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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 38828

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 38828 from June 7, 1974 through June 7, 2025, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
20
Wind Reports
34
Tornado Reports
5
Max Hail Size
2.50″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 38828 · 1974–present Updated  Daily · last Jun 7, 2025

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 38828

20 reports
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1.75″ hail
Apr 6, 2025
12:30 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 38828
Union County · 8,697 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NNW Blue Springs, MS
2.50″ hail
Apr 10, 2021
12:52 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 38828
Union County · 8,697 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Blue Springs, MS
1.00″ hail
Apr 10, 2021
12:50 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 38828
Union County · 8,697 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Blue Springs, MS
1.00″ hail
Apr 10, 2021
12:49 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 38828
Union County · 8,697 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: New Harmony, MS
1.00″ hail
Nov 30, 2019
9:04 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 38828
Union County · 8,697 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER SIZE HAIL NORTH OF NEW HARMONY.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 N New Harmony, MS
1.00″ hail
Nov 30, 2019
9:00 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 38828
Union County · 8,697 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: DIME TO QUARTER SIZED HAIL IN BLUE SPRINGS.
NWS Hail Report Location: Blue Springs, MS
0.88″ hail
Jun 9, 2014
1:35 AM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 38828
Union County · 8,697 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 E New Albany, MS
1.00″ hail
Apr 27, 2011
8:39 AM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 38828
Union County · 8,697 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Blue Spgs, MS
1.25″ hail
Apr 20, 2011
3:55 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 38828
Union County · 8,697 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter to half dollar size hail fell on a mobile home along Highway 348.
NWS Hail Report Location: .9 NE Mound City, MS
1.00″ hail
Apr 15, 2011
4:21 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 38828
Union County · 8,697 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 E Ellistown, MS
1.75″ hail
Apr 24, 2010
6:57 AM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 38828
Union County · 8,697 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter to golf ball size hail fell in Ellistown.
NWS Hail Report Location: .5 E Ellistown, MS
1.00″ hail
Apr 19, 2009
3:05 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 38828
Union County · 8,697 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .62 SE Ellistown, MS
1.00″ hail
Aug 2, 2008
5:49 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 38828
Union County · 8,697 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail fell at the intersection of Highway 9 and County Road 197, outside of Blue Springs.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.66 W Fairfield, MS
1.50″ hail
Sep 12, 2004
5:00 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 38828
Pontotoc County · 9,566 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 9 NE Pontotoc, MS
1.00″ hail
Sep 12, 2004
4:40 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 38828
Union County · 8,697 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Blue Spgs, 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 38828

34 reports
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UNK mph
Jun 7, 2025
5:00 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 38828
Union County · 8,697 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree fell onto an outpost building and damaged the structure.
NWS Wind Report Location: Blue Springs, MS
UNK mph
Jun 7, 2025
5:00 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 38828
Pontotoc County · 9,566 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down across Robertson Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 W Sherman, MS
UNK mph
May 25, 2025
10:00 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 38828
Union County · 8,697 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree and power lines down on CR 171 near Parks Baptist Church.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 WNW Blair, MS
UNK mph
Apr 6, 2025
12:31 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 38828
Union County · 8,697 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree and power lines down on County Road 209 near Highway 9. Possible tornado.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSW Blue Springs, MS
UNK mph
Sep 6, 2023
9:50 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 38828
Lee County · 26,842 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down in the 200 block of Birmingham Ridge Road in the Blair community.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 W Blair, MS
UNK mph
Mar 26, 2023
2:39 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 38828
Union County · 8,697 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SEVERAL TREES UPROOTED ALONG COUNTRY ROAD 180. LIKELY ASSOCIATED WITH REAR FLANK DOWNDRAFT AND NOT THE NEARBY TORNADO.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 N Blue Springs, MS
UNK mph
Jun 5, 2020
8:14 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 38828
Lee County · 26,842 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ROOF DAMAGE AT THE COUNTY LINE GROCERY STORE.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 W Blair, MS
UNK mph
Jun 5, 2020
8:10 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 38828
Union County · 8,697 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN BETWEEN BLUE SPRINGS AND SHERMAN.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SE Blue Springs, MS
UNK mph
Apr 13, 2020
3:54 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 38828
Union County · 8,697 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MULTIPLE TREES DOWN IN THE COMMUNITY OF NEW ALPINE.
NWS Wind Report Location: 12 E New Albany, MS
UNK mph
Feb 5, 2020
10:20 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 38828
Union County · 8,697 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: REPORT OF ROOF DAMAGE AND DOWNED TREES ON HWY 178 AND CR 203.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NE New Harmony, MS
UNK mph
Dec 16, 2019
9:49 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 38828
Union County · 8,697 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: *** 1 INJ *** NUMEROUS TREES DOWNED OR SNAPPED NEAR ALPINE. POSSIBLE TORNADO. 10 HOMES DAMAGED.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 NW Blair, MS
UNK mph
Jun 27, 2019
4:45 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 38828
Union County · 8,697 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MULTIPLE TREES AND POWERLINES DOWN IN BLUE SPRINGS.
NWS Wind Report Location: Blue Springs, MS
UNK mph
Jul 6, 2018
8:11 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 38828
Union County · 8,697 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN ALONG HWY 9.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 NE Blue Springs, MS
UNK mph
Apr 14, 2018
10:40 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 38828
Union County · 8,697 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LARGE TREE DOWN IN BLUE SPRINGS.
NWS Wind Report Location: Blue Springs, MS
UNK mph
May 29, 2017
5:45 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 38828
Pontotoc County · 9,566 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: DAMAGE TO HOMES IN THE CENTER HILL COMMUNITY. TREES DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 W Sherman, 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 38828

5 reports
UNK category
Apr 4, 2023
5:46 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 38828
Union County · 8,697 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: AN EF2 TORNADO MOVED ALONG A 16 MILE TRACK THROUGH EASTERN UNION AND NORTHERN LEE COUNTIES. THE MOST SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE OCCURRED OFF OF COUNTY ROAD 2720 IN NORTHERN LEE COUNTY.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 NNE Blue Springs, MS
UNK category
Mar 26, 2023
2:38 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 38828
Union County · 8,697 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: EF-1 TORNADO WITH A PATH LENGTH OF 0.7 MILES AND A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED WIND SPEED OF 90 MPH.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 N Blue Springs, MS
UNK category
Dec 16, 2019
9:49 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 38828
Union County · 8,697 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: *** 1 INJ *** NUMEROUS TREES DOWNED OR SNAPPED NEAR ALPINE. AT LEAST 10 HOMES WERE DAMAGED.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 NW Blair, MS
F3 category
Feb 24, 2001
9:35 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 38828
Calhoun County · 5,167 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado began in rural Calhoun county and tracked northeast moving into Pontotoc county near Matthews.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 N Bruce, MS
F1 category
Mar 18, 1986
4:35 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 38828
Union County · 8,697 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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NWS Storm Reports & Census Data

U.S. Census Data · ZIP Code

ZIP 38828 area census snapshot

People & households
Population4,532
Households1,448
Housing units1,839
Income
Median household income$54,507
$100k+ households31.3%
$150k+ households6.6%
Housing stock
Single-family detached1,236
Attached single-family0
Small multifamily41
Large multifamily16
Mobile homes546
Housing mix
Single-family share67.2%
Attached-home share--
Multifamily share3.1%
Mobile-home share29.7%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied1,169
Renter-occupied279
Vacant units391
Home value & age
Median home value$144,500
Owner homes $300k+15.9%
Owner homes $500k+3.7%
Owner homes $750k+3.7%
Median year built1986
Older-home share32.5%
Vehicle context
Households with cars1,417
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 38828 have on record?

Our records show 20 hail, 34 wind, and 5 tornado reports in and near ZIP 38828, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on June 7, 2025.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 38828?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 38828 is 2.50″. It was reported near Blue Springs, MS on April 10, 2021.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 38828 — 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 38828 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 38828 — 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 38828 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 38828 — 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 38828 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 38828 — 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 38828, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 38828, 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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