Hail History

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Hail history for Laurel, MS

Last hail within 10 milesJun 19, 20261 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 months2
Largest hail since 20062.5 in (tennis ball)Mar 4, 2020
Hail days since 200646
Days with hail 1 inch or larger31
Tornadoes within 10 miles26
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles206

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Laurel on 46 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.5 in (tennis ball) on Mar 4, 2020. Hail is most common here in March and June.

Recent hail near Laurel

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Jun 19, 20261 in
quarter		Service
1 hail report · closest 5 mi from Laurel		NOAA Storm Events
May 26, 20260.75 in
penny		Hesler Field Laur
1 hail report · closest 4 mi from Laurel		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 Laurel by year

2061074083093102113122131142154161721811942012112262322425226

When hail season peaks near Laurel

Of the 46 hail days since 2006, most fell in March (10) and June (9).

1Jan3Feb10Mar6Apr6May9Jun2Jul5AugSepOctNov4Dec

Largest hail storms near Laurel

Mar 4, 2020 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Service (5 mi from Laurel)

National Weather Service description (English): Large hail of golf ball size and larger fell in a swath from the Calhoun community southeast across parts of Laurel, Glade, and Tuckers Crossing. Several car rear windows were busted out at a gas station on the southwest side of Laurel. The largest hailstone reported was from Tuckers Crossing, where the hailstone was placed next to a McDonald's dipping sauce packet and thus determined to have a diameter of near 2.5 inches.

Aug 2, 2020 · 2 in (hen egg) · Ellisville (7 mi from Laurel)

National Weather Service description (English): A swath of large hail fell across portions of central Jones County from around Ellisville to Myrick. The largest hailstone that fell was larger than golf ball size to the south-southeast of Glade. Hail up to golfball size fell near Ellisville and Myrick.

Dec 10, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Moss (9 mi from Laurel)

National Weather Service description (English): Penny to golf ball sized hail fell across the southern portion of Jasper County.

Mar 12, 2010 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Hoy (3 mi from Laurel)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball sized hail was reported in North Laurel.

Jul 31, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Hoy (6 mi from Laurel)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Laurel

DateRatingWherePath
Mar 11, 2026EF1Tuckers
3 mi from Laurel		4.2 mi long, 400 yd wide
Jan 9, 2026EF0Hoy
3 mi from Laurel		0.3 mi long, 50 yd wide
Apr 6, 2025EF0Soso
8 mi from Laurel		4.6 mi long, 50 yd wide
Apr 3, 2023EF1Hoy
8 mi from Laurel		3.5 mi long, 220 yd wide
Jan 3, 2023EF1Errata
5 mi from Laurel		2.6 mi long, 365 yd wide
Apr 17, 2022EF1Hoy
6 mi from Laurel		2.9 mi long, 150 yd wide
Apr 5, 2022EF1Lanham
9 mi from Laurel		8.6 mi long, 250 yd wide
Apr 23, 2020EF2Service
7 mi from Laurel		16.9 mi long, 2,640 yd wide
Apr 12, 2020EF4Moss
9 mi from Laurel		22.2 mi long, 1,760 yd wide
Dec 16, 2019EF3Hesler Field Laur
3 mi from Laurel		16.5 mi long, 350 yd wide
Dec 23, 2014EF2Service
5 mi from Laurel		5.9 mi long, 350 yd wide
Nov 16, 2014EF1Mill Creek
8 mi from Laurel		2.6 mi long, 100 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Laurel

206 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Laurel since 2006, on 157 days.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 21, 2026damage reportedEllisville
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 21, 2026damage reportedCalhoun
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 19, 2026damage reportedSoso, Sandersville, Glade
4 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Apr 25, 202660 mph, estimatedSoso, Moss
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 11, 202658 mph, estimatedEllisville, Moss
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 26, 202563 mph, estimatedMyrick
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 6, 202560 mph, estimatedLaurel
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 4, 202560 mph, estimatedHesler Field Laur
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Feb 12, 202563 mph, estimatedMyrick
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 28, 202452 mph, estimatedService
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 Laurel; 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 Laurel.

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