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Hail history for Picayune, MS

Last hail within 10 milesApr 29, 20261.75 in (golf ball)

Hail days, last 12 months1

Largest hail since 20062 in (hen egg)Feb 7, 2017

Hail days since 200612

Days with hail 1 inch or larger9

Tornadoes within 10 miles8

Damaging wind reports within 10 miles34

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Picayune on 12 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Feb 7, 2017. Hail is most common here in February and April.

Recent hail near Picayune

Date	Hail size	Where	Source
Apr 29, 2026	1.75 in golf ball	Mill Creek 2 hail reports · closest 8 mi from Picayune	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 Picayune by year

When hail season peaks near Picayune

Of the 12 hail days since 2006, most fell in February (2) and April (2).

Largest hail storms near Picayune

Feb 7, 2017 · 2 in (hen egg) · Picayune Airport (1 mi from Picayune)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail slightly larger than golf balls was reported.

Apr 29, 2026 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Mill Creek (8 mi from Picayune)

National Weather Service description (English): Public reports golf ball sized hail near Carriere.

Jun 6, 2011 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Caesar (9 mi from Picayune)

Jan 9, 2022 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Carriere (7 mi from Picayune)

Aug 3, 2008 · 1 in (quarter) · Picayune (0 mi from Picayune)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Picayune

Date	Rating	Where	Path
Oct 27, 2021	EF1	Picayune 0 mi from Picayune	2.4 mi long, 125 yd wide
May 4, 2019	EF1	Santa Rosa 4 mi from Picayune	1.1 mi long, 200 yd wide
Sep 6, 2018	EF0	Santa Rosa 9 mi from Picayune	0.6 mi long, 30 yd wide
Apr 14, 2018	EF0	Carriere 7 mi from Picayune	0.2 mi long, 25 yd wide
Dec 25, 2012	EF3	Mill Creek 9 mi from Picayune	24.1 mi long, 175 yd wide
Sep 4, 2011	EF1	Mc Neil 6 mi from Picayune	0.6 mi long, 100 yd wide
Mar 9, 2011	EF1	Nicholson 4 mi from Picayune	3.0 mi long, 100 yd wide
Mar 27, 2009	EF1	Pearl River 8 mi from Picayune	0.3 mi long, 150 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Picayune

34 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Picayune since 2006, on 30 days.

Date	Strongest gust	Where	Source
May 9, 2026	58 mph, estimated	La Row 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Apr 29, 2026	58 mph, estimated	Caesar 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Mar 11, 2026	58 mph, estimated	Cybur, Mill Creek 2 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
Jul 29, 2025	60 mph, estimated	Caesar, La Row 2 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
Jun 4, 2024	58 mph, estimated	Picayune 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
May 17, 2024	60 mph, estimated	Pearl River 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Apr 10, 2024	58 mph, estimated	Picayune 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Aug 26, 2023	60 mph, estimated	Pearl River 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Dec 6, 2021	58 mph, estimated	Florenville 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Oct 27, 2021	58 mph, estimated	Richardson 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 Picayune; 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 Picayune.

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