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View the free hail map with reports for Hattiesburg, MS from March 17, 2021. This event is marked as Complete, with a Light storm impact level and a Low Event Inspection Score.

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Event Inspection Score
Light
Storm Impact
Complete
Event Status
Mar 17, 2021
Event Date
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The Hattiesburg, MS hail swath map preview was last reviewed on August 27, 2026 and shows mapped hail estimates up to 0.75". There are 0 public hail reports, 20 public wind reports, and 4 nearby tornado reports listed for the March 17, 2021 event.

Region: Hattiesburg, MS
March 17, 2021 Hail swath map preview for Hattiesburg, MS on March 17, 2021
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Max Hail
0.75"
Mapped estimated hail size
Public Hail Reports
0
Largest report: —
Public Wind Reports
20
Reports near map area
Tornado Reports
4
Reports near map area

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Impact Area and Population for the Hattiesburg, MS Hail Map

The March 17, 2021 hail swath map for Hattiesburg, MS covers approximately 614 square miles and includes an estimated 13,412 people inside the mapped footprint. The largest mapped area is in the < 0.50" hail band, covering 427 square miles. The highest estimated population exposure is in the < 0.50" hail band with 9,162 people.

Mapped Impact Area
614 sq mi
Largest band: < 0.50"
Population Inside Footprint
13,412
Highest population band: < 0.50"
Mapped Hail BandImpact AreaPopulation
< 0.50"427 sq mi9,162
0.50-0.75"181 sq mi4,199
0.75-1.00"6 sq mi51

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Housing Impact

Housing Exposure Inside the Hattiesburg, MS Hail Swath Map

Inside the March 17, 2021 hail swath map area for Hattiesburg, MS, HailGeeks estimates 5,288 single-family homes, 35 townhomes, and 1,424 multifamily properties within the mapped storm footprint. Single-family-home exposure is highest in the < 0.50" hail band, with 3,645 single-family homes.

Single-Family Homes
5,288
Largest band: < 0.50"
Townhomes
35
Largest band: < 0.50"
Multifamily Properties
1,424
Largest band: < 0.50"
Mapped Hail BandSingle-FamilyTownhomesMultifamily
< 0.50"3,64532763
0.50-0.75"1,6213661
0.75-1.00"2200

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Affected Cities

Cities Inside the Hattiesburg, MS Hail Map

Zooming in, the swath touched 6 cities near Hattiesburg, MS. Arnold Line, MS had the strongest mapped signal at 0.50", with an estimated 589 single-family homes exposed.

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Public Storm Reports

Public Hail, Wind, and Tornado Reports

Public storm report tables connected to the March 17, 2021 hail map for Hattiesburg, MS currently list 0 public hail reports, 20 public wind reports, and 4 tornado reports.

Date & TimeWind SpeedCityStateDescription
March 17, 2021
5:47 PM CT
2 NE TopekaMSA FEW TREES DOWN AND MULTIPLE LARGE LIMBS WERE BROKEN. A LARGE SECTION OF TIN WAS TORN OFF A LARGE CARPORT TYPE STRUCTURE.
March 17, 2021
5:48 PM CT
3 NE FranklintonLANUMEROUS TREES AND POWER LINES DOWN... AND SOME ROOF DAMAGE TO SOME HOMES. DAMAGE WAS REPORTED PARSH-WIDE... BUT OCCURRED MOSTLY NORTH AND EAST OF FRANKLINTON.
March 17, 2021
5:51 PM CT
GossMSPOWERLINES DOWN AT THE CORNER OF HWY 13 AND RIVERBEND ROAD.
March 17, 2021
6:01 PM CT
2 E LucasMSTREES AND POWER LINES DOWN ON BUDDY PRICE RD.
March 17, 2021
6:01 PM CT
2 SW Sandy HookMSONE HOME DAMAGED AND TREES DOWN ON MILITARY RD.
March 17, 2021
6:03 PM CT
3 ENE Sandy HookMSPOSSIBLE TORNADO...REPORT RECEIVED VIA SM OF CONSIDERABLE DAMAGE TO A FEW HOMES ALONG HIGHWAY 43 ABOUT 15 MILES SOUTH OF COLUMBIA.
March 17, 2021
6:03 PM CT
ProgressMSCORRECTS PREVIOUS TSTM WND DMG REPORT FROM PROGRESS. A FEW TREES DOWN ON PROGRESS RD.
March 17, 2021
6:05 PM CT
3 NE PrentissMSTREES DOWN ON HALL RD.
March 17, 2021
6:05 PM CT
3 NE PrentissMSTREES AND POWERLINES DOWN ON MT. ZION RD. NEAR HWY 84.
March 17, 2021
6:18 PM CT
6 ENE Pine BurrMSSCATTERED DOWNED TREES AND LIMBS ALONG PURVIS TO COLUMBIA RD.
March 17, 2021
6:24 PM CT
CollinsMSSCATTERED DOWNED TREES ACROSS COVINGTON COUNTY.
March 17, 2021
6:24 PM CT
3 NE Pine GroveMSTREE DOWNED ON MS HIGHWAY 589 AT LUTHER LEE RD.
March 17, 2021
6:31 PM CT
1 WSW Arnold LineMSSEVERAL PINE TREES SNAPPED AT SHADOW RIDGE GOLF COURSE.
March 17, 2021
6:36 PM CT
2 N HattiesburgMSTREE BLOWN DOWN ONTO A HOUSE.
March 17, 2021
6:37 PM CT
3 SE DixieMSTREES DOWN ON OLLIE WILLIAMS RD.
March 17, 2021
6:38 PM CT
3 WNW MclaurinMSTREES DOWN ON ANDERSON RD.
March 17, 2021
6:45 PM CT
StringerMSTREE DOWNED ON MS HIGHWAY 15.
March 17, 2021
8:26 PM CT
ProgressMSA FEW TREES DOWN ON PROGRESS RD.
March 17, 2021
6:08 PM CT
75 mph2 SSE Spring CottageMSA SWATH OF WIND DAMAGE OCCURRED ACROSS SOUTHERN MARION COUNTY GENERALLY FROM THE SANDY HOOK COMMUNITY... THEN ON THE E SIDE OF THE RIVER AND S OF HWY 13. SOME OF THE MORE PRONOUNCED TREE DAMAGE WAS ON HWY 43 AND MAIL ROUTE RD. TREE DAMAGE HERE WAS A COMBINATION OF UPROOTED AND SNAPPED TREES ALL BLOWN DOWN TO THE NE. MAX WINDS HERE PEAKED AROUND 75 MPH. THE MAIN SWATH EXTENDED JUST INTO LAMAR COUNTY. ROUGH SWATH LENGTH WAS 13 MILES AND WIDTH OF 1 TO 1.5 MILES. TIME FRAME WAS ROUGHLY 6PM TO 615PM.
March 17, 2021
6:12 PM CT
75 mph3 ESE Pine BurrMSSWATH OF THUNDERSTORM WIND DAMAGE CONTINUED INTO WESTERN LAMAR COUNTY. MANY UPROOTED AND SNAPPED TREES.
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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 March 17, 2021 event. These related maps cover storm dates from Nov 20, 2020 through Mar 16, 2021, with mapped hail estimates ranging from 0.75" to 2.75". In this set, the strongest related map reached 2.75", and the most recent map shown is from Mar 16, 2021.

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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 March 17, 2021 Hattiesburg, MS hail event.

How big was the hail in Hattiesburg, MS on March 17, 2021?
Mapped hail estimates reached up to 0.75" in the Hattiesburg, MS area on March 17, 2021.
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 March 17, 2021 storm event, but it does not confirm property damage at any one address.
What does the Event Inspection Score of Low mean?
For this Hattiesburg, MS event, the Event Inspection Score is Low. 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 13,412 people live inside the mapped hail footprint, which covers about 614 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 March 17, 2021 Hattiesburg, MS event, public storm report tables currently list 0 hail reports, 20 wind reports, and 4 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 27, 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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