Hail History

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Hail history for Meridian, MS

Last hail within 10 milesMar 26, 20231.25 in (half dollar)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)Apr 8, 2020
Hail days since 200630
Days with hail 1 inch or larger24
Tornadoes within 10 miles16
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles181

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Meridian on 30 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Apr 8, 2020. Hail is most common here in May and March.

Meridian ranks #603 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →

Recent hail near Meridian

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

Hail days near Meridian by year

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When hail season peaks near Meridian

Of the 30 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (7) and March (5).

1Jan1Feb5Mar5Apr7May5Jun1Jul1AugSep2OctNov2Dec

Largest hail storms near Meridian

Aug 15, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Meridian (0 mi from Meridian)

National Weather Service description (English): Quarter to golfball sized hail fell on the east side of town.

Oct 18, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Lost Gap (6 mi from Meridian)

National Weather Service description (English): Half dollar to golf ball size hail fell west of Key Field.

Apr 8, 2020 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Zero (5 mi from Meridian)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail reported near the Zero Community. Also reports of Limbs down and debris blown around.

May 30, 2018 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Russell (7 mi from Meridian)

Mar 23, 2013 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Suqualena (10 mi from Meridian)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Meridian

DateRatingWherePath
May 26, 2025EF0Okatibbee
10 mi from Meridian		0.5 mi long, 50 yd wide
Mar 15, 2025EF1Okatibbee
10 mi from Meridian		7.8 mi long, 400 yd wide
Dec 28, 2024EF1Increase
10 mi from Meridian		9.9 mi long, 700 yd wide
Dec 28, 2024EF1Topton
9 mi from Meridian		9.0 mi long, 630 yd wide
Dec 14, 2022EF1Vimville
9 mi from Meridian		8.1 mi long, 300 yd wide
Apr 13, 2022EF2Okatibbee
9 mi from Meridian		15.2 mi long, 1,400 yd wide
Mar 30, 2022EF0Sable
10 mi from Meridian		0.1 mi long, 25 yd wide
Mar 30, 2022EF1Savoy
10 mi from Meridian		3.5 mi long, 50 yd wide
Mar 30, 2022EF1Vimville
10 mi from Meridian		6.8 mi long, 200 yd wide
Apr 12, 2020EF1Okatibbee
7 mi from Meridian		2.9 mi long, 300 yd wide
Apr 14, 2018EF2Meridian
2 mi from Meridian		8.5 mi long, 780 yd wide
Jan 2, 2017EF0Savoy
10 mi from Meridian		1.5 mi long, 75 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Meridian

181 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Meridian since 2006, on 121 days. The strongest measured gust was 78 mph on Jan 5, 2007.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 21, 2026damage reportedNellieburg, Lost Gap, Meridian
4 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 26, 2026damage reportedBailey, Marion, Meridian
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 5, 2026damage reportedMeridian, Marion
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Apr 28, 202661 mph, estimatedComplete, Russell, Topton
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 24, 202669 mph, estimatedRussell, Vimville, Key Field Meridia
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 16, 202561 mph, measuredKey Field Meridia, Okatibbee, Bailey
4 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 26, 202569 mph, estimatedZero, Complete, Vimville
4 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 25, 202563 mph, estimatedKey Field Meridia, Vimville, Meridian
4 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 24, 202563 mph, estimatedMeridian
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 6, 202560 mph, estimatedMarion, Vimville
2 wind reports		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 Meridian; 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 Meridian.

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