Hail Swath Map Preview
The Starkville, MS hail swath map preview was last reviewed on August 29, 2026 and shows mapped hail estimates up to 3.25". There are 11 public hail reports, 1 public wind reports, and 0 nearby tornado reports listed for the May 9, 2024 event.
View the May 9, 2024 Starkville, MS hail event on the free interactive hail map, then check a free Hail Report by ZIP to see a more local hail signal for your area.
Impact Area and Population for the Starkville, MS Hail Map
The May 9, 2024 hail swath map for Starkville, MS covers approximately 1,536 square miles and includes an estimated 44,361 people inside the mapped footprint. The largest mapped area is in the 0.50-0.75" hail band, covering 469 square miles. The highest estimated population exposure is in the 1.50-1.75" hail band with 8,444 people.
| Mapped Hail Band | Impact Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 403 sq mi | 7,798 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 469 sq mi | 7,375 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 297 sq mi | 6,113 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 144 sq mi | 4,775 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 80 sq mi | 7,255 |
| 1.50-1.75" | 57 sq mi | 8,444 |
| 1.75-2.00" | 30 sq mi | 1,094 |
| 2.00-2.25" | 23 sq mi | 844 |
| 2.25-2.50" | 11 sq mi | 511 |
| 2.50-2.75" | 8 sq mi | 53 |
| 2.75-3.00" | 11 sq mi | 86 |
| 3.00-3.25" | 1 sq mi | 4 |
| 3.25-3.50" | 2 sq mi | 9 |
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Housing Exposure Inside the Starkville, MS Hail Swath Map
Inside the May 9, 2024 hail swath map area for Starkville, MS, HailGeeks estimates 21,665 single-family homes, 467 townhomes, and 5,658 multifamily properties within the mapped storm footprint. Single-family-home exposure is highest in the 1.50-1.75" hail band, with 4,211 single-family homes.
| Mapped Hail Band | Single-Family | Townhomes | Multifamily |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 3,754 | 115 | 770 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 3,187 | 157 | 954 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 2,944 | 9 | 602 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 2,405 | 14 | 337 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 3,949 | 72 | 1,092 |
| 1.50-1.75" | 4,211 | 90 | 1,639 |
| 1.75-2.00" | 451 | 5 | 141 |
| 2.00-2.25" | 409 | 3 | 74 |
| 2.25-2.50" | 243 | 2 | 49 |
| 2.50-2.75" | 44 | 0 | 0 |
| 2.75-3.00" | 55 | 0 | 0 |
| 3.00-3.25" | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 3.25-3.50" | 9 | 0 | 0 |
Use this table to review housing exposure by hail band for the May 9, 2024 Starkville, MS hail map. To check a specific property more closely, use a free Hail Report by Address.
Counties Inside the Starkville, MS Hail Map
Hail from the May 9, 2024 storm was mapped across 17 counties in the Starkville, MS region. Pickens County, AL had the strongest mapped signal, peaking at 3.25" with roughly 2,785 single-family homes inside the swath.
County pages group every mapped hail event in the area. For a closer look, drop to the city or ZIP level below, or run a free Hail Report by Address.
Cities Inside the Starkville, MS Hail Map
Zooming in, the swath touched 16 cities near Starkville, MS. Columbus, MS had the strongest mapped signal at 1.50", with an estimated 7,536 single-family homes exposed.
City cards show where the May 9, 2024 Starkville, MS hail activity was mapped, but your ZIP can show a closer local signal. Get a free Hail Report by ZIP, and if the signal looks meaningful, ask a local pro about a Remote Hail Inspection to see whether an on-site roof or exterior review may be worth scheduling.
ZIP Codes Inside the Starkville, MS Hail Swath Map
At the ZIP level, the May 9, 2024 Starkville, MS hail map spans 31 ZIP codes. ZIP 35576 shows the strongest local signal, with mapped hail estimates up to 3.25" and an estimated single-family-home exposure of 1,176.
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Public Hail, Wind, and Tornado Reports
Public storm report tables connected to the May 9, 2024 hail map for Starkville, MS currently list 11 public hail reports, 1 public wind reports, and 0 tornado reports.
| Date & Time | Hail Size | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
May 9, 2024 6:13 PM CT |
1.25 in | 2 WSW Columbus | MS | Wind gusts of approx. 60mph and hail ranging from pea to half a dollar sized hail. |
May 9, 2024 6:30 PM CT |
1.00 in | 2 SSE Steens | MS | Quarter sized hail lasted roughly 8 min. |
May 9, 2024 6:32 PM CT |
1.50 in | New Hope | MS | Ping pong ball sized hail in New Hope. |
May 9, 2024 6:34 PM CT |
1.00 in | Preston | MS | Hail up to the size of quarters fell near Preston. |
May 9, 2024 6:35 PM CT |
1.00 in | Ethelsville | AL | Social media images. |
May 9, 2024 6:38 PM CT |
1.00 in | Carrollton | AL | Social media. |
May 9, 2024 6:40 PM CT |
1.00 in | 4 N Forest | AL | Social media image. |
May 9, 2024 7:06 PM CT |
1.00 in | Carrollton | AL | Corrects previous hail report from Carrollton. Social media. |
May 9, 2024 7:15 PM CT |
1.75 in | Millport | AL | Corrects previous hail report from Millport. Hail was covering the ground with the largest estimated at golf ball size. |
May 9, 2024 7:17 PM CT |
2.75 in | 3 NNW Kennedy | AL | Photo relayed of baseball size hail near Kennedy. |
May 9, 2024 7:20 PM CT |
2.00 in | Belk | AL | Social media video of hail at least quarter size falling in Belk... with photos of large hail at least hen egg size. |
| Date & Time | Wind Speed | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
May 9, 2024 6:15 PM CT | 1 WSW Columbus | MS | Several trees blown down on 9th Street and Military Road. |
| Date & Time | Rating | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No public tornado reports are available for this event. | ||||
This table includes only public storm reports connected to the May 9, 2024 Starkville, MS storm event. When available, each report may include the time, size or magnitude, city, state, and a short description.
Related Hail Maps in the Starkville, MS Region
We found 6 more hail maps with reports from the same Starkville, MS region as the May 9, 2024 event. These related maps cover storm dates from Mar 14, 2024 through May 6, 2024, with mapped hail estimates ranging from 0.75" to 1.25". In this set, the strongest related map reached 1.25", and the most recent map shown is from May 6, 2024.
If none of these related Starkville, MS hail maps look close enough to your property, check a free Hail Report by Address. It reviews hail history for a specific location — not just the broader Starkville, MS region — so you can check whether hail activity may have reached your property.
Local Hail Review Options Near Starkville, MS
Not sure whether the May 9, 2024 Starkville, MS hail map matters for your property? Start with a free Hail Report by Address to see whether hail activity was mapped for that property. If the property signal looks meaningful, you can choose a local pro serving the Starkville, MS region and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before deciding whether an on-site roof or exterior review is worth scheduling.
Check a specific property to see whether hail activity from the May 9, 2024 Starkville, MS event — or another recent hail event — may have been mapped at that address.
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A free Hail Report by Address and a Remote Hail Inspection can help you look beyond the May 9, 2024 hail map visuals alone. They do not confirm property damage and do not replace an on-site inspection for a property in the Starkville, MS region, but they can help you make a more informed next decision before anyone climbs on the roof.
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