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Lafayette County Hail Map & Storm Reports

Hail, wind, and tornado reports from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Sep 16, 2026

Has it hailed in Lafayette County, Mississippi recently? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records say yes: 34 hail reports with hail up to 1", among 42 severe weather events logged here in the last 12 months, together with 8 high-wind reports with gusts up to 55 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 Lafayette County, Mississippi showing the county boundary and surrounding cities
Lafayette County, Mississippi. Map © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap · County boundary: US Census Bureau.

Lafayette County hail map

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

42
Events (12 mo)
34
Hail
8
Wind
0
Tornado
1"
Max hail
55
Max wind (mph)
September 2026
Most recent

What the radar showed

Radar snapshot during the Jul 31, 2026 wind event near Lafayette County, Lafayette County, Mississippi, with NWS warning polygons
NEXRAD radar at the moment of the Jul 31, 2026 wind event (50 mph) near Lafayette 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 Lafayette County

Current NEXRAD radar over Lafayette County, Mississippi with recent storm report locations
Current radar over the Lafayette 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 · 7 NWS warnings — hail to 0.88" Exact dates & locations in app →
August 2026 2 storm days · 3 NWS warnings — hail to 0.25", wind to 55 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

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Friday, July 31, 2026 storm activity in Lafayette 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 408 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Oxford, moving east at 45 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 · Lafayette County

Saturday, July 11, 2026

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

NEXRAD radar during the Saturday, July 11, 2026 storm activity in Lafayette 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 806 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over John W Kyle State Park, moving southeast at 20 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 · Lafayette County

“At 748 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Sardis, or near Batesville, moving southeast at 25 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 · Lafayette County

Saturday, July 4, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5"

“At 502 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Oxford. 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 · Lafayette County

Thursday, July 2, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5"

“At 415 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Coffeeville, or 12 miles southeast of George Payne State Park, moving north at 30 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 · Lafayette County

Wednesday, July 1, 2026

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

NEXRAD radar during the Wednesday, July 1, 2026 storm activity in Lafayette 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 509 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Oxford, moving northwest at 15 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Oxford, Holly Springs National Forest, Springdale, Burgess, Denmark, Abbeville, Taylor, College Hill Station, Altus, College Hill, and Yocona.”

NWS severe weather mention · Lafayette County

“At 707 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms near Paynes, or near Charleston, moving west at 10 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 · Lafayette County

Monday, June 1, 2026

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.88"

NEXRAD radar during the Monday, June 1, 2026 storm activity in Lafayette 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 733 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Pinckney to near Harmontown. Movement was 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 · Lafayette County

“At 829 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Water Valley, moving southeast at 10 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny 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... Water Valley, Springdale, Velma, Taylor, and Shuford.”

NWS severe weather mention · Lafayette County

Wednesday, April 29, 2026

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5"

NEXRAD radar during the Wednesday, April 29, 2026 storm activity in Lafayette 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 324 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Holly Springs National Forest, moving east at 55 mph. Hazard: Winds in excess of 30 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 · Lafayette County

“At 305 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Sardis, or near Batesville, 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 · Lafayette County

Tuesday, April 28, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report — hail up to 1"

Monday, April 27, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report — hail up to 1"

“Quarter sized hail near Paris... MS. (MEG)”

SPC verified report · 2 NE Paris

Tuesday, March 31, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.88"

NEXRAD radar during the Tuesday, March 31, 2026 storm activity in Lafayette 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 648 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Water Valley, moving north at 40 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 · Lafayette County

Saturday, March 14, 2026

2 SPC verified storm reports

“Trees downed across Hwy 334 near CR 418. (MEG)”

SPC verified report · 6 SE Oxford

“Large tree downed in the area of CR 509. (MEG)”

SPC verified report · Harmontown

Monday, March 9, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report · 2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5"

“At 116 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Strayhorn, or 9 miles west of Senatobia, moving east at 50 mph. 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 · Lafayette County

“At 326 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near John W Kyle State Park, moving east at 40 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 · Lafayette County

Saturday, March 7, 2026

4 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5"

NEXRAD radar during the Saturday, March 7, 2026 storm activity in Lafayette 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 105 PM CST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Paris, or near Water Valley, moving northeast at 40 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 · Lafayette County

“At 143 PM CST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Randolph, or near Pontotoc, moving northeast at 55 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 · Lafayette County

Thursday, February 26, 2026

6 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.88"

NEXRAD radar during the Thursday, February 26, 2026 storm activity in Lafayette 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 818 PM CST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Burgess, or 9 miles southwest of Holly Springs National Forest, moving east at 40 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 · Lafayette County

“At 722 PM CST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Strayhorn, or 9 miles west of Senatobia, moving east at 50 mph. Hazard: Nickel size hail. Impact: Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Lafayette County

Monday, November 24, 2025

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"

“At 904 PM CST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Coffeeville, or 12 miles south of Water Valley, moving northeast 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 · Lafayette 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 Lafayette County, MS?

The most recent recorded event was in September 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 42 severe weather events in Lafayette 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 Lafayette County recently?

Yes — 34 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 Lafayette 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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