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Hail history for Yazoo City, MS
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Yazoo City on 19 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Mar 23, 2013. Hail is most common here in April and May.
Recent hail near Yazoo City
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 28, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Benton 1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Yazoo City |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Yazoo City by year
When hail season peaks near Yazoo City
Of the 19 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (7) and May (4).
Largest hail storms near Yazoo City
Apr 21, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Little Yazoo (10 mi from Yazoo City)
Mar 23, 2013 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Yazoo City Barrier Airport (0 mi from Yazoo City)
Apr 27, 2011 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Yazoo City (2 mi from Yazoo City)
Apr 5, 2012 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Benton (9 mi from Yazoo City)
Apr 19, 2020 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Benton (8 mi from Yazoo City)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Yazoo City
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 18, 2025 | EF0 | Crupp 6 mi from Yazoo City |
| Mar 30, 2022 | EF1 | Little Yazoo 8 mi from Yazoo City |
| Mar 22, 2022 | EF1 | Pierce Xrd 9 mi from Yazoo City |
| May 4, 2021 | EF0 | Little Yazoo 9 mi from Yazoo City |
| Apr 12, 2020 | EF2 | Jonestown 7 mi from Yazoo City |
| Feb 23, 2016 | EF0 | Benton 9 mi from Yazoo City |
| Oct 17, 2012 | EF1 | Lake City 9 mi from Yazoo City |
| Apr 27, 2011 | EF1 | Norway 3 mi from Yazoo City |
| Nov 29, 2010 | EF2 | Yazoo City 1 mi from Yazoo City |
| Dec 9, 2008 | EF1 | Valley 7 mi from Yazoo City |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Yazoo City
89 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Yazoo City since 2006, on 75 days. The strongest measured gust was 66 mph on Mar 9, 2006.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 18, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Benton 1 wind report |
| Aug 18, 2025 | 69 mph, estimated | Benton 1 wind report |
| May 20, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Benton 1 wind report |
| Apr 5, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Jonestown 1 wind report |
| Aug 18, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Norway 1 wind report |
| Apr 9, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Benton 1 wind report |
| Jan 12, 2024 | 63 mph, estimated | Eden 1 wind report |
| Jan 8, 2024 | 69 mph, estimated | Renshaw 1 wind report |
| Apr 17, 2022 | 63 mph, estimated | Yazoo City 1 wind report |
| Apr 16, 2022 | 63 mph, estimated | Crupp 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 Yazoo City; 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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63 hail days - Hollandale
22 hail days - Clinton
47 hail days
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 Yazoo City.
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