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Hail history for Hancock County, MS
25 hail reports in Hancock County since 2006 on 20 days. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on May 25, 2010.
Cities in Hancock County
Recent hail in Hancock County
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 21, 2026 | 1.25 in half dollar | Waveland 1 hail report |
One row per day: the largest hail reported in the county that day, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days in Hancock County by year
When hail season peaks in Hancock County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Hancock County
54 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Hancock County since 2006, on 36 days. The strongest measured gust was 67 mph on Jul 9, 2019.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 18, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Waveland 1 wind report |
| May 9, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Diamondhead Airport, Kiln, Bay St Louis 6 wind reports |
| Jul 16, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Clermont Harbor 1 wind report |
| Apr 6, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Vidalia, Sellers 2 wind reports |
| Mar 4, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Sellers 1 wind report |
| Feb 16, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Kiln 1 wind report |
| Jul 16, 2024 | 60 mph, estimated | Gainesville 1 wind report |
| May 17, 2024 | 60 mph, estimated | Kiln 1 wind report |
| Apr 10, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Fenton 1 wind report |
| Jun 10, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | Kiln 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 Hancock County; 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.
Data: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (final records through Jun 30, 2026) and National Weather Service Local Storm Reports (preliminary, since then).