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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 38771

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 38771 from April 13, 1967 through June 22, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 38771 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
12
Wind Reports
30
Tornado Reports
3
Max Hail Size
2.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 38771 · 1967–present Updated  Daily · last Jun 22, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 38771

12 reports
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1.00″ hail
Dec 9, 2023
10:19 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 38771
Sunflower County · 6,993 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail reported in Ruleville.
NWS Hail Report Location: Ruleville, MS
0.88″ hail
Oct 24, 2010
4:55 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 38771
Sunflower County · 6,993 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Pea to nickel sized hail was reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.34 ESE Ruleville, MS
0.75″ hail
May 5, 2003
7:30 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 38771
Grenada County · 7,324 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Several locations reported penny sized hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: Countywide, MS
1.00″ hail
Aug 19, 2001
5:55 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 38771
Sunflower County · 6,993 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail of up to quarter size caused minor damage to some roofs.
NWS Hail Report Location: Ruleville, MS
1.25″ hail
Apr 27, 1998
8:10 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 38771
Sunflower County · 6,993 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Ruleville, MS
1.25″ hail
Apr 27, 1998
6:55 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 38771
Sunflower County · 6,993 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Ruleville, MS
1.75″ hail
Apr 16, 1998
4:12 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 38771
Sunflower County · 6,993 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 S Ruleville, MS
0.75″ hail
May 27, 1997
4:55 AM CST
Hail report for ZIP 38771
Sunflower County · 6,993 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Ruleville, MS
0.75″ hail
May 2, 1997
11:35 AM CST
Hail report for ZIP 38771
Sunflower County · 6,993 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Ruleville, MS
0.75″ hail
Feb 17, 1986
4:00 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 38771
Sunflower County · 6,993 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, MS
0.75″ hail
Mar 25, 1970
7:55 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 38771
Sunflower County · 6,993 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, MS
2.00″ hail
Mar 25, 1970
7:30 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 38771
Sunflower County · 6,993 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, 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 38771

30 reports
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UNK mph
Jun 22, 2026
3:50 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 38771
Sunflower County · 6,993 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Lines down and power out.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNE Ruleville, MS
UNK mph
Mar 31, 2025
8:10 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 38771
Sunflower County · 6,993 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree fell on powerline on W Floyce. Reported by City Hall.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NW Ruleville, MS
UNK mph
Mar 15, 2025
3:09 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 38771
Sunflower County · 6,993 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Law enforcement reported a tree down on a powerline near 101 Dorrough Rd in Ruleville.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WSW Ruleville, MS
UNK mph
Mar 30, 2022
8:50 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 38771
Sunflower County · 6,993 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: PICTURE OF A TREE BLOWN DOWN IN RULEVILLE.
NWS Wind Report Location: Ruleville, MS
UNK mph
May 4, 2021
6:33 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 38771
Sunflower County · 6,993 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: POWER POLES DOWN ALONG MCCORKLE RD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SE Ruleville, MS
UNK mph
Apr 13, 2020
2:35 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 38771
Sunflower County · 6,993 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: THERE WAS SOME WIND DAMAGE TO TREES AROUND THE AREA. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Ruleville, MS
UNK mph
Apr 7, 2019
3:49 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 38771
Sunflower County · 6,993 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: POWER LINES BLOWN OVER.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 S Ruleville, MS
UNK mph
Jul 24, 2018
9:41 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 38771
Sunflower County · 6,993 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MANY TREES DOWN AROUND RULEVILLE ALONG WITH POWER LINES DOWN AND A FEW POLES SNAPPED.
NWS Wind Report Location: Ruleville, MS
UNK mph
Jul 20, 2018
5:54 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 38771
Sunflower County · 6,993 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A FEW POWER LINES DOWN... TREE ON A HOUSE.
NWS Wind Report Location: Ruleville, MS
UNK mph
Jul 15, 2016
1:55 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 38771
Sunflower County · 6,993 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWNED ONTO UTILITY EQUIPMENT
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 W Ruleville, MS
58 mph
Aug 13, 2012
7:33 AM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 38771
Sunflower County · 6,993 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was blown down on north Bowden Avenue, and a large limb was blown down at the hospital.
NWS Wind Report Location: .22 E Ruleville, MS
69 mph
Jun 11, 2012
5:12 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 38771
Sunflower County · 6,993 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Roof damage occurred at North Sunflower Medical Center and to a building in downtown Ruleville. Power lines were also down. Power lines were blown down on US Highway 49 West near Ruleville.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.34 ESE Ruleville, MS
63 mph
Oct 24, 2010
4:55 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 38771
Sunflower County · 6,993 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees, including some large trees, were reported down south of Ruleville. Six to eight utility poles were also snapped along Highway 49 West.
NWS Wind Report Location: .69 N Cottondale, MS
58 mph
May 17, 2010
6:59 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 38771
Sunflower County · 6,993 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: One tree was blown down in the community of Dockery. Dime size hail was also reported.
NWS Wind Report Location: .9 SW Ruleville, MS
60 mph
May 17, 2010
6:58 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 38771
Sunflower County · 6,993 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree limbs were blown down on a property just west of Ruleville.
NWS Wind Report Location: .69 S Ruleville, 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 38771

3 reports
F1 category
Apr 19, 1991
11:30 AM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 38771
Sunflower County · 6,993 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, MS
F2 category
Nov 26, 1988
9:28 AM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 38771
Sunflower County · 6,993 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, MS
UNK category
Apr 13, 1967
5:30 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 38771
Sunflower County · 6,993 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 38771 area census snapshot

People & households
Population2,946
Households852
Housing units1,035
Income
Median household income$42,727
$100k+ households24.3%
$150k+ households5.3%
Housing stock
Single-family detached681
Attached single-family15
Small multifamily252
Large multifamily0
Mobile homes87
Housing mix
Single-family share65.8%
Attached-home share1.5%
Multifamily share24.4%
Mobile-home share8.4%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied441
Renter-occupied411
Vacant units183
Home value & age
Median home value$96,100
Owner homes $300k+6.8%
Owner homes $500k+1.1%
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1977
Older-home share60.1%
Vehicle context
Households with cars729
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 38771 have on record?

Our records show 12 hail, 30 wind, and 3 tornado reports in and near ZIP 38771, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on June 22, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 38771?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 38771 is 2.00″. It was reported near Drew, MS on March 25, 1970.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 38771 — 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 38771 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 38771 — 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 38771 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 38771 — 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 38771 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 38771 — 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 38771, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 38771, 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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