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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 38801

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 38801 from March 9, 1964 through August 17, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 38801 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
36
Wind Reports
80
Tornado Reports
13
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 38801 · 1964–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 17, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 38801

36 reports
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1.00″ hail
May 8, 2025
7:12 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 38801
Lee County · 26,842 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter-sized hail just south of Tupelo High School.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SW Tupelo, MS
1.75″ hail
May 8, 2025
7:06 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 38801
Lee County · 26,842 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Corrects previous hail report from 3 E Furrs. Golf ball-sized hail on the Pontotoc-Lee County line along Highway 6.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 E Furrs, MS
1.00″ hail
May 2, 2025
5:41 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 38801
Lee County · 26,842 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Tupelo, MS
1.00″ hail
Mar 23, 2025
11:25 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 38801
Lee County · 26,842 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Multiple reports of quarter size hail in SW Tupelo near S Thomas Street and Cliff Gookin Blvd.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 NNW Verona, MS
1.00″ hail
Jun 9, 2024
10:52 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 38801
Lee County · 26,842 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter-sized hail reported off of County Road 900 in the Palmetto community.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 ESE Furrs, MS
1.50″ hail
Dec 11, 2023
12:20 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 38801
Lee County · 26,842 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Lee Acres neighborhood of Tupelo.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 S Tupelo, MS
1.00″ hail
Dec 11, 2023
12:20 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 38801
Lee County · 26,842 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter-sized hail in the Palmetto area.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 W Verona, MS
1.00″ hail
Jun 12, 2023
1:18 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 38801
Lee County · 26,842 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail fell in the southern part of Tupelo.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NNE Verona, MS
1.00″ hail
Oct 12, 2022
11:14 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 38801
Lee County · 26,842 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER SIZED HAIL REPORT SENT ON TWITTER.
NWS Hail Report Location: Tupelo, MS
1.75″ hail
Oct 12, 2022
11:08 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 38801
Lee County · 26,842 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: CORRECTS PREVIOUS HAIL REPORT FROM TUPELO. GOLF BALL SIZE HAIL REPORTD ON TWITTER.
NWS Hail Report Location: Tupelo, MS
1.00″ hail
Nov 29, 2016
11:53 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 38801
Lee County · 26,842 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 SW Tupelo, MS
1.00″ hail
Mar 31, 2016
11:40 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 38801
Lee County · 26,842 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 S Tupelo, MS
1.00″ hail
Mar 31, 2015
9:45 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 38801
Lee County · 26,842 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail in West Tupelo.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.01 SSW (Tup)Lemons Arpt Tup, MS
0.75″ hail
Mar 31, 2015
9:45 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 38801
Lee County · 26,842 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny size hail fell on Van Buren Avenue near the North Mississippi Medical Center.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.76 S Tupelo, MS
1.00″ hail
Oct 12, 2014
9:45 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 38801
Lee County · 26,842 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 NW Tupelo, 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 38801

80 reports
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66 mph
Aug 17, 2026
11:26 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 38801
Lee County · 26,842 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Measured wind gust of 66mph at the Tupelo Regional Airport.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 W Tupelo, MS
UNK mph
Aug 10, 2026
9:21 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 38801
Lee County · 26,842 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on a home off of Chesterville Road in West Tupelo. Time estimated via radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 Ne Furrs, MS
UNK mph
Apr 29, 2026
3:20 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 38801
Lee County · 26,842 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down across south Highland Drive.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSE Tupelo, MS
UNK mph
May 17, 2025
7:02 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 38801
Lee County · 26,842 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down in Verona.
NWS Wind Report Location: Verona, MS
UNK mph
May 2, 2025
6:40 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 38801
Lee County · 26,842 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree fell on occupied vehicle. No injuries.
NWS Wind Report Location: Verona, MS
UNK mph
Dec 11, 2023
12:18 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 38801
Lee County · 26,842 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Utility pole snapped at Natchez Trace Parkway and Cliff Gookin Blvd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SW Tupelo, MS
UNK mph
Jun 12, 2023
1:18 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 38801
Lee County · 26,842 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: spotter reports shutter damage to a home in southwest Tupelo. A few large tree branches down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SSW Tupelo, MS
UNK mph
Jul 9, 2022
9:40 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 38801
Lee County · 26,842 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: CORRECTS PREVIOUS TSTM WND DMG REPORT FROM VERONA. SEVERAL TREES REPORTED DOWN ACROSS SOUTHERN LEE COUNTY. LARGE TREES FELL ON TWO HOMES IN THE VERONA AREA.
NWS Wind Report Location: Verona, MS
UNK mph
May 25, 2022
8:08 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 38801
Lee County · 26,842 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ONE TREE WAS KNOCKED DOWN ON MONROE STREET IN WEST TUPELO.
NWS Wind Report Location: Tupelo, MS
UNK mph
May 25, 2022
7:50 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 38801
Lee County · 26,842 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: CORRECTS PREVIOUS TSTM WND DMG REPORT FROM TUPELO. CORRECTS PREVIOUS TSTM WND DMG REPORT FROM TUPELO. ONE TREE WAS KNOCKED DOWN ON MONROE STREET IN WEST TUPELO.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SSE Tupelo, MS
UNK mph
May 25, 2022
7:50 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 38801
Lee County · 26,842 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: CORRECTS PREVIOUS TSTM WND DMG REPORT FROM TUPELO. ONE TREE WAS KNOCKED DOWN ON MONROE STREET IN WEST TUPELO.
NWS Wind Report Location: Tupelo, MS
UNK mph
Jun 8, 2021
7:45 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 38801
Lee County · 26,842 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: AT HIGHWAY 45 AND PONTOTOC PKWY LARGE DRAINAGE PIPES THROWN ACROSS THE HIGHWAY AND A FENCE KNOCKED DOWN AROUND A BUSINESS IN VERONA.
NWS Wind Report Location: Verona, MS
UNK mph
Jun 8, 2021
7:43 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 38801
Lee County · 26,842 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A 53 FOOT TRAILER WAS FLIPPED OVER NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF HIGHWAY 45 AND US 278 NORTHEAST OF VERONNA.
NWS Wind Report Location: NE Verona, MS
UNK mph
Jun 8, 2021
7:30 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 38801
Lee County · 26,842 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SEVERAL TREES DOWN IN PALMETTO AND VERONA AREAS AND A LARGE TREE DOWN ON HOUSE IN VERONA.
NWS Wind Report Location: Verona, MS
UNK mph
May 10, 2021
12:25 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 38801
Lee County · 26,842 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN IN TUPELO. ONE REPORT OF FALLEN TREE ON HOUSE.
NWS Wind Report Location: Tupelo, 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 38801

13 reports
UNK category
Apr 4, 2023
6:28 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 38801
Lee County · 26,842 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: AN EF1 TORNADO WITH MAXIMUM ESTIMATED WINDS OF 110 MPH DAMAGED TREES AND HOMES ALONG A 3 MILE PATH. CONSIDERABLE DAMAGE WAS NOTED TO SEVERAL LARGE BUILDINGS ALONG GREEN STREET.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 SSE Tupelo, MS
UNK category
Jun 8, 2021
7:28 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 38801
Lee County · 26,842 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: VIDEO OF A WEAK TORNADO NEAR HIGHWAY 45 AND HIGHWAY 278. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 NNE Verona, MS
UNK category
May 3, 2021
3:29 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 38801
Lee County · 26,842 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: ROOF TORN OFF APARTMENT BUILDING AROUND THE HIGHWAY 151 AREA.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Tupelo, MS
UNK category
May 3, 2021
3:18 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 38801
Lee County · 26,842 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: EXTENSIVE RESIDENTIAL DAMAGE ON ELVIS PRESLEY DRIVE ABOUT A MILE FROM THE MUSEUM.
NWS Tornado Report Location: E Tupelo, MS
UNK category
May 3, 2021
3:17 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 38801
Lee County · 26,842 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: TREES AND POWER LINES DOWN IN CENTRAL TUPELO.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Tupelo, MS
UNK category
May 3, 2021
3:03 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 38801
Lee County · 26,842 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NORTH OF VETERANS MEMORIAL PARK NEAR INTERSTATE 22 A TORNADO WAS SPOTTED.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Tupelo, MS
UNK category
May 3, 2021
2:58 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 38801
Lee County · 26,842 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: DAMAGE TO MULTIPLE TREES AND A HOUSE AT INTERSECTION OF FRONT STREET AND BARNES STREET IN TUPELO. TIME IS RADAR ESTIMATED.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Tupelo, MS
EF3 category
Apr 28, 2014
1:38 PM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 38801
Lee County · 26,842 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down near the Pontotoc County line west of Tupelo. The tornado strengthened as it moved into Tupelo reaching a peak intensity along Clayton Avenue and Country Club Road and in the commercial area along North Gloster from Hillcrest Drive to North Green Street. The Joyner Elementary School and Maintenance Shop suffered major damage. Maximum winds were estimated at 150 mph. A woman was killed when her vehicle hydroplaned and hit a tree during the storm. The tornado continued northeast and caused significant damage near Elvis Presley Lake including toppling a 400 foot communication tower. 84 homes were destroyed in Lee County while 169 homes suffered major damage. 351 other homes had minor damage. Six mobile homes were destroyed. Nine mobile homes had major damage while 6 others had minor damage. 17 businesses were destroyed while 9 suffered major damage. The tornado then tracked into Itawamba County.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.67 S Bissell, MS
EF3 category
May 8, 2008
7:01 AM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 38801
Lee County · 26,842 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The initial tornado touchdown occurred 1.5 miles west of the Tupelo Regional Airport. The tornado traveled northeast across Northern Lee County moving just north of the Tupelo Regional Airport. The tornado reached its maximum intensity as it hit the Furniture Market Mississippi building on Coley Road and Chesterville Road. The tornado continued to produce significant damage on North Gloster Road near the Barnes Crossing Mall. The tornado continued moving northeast and crossed U.S. Highway 45 where it struck a farm supply store. Several cars were damaged by flying debris, tractor trailers were overturned and part of the supply store roof was torn off. Next to the farm supply store, a marine and outdoor store was also hit where several boats were damaged and the roof was partially torn off. Also, a large hardware store, a medical complex and a Mississippi Department of Transportation district office were among other buildings damaged. The tornado moved northeast uprooting and snapping large trees as well as producing minor roof damage to several homes before lifting about 3 miles south southeast of Saltillo.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.51 WSW (Tup)Lemons Arpt Tup, MS
F0 category
Sep 16, 1996
3:55 AM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 38801
Lee County · 26,842 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Verona, MS
F1 category
Oct 4, 1990
4:15 AM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 38801
Lee County · 26,842 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, MS
F1 category
May 12, 1978
9:00 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 38801
Lee County · 26,842 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, MS
F1 category
Dec 24, 1977
5:00 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 38801
Lee County · 26,842 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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ZIP 38801 area census snapshot

People & households
Population29,817
Households11,550
Housing units13,717
Income
Median household income$63,447
$100k+ households36.5%
$150k+ households13.4%
Housing stock
Single-family detached9,348
Attached single-family97
Small multifamily1,522
Large multifamily1,764
Mobile homes986
Housing mix
Single-family share68.2%
Attached-home share0.7%
Multifamily share24.0%
Mobile-home share7.2%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied7,042
Renter-occupied4,508
Vacant units2,167
Home value & age
Median home value$187,600
Owner homes $300k+16.4%
Owner homes $500k+7.2%
Owner homes $750k+3.6%
Median year built1984
Older-home share42.6%
Vehicle context
Households with cars10,797
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 38801 have on record?

Our records show 36 hail, 80 wind, and 13 tornado reports in and near ZIP 38801, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 17, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 38801?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 38801 is 1.75″. It was reported near Furrs, MS on May 8, 2025.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 38801 — 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 38801 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 38801 — 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 38801 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 38801 — 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 38801 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 38801 — 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 38801, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 38801, 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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