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Rankin County Hail Map & Storm Reports

Hail, wind, and tornado reports from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Nov 1, 2026

Rankin County, Mississippi has recorded tornado activity: official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records list 1 tornado report among 91 severe weather events here in the last 12 months, alongside 35 hail reports with hail up to 1.75" and 55 high-wind reports with gusts up to 67 mph. The most recent recorded storm activity was on Sep 21, 2026. This page updates daily: every event comes straight from official NOAA data — no estimates, no modeling, just the record.

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

Rankin County hail map

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

91
Events (12 mo)
35
Hail
55
Wind
1
Tornado
1.75"
Max hail
67
Max wind (mph)
Sep 21, 2026
Most recent

What the radar showed

Radar snapshot during the Apr 25, 2026 tornado event near Clear Branch, Rankin County, Mississippi, with NWS warning polygons
NEXRAD radar at the moment of the Apr 25, 2026 tornado event (Tornado) near Clear Branch. 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.

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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.

Monday, September 21, 2026

2 SPC verified storm reports

“A few large trees snapped along Ranch Wood Road and a few other trees or large limbs broken off along Hwy 43. (JAN)”

SPC verified report · 4 N Pelahatchie

“Trees were downed at US 80 and Noblin Bridge Rd and on Lake Rd... blocking portions of the roadway. (JAN)”

SPC verified report · 3 E Pelahatchie

Monday, September 14, 2026

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5", wind gusts up to 50 mph

“At 416 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Jackson, moving west at 10 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. This strong thunderstorm will be near... Jackson around 420 PM CDT. Clinton and Byram around 425 PM CDT.”

NWS severe weather mention · Rankin County

“At 243 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms over Pisgah, or 13 miles northeast of Brandon, moving southwest at 10 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. This strong thunderstorm will be near... Fannin around 250 PM CDT.”

NWS severe weather mention · Rankin County

Saturday, September 12, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report · 1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“At 555 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms over Leesburg, or 9 miles northwest of Morton, 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. This strong thunderstorm will be near... Morton, Branch, and Forkville around 600 PM CDT. Forest around 620 PM CDT.”

NWS severe weather mention · Rankin County

“A tree was downed near Puckett Town Hall... partially blocking the road. (JAN)”

SPC verified report · Puckett

Friday, September 11, 2026

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25"

“At 240 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Sharon, or near Canton, moving southeast at 15 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. This strong thunderstorm will be near... Canton and Sharon around 245 PM CDT.”

NWS severe weather mention · Rankin County

“At 1221 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Leesburg, or 13 miles northwest of Morton, moving southeast at 10 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. This strong thunderstorm will be near... Ludlow around 1225 PM CDT.”

NWS severe weather mention · Rankin County

Tuesday, September 8, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"

“At 258 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Branch, or 8 miles northwest of Morton, 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. This strong thunderstorm will be near... Leesburg and Pisgah around 305 PM CDT.”

NWS severe weather mention · Rankin County

Monday, September 7, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report

“Per Rankin County EMA... several trees and a power line came down due to a severe microburst in the Spillway Road area. A home was damaged by one of the trees on Turtle (JAN)”

SPC verified report · 5 WSW Fannin

Saturday, September 5, 2026

2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“At 409 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Fannin, or near Madison, moving southwest at 15 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. This strong thunderstorm will be near... Jackson, Madison, Ridgeland, and Flowood around 415 PM CDT. Pearl around 425 PM CDT. Richland around 440 PM CDT.”

NWS severe weather mention · Rankin County

“At 320 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Tuscola, or near Carthage, moving southwest at 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. This strong thunderstorm will be near... Lena and Tuscola around 325 PM CDT. Ludlow around 330 PM CDT. Forkville around 340 PM CDT.”

NWS severe weather mention · Rankin County

Friday, September 4, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5"

“At 150 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Whites, or near Byram, moving west at 10 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. This strong thunderstorm will be near... Jackson, Byram, and Terry around 155 PM CDT.”

NWS severe weather mention · Rankin County

Thursday, September 3, 2026

3 SPC verified storm reports · 3 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.88"

NEXRAD radar during the Thursday, September 3, 2026 storm activity in Rankin 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 336 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Ludlow, or 14 miles northwest of Morton, moving west at 15 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 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. This strong thunderstorm will be near...”

NWS severe weather mention · Rankin County

“At 329 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Star, or near Florence, moving west at 15 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 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. This strong thunderstorm will be near... Jackson, Florence, Whites, and Harrisville around 335 PM CDT.”

NWS severe weather mention · Rankin County

Friday, August 28, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5"

“At 217 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Polkville, or 12 miles southwest of Morton, moving south at 20 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. This strong thunderstorm will be near...”

NWS severe weather mention · Rankin County

Thursday, August 27, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“At 1219 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Crowville to near Clinton. Movement was south at 70 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Strong thunderstorms will be near...”

NWS severe weather mention · Rankin County

Wednesday, August 26, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“At 1127 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 6 miles northwest of Canton to near Redwood. Movement was south at 35 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Strong thunderstorms will be near...”

NWS severe weather mention · Rankin County

Friday, August 21, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report · 1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“At 334 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Johns, or 10 miles southeast of Brandon, moving south 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... D'Lo, Puckett, Braxton, Star, Cato, White Oak, Monterey, Johns, and Piney Woods.”

NWS severe weather mention · Rankin County

“Two trees downed by Puckett Elementary School. Report relayed via social media. (JAN)”

SPC verified report · Puckett

Thursday, August 20, 2026

3 SPC verified storm reports · 1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“At 1125 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms near Gluckstadt, moving south 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Rankin County

“Tree down blocking roadway around 440 to 450 block of Clara Foote Rd. (JAN)”

SPC verified report · 4 NE Star

Wednesday, August 19, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“At 715 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms near Lake, or 7 miles southeast of Forest, moving south at 10 mph. A strong outflow boundary outside of storms is also capable of producing strong winds. 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 · Rankin County

Monday, August 10, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"

“At 653 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Florence, moving north at 15 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. This strong thunderstorm will be near... Jackson, Richland, and Monterey around 700 PM CDT.”

NWS severe weather mention · Rankin County

Thursday, August 6, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report · 2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Thursday, August 6, 2026 storm activity in Rankin 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 131 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms near Whites, or near Florence, moving north at 5 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Jackson, Richland, Florence, Whites, Monterey, and Star.”

NWS severe weather mention · Rankin County

“At 127 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms near Flowood, moving northeast 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... Jackson, Madison, Ridgeland, Canton, Flowood, Gluckstadt, Pisgah, Goshen Springs, and Fannin.”

NWS severe weather mention · Rankin County

Monday, July 13, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report · 1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“At 621 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Homewood to near Pelahatchie. Movement was southeast at 15 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Strong thunderstorms will be near... Morton, Pelahatchie, Pulaski, and Homewood around 625 PM CDT.”

NWS severe weather mention · Rankin County

“A tree was downed along Bay Park Dr... partially blocking the road. (JAN)”

SPC verified report · 5 WSW Fannin

Sunday, July 12, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report

“A tree was downed near Church Rd at Northshore Pkwy. (JAN)”

SPC verified report · 2 WSW Fannin

Saturday, July 4, 2026

3 SPC verified storm reports · 2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Saturday, July 4, 2026 storm activity in Rankin 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 504 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms near Johns, or 14 miles northeast of Mendenhall, moving 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... Polkville and White Oak.”

NWS severe weather mention · Rankin County

“At 309 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms near Sharon, or 12 miles northeast of Canton, moving north at 15 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. This strong thunderstorm will be near... Cameron and Camden around 315 PM CDT.”

NWS severe weather mention · Rankin County

Thursday, June 25, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report — wind gusts up to 67 mph

“67mph wind gust measured with handheld anemometer at Highway 18 and Highway 80 near Gray Daniels Chevrolet dealership. (JAN)”

SPC verified report · 3 WNW Brandon

Tuesday, June 23, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report · 1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“At 1254 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from Goshen Springs to near Richland. 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. Strong thunderstorms will be near... Jackson, Brandon, Florence, Pisgah, and Monterey around 100 AM CDT.”

NWS severe weather mention · Rankin County

“TREE DOWNED ON HOUSE OF 67 YOF TRAPPING HER INSIDE HER ROOM. (JAN)”

SPC verified report · 1 W Robinhood

Friday, June 19, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“At 336 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Richland, moving east at 15 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. This strong thunderstorm will be near... Jackson, Pearl, Richland, and Monterey around 340 PM CDT. Brandon around 345 PM CDT.”

NWS severe weather mention · Rankin County

Thursday, June 18, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report · 1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“At 823 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over White Oak, or 9 miles northwest of Raleigh, moving northeast at 15 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. This strong thunderstorm will be near... Polkville and Burns around 830 AM CDT. Raleigh around 840 AM CDT.”

NWS severe weather mention · Rankin County

“Tree down blocking traffic on Star Road just north of Coke Road in Brandon. (JAN)”

SPC verified report · 1 WNW Robinhood

Tuesday, June 2, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report · 4 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.75"

NEXRAD radar during the Tuesday, June 2, 2026 storm activity in Rankin 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 608 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Hopewell, or 9 miles east of Crystal Springs, moving southwest at 30 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. This strong thunderstorm will be near...”

NWS severe weather mention · Rankin County

“At 421 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Pulaski, or near Morton, moving south at 20 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 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. This strong thunderstorm will be near... Polkville and Pulaski around 425 PM CDT.”

NWS severe weather mention · Rankin County

Monday, June 1, 2026

2 SPC verified storm reports · 1 NWS warning — hail up to 1.75"

NEXRAD radar during the Monday, June 1, 2026 storm activity in Rankin 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.

“Observed at the Fannin Landing boat launch. (JAN)”

SPC verified report · 4 W Fannin

“At 707 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near D'Lo, or near Mendenhall. 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. This strong thunderstorm will be near...”

NWS severe weather mention · Rankin County

Saturday, May 23, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“At 239 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 7 miles south of Louise to near Benton to near Pisgah. Movement was northeast 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 · Rankin County

Friday, May 22, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"

“At 1127 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Terry, or 7 miles southwest of Byram, moving southeast at 15 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. This strong thunderstorm will be near...”

NWS severe weather mention · Rankin County

Wednesday, May 20, 2026

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25"

“At 225 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms over Richland, moving northeast at 30 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. This strong thunderstorm will be near... Jackson, Pearl, and Flowood around 230 PM CDT.”

NWS severe weather mention · Rankin County

“At 201 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Terry, or 7 miles southwest of Byram, moving northeast 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. This strong thunderstorm will be near...”

NWS severe weather mention · Rankin County

Tuesday, May 19, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5"

“At 816 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms near Terry, or near Crystal Springs, moving northeast at 15 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. This strong thunderstorm will be near... Jackson and Terry around 820 PM CDT.”

NWS severe weather mention · Rankin County

Saturday, May 9, 2026

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5"

“At 432 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Fannin to Dentville. Movement was east at 45 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. Strong thunderstorms will be near...”

NWS severe weather mention · Rankin County

“At 349 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Myrleville to Utica. Movement was 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. Strong thunderstorms will be near...”

NWS severe weather mention · Rankin County

Wednesday, May 6, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.75"

“At 615 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Crystal Springs, moving east at 50 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Rankin County

Wednesday, April 29, 2026

3 SPC verified storm reports · 2 NWS warnings — hail up to 1"

NEXRAD radar during the Wednesday, April 29, 2026 storm activity in Rankin 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 531 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Canton, moving east at 45 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. This strong thunderstorm will be near... Canton and Sharon around 535 AM CDT. Farmhaven around 540 AM CDT.”

NWS severe weather mention · Rankin County

“At 1237 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Brandon, moving east at 30 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. This strong thunderstorm will be near... Jackson and Brandon around 1245 PM CDT. Pelahatchie around 1250 PM CDT.”

NWS severe weather mention · Rankin County

Tuesday, April 28, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5"

“At 359 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Way to near Gluckstadt. Movement was 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. Strong thunderstorms will be near...”

NWS severe weather mention · Rankin County

Saturday, April 25, 2026

4 SPC verified storm reports · 1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5", 1 tornado report

NEXRAD radar during the Saturday, April 25, 2026 storm activity in Rankin 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.

“This EF1 tornado began near E Tucker Rd and Quicks Cv in the Clear Branch community and tracked southeast across Clear Branch Rd... ending near the intersection of Popl (JAN)”

SPC verified report · Clear Branch

“At 155 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Benton to near Pattison. Movement was southeast 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. Strong thunderstorms will be near...”

NWS severe weather mention · Rankin County

Friday, April 24, 2026

4 SPC verified storm reports · 3 NWS warnings — hail up to 1"

NEXRAD radar during the Friday, April 24, 2026 storm activity in Rankin 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.

“Reported at Flowood Dr and River Oaks Dr. (JAN)”

SPC verified report · 2 WNW JAN Airport

“At 709 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Jackson, moving east at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 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. This strong thunderstorm will be near... Jackson, Pearl, Brandon, Flowood, and Richland around 715 PM CDT.”

NWS severe weather mention · Rankin County

Thursday, April 2, 2026

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

“At 304 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from St. Joseph to 6 miles south of Carpenter to near Sontag. Movement was north at 40 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Strong thunderstorms will be near...”

NWS severe weather mention · Rankin County

“At 404 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Youngton to near Byram to near Pinola. Movement was northeast at 30 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. Strong thunderstorms will be near...”

NWS severe weather mention · Rankin County

Sunday, March 15, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“At 1106 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from Ludlow to near Terry. Movement was east at 35 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 · Rankin County

Wednesday, March 11, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“At 638 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong winds associated with a frontal boundary along a line extending from near Johns to 6 miles east of Hazlehurst. Movement was southeast at 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects.”

NWS severe weather mention · Rankin County

Saturday, March 7, 2026

4 SPC verified storm reports · 1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.88"

“At 314 PM CST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Dentville, or 8 miles west of Crystal Springs, moving northeast at 35 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 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. This strong thunderstorm will be near... Dry Grove around 320 PM CST.”

NWS severe weather mention · Rankin County

“Trees downed along MS Hwy 18 between Brandon and Puckett. (JAN)”

SPC verified report · 3 WNW Johns

Sunday, February 15, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“At 1233 AM CST, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Raymond to near Oma. Movement was northeast at 40 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Strong thunderstorms will be near... Jackson, Byram, Terry, Georgetown, Hopewell, Whites, Rockport, and Union around 1240 AM CST.”

NWS severe weather mention · Rankin County

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Common questions

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

The most recent recorded event was on Sep 21, 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 91 severe weather events in Rankin 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 Rankin County recently?

Yes — 35 hail reports in the last 12 months, with hail up to 1.75" 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 Rankin County?

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