Hail in Lee County, Mississippi

Hail February 26, 2026 · Lee County, Mississippi

0.75 in

Hail diameter

Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.

The wider storm

A slowly sinking cold front provided lift for thunderstorm development during the evening hours across north Mississippi. Partial clearing of skies prior to the frontal arrival resulted in moderate destabilization. Climatologically, February is cooler, which increases confidence in very cold air aloft. The lift from the front, an unstable environment, and cold air aloft raised a primary concern for large hail. Elevated MUCAPE values (up to 1500 J/kg) and steep lapse rates resulted in hail up to golf ball size to occur.

Began near Tupelo (34.2400, -88.7400).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1317179. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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