Hail History

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Hail history for Wiggins, MS

Last hail within 10 milesApr 27, 20231 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)Apr 27, 2023
Hail days since 20068
Days with hail 1 inch or larger5
Tornadoes within 10 miles9
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles41

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Wiggins on 8 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Apr 27, 2023. Hail is most common here in June and February.

Recent hail near Wiggins

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

Hail days near Wiggins by year

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When hail season peaks near Wiggins

Of the 8 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (2) and February (2).

Jan2FebMar1Apr1May2Jun1Jul1AugSepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Wiggins

Feb 18, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Perkinston (5 mi from Wiggins)

Feb 27, 2017 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Perkinston (7 mi from Wiggins)

Apr 27, 2023 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Dean Griffin Mem Airport (9 mi from Wiggins)

Aug 15, 2006 · 1 in (quarter) · Perkinston (4 mi from Wiggins)

May 12, 2009 · 1 in (quarter) · Wiggins (3 mi from Wiggins)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Wiggins

DateRatingWherePath
Dec 27, 2024EF0Maxie
8 mi from Wiggins		0.6 mi long, 60 yd wide
Dec 27, 2024EF0Ten Mile
6 mi from Wiggins		1.1 mi long, 200 yd wide
Mar 30, 2022EF2Carnes
8 mi from Wiggins		7.9 mi long, 500 yd wide
Mar 30, 2022EF0Janice
9 mi from Wiggins		3.4 mi long, 280 yd wide
Dec 25, 2012EF2Fruitland Park
7 mi from Wiggins		7.3 mi long, 300 yd wide
Dec 25, 2012EF2Janice
8 mi from Wiggins		20.0 mi long, 200 yd wide
Sep 4, 2011EF1Ten Mile
6 mi from Wiggins		8.8 mi long, 100 yd wide
Sep 1, 2008EF0Maxie
7 mi from Wiggins		0.5 mi long, 25 yd wide
Jan 5, 2007F0Wiggins
1 mi from Wiggins		0.4 mi long, 50 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Wiggins

41 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Wiggins since 2006, on 33 days. The strongest measured gust was 60 mph on Nov 1, 2018.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 21, 2026damage reportedMaxie
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 20, 2026damage reportedFruitland Park
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Mar 11, 202675 mph, estimatedCarnes, Mulberry
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 10, 202560 mph, estimatedWiggins
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 4, 202560 mph, estimatedFruitland Park
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 15, 202360 mph, estimatedWiggins
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 24, 202160 mph, estimatedDean Griffin Mem Airport, Maxie
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 23, 202060 mph, estimatedPerry
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jan 11, 202060 mph, estimatedWiggins
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Nov 1, 201860 mph, measuredPerkinston, Wiggins
3 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 Wiggins; 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 Wiggins.

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