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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 39440

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 39440 from January 9, 1972 through January 9, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 39440 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
37
Wind Reports
94
Tornado Reports
8
Max Hail Size
4.50″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 39440 · 1972–present Updated  Daily · last Jan 9, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 39440

37 reports
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1.00″ hail
Apr 3, 2023
10:47 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 39440
Jones County · 19,181 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: MULTIPLE REPORTS OF HAIL TO QUARTER SIZE IN LAUREL.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NNE Laurel, MS
1.00″ hail
Jan 6, 2023
1:30 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 39440
Jones County · 19,181 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORT VIA SOCIAL MEDIA.
NWS Hail Report Location: Laurel, MS
1.75″ hail
Mar 7, 2020
11:25 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 39440
Jones County · 19,181 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: GOLF BALL SIZE HAIL REPORTED BY EMERGENCY MANAGER.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 ENE Laurel, MS
1.75″ hail
Mar 7, 2020
11:23 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 39440
Jones County · 19,181 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PICTURES AND VIDEO ON TWITTER SHOWED HAIL UP TO THE SIZE OF PING PONG BALLS TO GOLF BALLS FELL AT A GAS STATION ON US HIGHWAY 11 NEAR INTERSTATE 59 EXIT 93. A REAR WINDOW WAS BUSTED ON A CAR AT THE STATION.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SSW Laurel, MS
1.25″ hail
Dec 17, 2019
12:01 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 39440
Jones County · 19,181 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: HALF DOLLAR HAIL REPORTED NEAR LAUREL.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NNE Laurel, MS
1.00″ hail
May 16, 2018
7:34 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 39440
Jones County · 19,181 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: DIME TO QUARTER SIZE HAIL AT THE JONES COUNTY EOC.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SE Laurel, MS
0.88″ hail
Jun 30, 2015
10:36 AM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 39440
Jones County · 19,181 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .91 SW Laurel, MS
1.00″ hail
Apr 5, 2012
10:20 AM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 39440
Jones County · 19,181 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Pea to penny sized hail fell in the area, along with a few quarter size stones.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.38 S Hoy, MS
1.75″ hail
Mar 12, 2010
1:50 AM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 39440
Jones County · 19,181 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golf ball sized hail was reported in North Laurel.
NWS Hail Report Location: .91 SE Hoy, MS
1.00″ hail
Mar 12, 2010
1:43 AM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 39440
Jones County · 19,181 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.05 WSW Laurel, MS
1.00″ hail
Mar 12, 2010
1:41 AM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 39440
Jones County · 19,181 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: There were numerous reports of dime to nickel sized hail with some quarter sized hail stones in the mix.
NWS Hail Report Location: .91 SW Laurel, MS
0.88″ hail
May 9, 2006
12:20 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 39440
Jones County · 19,181 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Laurel, MS
0.75″ hail
Apr 26, 2005
11:39 AM CST
Hail report for ZIP 39440
Jones County · 19,181 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Laurel, MS
0.75″ hail
Jul 15, 2004
3:30 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 39440
Madison County · 35,193 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Flora, MS
0.75″ hail
May 14, 2003
11:15 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 39440
Jones County · 19,181 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Laurel, 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 39440

94 reports
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UNK mph
Jan 9, 2026
2:49 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 39440
Jones County · 19,181 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A sign was blown out at a business just off of Highway 15 N.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSE Shady Grove, MS
UNK mph
Apr 9, 2025
10:45 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 39440
Jones County · 19,181 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was blown down onto a home.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NE Laurel, MS
UNK mph
Jun 26, 2024
9:07 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 39440
Jones County · 19,181 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Heavy rainfall rates were causing ponding on streets and in poor drainage areas.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNW Laurel, MS
UNK mph
Jun 5, 2024
9:56 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 39440
Jones County · 19,181 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Jones EOC reported numerous trees and power lines down... including several trees on homes. A roof was blown off of a home.
NWS Wind Report Location: Laurel, MS
UNK mph
May 13, 2024
9:25 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 39440
Jones County · 19,181 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on a house on 16th Ave.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 S Laurel, MS
UNK mph
May 12, 2024
5:22 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 39440
Jones County · 19,181 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was downed in the yard of a home in Laurel. Report via social media.
NWS Wind Report Location: Laurel, MS
UNK mph
Jul 30, 2023
10:36 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 39440
Jones County · 19,181 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Powerline downed on Wilson Avenue. Time estimated based upon radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 S Laurel, MS
UNK mph
Jul 30, 2023
10:29 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 39440
Jones County · 19,181 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Utility pole downed and transformer on fire at 24th Street and 1st Avenue. Traffic signal damaged at Highway 15 North at Old Amy Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 N Laurel, MS
UNK mph
Jul 22, 2023
5:52 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 39440
Jones County · 19,181 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A large tree limb was blown down into the road along the 800 block of N 5th Ave.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ENE Laurel, MS
UNK mph
Jun 26, 2023
5:26 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 39440
Jones County · 19,181 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous trees down in the Laurel/Ellisville vicinity.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SSW Laurel, MS
UNK mph
Jun 26, 2023
5:26 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 39440
Jones County · 19,181 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree fell on mobile home.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SSW Laurel, MS
UNK mph
Jun 26, 2023
5:20 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 39440
Jones County · 19,181 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree blocking the road near 7th avenue and 9th street.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NE Laurel, MS
UNK mph
Jun 18, 2023
1:15 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 39440
Jones County · 19,181 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous trees and power lines are down in the Laurel area... including report of a tree on a house and vehicles... and trees blocking a roadway.
NWS Wind Report Location: Laurel, MS
UNK mph
Jun 10, 2022
6:50 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 39440
Jones County · 19,181 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES AND POWER LINES DOWNED COUNTYWIDE.
NWS Wind Report Location: Laurel, MS
UNK mph
Jun 10, 2022
6:46 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 39440
Jones County · 19,181 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWNED ON I-59 AT MILE MARKER 93.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SSW Laurel, 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 39440

8 reports
UNK category
Jan 9, 2026
2:49 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 39440
Jones County · 19,181 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from 1 SSE Shady Grove. Video provided by Jones County EOC shows that this damage was produced by a tornado. Roof damage occurred at a business on Hwy 15 N in north Laurel.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 SSE Shady Grove, MS
UNK category
Jan 9, 2026
2:47 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 39440
Jones County · 19,181 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This EF-0 tornado began along Bush Dairy Rd and was observed by security cameras at least two businesses... damaging a sign and producing tree limb damage as it crossed Audubon Dr. The roof of an adult care facility was partially removed. The tornado crossed MS Highway 15... then caused shingle damage to several apartment buildings along Barberry Dr before lifting. Max wind 75 mph... path length 0.3 mile... maximum path width 50 yards.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 SSE Shady Grove, MS
UNK category
Dec 17, 2019
12:02 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 39440
Jones County · 19,181 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: DAMAGE TO THE PIGGLY WIGGLY... TACO BELL AND SUBWAY IN LAUREL.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Laurel, MS
UNK category
Dec 16, 2019
11:59 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 39440
Jones County · 19,181 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: THIS TORNADO TOUCHED DOWN OVER THE HESLER-NOBLE AIRFIELD AND QUICKLY MOVED NORTHEAST ACROSS HILLCREST DRIVE AND INTO DOWNTOWN LAUREL. THROUGH TOWN... THE TORNADO PRODUCED A CONTINUOUS PATH OF SNAPPED AND UPROOTED TREES... BROKEN TREE LIMBS... AND MINOR STRUCTURAL DAMAGE TO HOMES AND BUSINESSES. AS IT CROSSED N 16TH AVE.... IT PRODUCED MORE SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE TO SEVERAL BUSINESSES AND A HOTEL... INCLUDING BRIEFLY LIFTING THE ROOF OF THE SUPER 8... COLLAPSING PORTIONS OF A SMALL STRIP MALL AND STANDALONE OFFICE BUILDING... AND CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE EXTERIOR AND ROOFING OF THE PIGGLY WIGGLY. A SEMI-TRUCK AND FLATBED TRAILER CARRYING AUTOMOBILES WAS ALSO OVERTURNED IN THIS AREA. THE TORNADO CONTINUED TO DAMAGE OR BLOW DOWN TREES AS IT PASSED THROUGH THE NEIGHBORHOODS AND THEN WAREHOUSE DISTRICT OF DOWNTOWN... WITH SEVERAL TREES FALLING ONTO AND DAMAGING HOMES AND CARS. THE NORA DAVIS MAGNET SCHOOL SUSTAINED HEAVY ROOF DAMAGE AND A NEARBY HOME LOST ITS ENTIRE ROOF AND CARPORT AS THE TORNADO CROSSED INTE
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 SW Laurel, MS
F0 category
Oct 13, 2001
1:20 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 39440
Jones County · 19,181 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A weak tornado briefly touched down. The roof was blown off a house. Several trees and powerlines were also blown down.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Laurel, MS
F1 category
Jan 27, 1994
6:46 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 39440
Jones County · 19,181 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Thirty-three houses were damaged in northwest Laurel. Two houses were destroyed, 12 houses had major damage, and 19 houses had minor damage. Eleven business were damaged. Much of the damage occurred when large trees fell on buildings.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Laurel, MS
F2 category
Dec 3, 1983
4:00 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 39440
Jones County · 19,181 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, MS
F3 category
Jan 9, 1972
11:20 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 39440
Jones County · 19,181 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 39440 area census snapshot

People & households
Population20,111
Households7,668
Housing units9,035
Income
Median household income$38,687
$100k+ households22.3%
$150k+ households7.3%
Housing stock
Single-family detached6,106
Attached single-family205
Small multifamily1,964
Large multifamily386
Mobile homes374
Housing mix
Single-family share67.6%
Attached-home share2.3%
Multifamily share26.0%
Mobile-home share4.1%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied4,425
Renter-occupied3,243
Vacant units1,367
Home value & age
Median home value$112,300
Owner homes $300k+9.7%
Owner homes $500k+2.9%
Owner homes $750k+0.3%
Median year built1972
Older-home share65.8%
Vehicle context
Households with cars7,218
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 39440 have on record?

Our records show 37 hail, 94 wind, and 8 tornado reports in and near ZIP 39440, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on January 9, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 39440?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 39440 is 4.50″. It was reported near Laurel, MS on March 6, 1996.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 39440 — 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 39440 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 39440 — 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 39440 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 39440 — 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 39440 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 39440 — 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 39440, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 39440, 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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