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Benton County Hail Map & Storm Reports

Hail, wind, and tornado reports from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Sep 13, 2026

Has it hailed in Benton County, Mississippi recently? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records say yes: 15 hail reports with hail up to 1", among 22 severe weather events logged here in the last 12 months, together with 7 high-wind reports with gusts up to 50 mph. The most recent recorded storm activity was in September 2026. This page updates daily: every event comes straight from official NOAA data — no estimates, no modeling, just the record.

Map of Benton County, Mississippi showing the county boundary and surrounding cities
Benton County, Mississippi. Map © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap · County boundary: US Census Bureau.

Benton County hail map

Where hail and high-wind reports clustered across Benton County over the last 12 months. Heat shows report density and significance, not radar.

22
Events (12 mo)
15
Hail
7
Wind
0
Tornado
1"
Max hail
50
Max wind (mph)
September 2026
Most recent

What the radar showed

Radar snapshot during the Jul 31, 2026 wind event near Benton County, Benton County, Mississippi, with NWS warning polygons
NEXRAD radar at the moment of the Jul 31, 2026 wind event (50 mph) near Benton County. Outlined polygons are the storm-based warnings exactly as issued by the National Weather Service. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

Last 30 days in Benton County

Current NEXRAD radar over Benton County, Mississippi with recent storm report locations
Current radar over the Benton County area, with storm reports from the past 7 days plotted. Refreshes throughout the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.
September 2026 2 storm days · 2 NWS warnings — hail to 0.88" Exact dates & locations in app →
August 2026 3 storm days · 2 SPC verified reports · 4 NWS warnings — hail to 0.25", wind to 50 mph Exact dates & locations in app →

Recent storms — full detail available in the app

Storm activity from the last 30 days is summarized at the county level on this page. Exact locations, radar snapshots, and official warning boundaries for recent events are available with a free account.

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Storm log — the official record, day by day

Events older than 30 days, as recorded by the National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center. Excerpts are quoted directly from official warnings and verified reports.

Friday, July 31, 2026

2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Friday, July 31, 2026 storm activity in Benton County, Mississippi
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“At 411 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Holly Springs, moving east at 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Benton County

“At 356 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Lagrange, or 14 miles south of Bolivar, moving east at 40 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Benton County

Wednesday, July 22, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"

NEXRAD radar during the Wednesday, July 22, 2026 storm activity in Benton County, Mississippi
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“At 1250 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Somerville, or 18 miles west of Bolivar, moving southeast at 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Benton County

Friday, July 10, 2026

3 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25", wind gusts up to 50 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Friday, July 10, 2026 storm activity in Benton County, Mississippi
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“At 109 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Lamar to 6 miles northeast of Holly Springs to 6 miles northwest of Independence. Movement was southeast at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Benton County

“At 1235 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Somerville to near Mt Pleasant to near Hernando. Movement was east at 10 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Benton County

Saturday, July 4, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5"

NEXRAD radar during the Saturday, July 4, 2026 storm activity in Benton County, Mississippi
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“At 450 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8 miles southeast of Canaan, or 11 miles north of Ripley. This thunderstorm was nearly stationary. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Benton County

Monday, June 1, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.88"

NEXRAD radar during the Monday, June 1, 2026 storm activity in Benton County, Mississippi
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“At 712 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Lamar, or 9 miles northeast of Holly Springs, moving southeast at 15 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and nickel size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Benton County

Monday, April 27, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5"

NEXRAD radar during the Monday, April 27, 2026 storm activity in Benton County, Mississippi
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“At 856 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Wall Doxey State Park, moving east at 35 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Benton County

Sunday, April 26, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report — hail up to 1"

NEXRAD radar during the Sunday, April 26, 2026 storm activity in Benton County, Mississippi
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“1 inch hail falling in Hickory Flat. (MEG)”

SPC verified report · Hickory Flat

Monday, March 9, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"

“At 204 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 7 miles east of Arlington to near Collierville to Lewisburg. Movement was southeast at 45 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Benton County

Thursday, February 26, 2026

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25"

NEXRAD radar during the Thursday, February 26, 2026 storm activity in Benton County, Mississippi
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“At 503 PM CST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Snow Lake Shores, or 12 miles east of Holly Springs, moving east at 40 mph. Hazard: Winds in excess of 30 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Benton County

“At 451 PM CST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Laws Hill, or 10 miles south of Wall Doxey State Park, moving east at 35 mph. Hazard: Winds in excess of 30 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Benton County

Thursday, December 18, 2025

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"

“At 600 PM CST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Gravestown, or 12 miles west of Ripley, moving east at 60 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Benton County

Today's severe weather outlook

Storm Prediction Center Day 1 convective outlook — national severe weather risk map for today
Storm Prediction Center Day 1 convective outlook: categorical severe weather risk for today, updated several times daily. Source: NOAA/NWS Storm Prediction Center.

Common questions

When was the last severe storm in Benton County, MS?

The most recent recorded event was in September 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 22 severe weather events in Benton County over the last 12 months. Exact dates and locations for recent storms are available in the app with a free account.

Did it hail in Benton County recently?

Yes — 15 hail reports in the last 12 months, with hail up to 1" recorded. The hail map above shows where reports clustered; the storm log lists each day.

How do I see hail history for a specific address in Benton County?

Create a free IDOLCheck account and run an address check. It shows verified storm reports and official NWS warning boundaries around any specific property, including the most recent 30 days — county-level pages like this one only tell part of the story.

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