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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 38618

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 38618 from April 12, 1955 through August 21, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
20
Wind Reports
39
Tornado Reports
6
Max Hail Size
2.50″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 38618 · 1955–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 21, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 38618

20 reports
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1.00″ hail
Jun 2, 2026
1:19 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 38618
Tate County · 7,905 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 ENE Arkabutla, MS
1.25″ hail
Feb 27, 2026
1:23 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 38618
Tate County · 7,905 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Photo of quarter to half dollar size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 W Independence, MS
1.00″ hail
Apr 27, 2025
7:48 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 38618
Tate County · 7,905 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report of quarter size hail near Hwy 306 and Palestine Road east of Coldwater.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 ENE Coldwater, MS
1.75″ hail
Mar 31, 2025
4:43 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 38618
Tate County · 7,905 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Arkabutla, MS
1.25″ hail
May 24, 2024
10:15 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 38618
Tate County · 7,905 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public reported half dollar sized hail along Bundrum Rd (west of Arkabula).
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 E Phillipp, MS
2.00″ hail
Dec 9, 2023
9:05 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 38618
Tate County · 7,905 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NW Independence, MS
2.50″ hail
Dec 9, 2023
8:30 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 38618
Tate County · 7,905 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Tennis ball-sized hail in Coldwater.
NWS Hail Report Location: Coldwater, MS
1.75″ hail
Jun 16, 2023
9:30 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 38618
Tate County · 7,905 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Corrects previous hail report from 1 W Independence.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 W Independence, MS
1.75″ hail
Jun 16, 2023
9:25 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 38618
Tate County · 7,905 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 W Independence, MS
1.00″ hail
Oct 12, 2022
10:16 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 38618
Tate County · 7,905 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER SIZE HAIL REPORTED IN PHILLIPP. TIME IS RADAR ESTIMATED.
NWS Hail Report Location: Phillipp, MS
1.75″ hail
May 13, 2011
2:32 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 38618
Tate County · 7,905 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .6 W Independence, MS
1.00″ hail
Apr 26, 2011
6:30 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 38618
Tate County · 7,905 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel to quarter size hail fell one mile south of Coldwater along Highway 51.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.09 S Coldwater Arpt, MS
1.00″ hail
Mar 26, 2011
4:45 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 38618
Tate County · 7,905 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail fell on Antioch Road and Caleb Lake Road near Independence.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.78 WNW Bowman, MS
1.00″ hail
Apr 13, 2007
5:45 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 38618
Tate County · 7,905 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny to quarter size hail fell between Coldwater and 3 miles north northeast of Coldwater.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 NNE Coldwater, MS
0.75″ hail
Apr 13, 2007
5:30 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 38618
Tate County · 7,905 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Independence, MS
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Hail Damage Risk for Your Home +

Hail reports describe hail by diameter, often comparing stone size to familiar objects like peas, quarters, golf balls, and softballs. Use this guide as a starting point for possible hail damage to your roof, siding, gutters, vents, windows, and exterior. Actual hail damage depends on hail hardness, density, wind speed, impact angle, roof age, shingle condition, roof pitch, roofing material, installation quality, and prior storm damage.

Pea
0.25″
Low

Usually too small to cause hail damage to most sound asphalt roofs, siding, or gutters.

Mothball
0.50″
Sub-Severe Watch

Below the NWS severe-hail threshold, but not always harmless. Repeated small hail can scuff surfaces, wear aging shingles, and loosen protective granules over time.

Penny
0.75″
Minor / Watch

Below the NWS severe-hail threshold, but roof hail damage is still possible on older, brittle, poorly installed, or previously damaged shingles. May also mark screens, vents, gutters, and soft metal.

Nickel
0.88″
Minor / Watch

Still below the severe-hail threshold, but large enough to leave visible marks on soft metal and add wear to older or hail-weakened roof shingles.

Quarter
1.00″
Watch

The NWS severe-hail threshold. Quarter-size hail can bruise shingles, dent soft metal, and create roof hail damage worth checking.

Half Dollar
1.25″
Watch

More likely to dent gutters, vents, flashing, and siding. Hail damage risk rises quickly on older roofs or hail-weakened shingles.

Ping Pong / Walnut
1.50″
Likely

Hail damage becomes more likely, including bruised shingles, granule loss, dented siding, and damaged roof vents.

Golf Ball
1.75″
Likely

Often causes roof hail damage, cracked shingles, dented gutters, damaged flashing, and siding impacts. A roof inspection is recommended.

Hen Egg
2.00″
Serious

Can crack or puncture shingles, expose mat, dent siding, and cause widespread hail damage across the roof and exterior.

Tennis Ball
2.50″
Serious

Can cause heavy roof hail damage, punctured siding, broken skylights, damaged vents, and widespread exterior damage.

Baseball
2.75″
Major

Major hail damage is likely, including severe roof impacts, damaged siding, broken windows, and possible major roof repairs.

Tea Cup / Large Apple
3.00″
Major

Can cause heavy hail damage across the roof, siding, gutters, windows, and exterior. Significant repairs are often needed.

Softball
4.00″
Extreme

Destructive hail damage. Can severely damage roofing materials, siding, windows, gutters, vents, vehicles, and exterior surfaces.

Grapefruit
4.50″
Extreme

Catastrophic hail damage risk for roofs, windows, vehicles, siding, gutters, and exterior surfaces.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service hail size references are used for hail-size comparisons and the 1.00″ severe-hail threshold. Damage descriptions are general homeowner guidance, not official NOAA/NWS damage ratings. Sub-severe hail under 1.00″ is below the severe threshold, but that does not mean “no roof damage.” Penny- to nickel-size hail can still contribute to granule loss, cosmetic surface marks, and added wear, especially on older, brittle, poorly installed, or previously damaged roofs.

Latest NWS Wind Reports in and near ZIP 38618

39 reports
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UNK mph
Aug 21, 2026
6:37 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 38618
Tate County · 7,905 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down throughout Independence_ including Strickland Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 Wsw Independence, MS
UNK mph
Aug 17, 2026
9:54 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 38618
Tate County · 7,905 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Independence, MS
UNK mph
Aug 17, 2026
9:45 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 38618
Tate County · 7,905 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees down at the Coldwater RV park.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Ne Coldwater, MS
UNK mph
Jun 2, 2026
3:32 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 38618
Tate County · 7,905 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 4 trees down on Carlton Drive just south of Arkabutla Lake. Time is radar estimated.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SE Arkabutla, MS
UNK mph
Aug 21, 2025
12:22 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 38618
Tate County · 7,905 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power poles snapped along Peyton Rd. This area had a storm interaction with an outflow boundary... likely enhancing winds.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 WSW Independence, MS
UNK mph
Aug 30, 2024
10:56 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 38618
Tate County · 7,905 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down on Peyton Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ESE Coldwater, MS
UNK mph
Jun 13, 2023
12:55 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 38618
Tate County · 7,905 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees were blown down along Hill Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: Coldwater, MS
UNK mph
Jun 12, 2023
12:21 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 38618
Tate County · 7,905 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree and powerline down at Tate-Marshall Road at Clanton Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 ESE Independence, MS
UNK mph
Jun 12, 2023
12:05 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 38618
Tate County · 7,905 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down in the Independence area. Trees down across Sycamore Road and Highway 305 at Independence Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NW Independence, MS
UNK mph
Jun 5, 2023
8:08 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 38618
DeSoto County · 61,941 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and powerlines down at the intersection of Countyline road and Smith Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 NW Independence, MS
UNK mph
May 9, 2021
10:53 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 38618
Tate County · 7,905 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: NUMEROUS TREES DOWN AND MINOR DAMAGE TO HOME.
NWS Wind Report Location: Coldwater, MS
UNK mph
Mar 28, 2021
3:50 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 38618
Tate County · 7,905 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 9000-9200 HWY 306 METAL TORN OFF ROOF. TWO TRAILERS DEMOLISHED WITH DEBRIS FOUND NEAR SYCAMORE ROAD. 1 SHOP DEMOLISHED.
NWS Wind Report Location: Independence, MS
UNK mph
Mar 28, 2021
3:46 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 38618
Tate County · 7,905 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: HOUSE AND BUSINESS DAMAGED. TREE ON HOUSE.
NWS Wind Report Location: Independence, MS
UNK mph
Mar 11, 2017
6:12 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 38618
Tate County · 7,905 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A LARGE TREE IS DOWN ON A HOUSE IN INDEPENDENCE NEAR HIGHWAYS 306 AND 305. TIME IS RADAR ESTIMATED.
NWS Wind Report Location: Independence, MS
60 mph
Oct 17, 2012
7:40 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 38618
Tate County · 7,905 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Straight line winds produced some minor damage to Coldwater High School in Coldwater. Two school buses had windows blown out. Roof and awning damage also occurred at the school. Several trees were knocked down in the area as well with a few of them falling on houses. A car was turned around by the winds on Highway 51 near the intersection of Arkabutla Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: .62 NNW Coldwater Arpt, MS
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Wind Damage Risk for Your Home +

Storm reports list thunderstorm wind gusts in mph. The NWS marks storms as severe at 58+ mph, but wind damage to your home depends on roof age, shingle condition, installation, exposure, nearby trees, and prior hail or wind damage.

Below Severe
Under 58 mph
Minor

Usually little damage to a sound roof, but loose shingles, flashing, or debris may shift.

Severe
58–74 mph
Watch

Can loosen shingles, lift flashing, break limbs, and damage gutters, siding, fences, or trim.

Damaging
75–90 mph
Serious

Can peel shingles, damage vents, tear siding, rip gutters, and expose weak roof areas.

Extreme
90+ mph
Major

Can cause major roof covering loss, tree damage, broken windows, and structural damage.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service storm reports. Gusts may be measured or estimated; actual wind damage varies by roof condition, exposure, and prior hail or wind damage.

Latest NWS Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 38618

6 reports
UNK category
Jan 14, 2020
10:42 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 38618
Tate County · 7,905 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: EF-1 TORNADO TOUCHED DOWN WEST OF ARKABUTLA AND TRACKED NE NEAR HERNANDO... MS. DAMAGE TO RESIDENCES AND STORAGE BUILDINGS AS IT CROSSED HWY 51. IT DISSIPATED JUST EAST OF I-55.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 W Arkabutla, MS
EF0 category
Dec 21, 2013
6:13 PM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 38618
Tate County · 7,905 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down near the corner of Mays Road and Wakefield Road in Eastern Tate County. Multiple trees were snapped and uprooted. Many homes had minor roof damage and a church had minor roof damage. Several power lines were downed. Peak winds were estimated at 80 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.74 ESE New Gorden, MS
F2 category
Apr 8, 1980
12:45 AM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 38618
Tate County · 7,905 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, MS
F0 category
Aug 15, 1977
1:30 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 38618
Tate County · 7,905 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, MS
F1 category
May 16, 1968
12:40 AM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 38618
Tate County · 7,905 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, MS
F2 category
Apr 3, 1968
7:15 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 38618
DeSoto County · 61,941 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, MS
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Tornado Damage Risk for Your Home +

After a tornado, the National Weather Service assigns an EF rating from EF0 to EF5 based on surveyed damage. The rating estimates wind speed from what the tornado damaged, so actual damage can vary by construction quality, roof age, garage doors, windows, trees, debris, and how close the home was to the tornado path.

EF0
65–85 mph
Light

Can peel shingles, damage gutters or siding, break tree limbs, and toss loose outdoor items.

EF1
86–110 mph
Moderate

Can strip roof covering, damage exterior doors, break windows, snap trees, and cause heavier siding or gutter damage.

EF2
111–135 mph
Serious

Can tear off large sections of roofing, break or uproot trees, destroy weaker structures, and cause major exterior damage.

EF3–EF5
136+ mph
Severe

Can remove roofs and walls, destroy large portions of homes, toss vehicles, and cause severe to total destruction near the path.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service. EF ratings are assigned after a post-storm damage survey and are based on observed damage, not a direct measurement at every home.

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U.S. Census Data · ZIP Code

ZIP 38618 area census snapshot

People & households
Population10,022
Households4,364
Housing units4,810
Income
Median household income$54,128
$100k+ households31.7%
$150k+ households7.8%
Housing stock
Single-family detached3,141
Attached single-family9
Small multifamily89
Large multifamily0
Mobile homes1,571
Housing mix
Single-family share65.3%
Attached-home share0.2%
Multifamily share1.9%
Mobile-home share32.7%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied3,478
Renter-occupied886
Vacant units446
Home value & age
Median home value$139,600
Owner homes $300k+19.3%
Owner homes $500k+2.3%
Owner homes $750k+0.3%
Median year built1992
Older-home share27.3%
Vehicle context
Households with cars4,259
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 38618 have on record?

Our records show 20 hail, 39 wind, and 6 tornado reports in and near ZIP 38618, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 21, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 38618?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 38618 is 2.50″. It was reported near Coldwater, MS on December 9, 2023.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 38618 — does that mean my roof is damaged?

Not necessarily. A storm report only means hail, wind, or a tornado was observed nearby; it does not confirm damage at any specific address, and conditions change from block to block. Check an address-level hail report first, and if it looks significant, find a local pro that serves ZIP 38618 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 38618 — why should I look at its storm history?

Recent hail or wind can leave a roof or exterior with damage that is easy to miss during a walkthrough, and a recent roof replacement is sometimes an insurance job after a storm. Reviewing the storm history for a ZIP 38618 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 38618 — how does this help me?

Knowing the storm history for your address lets you answer buyer questions with confidence, document repairs you have already made, and decide whether a pre-listing roof check is worthwhile. A clear hail history removes a common sticking point during negotiations.

How do I check hail history for a specific ZIP 38618 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 38618 — no phone number or email required. It shows recent hail activity for that address so you know whether a closer roof or exterior review makes sense.

Where does this storm report data come from, and what are its limits?

Storm reports on this page are public reports from storm events in and around ZIP 38618, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 38618, but they do not confirm damage at any specific property. Report locations, sizes, and times may be approximate and can vary from what an individual home experienced. For property-specific hail history, use an address-level hail report or contact a participating local professional for a remote hail inspection. Pros inclusion is not an endorsement, and contacting a professional does not confirm damage at any property.

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