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Hail history for Oxford, MS
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Oxford on 36 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on May 20, 2025. Hail is most common here in April and June.
Recent hail near Oxford
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 29, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Abbeville 1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Oxford |
| May 20, 2025 | 1.75 in golf ball | College Hill Station 2 hail reports · closest 3 mi from Oxford |
| Apr 27, 2025 | 1.75 in golf ball | Burgess, Taylor 2 hail reports · closest 6 mi from Oxford |
| Mar 15, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Gault 1 hail report · closest 5 mi from Oxford |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Oxford by year
When hail season peaks near Oxford
Of the 36 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (10) and June (8).
Largest hail storms near Oxford
Apr 7, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Oxford (1 mi from Oxford)
May 6, 2009 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Taylor (8 mi from Oxford)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail fell in the southwest portion of LaFayette County.Apr 20, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · College Hill (5 mi from Oxford)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail fell near College Hill.Apr 27, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Oxford (3 mi from Oxford)
Jun 11, 2023 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Oxford (5 mi from Oxford)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Oxford
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 28, 2020 | EF0 | Oxford Airport 2 mi from Oxford |
| Apr 14, 2018 | EF1 | College Hill Station 6 mi from Oxford |
| Apr 14, 2018 | EF0 | Oxford 3 mi from Oxford |
| May 2, 2010 | EF2 | Abbeville 8 mi from Oxford |
| May 8, 2008 | EF0 | Abbeville 9 mi from Oxford |
| Feb 5, 2008 | EF3 | College Hill Station 3 mi from Oxford |
| Feb 5, 2008 | EF1 | Sardis Lake 9 mi from Oxford |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Oxford
78 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Oxford since 2006, on 60 days. The strongest measured gust was 61 mph on Aug 7, 2015.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 31, 2026 | 50 mph, estimated | Burgess 1 wind report |
| Jul 1, 2026 | 45 mph, estimated | Denmark 1 wind report |
| Mar 15, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Yocona 1 wind report |
| Mar 9, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Oxford 1 wind report |
| Jun 19, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Oxford 1 wind report |
| Jun 12, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | College Hill 1 wind report |
| Jun 7, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Oxford, Yocona 3 wind reports |
| May 25, 2025 | 70 mph, estimated | Gault 1 wind report |
| May 20, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | College Hill 3 wind reports |
| May 17, 2025 | 69 mph, estimated | Burgess 1 wind report |
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 Oxford; 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 Oxford.
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