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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 38725

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 38725 from May 25, 1973 through March 23, 2025, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
26
Wind Reports
17
Tornado Reports
6
Max Hail Size
2.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 38725 · 1973–present Updated  Daily · last Mar 23, 2025

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 38725

26 reports
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1.00″ hail
Mar 23, 2025
11:23 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 38725
Bolivar County · 9,820 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny to quarter size.
NWS Hail Report Location: Benoit, MS
1.75″ hail
Mar 25, 2023
12:11 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 38725
Bolivar County · 9,820 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT REPORTED GOLF-BALL SIZE HAIL NEAR BENOIT.
NWS Hail Report Location: Benoit, MS
1.75″ hail
Mar 10, 2018
11:42 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 38725
Bolivar County · 9,820 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: CORRECTS PREVIOUS HAIL REPORT FROM 6 NE BENOIT. QUARTER TO GOLF BALL HAIL COVERED THE GROUND ALONG HWY 446.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 NE Benoit, MS
1.75″ hail
Mar 10, 2018
10:42 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 38725
Bolivar County · 9,820 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER TO GOLF BALL HAIL COVERED THE GROUND ALONG HWY 446.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 NE Benoit, MS
1.00″ hail
Oct 9, 2015
4:40 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 38725
Bolivar County · 9,820 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: There were multiple reports of hail between dime and quarter sized.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Hannah, MS
2.75″ hail
Mar 31, 2015
2:57 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 38725
Bolivar County · 9,820 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A swath of hail moved through Bolivar County due to a supercell thunderstorm. The storm produced golfball sized hail near Benoit and continued producing half dollar size to golfball size hail through the county. Hail up to baseball size caused significant damage to a vehicle near Napanee along the Washington/Bolivar county line. Other vehicles received dents and broken windows.
NWS Hail Report Location: .9 SW Dahomey, MS
0.88″ hail
Mar 26, 2011
7:12 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 38725
Bolivar County · 9,820 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Benoit, MS
0.88″ hail
May 27, 2009
2:32 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 38725
Bolivar County · 9,820 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.38 WNW Lamont, MS
1.00″ hail
Feb 27, 2009
9:28 AM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 38725
Bolivar County · 9,820 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: An isolated severe storm, which moved out of extreme northern Washington County, produced as swath of quarter size hail across southeast|Bolivar County.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.5 ESE Stringtown, MS
0.75″ hail
Feb 27, 2009
6:00 AM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 38725
Bolivar County · 9,820 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: An isolated severe thunderstorm caused penny size hail which covered the lawn. Some of the hail could have been larger.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.73 WNW Eutaw, MS
0.75″ hail
Aug 2, 2008
9:58 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 38725
Bolivar County · 9,820 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4.83 NNW Bolivar, MS
0.88″ hail
Aug 2, 2008
9:50 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 38725
Bolivar County · 9,820 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel sized hail fell at a farm.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.2 E Benoit Vly Fld, MS
0.75″ hail
May 24, 2008
4:30 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 38725
Bolivar County · 9,820 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5.8 E Benoit, MS
0.75″ hail
May 2, 2008
7:28 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 38725
Bolivar County · 9,820 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.33 SSE Eutaw, MS
1.75″ hail
Feb 5, 2008
4:22 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 38725
Bolivar County · 9,820 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A large supercell thunderstorm tracked out of southeast Arkansas and into Bolivar County and produced a swath of quarter to golf ball sized hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.61 W Eutaw, 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 38725

17 reports
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UNK mph
Jun 17, 2022
8:50 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 38725
Bolivar County · 9,820 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWNED ALONG MS HWY 1 NEAR BENOIT.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NE Benoit, MS
UNK mph
Apr 9, 2021
10:42 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 38725
Bolivar County · 9,820 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: POWER LINES DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: Benoit, MS
UNK mph
Apr 13, 2020
2:13 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 38725
Bolivar County · 9,820 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES AND POWER LINES DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: Benoit, MS
UNK mph
Jan 11, 2020
9:55 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 38725
Bolivar County · 9,820 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SEVERAL TREES DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: Benoit, MS
UNK mph
Jun 24, 2019
3:25 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 38725
Bolivar County · 9,820 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A FEW TREES AND POWER LINES DOWN ALONG WITH MANY LARGE LIMBS.
NWS Wind Report Location: Benoit, MS
UNK mph
Jul 20, 2018
4:08 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 38725
Bolivar County · 9,820 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: PICTURES RECEIVED OF MULTIPLE TREES SNAPPED AND DAMAGE TO FARM BUILDINGS AND SHEDS.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 SE Benoit, MS
64 mph
Oct 9, 2015
4:40 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 38725
Bolivar County · 9,820 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees were blown down or snapped. A few homes were damaged with one having the back patio blown down. An outdoor shop had the doors blown off as well. This damage occurred between Benoit and Scott. Trees were also blown down on Highway 1 North near Scott.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Hannah, MS
49 mph
May 30, 2012
11:30 AM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 38725
Bolivar County · 9,820 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was blown down in Benoit.
NWS Wind Report Location: .58 ESE Benoit, MS
75 mph
Oct 9, 2009
10:39 AM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 38725
Bolivar County · 9,820 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees were blown down with one on a house along Lake Bolivar Road. An irrigation pivot system was blown over on Highway 448 about a half mile east of Stringtown.
NWS Wind Report Location: .7 NE Lake Vista, MS
81 mph
Mar 9, 2006
11:40 AM CST
Wind report for ZIP 38725
Bolivar County · 9,820 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A line of thunderstorms moved across Bolivar County around noon on March 9th and produced substantial damage from Benoit to just west of Cleveland to around Mound Bayou. The most significant damage occurred in a segment of the squall line called a "bow echo". Numerous trees and power lines were snapped or blown down as a swath of 70 to 80 mph winds blew across the county. Just northwest of Cleveland, a mobile home park had several homes significantly damaged while a few permanent homes sustained major roof damage.
NWS Wind Report Location: Benoit, MS
69 mph
Jul 25, 2004
8:05 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 38725
Bolivar County · 9,820 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Twelve to Fifteen trees were blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Benoit, MS
59 mph
Jul 25, 2004
8:03 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 38725
Bolivar County · 9,820 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 WSW Benoit, MS
60 mph
May 2, 2002
5:00 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 38725
Bolivar County · 9,820 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Benoit, MS
UNK mph
Jun 5, 1991
6:10 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 38725
Bolivar County · 9,820 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, MS
UNK mph
Apr 13, 1987
4:30 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 38725
Bolivar County · 9,820 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, 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 38725

6 reports
UNK category
Jan 15, 2020
10:11 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 38725
Bolivar County · 9,820 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: *** 4 INJ *** THE TORNADO TOUCHED DOWN IN BOLIVAR COUNTY NEAR THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER. THE TORNADO TRACKED NORTHEASTWARD AND DAMAGED HEAVY FARM EQUIPMENT AND DESTROYED A FARM EQUIPMENT SHELTER... RIPPING AND TOSSING ITS CONCRETE ANCHORS OVER 100 YARDS. THE MOST SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE WAS NOTED AS THE TORNADO CROSSED HWY 8 BETWEEN PACE AND CLEVELAND. IT DAMAGED SOME WELL BUILT HOMES AND SNAPPED SEVERAL CONCRETE POWER POLES. FOUR PEOPLE WERE INJURED IN DESTROYED MOBILE HOMES. THE TORNADO ALSO DAMAGED STEEL POWER TRUSSES AND A BUSINESS IN RENOVA. PATH LENGTH OF 23.43 MILES. MAX WIDTH OF 2600 YARDS. MAX WIND OF 134 MPH.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 WNW Benoit, MS
EF2 category
Dec 21, 2013
4:59 PM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 38725
Bolivar County · 9,820 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A long track tornado touched down along Highway 65 in Chicot County, Arkansas, where numerous power poles were snapped and two eighteen wheelers flipped over causing 2 minor injuries. Damage occurred to several homes and farm buildings and heavy roof damage occurred to the Yellow Bend Port facility. This tornado was initially in Chicot County, moved into Desha County, and then moved back into Chicot County. The tornado then crossed the Mississippi River into Bolivar County, Mississippi. The tornado was rated EF-1 in Chicot County and was given an overall rating of EF-2 due to damage in Mississippi.||In Bolivar County, Mississippi, numerous power poles were snapped. A well built tractor shed was destroyed and several farm buildings were damaged. This tornado remained in Bolivar County after it crossed into Mississippi. It did not cross back into Desha County, Arkansas a second time. Maximum wind speeds were estimated at 115 MPH with a total path length of 41 miles in Chicot, Desha, and Bolivar counties.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 8.81 SW Eutaw, MS
EF0 category
Jan 29, 2013
6:48 PM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 38725
Bolivar County · 9,820 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado touched down briefly near the Strongtown community and uprooted one large tree and caused some minor shingle damage to three homes. Maximum winds were estimated at 75 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.8 NW Stringtown, MS
EF0 category
Oct 9, 2009
10:43 AM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 38725
Bolivar County · 9,820 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A narrow path of primarily tree damage paralleled Highway 1 from just southwest of Benoit, through Benoit, to just northeast of town. A few homes in town suffered minor shingle damage or damage from limbs or trees falling on them. Additionally, a farm building and mobile home sustained some damage about 2 miles northeast of Benoit at the end of the tornado path. Maximum winds were around 75 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .4 SSE Benoit, MS
F0 category
May 28, 2001
11:30 AM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 38725
Bolivar County · 9,820 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This F0 tornado stayed on the ground for only about 3 minutes. A house trailer was severely damaged as it was lifted off of its blocks. A barn was damaged, and several trees were uprooted.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 S Boyle, MS
F2 category
Feb 24, 2001
6:37 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 38725
Bolivar County · 9,820 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado touched down as an F0 tornado in extreme northwest Washington County and moved across a cotton field. The tornado quickly moved into southwest Bolivar County about three miles west of Lamont. The storm moved across the community of Benoit and then about two miles west of Cleveland. The tornado continued on a northeasterly path until dissipating about one mile east of Merigold near the Sunflower County line. The tornado was rated as strong as an F2 in portions of Bolivar County. Damage in the tornado path in Bolivar County included: three houses destroyed, two houses with major damage, five houses with minor damage, and a mobile home destroyed. One small church was destroyed, about two miles east of Benoit. The airplane hangar on a small airstrip near Scott was destroyed, including four small planes inside the hangar. One of the planes was blown at least one half mile from where it had been located in the hangar. At least three businesses sustained serious damage. No serious injuries were reported in the county.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 W Lamont, 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 38725 area census snapshot

People & households
Population1,145
Households327
Housing units471
Income
Median household income$54,750
$100k+ households39.1%
$150k+ households9.8%
Housing stock
Single-family detached352
Attached single-family9
Small multifamily9
Large multifamily0
Mobile homes101
Housing mix
Single-family share74.7%
Attached-home share1.9%
Multifamily share1.9%
Mobile-home share21.4%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied249
Renter-occupied78
Vacant units144
Home value & age
Median home value$74,600
Owner homes $300k+--
Owner homes $500k+--
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1969
Older-home share64.8%
Vehicle context
Households with cars311
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 38725 have on record?

Our records show 26 hail, 17 wind, and 6 tornado reports in and near ZIP 38725, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on March 23, 2025.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 38725?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 38725 is 2.75″. It was reported near .9 SW Dahomey, MS on March 31, 2015.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 38725 — 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 38725 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 38725 — 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 38725 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 38725 — 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 38725 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 38725 — 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 38725, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 38725, 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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