Hail in Lawrence County, MS
Hail turns up in Lawrence County on a regular basis. NOAA radar has confirmed 6 hail events of 1 inch or larger in Lawrence County since 2025, the largest 1.5″ (half dollar) on May 7, 2026. The most recent confirmed hail was May 7, 2026.
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About Lawrence County, MS
Lawrence County rests in the piney woods of southwest Mississippi, a low, forested landscape drained by the Pearl River. Hail is not a frequent visitor here, and when it falls it usually comes with frontal storms during the spring transition rather than from the air-mass downpours that dominate the humid summer. The Jackson/Brandon (KDGX) radar covers the county from roughly 51 miles to the north.
The hail record for Lawrence County, MS
Hail is a recurring threat in Lawrence County, with 6 confirmed events on record since 2025.
The dangerous window runs spring into early summer, with April the busiest month on record.
Common questions
How often does it hail in Lawrence County?
NOAA radar has confirmed 6 severe hail events (1 inch or larger) in the Lawrence County area since 2025.
When is hail season in Lawrence County?
Lawrence County sees hail from spring into early summer, most often in April.
What's the largest hail recorded in Lawrence County?
Radar confirmed 1.5-inch hail, about half dollar size, on May 7, 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 Lawrence 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 Lawrence County's confirmed hail reaches 1.5″. 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 Lawrence County this year?
Lawrence 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 Lawrence County in 2026?
Yes, 3 confirmed hail events so far in 2026, most recently May 7, 2026.
Recent confirmed hail near Lawrence County, MS
What this means for your home
Damage can be invisible from the ground
At Lawrence 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.
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.
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.
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.