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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 39169

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 39169 from July 16, 1971 through May 24, 2025, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
24
Wind Reports
42
Tornado Reports
3
Max Hail Size
2.50″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 39169 · 1971–present Updated  Daily · last May 24, 2025

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 39169

24 reports
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1.25″ hail
Nov 29, 2022
8:45 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 39169
Holmes County · 4,569 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: 1.25 HAIL REPORTED IN TCHULA MS.
NWS Hail Report Location: Tchula, MS
2.00″ hail
Nov 29, 2022
8:33 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 39169
Holmes County · 4,569 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: CORRECTS PREVIOUS HAIL REPORT FROM TCHULA. HAIL REPORT.
NWS Hail Report Location: Tchula, MS
1.25″ hail
Nov 29, 2022
8:32 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 39169
Holmes County · 4,569 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: CORRECTS PREVIOUS HAIL REPORT FROM TCHULA. 1.25 HAIL REPORTED IN TCHULA MS.
NWS Hail Report Location: Tchula, MS
1.50″ hail
May 27, 2020
8:27 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 39169
Holmes County · 4,569 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: CORRECTS PREVIOUS HAIL REPORT FROM TCHULA. HAIL UP TO THE SIZE OF PING PONG BALLS FELL AT THE 911 CENTER.
NWS Hail Report Location: Tchula, MS
1.00″ hail
Nov 29, 2016
10:00 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 39169
Holmes County · 4,569 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Tchula, MS
1.75″ hail
Nov 29, 2016
9:57 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 39169
Holmes County · 4,569 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 N Tchula, MS
0.88″ hail
Apr 16, 2015
2:50 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 39169
Holmes County · 4,569 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .58 E Tchula, MS
0.88″ hail
Apr 16, 2015
2:50 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 39169
Holmes County · 4,569 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Tchula, MS
1.00″ hail
May 30, 2012
1:57 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 39169
Holmes County · 4,569 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter sized hail fell just northeast of Tchula.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.22 SE Oswego, MS
1.00″ hail
May 20, 2010
12:15 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 39169
Holmes County · 4,569 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.35 ESE Oswego, MS
0.75″ hail
Jun 13, 2009
3:56 AM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 39169
Holmes County · 4,569 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .98 SSW Oak Grove, MS
0.75″ hail
May 2, 2009
6:33 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 39169
Holmes County · 4,569 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.15 WSW Stonewall, MS
1.50″ hail
May 2, 2009
5:14 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 39169
Holmes County · 4,569 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A swath of quarter to walnut sized hail fell across all of Holmes County as a supercell thunderstorm tracked east.
NWS Hail Report Location: .76 S Choctaw, MS
0.75″ hail
Jul 6, 2008
1:49 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 39169
Holmes County · 4,569 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .45 SSE Bee Lake, MS
1.25″ hail
Mar 14, 2008
10:30 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 39169
Holmes County · 4,569 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny to half dollar sized hail fell across western Holmes County. Hail was covering the ground in Thornton.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NW Thornton, 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 39169

42 reports
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UNK mph
May 24, 2025
8:28 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 39169
Holmes County · 4,569 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Few trees downed in Tchula.
NWS Wind Report Location: Tchula, MS
UNK mph
Jan 12, 2024
1:57 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 39169
Holmes County · 4,569 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down around Tchula.
NWS Wind Report Location: Tchula, MS
UNK mph
Sep 7, 2023
1:27 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 39169
Holmes County · 4,569 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree took down a large span of power line.
NWS Wind Report Location: Tchula, MS
UNK mph
Sep 7, 2023
1:27 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 39169
Holmes County · 4,569 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects time of report from 1 S Tchula. Reports and photos show a mobile home with major roof damage on Sycamore Street in the Tchula area.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 S Tchula, MS
UNK mph
Sep 7, 2023
1:15 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 39169
Holmes County · 4,569 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from 1 S Tchula. Reports and photos show a mobile home with major roof damage on Sycamore Street in the Tchula area.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 S Tchula, MS
UNK mph
Sep 7, 2023
12:15 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 39169
Holmes County · 4,569 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Reports and photos show a mobile home with major roof damage on Sycamore Street in the Tchula area.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 S Tchula, MS
UNK mph
Jun 10, 2023
8:09 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 39169
Holmes County · 4,569 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree fell onto a vehicle in Tchula. No injuries were reported.
NWS Wind Report Location: Tchula, MS
UNK mph
Mar 30, 2022
9:13 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 39169
Holmes County · 4,569 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SOCIAL MEDIA REPORT OF A TREE DOWN ON POWER LINES IN THE TCHULA AREA.
NWS Wind Report Location: Tchula, MS
UNK mph
May 4, 2021
7:18 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 39169
Holmes County · 4,569 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: COUPLE TREES DOWN ALONG HWY 49.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNE Mileston, MS
UNK mph
Jul 31, 2020
8:52 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 39169
Holmes County · 4,569 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN ALONG HWY 12 NEAR TCHULA.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SE Tchula, MS
UNK mph
Jun 4, 2020
12:15 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 39169
Holmes County · 4,569 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SEVERAL TREES DOWN IN TCHULA.
NWS Wind Report Location: Tchula, MS
UNK mph
Jun 24, 2019
12:12 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 39169
Holmes County · 4,569 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A TREE WAS BLOWN DOWN ON HIGHWAY 49 AND HAD TO BE CLEARED FROM THE ROADWAY. ANOTHER LARGE LIMB WAS BLOWN DOWN AS WELL.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Tchula, MS
UNK mph
Jul 20, 2018
6:48 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 39169
Holmes County · 4,569 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: POWER LINE DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: Tchula, MS
UNK mph
May 30, 2018
7:55 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 39169
Holmes County · 4,569 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN ALONG HWY 49E IN THE WYATT COMMUNITY.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 N Tchula, MS
UNK mph
Jun 16, 2017
11:25 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 39169
Holmes County · 4,569 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: NUMEROUS TREES AND POWER LINES DOWN ACROSS THE WEST PORTION OF THE COUNTY.
NWS Wind Report Location: Tchula, 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 39169

3 reports
UNK category
Mar 25, 2023
1:59 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 39169
Holmes County · 4,569 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: TREES DOWN BETWEEN CRUGER AND TCHULA.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 S Cruger, MS
F3 category
May 2, 1997
5:30 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 39169
Holmes County · 4,569 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado initially touched down 1 mile south of Tchula and moved northeast to 2 miles east southeast of Emory. The path width and strength varied along the path, but at its widest point was 200 yards. The worst damage occurred at a school 2 miles east of Tchula where major damage was done. Fortunately the the school was almost vacant. Along the remainder of the path mostly F1 and F2 damage occurred. Several houses were damaged and one mobile home was flipped over. Of course numerous trees were blown down along the entire path.
NWS Tornado Report Location: S Tchula, MS
F2 category
Mar 18, 1986
2:35 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 39169
Holmes County · 4,569 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 39169 area census snapshot

People & households
Population2,939
Households1,046
Housing units1,312
Income
Median household income$33,409
$100k+ households18.1%
$150k+ households3.4%
Housing stock
Single-family detached529
Attached single-family0
Small multifamily220
Large multifamily55
Mobile homes508
Housing mix
Single-family share40.3%
Attached-home share--
Multifamily share21.0%
Mobile-home share38.7%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied520
Renter-occupied526
Vacant units266
Home value & age
Median home value$48,800
Owner homes $300k+0.6%
Owner homes $500k+--
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1985
Older-home share39.7%
Vehicle context
Households with cars847
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 39169 have on record?

Our records show 24 hail, 42 wind, and 3 tornado reports in and near ZIP 39169, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on May 24, 2025.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 39169?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 39169 is 2.50″. It was reported near Omega, MS on October 23, 2004.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 39169 — 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 39169 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 39169 — 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 39169 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 39169 — 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 39169 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 39169 — 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 39169, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 39169, 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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