Hail in Harrison County, MS
Hail turns up in Harrison County on a regular basis. NOAA radar has confirmed 6 hail events of 1 inch or larger in Harrison County since 2025, the largest 1″ (quarter) on August 27, 2026. The most recent confirmed hail was August 27, 2026.
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About Harrison County, MS
Harrison County lies on the Mississippi Gulf Coast, a low strip of barrier islands, beaches, and coastal lowland along the Sound. Large hail is rare in this maritime setting, where the warm, marine air drives storms toward heavy rain rather than big stones, leaving even strong summer cells near quarter size. The Mobile (KMOB) radar lies about 53 miles to the east, far enough that it reads the upper storm better than detail close to the surface.
The hail record for Harrison County, MS
Harrison County doesn't see hail every month, but it's a recurring visitor, with 6 confirmed events since 2025.
The dangerous window runs spring into early summer, with June the busiest month on record.
Common questions
How often does it hail in Harrison County?
NOAA radar has confirmed 6 severe hail events (1 inch or larger) in the Harrison County area since 2025.
When is hail season in Harrison County?
Harrison County sees hail from spring into early summer, most often in June.
What's the largest hail recorded in Harrison County?
Radar confirmed 1-inch hail, about quarter size, on August 27, 2026.
Does homeowner's insurance cover hail damage?
Hail is a covered peril under most standard homeowner's policies (typically HO-3), subject to your deductible. Whether you have replacement-cost or actual-cash-value coverage makes a big difference in what's paid out. Your declarations page will say which.
Is Harrison County's hail big enough to damage a roof?
It can be. Asphalt shingles can begin showing functional damage in the ¾-to-1-inch range, and Harrison County's confirmed hail reaches 1″. At these sizes damage is often hard to see from the ground, so whether it's a claimable loss depends on shingle type, age, and an inspection.
Will it hail again in Harrison County this year?
Harrison County's record already includes more than one confirmed event in a single season. That's what the data shows so far, not a prediction for any given season.
Did it hail in Harrison County in 2026?
Yes, 3 confirmed hail events so far in 2026, most recently August 27, 2026.
Recent confirmed hail near Harrison County, MS
What this means for your home
Damage can be invisible from the ground
At Harrison County's typical sizes, hail often bruises shingles and loosens granules without obvious holes, shortening roof life in ways that are easy to miss until the next storm or an inspection.
Document before you repair
If you suspect hail damage, photograph it and note the storm's date before making any repairs. Undocumented or already-fixed damage is much harder to claim later.
Get more than one estimate
After a damaging storm, reputable local roofers get busy and out-of-town crews flood in. Get multiple written estimates and verify licensing and local references before signing anything.
Keep a 'before' record
Photos of your roof and exterior in good condition make new hail damage much easier to prove later. A few shots now, before the next storm, can save an argument with an adjuster over what's old wear and what's storm damage.
Know your hail deductible
Many policies in hail-prone states use a percentage deductible, often 1–2% of the home's insured value rather than a flat dollar amount. On a $400,000 home that can be $4,000–$8,000 out of pocket before coverage starts, so it's worth checking your declarations page before a storm.
Replacement cost vs. actual cash value
An RCV policy pays to replace your roof at today's prices; an ACV policy subtracts depreciation for the roof's age, which can mean a much smaller check on an older roof. Knowing which you carry shapes what a hail claim is actually worth.
Before you call your insurer
Get the radar evidence for your address.
A NOAA Radar Evidence Report documents exactly what federal radar recorded at your address - hail size, date, and signature - in a formatted PDF you can attach to a claim. Built entirely from public NOAA data.
Events are NOAA/NWS Severe Thunderstorm Warnings with confirmed hail ≥ 1 inch, matched to this county by the warning centroid. Federal public-domain data. A confirmed event indicates radar-detected hail over the area, not a guarantee of damage to any specific property.