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Hail history for Olive Branch, MS

Last hail within 10 milesJun 1, 20261.5 in (ping pong ball)
Hail days, last 12 months2
Largest hail since 20062.75 in (baseball)Apr 7, 2006
Hail days since 200653
Days with hail 1 inch or larger38
Tornadoes within 10 miles5
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles105

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Olive Branch on 53 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on Apr 7, 2006. Hail is most common here in April and May.

Olive Branch ranks #210 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →

Recent hail near Olive Branch

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Jun 1, 20261.5 in
ping pong ball		Olive Branch, Lewisburg
2 hail reports · closest 2 mi from Olive Branch		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 28, 20260.75 in
penny		Mineral Wells
1 hail report · closest 2 mi from Olive Branch		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 14, 20250.88 in
nickel		Capleville
1 hail report · closest 2 mi from Olive Branch		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 29, 20251 in
quarter		Aldens
1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Olive Branch		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 2, 20251.75 in
golf ball		Collierville Arpk, Olive Branch, Mineral Wells
3 hail reports · closest near the center of Olive Branch		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 Olive Branch by year

2065077082094105113122132141521611711811920121222623224325226

When hail season peaks near Olive Branch

Of the 53 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (14) and May (9).

1Jan3Feb3Mar14Apr9May8Jun5Jul2Aug1Sep3Oct2Nov2Dec

Largest hail storms near Olive Branch

Apr 7, 2006 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Germantown (8 mi from Olive Branch)

National Weather Service description (English): Several cars were damaged by the large hail.

Jan 25, 2021 · 2 in (hen egg) · Capleville (5 mi from Olive Branch)

Apr 3, 2007 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Olive Branch (1 mi from Olive Branch)

Mar 15, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Olive Branch (1 mi from Olive Branch)

National Weather Service description (English): Nickel to golf ball size hail fell in Olive Branch.

Jul 5, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Bright (9 mi from Olive Branch)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail fell at the intersection of Getwell Road and Byhalia Road.

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Olive Branch

DateRatingWherePath
Jan 3, 2023EF0Olive Branch Airport
3 mi from Olive Branch		1.4 mi long, 100 yd wide
Jan 11, 2020EF2Bright
9 mi from Olive Branch		8.2 mi long, 300 yd wide
Jul 30, 2009EF2Miller
3 mi from Olive Branch		5.8 mi long, 440 yd wide
Jun 12, 2009EF2Olive Branch
1 mi from Olive Branch		2.9 mi long, 75 yd wide
Feb 5, 2008EF2Whitehaven
9 mi from Olive Branch		8.4 mi long, 440 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Olive Branch

105 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Olive Branch since 2006, on 67 days. The strongest measured gust was 78 mph on Jun 12, 2009.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 22, 2026damage reportedOlive Branch, Southeast Memphis, Whitehaven
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 17, 2026damage reportedOlive Branch, Southaven
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 10, 202645 mph, estimatedOlive Branch
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 4, 202650 mph, estimatedOlive Branch
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Apr 28, 202658 mph, estimatedLewisburg, Horn Lake, Barton
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 15, 202658 mph, estimatedHorn Lake Desoto Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 7, 202658 mph, estimatedPleasant Hill
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 19, 202558 mph, estimatedLewisburg
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 14, 202549 mph, estimatedMemphis Intl. Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 17, 202558 mph, estimatedCapleville
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 Olive Branch; 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 Olive Branch.

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