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View the free hail map with reports for Hattiesburg, MS from May 12, 2024. This event is marked as Complete, with a Moderate storm impact level and a Moderate Event Inspection Score.

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Moderate
Event Inspection Score
Moderate
Storm Impact
Complete
Event Status
May 12, 2024
Event Date
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The Hattiesburg, MS hail swath map preview was last reviewed on August 29, 2026 and shows mapped hail estimates up to 1.75". There are 0 public hail reports, 27 public wind reports, and 0 nearby tornado reports listed for the May 12, 2024 event.

Region: Hattiesburg, MS
May 12, 2024 Hail swath map preview for Hattiesburg, MS on May 12, 2024
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Max Hail
1.75"
Mapped estimated hail size
Public Hail Reports
0
Largest report: —
Public Wind Reports
27
Reports near map area
Tornado Reports
0
Reports near map area

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Map Footprint

Impact Area and Population for the Hattiesburg, MS Hail Map

The May 12, 2024 hail swath map for Hattiesburg, MS covers approximately 556 square miles and includes an estimated 32,382 people inside the mapped footprint. The largest mapped area is in the 0.50-0.75" hail band, covering 235 square miles. The highest estimated population exposure is in the < 0.50" hail band with 13,591 people.

Mapped Impact Area
556 sq mi
Largest band: 0.50-0.75"
Population Inside Footprint
32,382
Highest population band: < 0.50"
Mapped Hail BandImpact AreaPopulation
< 0.50"173 sq mi13,591
0.50-0.75"235 sq mi12,080
0.75-1.00"93 sq mi4,206
1.00-1.25"38 sq mi2,031
1.25-1.50"7 sq mi271
1.50-1.75"6 sq mi170
1.75-2.00"4 sq mi33

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Housing Impact

Housing Exposure Inside the Hattiesburg, MS Hail Swath Map

Inside the May 12, 2024 hail swath map area for Hattiesburg, MS, HailGeeks estimates 12,243 single-family homes, 120 townhomes, and 6,308 multifamily properties within the mapped storm footprint. Single-family-home exposure is highest in the 0.50-0.75" hail band, with 5,126 single-family homes.

Single-Family Homes
12,243
Largest band: 0.50-0.75"
Townhomes
120
Largest band: < 0.50"
Multifamily Properties
6,308
Largest band: < 0.50"
Mapped Hail BandSingle-FamilyTownhomesMultifamily
< 0.50"4,277673,010
0.50-0.75"5,126352,542
0.75-1.00"1,73218652
1.00-1.25"912097
1.25-1.50"12102
1.50-1.75"6103
1.75-2.00"1402

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Affected Counties

Counties Inside the Hattiesburg, MS Hail Map

Hail from the May 12, 2024 storm was mapped across 14 counties in the Hattiesburg, MS region. Greene County, MS had the strongest mapped signal, peaking at 1.75" with roughly 314 single-family homes inside the swath.

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Affected Cities

Cities Inside the Hattiesburg, MS Hail Map

Zooming in, the swath touched 8 cities near Hattiesburg, MS. Hattiesburg, MS had the strongest mapped signal at 1.00", with an estimated 2,542 single-family homes exposed.

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Public Storm Reports

Public Hail, Wind, and Tornado Reports

Public storm report tables connected to the May 12, 2024 hail map for Hattiesburg, MS currently list 0 public hail reports, 27 public wind reports, and 0 tornado reports.

Date & TimeWind SpeedCityStateDescription
May 12, 2024
11:18 PM CT
1 WSW Zion HillMSPower lines were downed along US 49.
May 13, 2024
3:30 AM CT
TopekaMSReports of trees down on both Holmesville Road and Robert Tynes Road. One resident was trapped in a trailer on Robert Tynes Road. Time estimated based on radar.
May 13, 2024
3:33 AM CT
2 E TopekaMSReport of trees down on Highway 27S. Time estimated based on radar.
May 13, 2024
3:50 AM CT
1 E Oak ValeMSMultiple downed trees in the Oak Vale area.
May 13, 2024
3:53 AM CT
Society HallMSMultiple trees down in the Society Hill community.
May 13, 2024
3:53 AM CT
1 NW GossMSNumerous trees down... many across roads... including Hwy 44 and 13 N.
May 13, 2024
3:55 AM CT
1 NE TaylorsvilleMSLeaf Valley veterinarian clinic lost roof.
May 13, 2024
3:55 AM CT
TaylorsvilleMSNumerous trees down.
May 13, 2024
3:57 AM CT
Bunker HillMSMultiple trees down and power lines... roads blocked around the Bunker Hill community and Hwy 35.
May 13, 2024
4:00 AM CT
2 SSW BassfieldMSMultiple trees down around Bassfield and Hwy 35 S areas.
May 13, 2024
4:02 AM CT
ImproveMSMultiple trees down in the Improve community.
May 13, 2024
4:07 AM CT
4 NNE SosoMSReport of trees downed on Highway 533 in southern Jasper County. Time estimated based on radar.
May 13, 2024
4:10 AM CT
2 W MossMSCorrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from 1 NW Shady Grove. Trees down on Highway 15 and County Road 8. Time estimated based on radar.
May 13, 2024
4:15 AM CT
1 NW Shady GroveMSTrees down on Highway 15. Time estimated based on radar.
May 13, 2024
4:15 AM CT
2 ESE Hickory GroveMSLot of trees & debris down on hwy 44 in Sumrall.
May 13, 2024
4:18 AM CT
3 ENE MossMSTrees down on County Road 23. Time estimated based on radar.
May 13, 2024
4:20 AM CT
3 N BellevueMSCorrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from 3 N Bellevue. Several trees reported down at 6419 Old Highway 42.
May 13, 2024
4:23 AM CT
2 N Oak GroveMSTin canopy collapsed at a Sonic Drive-Thru off Old Hwy 11.
May 13, 2024
4:25 AM CT
SandersvilleMSTrees down.
May 13, 2024
4:25 AM CT
1 S LaurelMSTree down on a house on 16th Ave.
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This table includes only public storm reports connected to the May 12, 2024 Hattiesburg, MS storm event. When available, each report may include the time, size or magnitude, city, state, and a short description.

Related Hail Maps

Related Hail Maps in the Hattiesburg, MS Region

We found 6 more hail maps with reports from the same Hattiesburg, MS region as the May 12, 2024 event. These related maps cover storm dates from Mar 8, 2024 through May 9, 2024, with mapped hail estimates ranging from 0.75" to 2.25". In this set, the strongest related map reached 2.25", and the most recent map shown is from May 9, 2024.

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Remote Hail Inspection

Local Hail Review Options Near Hattiesburg, MS

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the May 12, 2024 Hattiesburg, MS hail event.

How big was the hail in Hattiesburg, MS on May 12, 2024?
Mapped hail estimates reached up to 1.75" in the Hattiesburg, MS area on May 12, 2024.
How accurate is this Hattiesburg, MS hail map?
This hail map is based on mapped hail estimates, with public storm report context shown where available. It helps show where stronger hail may have occurred during the May 12, 2024 storm event, but it does not confirm property damage at any one address.
What does the Event Inspection Score of Moderate mean?
For this Hattiesburg, MS event, the Event Inspection Score is Moderate. The score reflects how strong the hail-history signal is and whether a closer roof or exterior review may make sense. A higher score means a stronger signal, not confirmed damage.
How many people were in the Hattiesburg, MS hail area?
An estimated 32,382 people live inside the mapped hail footprint, which covers about 556 square miles. This is an estimate of residents inside the storm area, not a count of people who reported damage.
How many storm reports came from this event?
For the May 12, 2024 Hattiesburg, MS event, public storm report tables currently list 0 hail reports, 27 wind reports, and 0 tornado reports. Public reports are point observations and are not available for every location.
Can I use this Hattiesburg, MS hail map for my business or content?
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How often is this hail map updated?
This event map was generated shortly after the storm and was last reviewed on August 29, 2026. It may be updated as additional hail data or public storm reports become available.
My home is in the Hattiesburg, MS area — what should I do?
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