Hail Swath Map Preview
The Meridian, MS hail swath map preview was last reviewed on August 29, 2026 and shows mapped hail estimates up to 1.50". There are 1 public hail reports, 18 public wind reports, and 0 nearby tornado reports listed for the May 9, 2024 event.
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Impact Area and Population for the Meridian, MS Hail Map
The May 9, 2024 hail swath map for Meridian, MS covers approximately 3,213 square miles and includes an estimated 82,002 people inside the mapped footprint. The largest mapped area is in the 0.50-0.75" hail band, covering 1,481 square miles. The highest estimated population exposure is in the 0.50-0.75" hail band with 39,530 people.
| Mapped Hail Band | Impact Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 1,252 sq mi | 30,517 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 1,481 sq mi | 39,530 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 401 sq mi | 9,739 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 71 sq mi | 1,659 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 6 sq mi | 552 |
| 1.50-1.75" | 2 sq mi | 5 |
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Housing Exposure Inside the Meridian, MS Hail Swath Map
Inside the May 9, 2024 hail swath map area for Meridian, MS, HailGeeks estimates 37,717 single-family homes, 564 townhomes, and 8,079 multifamily properties within the mapped storm footprint. Single-family-home exposure is highest in the 0.50-0.75" hail band, with 17,116 single-family homes.
| Mapped Hail Band | Single-Family | Townhomes | Multifamily |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 15,588 | 303 | 3,845 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 17,116 | 187 | 3,267 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 4,140 | 33 | 825 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 677 | 18 | 105 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 192 | 23 | 37 |
| 1.50-1.75" | 4 | 0 | 0 |
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Counties Inside the Meridian, MS Hail Map
Hail from the May 9, 2024 storm was mapped across 26 counties in the Meridian, MS region. Sumter County, AL had the strongest mapped signal, peaking at 1.50" with roughly 580 single-family homes inside the swath.
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Cities Inside the Meridian, MS Hail Map
Zooming in, the swath touched 28 cities near Meridian, MS. Meridian, MS had the strongest mapped signal at 1.00", with an estimated 10,673 single-family homes exposed.
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ZIP Codes Inside the Meridian, MS Hail Swath Map
At the ZIP level, the May 9, 2024 Meridian, MS hail map spans 73 ZIP codes. ZIP 35459 shows the strongest local signal, with mapped hail estimates up to 1.50" and an estimated single-family-home exposure of 105.
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Public Hail, Wind, and Tornado Reports
Public storm report tables connected to the May 9, 2024 hail map for Meridian, MS currently list 1 public hail reports, 18 public wind reports, and 0 tornado reports.
| Date & Time | Hail Size | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
May 9, 2024 6:34 PM CT |
1.00 in | Preston | MS | Hail up to the size of quarters fell near Preston. |
| Date & Time | Wind Speed | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
May 9, 2024 11:35 PM CT | 3 ENE Newton | MS | Report of tree downed along Highway 80 between Hickory and Newton. Report via social media. Time estimated based on radar. | |
May 9, 2024 11:40 PM CT | 2 NNW Hickory | MS | Trees were blown down on Rose Road near Hickory. Report relayed via social media. | |
May 9, 2024 11:53 PM CT | 4 N Stringer | MS | Tree and powerline downed along County Road 17 near County Road 1721. Time estimated based on radar. | |
May 10, 2024 12:04 AM CT | 2 NE Oak Bowery | MS | Numerous trees and powerlines reported down across the county. Time estimated based on radar. | |
May 10, 2024 12:06 AM CT | Basic City | MS | Tree downed on Highway 11 near the city of Basic. Time estimated based on radar. | |
May 10, 2024 12:11 AM CT | 2 SW Clarkdale | MS | Trees were blown down on TM Jones Road. | |
May 10, 2024 12:12 AM CT | 3 NE Stonewall | MS | A large tree was blown down across the road along County Road 350 south of MS Highway 514. Report relayed via social media. | |
May 10, 2024 12:13 AM CT | 2 ESE Heidelberg | MS | Tree downed along Highway 11 near County Road 114. Car collided with tree... no injuries reported. Time estimated based on radar. | |
May 10, 2024 12:13 AM CT | Stonewall | MS | Tree down on River Road. Time estimated based on radar. | |
May 10, 2024 12:14 AM CT | 3 SSW Harmony | MS | Tree downed along a house on County Road 280 in Clarke County. Three residents were entrapped at this location. Time estimated based upon radar. | |
May 10, 2024 12:14 AM CT | 3 SE Clarkdale | MS | Tree downed... with property and home damage on Baggett Road in the Zero community. Time estimated based on radar. | |
May 10, 2024 12:15 AM CT | 2 SW Dunns Falls | MS | A tree fell onto an 18-wheeler at the Interstate 59 exit ramp 137. | |
May 10, 2024 12:15 AM CT | 3 ENE Clarkdale | MS | There was significant damage to a house near the Zero community. The power meter was ripped off... cars were damaged... livestock pens were damaged... and trees were blown down. Relayed via social media. | |
May 10, 2024 12:16 AM CT | Harmony | MS | There was wind damage in the Harmony community. | |
May 10, 2024 12:16 AM CT | 2 SSE Harmony | MS | Numerous trees and powerlines down on both county roads 275 and 280. | |
May 10, 2024 12:23 AM CT | 1 SSW De Soto | MS | Trees and powerlines downed on County Road 262 in Desoto area... blocking the roadway. | |
May 10, 2024 12:24 AM CT | 2 NNE Causeyville | MS | A tree was blown down on Gene Carr Road. Report relayed via social media. | |
May 10, 2024 1:10 AM CT | 3 SSE Dixons Mill | AL | Numerous trees down with power outages around the Sweet Water area. US 43 near Marengo/Clarke county line blocked by trees. |
| 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 Meridian, 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 Meridian, MS Region
We found 6 more hail maps with reports from the same Meridian, MS region as the May 9, 2024 event. These related maps cover storm dates from Mar 15, 2024 through May 6, 2024, with mapped hail estimates ranging from 0.75" to 1.75". In this set, the strongest related map reached 1.75", and the most recent map shown is from May 6, 2024.
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Local Hail Review Options Near Meridian, MS
Not sure whether the May 9, 2024 Meridian, 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 Meridian, MS region and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before deciding whether an on-site roof or exterior review is worth scheduling.
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