Hail History

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Hail history for Ocean Springs, MS

Last hail within 10 milesApr 10, 20241.75 in (golf ball)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)Apr 10, 2024
Hail days since 200611
Days with hail 1 inch or larger10
Tornadoes within 10 miles22
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles47

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Ocean Springs on 11 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Apr 10, 2024. Hail is most common here in June and April.

Recent hail near Ocean Springs

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

Hail days near Ocean Springs by year

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When hail season peaks near Ocean Springs

Of the 11 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (5) and April (3).

JanFebMar3Apr1May5Jun2JulAugSepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Ocean Springs

Jun 18, 2022 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Ocean Spgs (4 mi from Ocean Springs)

National Weather Service description (English): Jackson county emergency manager reported golf ball sized hail at his house.

Apr 10, 2024 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Lorraine (10 mi from Ocean Springs)

National Weather Service description (English): Broadcast media shared a picture of golf ball sized hail in Woolmarket.

Jun 15, 2017 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Keesler AFB Bil (6 mi from Ocean Springs)

Apr 28, 2016 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · North Biloxi Airport (3 mi from Ocean Springs)

Jun 23, 2006 · 1 in (quarter) · Ocean Spgs (7 mi from Ocean Springs)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Ocean Springs

DateRatingWherePath
Mar 30, 2025EF0Vancleave
9 mi from Ocean Springs		0.9 mi long, 75 yd wide
Dec 14, 2022EF1Beauvoir
9 mi from Ocean Springs		2.3 mi long, 100 yd wide
Mar 30, 2022EF1North Biloxi Airport
8 mi from Ocean Springs		2.5 mi long, 100 yd wide
Aug 30, 2021EF0Keesler AFB Bil
6 mi from Ocean Springs		0.2 mi long, 150 yd wide
Aug 30, 2021EF0Biloxi
3 mi from Ocean Springs		0.5 mi long, 100 yd wide
Aug 30, 2021EF0Beauvoir
10 mi from Ocean Springs		3.5 mi long, 125 yd wide
Aug 30, 2021EF0Beauvoir
9 mi from Ocean Springs		1.1 mi long, 150 yd wide
Jun 24, 2020EF1North Biloxi Airport
9 mi from Ocean Springs		0.2 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jun 24, 2020EF1Wool Market
9 mi from Ocean Springs		0.4 mi long, 70 yd wide
Nov 1, 2018EF1Ocean Spgs
3 mi from Ocean Springs		3.2 mi long, 100 yd wide
Apr 14, 2018EF1North Biloxi Airport
3 mi from Ocean Springs		1.4 mi long, 75 yd wide
Aug 30, 2017EF0Keesler AFB Bil
5 mi from Ocean Springs		0.1 mi long, 30 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Ocean Springs

47 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Ocean Springs since 2006, on 34 days. The strongest measured gust was 69 mph on Mar 7, 2008.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Jun 30, 202658 mph, estimatedOcean Spgs, North Biloxi Airport, Ocean Springs
4 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events + NWS storm report (preliminary)
Apr 25, 202658 mph, estimatedBeauvoir
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 1, 202560 mph, estimatedD Iberville
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 30, 202558 mph, estimatedD Iberville
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 4, 202458 mph, estimatedOcean Spgs
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 10, 202458 mph, estimatedLorraine
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 7, 202360 mph, estimatedBiloxi, Keesler AFB Bil
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 15, 202360 mph, estimatedKeesler AFB Bil
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jan 25, 202360 mph, estimatedOcean Spgs Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 24, 202258 mph, estimatedOcean Spgs
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 Ocean Springs; 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 Ocean Springs.

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