Hail Swath Map Preview
The Meridian, MS hail swath map preview was last reviewed on August 28, 2026 and shows mapped hail estimates up to 1.50". There are 0 public hail reports, 8 public wind reports, and 0 nearby tornado reports listed for the May 12, 2023 event.
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Impact Area and Population for the Meridian, MS Hail Map
The May 12, 2023 hail swath map for Meridian, MS covers approximately 1,278 square miles and includes an estimated 39,036 people inside the mapped footprint. The largest mapped area is in the 0.50-0.75" hail band, covering 548 square miles. The highest estimated population exposure is in the 0.50-0.75" hail band with 19,856 people.
| Mapped Hail Band | Impact Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 498 sq mi | 14,417 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 548 sq mi | 19,856 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 179 sq mi | 3,626 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 37 sq mi | 894 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 15 sq mi | 228 |
| 1.50-1.75" | 2 sq mi | 15 |
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Housing Exposure Inside the Meridian, MS Hail Swath Map
Inside the May 12, 2023 hail swath map area for Meridian, MS, HailGeeks estimates 16,898 single-family homes, 326 townhomes, and 3,844 multifamily properties within the mapped storm footprint. Single-family-home exposure is highest in the 0.50-0.75" hail band, with 8,125 single-family homes.
| Mapped Hail Band | Single-Family | Townhomes | Multifamily |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 6,703 | 117 | 1,268 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 8,125 | 174 | 2,466 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 1,609 | 26 | 88 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 330 | 6 | 17 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 124 | 3 | 5 |
| 1.50-1.75" | 7 | 0 | 0 |
Use this table to review housing exposure by hail band for the May 12, 2023 Meridian, MS hail map. To check a specific property more closely, use a free Hail Report by Address.
Counties Inside the Meridian, MS Hail Map
Hail from the May 12, 2023 storm was mapped across 24 counties in the Meridian, MS region. Lauderdale County, MS had the strongest mapped signal, peaking at 1.50" with roughly 5,340 single-family homes inside the swath.
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Cities Inside the Meridian, MS Hail Map
Zooming in, the swath touched 18 cities near Meridian, MS. Chunky, MS had the strongest mapped signal at 1.50", with an estimated 6 single-family homes exposed.
City cards show where the May 12, 2023 Meridian, 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 Meridian, MS Hail Swath Map
At the ZIP level, the May 12, 2023 Meridian, MS hail map spans 56 ZIP codes. ZIP 39323 shows the strongest local signal, with mapped hail estimates up to 1.50" and an estimated single-family-home exposure of 106.
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Public Hail, Wind, and Tornado Reports
Public storm report tables connected to the May 12, 2023 hail map for Meridian, MS currently list 0 public hail reports, 8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
May 12, 2023 3:35 PM CT | Standing Pine | MS | DELAYED REPORT. SCATTERED TREES DOWNED AROUND THE COUNTY. | |
May 12, 2023 4:00 PM CT | 2 ENE Dixon | MS | TREE DOWN ON NESHOBA COUNTY ROAD 353. | |
May 12, 2023 4:24 PM CT | 2 ENE House | MS | TREE DOWN ON NESHOBA COUNTY ROAD 4300. | |
May 12, 2023 4:30 PM CT | 3 WSW Bogue Chitto | MS | TREE DOWN ON NESHOBA COUNTY ROAD 759. | |
May 12, 2023 4:35 PM CT | 6 ENE Bethsaida | MS | TREE DOWN ON NESHOBA COUNTY ROAD 729. | |
May 12, 2023 4:35 PM CT | 1 E North Bend | MS | TREE ON A HOUSE ON HIGHWAY 21N AND TREES DOWN ALONG THE ROAD. | |
May 12, 2023 4:45 PM CT | 2 WNW Preston | MS | TREE DOWN ON SUTTLE ROAD. | |
May 12, 2023 5:42 PM CT | 3 NW Causeyville | MS | TREE DOWN ON CAUSEYVILLE 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 12, 2023 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 12, 2023 event. These related maps cover storm dates from Apr 21, 2023 through May 11, 2023, 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 11, 2023.
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Local Hail Review Options Near Meridian, MS
Not sure whether the May 12, 2023 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 May 12, 2023 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 May 12, 2023 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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