Hail History

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Hail history for Horn Lake, MS

Last hail within 10 milesApr 28, 20260.75 in (penny)
Hail days, last 12 months1
Largest hail since 20062 in (hen egg)Jun 11, 2023
Hail days since 200641
Days with hail 1 inch or larger29
Tornadoes within 10 miles6
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles111

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Horn Lake on 41 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Jun 11, 2023. Hail is most common here in April and June.

Horn Lake ranks #377 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →

Recent hail near Horn Lake

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Apr 28, 20260.75 in
penny		Mineral Wells
1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Horn Lake		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 29, 20251 in
quarter		Aldens
1 hail report · closest 5 mi from Horn Lake		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 3, 20251 in
quarter		Bright
1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Horn Lake		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 2, 20251.75 in
golf ball		Nesbit, Mineral Wells
2 hail reports · closest 5 mi from Horn Lake		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 Horn Lake by year

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When hail season peaks near Horn Lake

Of the 41 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (15) and June (8).

2Jan1Feb2Mar15Apr7May8Jun2Jul1AugSep2Oct1NovDec

Largest hail storms near Horn Lake

Jan 25, 2021 · 2 in (hen egg) · Capleville (9 mi from Horn Lake)

Jun 11, 2023 · 2 in (hen egg) · Horn Lake (2 mi from Horn Lake)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball-sized hail fell at Highway 51 and Nail Road.

Apr 3, 2007 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Hernando (10 mi from Horn Lake)

Mar 15, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Frees Corner (10 mi from Horn Lake)

Jul 5, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Bright (9 mi from Horn Lake)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail fell at the intersection of Getwell Road and Byhalia Road.

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Horn Lake

DateRatingWherePath
May 18, 2025EF1Hernando
10 mi from Horn Lake		0.4 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jan 11, 2020EF2Bright
9 mi from Horn Lake		8.2 mi long, 300 yd wide
Oct 21, 2019EF1Memphis Intl. Airport
7 mi from Horn Lake		7.4 mi long, 250 yd wide
May 2, 2010EF0Nesbit
6 mi from Horn Lake		1.1 mi long, 100 yd wide
Feb 5, 2008EF2Horn Lake Desoto Airport
2 mi from Horn Lake		1.8 mi long, 440 yd wide
Feb 5, 2008EF2Whitehaven
4 mi from Horn Lake		8.4 mi long, 440 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Horn Lake

111 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Horn Lake since 2006, on 74 days. The strongest measured gust was 84 mph on Feb 5, 2008.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 22, 202660 mph, measuredWhitehaven
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 17, 2026damage reportedHorn Lake, Hernando, Southaven
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 4, 202650 mph, estimatedOlive Branch
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 1, 202658 mph, estimatedWalls
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 28, 202658 mph, estimatedDays, Horn Lake
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 15, 202658 mph, estimatedNesbit, Horn Lake Desoto Airport, Hernando
4 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 7, 202658 mph, estimatedPleasant Hill
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 21, 202558 mph, estimatedWalls
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 19, 202558 mph, estimatedLewisburg
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 14, 202549 mph, estimatedMemphis Intl. Airport
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 Horn Lake; 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 Horn Lake.

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