Hail Swath Map Preview
The Meridian, MS hail swath map preview was last reviewed on August 30, 2026 and shows mapped hail estimates up to 1.00". There are 0 public hail reports, 14 public wind reports, and 0 nearby tornado reports listed for the August 26, 2026 event.
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Impact Area and Population for the Meridian, MS Hail Map
The August 26, 2026 hail swath map for Meridian, MS covers approximately 856 square miles and includes an estimated 12,449 people inside the mapped footprint. The largest mapped area is in the < 0.50" hail band, covering 417 square miles. The highest estimated population exposure is in the < 0.50" hail band with 6,140 people.
| Mapped Hail Band | Impact Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 417 sq mi | 6,140 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 336 sq mi | 4,433 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 92 sq mi | 1,719 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 12 sq mi | 157 |
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Housing Exposure Inside the Meridian, MS Hail Swath Map
Inside the August 26, 2026 hail swath map area for Meridian, MS, HailGeeks estimates 5,586 single-family homes, 49 townhomes, and 548 multifamily properties within the mapped storm footprint. Single-family-home exposure is highest in the < 0.50" hail band, with 2,669 single-family homes.
| Mapped Hail Band | Single-Family | Townhomes | Multifamily |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 2,669 | 32 | 270 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 2,020 | 13 | 195 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 826 | 4 | 83 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 71 | 0 | 0 |
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Counties Inside the Meridian, MS Hail Map
Hail from the August 26, 2026 storm was mapped across 23 counties in the Meridian, MS region. Newton County, MS had the strongest mapped signal, peaking at 1.00" with roughly 592 single-family homes inside the swath.
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Cities Inside the Meridian, MS Hail Map
Zooming in, the swath touched 8 cities near Meridian, MS. Ellisville, MS had the strongest mapped signal at 0.50", with an estimated 290 single-family homes exposed.
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ZIP Codes Inside the Meridian, MS Hail Swath Map
At the ZIP level, the August 26, 2026 Meridian, MS hail map spans 45 ZIP codes. ZIP 39057 shows the strongest local signal, with mapped hail estimates up to 1.00" and an estimated single-family-home exposure of 398.
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Public Hail, Wind, and Tornado Reports
Public storm report tables connected to the August 26, 2026 hail map for Meridian, MS currently list 0 public hail reports, 14 public wind reports, and 0 tornado reports.
| Date & Time | Hail Size | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No public hail reports are available for this event. | ||||
| Date & Time | Wind Speed | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
August 26, 2026 6:00 PM CT | 2 Wnw De Kalb | MS | Power lines were downed across MS Hwy 16 near Stennis Hospital. | |
August 26, 2026 6:26 PM CT | 1 Ene Bailey | MS | Power lines were downed at Dogwood Lake Rd and Cook Rd. | |
August 26, 2026 6:30 PM CT | 56 mph | Nas Meridian | MS | 56 MPH wind gust measured at Meridian NAS. |
August 26, 2026 6:35 PM CT | 2 S Lauderdale | MS | Power lines were downed near Dalewood Shore Lake. Report via social media. | |
August 26, 2026 6:36 PM CT | 2 Wsw Marion | MS | A power line was downed on Windover Cir. | |
August 26, 2026 6:38 PM CT | 1 N Meridian | MS | A tree fell on a vehicle and a power line was downed near Poplar Springs Dr and 26th St. | |
August 26, 2026 6:40 PM CT | 1 Nw Toomsuba | MS | A tree was downed across Northshore Dr. | |
August 26, 2026 6:48 PM CT | 1 N Cuba | AL | Tree down on Interstate 20-59 westbound at mile marker 1.5. | |
August 26, 2026 6:48 PM CT | 1 N Cuba | AL | Tree down on Interstate 20-59 westbound at mile marker 1.5. Also three trees down on county road 2. | |
August 26, 2026 6:50 PM CT | 3 Ene Alamucha | MS | Two trees were downed along MS Hwy 496 near TK Culpepper Rd and Kewanee Rd. | |
August 26, 2026 6:54 PM CT | 2 Wnw Whynot | MS | A tree was downed across MS Hwy 19 near S L Wilson Rd. | |
August 26, 2026 6:55 PM CT | 1 S York | AL | Tree down on a home on Broad Street in York. | |
August 26, 2026 6:57 PM CT | Whynot | MS | A tree was downed on Old Hwy 19 near the Whynot Community Center. | |
August 26, 2026 7:00 PM CT | 4 Se York | AL | Multiple trees and power lines down near Highway 17 and Highway 80_ and Siloam Church Road and County Road 9. |
| 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 August 26, 2026 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 August 26, 2026 event. These related maps cover storm dates from Aug 17, 2026 through Aug 24, 2026, 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 Aug 24, 2026.
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Local Hail Review Options Near Meridian, MS
Not sure whether the August 26, 2026 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.
Check a specific property to see whether hail activity from the August 26, 2026 Meridian, 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 August 26, 2026 hail map visuals alone. They do not confirm property damage and do not replace an on-site inspection for a property in the Meridian, MS region, but they can help you make a more informed next decision before anyone climbs on the roof.
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