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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 39218

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 39218 from March 29, 1976 through May 12, 2024, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
19
Wind Reports
23
Tornado Reports
5
Max Hail Size
2.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 39218 · 1976–present Updated  Daily · last May 12, 2024

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 39218

19 reports
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1.25″ hail
Mar 4, 2020
4:08 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 39218
Rankin County · 47,548 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: HAIL TO SLIGHTLY LARGER THAN QUARTER SIZE FELL IN RICHLAND.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SSE Richland, MS
0.75″ hail
Feb 12, 2013
12:30 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 39218
Rankin County · 47,548 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 N Lakeland, MS
1.75″ hail
May 5, 2009
7:11 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 39218
Rankin County · 47,548 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A swath of penny to golfball sized hail was observed over the western and northern portions of Rankin county.
NWS Hail Report Location: .81 NE Plain, MS
1.75″ hail
May 5, 2009
7:02 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 39218
Rankin County · 47,548 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A swath of quarter to golf ball sized hail fell across a large section of western Rankin County. This hail moved from the north side of Richland through Pearl, where a Mississippi Braves Baseball game had to be stopped, then through Flowood and up along the eastern shores of the Ross Barnett Reservoir and through the Fannin area.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.3 NW Lakeland, MS
1.00″ hail
Apr 2, 2009
10:47 AM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 39218
Rankin County · 47,548 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A swath of quarter sized hail fell around Florence and Brandon. Penny sized hail fell at Pellhatchie.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.44 N Florence, MS
0.75″ hail
Feb 6, 2008
1:34 AM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 39218
Rankin County · 47,548 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .6 WSW Lakeland, MS
0.88″ hail
Apr 21, 2006
12:25 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 39218
Rankin County · 47,548 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SE Richland, MS
1.75″ hail
Apr 22, 2005
3:01 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 39218
Yazoo County · 6,664 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The first of two supercell thunderstorms moved across most of northern Yazoo county and produced a swath of quarter to golf ball sized hail. The storm began producing hail about 6 miles west of Yazoo City and continued to produce large hail as the storm moved south-southeast to the Yazoo/Madison county line where Interstate 55 crosses the Big Black River.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 W Yazoo City, MS
0.75″ hail
Mar 13, 2003
7:03 AM CST
Hail report for ZIP 39218
Jones County · 19,181 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 S Ellisville, MS
0.75″ hail
Jul 11, 2001
4:40 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 39218
Rankin County · 47,548 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 N Florence, MS
0.75″ hail
Mar 12, 2001
2:37 AM CST
Hail report for ZIP 39218
Rankin County · 47,548 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Richland, MS
0.75″ hail
Apr 3, 2000
7:25 AM CST
Hail report for ZIP 39218
Rankin County · 47,548 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Richland, MS
1.00″ hail
Nov 1, 1997
11:20 AM CST
Hail report for ZIP 39218
Rankin County · 47,548 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Richland, MS
1.75″ hail
Apr 19, 1991
3:30 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 39218
Rankin County · 47,548 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, MS
2.75″ hail
Apr 23, 1988
10:00 AM CST
Hail report for ZIP 39218
Rankin County · 47,548 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 39218

23 reports
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UNK mph
May 12, 2024
3:27 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 39218
Rankin County · 47,548 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree downed in the Southwind neighborhood of Richland.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ESE Richland, MS
UNK mph
Apr 14, 2022
12:35 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 39218
Rankin County · 47,548 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TWO TREES FELL INTO SOME POWER LINES ON THE NORTH SIDE OF RICHLAND.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNE Richland, MS
UNK mph
Mar 16, 2021
10:00 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 39218
Rankin County · 47,548 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: POWER POLES BLOWN DOWN NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF CARRIER BLVD AND HWY 49.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WSW Pearl, MS
UNK mph
Aug 16, 2020
11:19 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 39218
Rankin County · 47,548 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A TREE WAS BLOWN DOWN ALONG OLD PEARSON ROAD AT OLD HIGHWAY 49.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NNW Florence, MS
UNK mph
Jun 5, 2020
10:25 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 39218
Rankin County · 47,548 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN ON HUMMINGBIRD LN.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SSW Richland, MS
UNK mph
May 27, 2020
8:18 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 39218
Rankin County · 47,548 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES REPORTED DOWN ON WILSON DRIVE AND RICHLAND CIRCLE IN RICHLAND.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SE Richland, MS
UNK mph
Apr 19, 2020
8:38 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 39218
Rankin County · 47,548 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A LARGE TREE LIMB WAS BLOWN ONTO A ROAD IN RICHLAND.
NWS Wind Report Location: Richland, MS
UNK mph
Apr 16, 2019
12:34 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 39218
Rankin County · 47,548 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: CORRECTS REPORT TYPE FROM 2 SSE RICHLAND. SOCIAL MEDIA REPORT OF A TREE DOWN ACROSS POWER LINES IN RICHLAND.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SSE Richland, MS
UNK mph
Aug 16, 2018
9:30 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 39218
Rankin County · 47,548 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MULTIPLE POWER LINES DOWN ON HWY 49 IN RICHLAND. HWY 49 SB IS SHUT DOWN. POWER LINES AND A TREE DOWN AT OLD HWY 49 AND SOUTHGATE DRIVE.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 S Richland, MS
UNK mph
Jul 28, 2018
10:07 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 39218
Rankin County · 47,548 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SIX POWER POLES WERE BLOWN DOWN ON HIGHWAY 49 NEAR RICHLAND.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SSE Richland, MS
UNK mph
Apr 14, 2018
12:56 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 39218
Rankin County · 47,548 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE TOPS SNAPPED AND A TREE UPROOTED. AN AWNING BLOWN DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 N Richland, MS
58 mph
Sep 2, 2014
5:10 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 39218
Rankin County · 47,548 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree fell on a powerline which caused power outages in the Southgate subdivision.
NWS Wind Report Location: .69 N Lakeland, MS
58 mph
Mar 29, 2011
7:52 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 39218
Rankin County · 47,548 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A swath of wind damage moved out of Hinds County. A tree was downed onto Old Brandon Road at El Dorado Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.45 NNW Plain, MS
100 mph
Apr 4, 2008
11:32 AM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 39218
Rankin County · 47,548 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The Southern Tractor Company building sustained heavy damage with a portion of the roof blown off. A large road sign was blown down and a truck was blown off Highway 49.
NWS Wind Report Location: .97 NNE Lakeland, MS
63 mph
Mar 9, 2006
2:12 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 39218
Rankin County · 47,548 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A portion of the roof was blown off a Trustmark Bank in Richland. Additionally, a few trees were blown down from around Richland to near the Monterey Community. One tree was nearly blocking Monterey Road after it fell.
NWS Wind Report Location: Richland, 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 39218

5 reports
UNK category
Jun 19, 2023
2:13 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 39218
Rankin County · 47,548 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Damage along Hwy 49... TDS noted on radar as well.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 ESE Florence, MS
UNK category
Apr 18, 2022
12:35 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 39218
Rankin County · 47,548 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: THIS TORNADO STARTED IN THE PEARL RIVER BOTTOM WEST OF US HIGHWAY 49 AND TRAVELED ENE TO WHERE IT DISSIPATED SHORTLY AFTER CROSSING HIGHWAY 468. A FEW TREES WERE DOWN OR DAMAGED ALONG SHADY LN AND OLD HIGHWAY 49... THEN THE TORNADO CROSSED US HIGHWAY 49. ALONG LINDA JO DR... LOWE CIR AND NORTHWIND DR... MULTIPLE TREES WERE UPROOTED OR HAD LIMBS BROKEN OUT. THE TORNADO THEN CROSSED S PEARSON RD AT THE INTERSECTION OF W PETROS RD BEFORE MOVING THROUGH THE RICHLAND CREEK BOTTOM. THE TORNADO THEN MOVED ACROSS A ST AND LEE DR WHERE IT CROSSED HIGHWAY 468... THEN DISSIPATED. MULTIPLE TREES WERE UPROOTED AND DAMAGED ALONG WITH A TREE ACROSS THE RAILROAD TRACK. A COUPLE POWER LINES WERE DOWN HERE AS WELL.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 WSW Richland, MS
F0 category
Oct 13, 2001
7:45 AM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 39218
Rankin County · 47,548 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A spotter reported a brief touchdown of a weak tornado. Several carport awnings sustained damage. Some sheet metal roofing from sheds was blown off, and one tree landed on a home.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Richland, MS
F1 category
Nov 16, 1987
2:43 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 39218
Rankin County · 47,548 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, MS
F2 category
Nov 16, 1987
2:40 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 39218
Rankin County · 47,548 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 39218 area census snapshot

People & households
Population6,786
Households2,744
Housing units2,950
Income
Median household income$63,103
$100k+ households28.1%
$150k+ households4.4%
Housing stock
Single-family detached1,674
Attached single-family0
Small multifamily218
Large multifamily197
Mobile homes861
Housing mix
Single-family share56.8%
Attached-home share--
Multifamily share14.1%
Mobile-home share29.2%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied1,993
Renter-occupied751
Vacant units206
Home value & age
Median home value$135,100
Owner homes $300k+6.9%
Owner homes $500k+1.1%
Owner homes $750k+0.4%
Median year built1993
Older-home share19.0%
Vehicle context
Households with cars2,681
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 39218 have on record?

Our records show 19 hail, 23 wind, and 5 tornado reports in and near ZIP 39218, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on May 12, 2024.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 39218?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 39218 is 2.75″. It was reported near Richland, MS on April 23, 1988.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 39218 — 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 39218 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 39218 — 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 39218 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 39218 — 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 39218 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 39218 — 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 39218, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 39218, 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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