Hail History

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Hail history for Natchez, MS

Last hail within 10 milesApr 2, 20241 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)Jan 3, 2023
Hail days since 200614
Days with hail 1 inch or larger9
Tornadoes within 10 miles9
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles138

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Natchez on 14 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Jan 3, 2023. Hail is most common here in March and February.

Recent hail near Natchez

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

Hail days near Natchez by year

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When hail season peaks near Natchez

Of the 14 hail days since 2006, most fell in March (3) and February (2).

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Largest hail storms near Natchez

Mar 18, 2013 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Hardy Field Natch (7 mi from Natchez)

Mar 17, 2016 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Vidalia (2 mi from Natchez)

National Weather Service description (English): Showers of hail occurred and the largest was around golf ball sized.

Jan 3, 2023 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Linwood (3 mi from Natchez)

Jul 2, 2014 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Linwood (4 mi from Natchez)

Apr 2, 2024 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Natchez (1 mi from Natchez)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Natchez

DateRatingWherePath
Dec 28, 2024EF1Ridgecrest
7 mi from Natchez		0.4 mi long, 80 yd wide
Dec 14, 2022EF1Cranfield
9 mi from Natchez		5.2 mi long, 300 yd wide
Nov 1, 2018EF1Sibley
9 mi from Natchez		5.0 mi long, 250 yd wide
Nov 1, 2018EF2Natchez
2 mi from Natchez		1.0 mi long, 200 yd wide
Apr 30, 2017EF2Linwood
6 mi from Natchez		3.4 mi long, 440 yd wide
Mar 27, 2009EF0Natchez
3 mi from Natchez		3.5 mi long, 50 yd wide
Dec 9, 2008EF1Natchez
1 mi from Natchez		3.1 mi long, 800 yd wide
May 10, 2006F0Clayton
5 mi from Natchez		2.0 mi long, 50 yd wide
May 10, 2006F0Pine Ridge
7 mi from Natchez		3.0 mi long, 50 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Natchez

138 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Natchez since 2006, on 105 days. The strongest measured gust was 66 mph on Feb 12, 2008.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 21, 2026damage reportedCloverdale
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
May 23, 202660 mph, estimatedNatchez, Johnsville
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 29, 202660 mph, estimatedJohnsville
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 15, 202660 mph, estimatedConcordia Jct
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 11, 202660 mph, estimatedJohnsville
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 27, 202569 mph, estimatedLinwood
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 26, 202569 mph, estimatedKingston, Linwood, Pine Ridge
4 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 24, 202569 mph, estimatedRidgecrest
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 6, 202558 mph, estimatedJohnsville
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 5, 202560 mph, estimatedJohnsville
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 Natchez; 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 Natchez.

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