sized hail at his house.

Apr 10, 2024 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Lorraine (8 mi from Latimer)

National Weather Service description (English): Broadcast media shared a picture of golf ball sized hail in Woolmarket.

Jun 15, 2017 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Keesler AFB Bil (9 mi from Latimer)

Apr 28, 2016 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · North Biloxi Airport (7 mi from Latimer)

Jun 23, 2006 · 1 in (quarter) · Ocean Spgs (8 mi from Latimer)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Latimer

DateRatingWherePath
Mar 30, 2025EF0Vancleave
5 mi from Latimer		0.9 mi long, 75 yd wide
Apr 10, 2024EF0Vestry
5 mi from Latimer		2.2 mi long, 25 yd wide
Mar 30, 2022EF1North Biloxi Airport
3 mi from Latimer		2.5 mi long, 100 yd wide
Aug 30, 2021EF0Biloxi
10 mi from Latimer		0.5 mi long, 100 yd wide
Oct 28, 2020EF0Airey
7 mi from Latimer		2.9 mi long, 25 yd wide
Jun 24, 2020EF1North Biloxi Airport
5 mi from Latimer		0.2 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jun 24, 2020EF1Wool Market
3 mi from Latimer		0.4 mi long, 70 yd wide
Nov 1, 2018EF1Wool Market
10 mi from Latimer		7.2 mi long, 150 yd wide
Apr 14, 2018EF1North Biloxi Airport
6 mi from Latimer		1.4 mi long, 75 yd wide
Aug 30, 2017EF0Keesler AFB Bil
10 mi from Latimer		0.1 mi long, 30 yd wide
Mar 22, 2012EF1Wool Market
10 mi from Latimer		1.0 mi long, 100 yd wide
Mar 22, 2012EF0D Iberville
5 mi from Latimer		4.1 mi long, 100 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Latimer

48 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Latimer since 2006, on 33 days. The strongest measured gust was 69 mph on Mar 7, 2008.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Jun 30, 202658 mph, estimatedOcean Spgs, North Biloxi Airport, Ocean Springs
4 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events + NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 24, 202658 mph, estimatedAirey, Vestry
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 1, 202560 mph, estimatedD Iberville
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 30, 202558 mph, estimatedD Iberville
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 4, 202458 mph, estimatedOcean Spgs
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 10, 202458 mph, estimatedLorraine
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 7, 202360 mph, estimatedBiloxi, Keesler AFB Bil
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 15, 202360 mph, estimatedLorraine, Keesler AFB Bil
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 27, 202358 mph, estimatedWool Market
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 23, 202158 mph, estimatedD Iberville
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 Latimer; 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 Latimer.

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