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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 38965

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 38965 from August 20, 1962 through March 31, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
31
Wind Reports
51
Tornado Reports
8
Max Hail Size
2.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 38965 · 1962–present Updated  Daily · last Mar 31, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 38965

31 reports
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1.00″ hail
Sep 16, 2025
2:29 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 38965
Calhoun County · 5,167 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SW Banner, MS
1.00″ hail
May 17, 2025
6:25 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 38965
Yalobusha County · 4,401 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 WSW Banner, MS
1.00″ hail
Mar 23, 2025
11:44 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 38965
Yalobusha County · 4,401 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail report from Water Valley. Time estimated via radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: Water Valley, MS
1.00″ hail
Mar 15, 2025
4:10 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 38965
Yalobusha County · 4,401 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail reported on County Road 220.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 S Water Valley, MS
1.00″ hail
Feb 16, 2025
1:45 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 38965
Yalobusha County · 4,401 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail reported near Highway 54 and Hathaway Road.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 W Paris, MS
1.00″ hail
May 27, 2024
12:54 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 38965
Yalobusha County · 4,401 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail reported in Pine Valley.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 WSW Banner, MS
2.75″ hail
May 27, 2024
12:36 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 38965
Yalobusha County · 4,401 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Baseball size hail reported northeast of Water Valley.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 ENE Water Valley, MS
1.00″ hail
Dec 9, 2023
10:42 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 38965
Yalobusha County · 4,401 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Water Valley, MS
1.00″ hail
Jun 12, 2023
1:05 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 38965
Calhoun County · 5,167 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Banner, MS
1.00″ hail
Apr 6, 2016
11:40 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 38965
Yalobusha County · 4,401 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PICTURE OF QUARTER SIZED HAIL RELAYED VIA TWITTER PICTURE
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 S Water Valley, MS
1.75″ hail
Mar 31, 2015
2:15 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 38965
Yalobusha County · 4,401 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Water Vly, MS
1.00″ hail
Apr 20, 2011
10:07 AM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 38965
Lafayette County · 17,038 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 N Paris, MS
1.00″ hail
Mar 29, 2011
9:24 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 38965
Yalobusha County · 4,401 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel to quarter size hail fell south of Water Valley.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 S Water Vly, MS
1.50″ hail
Oct 24, 2010
6:30 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 38965
Panola County · 10,134 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Ping-pong size hail fell on Highway 315 near the Panola, Lafayette, and Yalobusha County lines.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4.44 E Shuford, MS
0.75″ hail
Jun 15, 2007
1:00 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 38965
Calhoun County · 5,167 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 W Banner, 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 38965

51 reports
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UNK mph
Mar 31, 2026
11:53 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 38965
Yalobusha County · 4,401 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Reported large tree on home in the Water Valley area. Exact time and location estimated on radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ESE Water Valley, MS
UNK mph
May 20, 2025
11:12 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 38965
Yalobusha County · 4,401 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree uprooted. Fell on carport and home.
NWS Wind Report Location: Water Valley, MS
UNK mph
Apr 27, 2025
9:53 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 38965
Lafayette County · 17,038 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees downed and uprooted along county road 370.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 ESE Taylor, MS
UNK mph
Apr 27, 2025
9:52 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 38965
Lafayette County · 17,038 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree uprooted onto a home damaging the roof along county road 370.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 ESE Taylor, MS
UNK mph
Apr 5, 2025
10:59 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 38965
Yalobusha County · 4,401 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and power lines down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 ENE Water Valley, MS
UNK mph
May 16, 2023
8:08 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 38965
Yalobusha County · 4,401 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: THE ROOF OF A LARGE FARM OUTBUILDING COLLAPSED. A FEW TREES WERE BLOWN DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WSW Velma, MS
UNK mph
Apr 2, 2023
5:35 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 38965
Lafayette County · 17,038 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LARGE TREE LIMBS DOWN IN PARIS. TIME IS RADAR ESTIMATED.
NWS Wind Report Location: Paris, MS
UNK mph
Mar 26, 2023
1:40 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 38965
Yalobusha County · 4,401 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LARGE TREE FELL ON A HOME NEAR ENID LAKE CAUSING SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE TO ROOF.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 WSW Water Valley, MS
UNK mph
Oct 14, 2022
1:46 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 38965
Yalobusha County · 4,401 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES AND POWERLINES DOWN BETWEEN VELMA AND WATER VALLEY.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NNE Velma, MS
UNK mph
Mar 31, 2022
1:00 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 38965
Lafayette County · 17,038 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MINOR STREET FLOODING OFF ROYAL OAK ROAD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E Paris, MS
UNK mph
Mar 30, 2022
10:20 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 38965
Calhoun County · 5,167 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LARGE TREES DOWN AND ROOF TORN OFF A SHED ON HWY 9.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 S Banner, MS
UNK mph
Mar 29, 2021
6:00 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 38965
Yalobusha County · 4,401 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SEVERAL TREES DOWN AND THE ROOF WAS BLOWN OFF AN OUTBUILDING.
NWS Wind Report Location: Water Valley, MS
UNK mph
Apr 13, 2020
3:35 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 38965
Calhoun County · 5,167 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES AND POWER LINES KNOCKED DOWN IN BANNER. POWER METER KNOCKED OFF A HOUSE.
NWS Wind Report Location: Banner, MS
UNK mph
Dec 16, 2019
8:55 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 38965
Yalobusha County · 4,401 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: PART OF A METAL ROOF PEELED BACK ON A HOME IN WATER VALLEY.
NWS Wind Report Location: Water Valley, MS
UNK mph
Jun 24, 2019
9:40 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 38965
Yalobusha County · 4,401 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: POWER POLE DOWN ON SHED. TIME IS RADAR ESTIMATED.
NWS Wind Report Location: Water Valley, 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 38965

8 reports
EF3 category
Apr 27, 2011
12:36 PM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 38965
Lafayette County · 17,038 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down along County Road 378, east-southeast of Springdale, and moved northeast. The most concentrated area of damage was in the Pine Flat community. A number of homes and mobile homes were damaged or destroyed. Numerous trees and power lines were knocked down as well. Damage occurred on County Roads 415, 369, and 469. The tornado lifted just north of Highway 278 along County Road 213. Eight injuries occurred from the tornado.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.46 ESE Springdale, MS
EF0 category
Sep 2, 2008
3:17 PM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 38965
Lafayette County · 17,038 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado briefly touched down off of Highway 9 W near Paris. No damage occurred from the tornado.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .57 NNE Paris, MS
F2 category
Jan 3, 2000
1:40 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 38965
Lafayette County · 17,038 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado first developed just south of Highway 315 in the community of Hawkins Crossing and moved northeast across the northeast corner of Yalobusha county. The tornado continued into southwest Lafayette county and continued to travel northeast ending in Union county. In the town of Paris in the southwest part of the county, a frame house was lifted off its foundation with the back end of the house completely blown out. One person in the house was injured. A nearby house under construction was severly damaged. Several other homes in the area received minor damage and numerous trees were snapped or uprooted. The tornado also produced some damage in the towns of Denmark and Lafayette Springs.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 W Paris, MS
F2 category
Jan 3, 2000
1:30 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 38965
Yalobusha County · 4,401 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado first developed just south of Highway 315 in the community of Hawkins Crossing and moved northeast across the northeast corner of Yalobusha county. The tornado continued into southwest Lafayette county and continued to travel northeast ending in Union county. One home was blown three feet off its foundation with only the west facing wall left standing. Two mobile homes were completely destroyed. Nine other homes and one barn recieved moderate to extensive damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 E Water Vly, MS
F3 category
Mar 1, 1997
2:35 AM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 38965
Calhoun County · 5,167 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: SW Banner, MS
F2 category
Dec 27, 1988
10:00 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 38965
Yalobusha County · 4,401 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, MS
F1 category
May 4, 1979
12:15 AM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 38965
Yalobusha County · 4,401 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, MS
F2 category
Mar 12, 1975
9:20 AM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 38965
Calhoun County · 5,167 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 38965 area census snapshot

People & households
Population8,801
Households3,446
Housing units4,192
Income
Median household income$57,368
$100k+ households31.5%
$150k+ households11.1%
Housing stock
Single-family detached2,825
Attached single-family16
Small multifamily203
Large multifamily52
Mobile homes1,084
Housing mix
Single-family share67.4%
Attached-home share0.4%
Multifamily share6.1%
Mobile-home share25.9%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied2,545
Renter-occupied901
Vacant units746
Home value & age
Median home value$121,500
Owner homes $300k+12.7%
Owner homes $500k+3.5%
Owner homes $750k+0.6%
Median year built1982
Older-home share45.1%
Vehicle context
Households with cars3,287
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 38965 have on record?

Our records show 31 hail, 51 wind, and 8 tornado reports in and near ZIP 38965, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on March 31, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 38965?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 38965 is 2.75″. It was reported near Water Valley, MS on May 27, 2024.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 38965 — 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 38965 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 38965 — 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 38965 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 38965 — 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 38965 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 38965 — 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 38965, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 38965, 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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