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Hail history for Winona, MS
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Winona on 22 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on Apr 7, 2006. Hail is most common here in April and March.
Recent hail near Winona
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 10, 2025 | 0.88 in nickel | Winona 1 hail report · closest near the center of Winona |
| Mar 23, 2025 | 1.75 in golf ball | Eskridge, Winna Montgomery Co 2 hail reports · closest 1 mi from Winona |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Winona by year
When hail season peaks near Winona
Of the 22 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (6) and March (4).
Largest hail storms near Winona
Apr 7, 2006 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Duck Hill (7 mi from Winona)
Apr 20, 2011 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Eskridge (8 mi from Winona)
National Weather Service description (English): A swath of golf ball to tennis ball sized hail fell across central Montgomery County.Mar 23, 2025 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Eskridge (7 mi from Winona)
National Weather Service description (English): Quarter to golf ball size hail fell near Duck Hill.Aug 13, 2012 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Hendrix Siding (5 mi from Winona)
Jun 3, 2020 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Jefferson (10 mi from Winona)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Winona
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 24, 2023 | EF3 | Foltz 5 mi from Winona |
| Apr 30, 2017 | EF2 | Kilmichael 8 mi from Winona |
| Apr 30, 2017 | EF1 | Kilmichael 9 mi from Winona |
| Apr 30, 2017 | EF1 | Minerva 7 mi from Winona |
| Apr 28, 2014 | EF1 | Hendrix 7 mi from Winona |
| Dec 9, 2008 | EF1 | Hendrix Siding 6 mi from Winona |
| Mar 13, 2006 | F0 | Winona 9 mi from Winona |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Winona
70 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Winona since 2006, on 53 days.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 15, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Winona 1 wind report |
| Aug 17, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Sawyer 1 wind report |
| May 25, 2025 | 69 mph, estimated | Winona, Eskridge 2 wind reports |
| Feb 15, 2025 | 63 mph, estimated | Winona 1 wind report |
| Jan 5, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Fox 1 wind report |
| Aug 29, 2024 | 46 mph, estimated | Winona 1 wind report |
| Jun 26, 2024 | 60 mph, estimated | Hendrix 1 wind report |
| Jan 12, 2024 | 63 mph, estimated | Kilmichael, Winona 2 wind reports |
| Sep 6, 2023 | 75 mph, estimated | Kilmichael 1 wind report |
| May 11, 2023 | 60 mph, estimated | Winona 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 Winona; 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 Winona.
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