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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 38683

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 38683 from April 19, 1970 through April 22, 2025, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
18
Wind Reports
29
Tornado Reports
9
Max Hail Size
2.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 38683 · 1970–present Updated  Daily · last Apr 22, 2025

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 38683

18 reports
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1.00″ hail
May 14, 2024
7:13 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 38683
Alcorn County · 10,695 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 ENE Walnut, MS
1.00″ hail
Dec 9, 2023
10:11 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 38683
Tippah County · 7,539 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Walnut, MS
1.25″ hail
Sep 6, 2023
9:45 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 38683
Tippah County · 7,539 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Photo of half-dollar sized hail in the Three Forks area.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 WNW Walnut, MS
1.00″ hail
Mar 31, 2012
10:25 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 38683
Tippah County · 7,539 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel to quarter size hail fell 8 miles east of Canaan roughly near the Benton-Tippah County line.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6.51 NW Tiplersville, MS
1.00″ hail
Mar 31, 2012
10:25 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 38683
Tippah County · 7,539 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.13 WSW Walnut, MS
1.00″ hail
Jun 15, 2011
5:55 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 38683
Tippah County · 7,539 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel to quarter size hail fell in Northern Tippah County.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Walnut, MS
0.75″ hail
Apr 27, 2011
2:05 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 38683
Alcorn County · 10,695 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Theo, MS
1.00″ hail
Jul 10, 2008
3:50 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 38683
Alcorn County · 10,695 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Theo, MS
1.75″ hail
Feb 5, 2008
6:55 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 38683
Tippah County · 7,539 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Walnut, MS
0.88″ hail
Feb 5, 2008
6:52 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 38683
Tippah County · 7,539 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Walnut, MS
2.75″ hail
Feb 5, 2008
6:40 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 38683
Tippah County · 7,539 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 S Walnut, MS
1.00″ hail
Apr 13, 2007
6:42 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 38683
Tippah County · 7,539 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail fell on Highway 72 in Walnut.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Walnut, MS
0.88″ hail
May 9, 2006
1:35 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 38683
Tippah County · 7,539 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Walnut, MS
0.75″ hail
Jul 27, 2005
1:30 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 38683
Tippah County · 7,539 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 NW Walnut, MS
1.00″ hail
Apr 28, 2002
6:45 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 38683
Tippah County · 7,539 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Walnut, 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 38683

29 reports
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UNK mph
Jun 26, 2023
12:52 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 38683
Tippah County · 7,539 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous trees down in the Chalybeate area. Widespread power outages.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SE Walnut, MS
UNK mph
Jun 26, 2023
12:50 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 38683
Tippah County · 7,539 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous trees down across town. A few utility poles were snapped and some structures sustained minor damage to roofs and trim.
NWS Wind Report Location: Walnut, MS
UNK mph
Apr 13, 2022
11:15 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 38683
Tippah County · 7,539 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: NUMEROUS TREES DOWN IN CHALYBEATE. A FEW AWNINGS AND A MOBILE HOME WAS DAMAGED.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SE Walnut, MS
UNK mph
Jan 11, 2020
12:10 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 38683
Tippah County · 7,539 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN AT HIGHWAY 15 AND COUNTY ROAD 306. ADDITIONAL MINOR DAMAGE TO BARNS AND TREES REPORTED IN WALNUT AND CHALYBEATE.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 S Walnut, MS
UNK mph
Jul 16, 2019
6:03 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 38683
Tippah County · 7,539 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MINOR DAMAGE TO THE ROOF OF A METAL BUILDING AND TREE LIMBS DOWN IN CHALYBEATE COMMUNITY.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SE Walnut, MS
UNK mph
Mar 9, 2019
9:00 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 38683
Tippah County · 7,539 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SHERRIF DEPARTMENT REPORT OF DAMAGE TO HOUSE ON HWY 354.
NWS Wind Report Location: Walnut, MS
UNK mph
Mar 9, 2019
8:59 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 38683
Tippah County · 7,539 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MULTIPLE POWERLINES DOWN ON US72 1.5 MI. EAST OF WALNUT.
NWS Wind Report Location: Walnut, MS
UNK mph
Mar 9, 2019
8:00 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 38683
Tippah County · 7,539 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SHERRIF DEPARTMENT REPORT OF DAMAGE TO HOUSE ON HWY 354.
NWS Wind Report Location: Walnut, MS
UNK mph
Mar 9, 2019
7:59 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 38683
Tippah County · 7,539 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MULTIPLE POWERLINES DOWN ON US72 1.5 MI. EAST OF WALNUT.
NWS Wind Report Location: Walnut, MS
UNK mph
Nov 18, 2017
9:40 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 38683
Tippah County · 7,539 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN ON COUNTY ROAD 212 IN NORTH TIPPAH COUNTY.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 ESE Walnut, MS
58 mph
Jul 14, 2014
6:00 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 38683
Tippah County · 7,539 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Straight line winds knocked down several trees across Northern Tippah County including in the city of Walnut.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5.45 WSW Brownfield, MS
58 mph
Jun 5, 2014
1:50 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 38683
Tippah County · 7,539 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Straight line winds knocked down trees and power lines near Walnut.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.37 WSW Brownfield, MS
70 mph
Feb 20, 2014
5:50 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 38683
Tippah County · 7,539 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Straight line winds heavily damaged a medium sized metal out building at the end of County Road 120 near Highway 15 north of Walnut.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.1 SSW Brownfield, MS
58 mph
Jun 11, 2012
3:35 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 38683
Alcorn County · 10,695 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Straight line winds knocked down numerous trees across Alcorn County. Several trees fell on vehicles.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SW Lone Pine, MS
58 mph
Jul 15, 2009
9:11 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 38683
Tippah County · 7,539 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Straight line winds knocked down trees and power lines between Walnut and Falkner.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.26 W Walnut, 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 38683

9 reports
UNK category
Apr 22, 2025
5:07 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 38683
Benton County · 2,964 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: *** 3 INJ *** An EF2 tornado affected portions of Benton and Tippah Counties in north Mississippi... moving into Hardeman County in West Tennessee. Maximum winds were 125 mph. The tornado was on the ground for 16 minutes.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 ENE Canaan, MS
UNK category
Mar 27, 2017
7:00 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 38683
Alcorn County · 10,695 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A TORNADO WAS OBSERVED ALONG HIGHWAY 72 NEAR COUNTRY ROAD 608 JUST NORTHWEST OF THEO. THE TORNADO WAS ON THE GROUND FOR APPROXIMATELY 5 MINUTES.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 NW Theo, MS
EF1 category
Feb 5, 2008
6:56 PM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 38683
Alcorn County · 10,695 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado touched down in the community of Union Center about four miles west of the town of Theo. Much of the damaged occurred along County Road 654A. Six mobile homes were hit with two destroyed and two heavily damaged. Four injuries occurred in the mobile home that was destroyed. Several vehicles and a RV was tossed about as well. Numerous trees were knocked down in the vicinity. The tornado then tracked northeast across U.S. Highway 72 and struck three houses near Chapman's Restaurant. The Bethlehem Baptist Church sustained roof damage and the nearby cemetery was damaged. The tornado was rated EF-1 with wind speeds estimated around 100 mph and a width of 100 yards.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4.71 SW Lone Pine, MS
EF0 category
Feb 5, 2008
6:50 PM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 38683
Tippah County · 7,539 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A weak tornado touched down just south of Chalybeate and tracked northeast. Damage was reported on County Road 227, near the intersection of County Road 225 and County Road 222, and on County Road 223. Several homes sustained minor damage. A few barns and storage buildings were destroyed. Many trees were knocked down along the path along with some power poles. One tree knocked down half of a brick chimney on a house located on County Road 222A. The tornado was rated an EF-0 with wind speeds estimated around 60 mph. The width was estimated to be around 50 yards.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.66 E Tiplersville, MS
F1 category
May 30, 2004
10:05 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 38683
Tippah County · 7,539 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado touched down just west of Walnut and moved northeast. One house was badly damaged and the steeple was blown off the Walnut Baptist Church. Numerous trees were blown down.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 W Walnut, MS
F0 category
May 5, 2003
7:15 AM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 38683
Tippah County · 7,539 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado briefly touched down near Walnut producing little damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Walnut, MS
F0 category
Jun 26, 1994
7:30 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 38683
Tippah County · 7,539 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado caused minor damage to several homes and mobile homes and blew down several trees and power lines.
NWS Tornado Report Location: S Walnut, MS
F3 category
Mar 22, 1991
4:25 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 38683
Tippah County · 7,539 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, MS
F4 category
Apr 19, 1970
12:36 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 38683
Alcorn County · 10,695 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 38683 area census snapshot

People & households
Population3,488
Households1,449
Housing units1,919
Income
Median household income$36,992
$100k+ households24.0%
$150k+ households8.1%
Housing stock
Single-family detached1,318
Attached single-family0
Small multifamily61
Large multifamily35
Mobile homes505
Housing mix
Single-family share68.7%
Attached-home share--
Multifamily share5%
Mobile-home share26.3%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied1,058
Renter-occupied391
Vacant units470
Home value & age
Median home value$113,100
Owner homes $300k+14.8%
Owner homes $500k+0.2%
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1987
Older-home share41.2%
Vehicle context
Households with cars1,371
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 38683 have on record?

Our records show 18 hail, 29 wind, and 9 tornado reports in and near ZIP 38683, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on April 22, 2025.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 38683?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 38683 is 2.75″. It was reported near Walnut, MS on February 5, 2008.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 38683 — 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 38683 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 38683 — 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 38683 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 38683 — 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 38683 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 38683 — 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 38683, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 38683, 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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