Biloxi, MS Hail Storm – August 2026

Biloxi, MS recorded a concluded hail event on August 27, 2026, with maximum hail measured at 1.5 inches. The overnight multi-zone storm produced three sequential NWS warnings across the Biloxi metro.

What Happened

Storm activity moved through the Biloxi metropolitan area during the pre-dawn hours on August 27, 2026. NWS alerts issued for this event were:
• August 27 · 1:45 AM CDT — 1.00-inch hail — NWS warning only
• August 27 · 2:49 AM CDT — 1.00-inch hail — NWS warning only
• August 27 · 5:20 AM CDT — 0.75-inch hail — NWS warning only

The event is concluded. The alerts covered multiple adjacent warning areas inside the Biloxi metro. Local storm reports and the post-event confirmation list the largest hail at 1.5 inches. Where the NWS warning areas overlapped, exposure to repeated hail strikes was possible. No active warnings remained after the early morning period.

Damage Assessment

Hail observed in this event ranged into sizes capable of producing visible property impacts. For reference, a U.S. penny equals 0.75 inch, a U.S. quarter equals 1.00 inch, and a golf ball equals 1.75 inches. Hail in the three-quarters- to one-and-a-half-inch range commonly causes denting to metal surfaces and vehicles, pockmarked or missing granules on asphalt shingles, and impact fractures on older single-layer roof coverings when strikes concentrate.

Within the Biloxi NWS warning areas, expect priority inspections on exposed equipment and horizontal surfaces. Flat metal or soft-metal rooftop equipment, air-conditioning condenser fins, solar panels, and older vehicles are most likely to show immediate impact damage. Where multiple passes of hail occurred under the warnings, small windshield chips and concentrated shingle loss are more likely than structural collapse. Document visible damage with time-stamped photos and keep a marked record of locations inside the NWS warning area for claims and repairs.

What Contractors Should Know

Begin with a safety-first site triage. Confirm utilities are secure and roofs are stable before sending technicians onto slopes. Prioritize temporary protection for openings and HVAC units showing visible punctures. Use tarps rated for short-term exposure only; secure them without creating additional trip or fall hazards. Record GPS-tagged photos of damage to roofs, siding, and vehicles. Note the time and the relevant NWS warning area on each file.

Estimate repairs by separating impact damage from wind or water issues. Inspect shingles for granule loss and fractured tabs, and measure dent size on metal panels to classify repair versus replacement. Coordinate with property owners and adjust scopes for multiple-impact locations where repeated hail strikes occurred under the early-morning warnings. Retain small hail fragments where feasible for size verification.