Hail in Lowndes County, MS
NOAA radar has confirmed 4 hail events of 1 inch or larger in Lowndes County since 2025, the largest 1″ (quarter) on June 1, 2026. The most recent confirmed hail was June 1, 2026.
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About Lowndes County, MS
Lowndes County lies in the Black Prairie of east-central Mississippi along the Tombigbee River near the Alabama line. Hail is uncommon and generally small here, as the humid Deep South air favors heavy rain over the cold updrafts that grow large stones, with spring fronts bringing most of what falls. The Columbus AFB (KGWX) radar sits about 30 miles to the north, near enough to follow storms over the county with good low-level resolution.
The hail record for Lowndes County, MS
This year has run hot: 3 confirmed events in 2026 already, ahead of the recent pace.
February does most of the damage here; Lowndes County is comparatively quiet the rest of the year.
Damaging hail is the exception rather than the rule in Lowndes County, but the record shows it does reach 1″ when it arrives.
Common questions
How often does it hail in Lowndes County?
NOAA radar has confirmed 4 severe hail events (1 inch or larger) in the Lowndes County area since 2025.
When is hail season in Lowndes County?
Hail in Lowndes County is concentrated in February, within a season that runs spring into early summer.
What's the largest hail recorded in Lowndes County?
Radar confirmed 1-inch hail, about quarter size, on June 1, 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 Lowndes 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 Lowndes 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.
Is hail getting worse in Lowndes County?
Nationally, the research on long-term hail trends is mixed. Better radar coverage since the 1990s makes real increases hard to separate from improved detection. In Lowndes County, 3 confirmed events have been recorded in 2026 so far, but the tracked record is still short, so it isn't evidence of a lasting trend.
Did it hail in Lowndes County in 2026?
Yes, 3 confirmed hail events so far in 2026, most recently June 1, 2026.
Recent confirmed hail near Lowndes County, MS
What this means for your home
Damage can be invisible from the ground
At Lowndes 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.
Claims have deadlines
Policies set a deadline for hail-damage claims, and state law may also apply. Windows range from months to several years depending on your state and policy. Knowing the exact date hail hit your address helps you file on time.
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.
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.