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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 39478

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 39478 from November 18, 1957 through February 12, 2024, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
11
Wind Reports
13
Tornado Reports
11
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 39478 · 1957–present Updated  Daily · last Feb 12, 2024

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 39478

11 reports
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1.75″ hail
Feb 12, 2024
4:45 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 39478
Marion County · 8,044 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report via social media. Quarter to golfball size hail near Sandy Hook.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NNE Hurricane Creek, MS
0.88″ hail
May 5, 2009
3:30 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 39478
Marion County · 8,044 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A swath of dime to nickel sized hail fell across a large portion of central Marion County as a storm tracked northeast into Lamar County.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.57 WSW Pickwick, MS
1.00″ hail
Apr 13, 2009
2:55 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 39478
Marion County · 8,044 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A swath of penny to quarter sized hail fell across the southern portion of the county. This was a left moving supercell which continued into Lamar County.
NWS Hail Report Location: .45 SW Sandy Hook, MS
1.75″ hail
Mar 27, 2009
7:54 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 39478
Marion County · 8,044 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golf ball size hail was reported along Highway 35.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.1 WNW St Paul, MS
0.88″ hail
Sep 20, 2008
1:05 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 39478
Marion County · 8,044 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Dime to nickel sized hail fell around Sandy Hook.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.54 NNW Sandy Hook, MS
0.75″ hail
Jun 25, 2008
1:48 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 39478
Marion County · 8,044 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .75 SW Saxon, MS
0.75″ hail
Jun 20, 2008
4:00 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 39478
Marion County · 8,044 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 NE Sandy Hook, MS
1.00″ hail
Feb 13, 2007
5:08 AM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 39478
Marion County · 8,044 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.5 W Sandy Hook, MS
0.75″ hail
Jun 19, 1997
1:15 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 39478
Marion County · 8,044 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Sandy Hook, MS
0.75″ hail
Mar 29, 1997
5:31 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 39478
Marion County · 8,044 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 SW Sandy Hook, MS
1.75″ hail
Jan 26, 1996
4:23 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 39478
Marion County · 8,044 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Sandy Hook, 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 39478

13 reports
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UNK mph
Mar 17, 2021
11:01 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 39478
Marion County · 8,044 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ONE HOME DAMAGED AND TREES DOWN ON MILITARY RD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SW Sandy Hook, MS
UNK mph
Apr 20, 2020
12:20 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 39478
Marion County · 8,044 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: PICTURE AND REPORT OF UPROOTED AND DAMAGED TREES AND POWER LINES ACROSS MS HIGHWAY 35 AROUND 11 MILES SOUTH OF COLUMBIA RELAYED VIA TWITTER. IN VICINITY OF WHERE REPORTED TORNADO CROSSED THE HIGHWAY. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 E Hurricane Creek, MS
64 mph
Apr 4, 2011
6:05 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 39478
Marion County · 8,044 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Some trees were blown down in Sandy Hook. Power outages were reported for a short time.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.37 ENE Sandy Hook, MS
61 mph
Feb 17, 2008
5:11 AM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 39478
Marion County · 8,044 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A few trees were blown down off Highway 35 south.
NWS Wind Report Location: .88 ENE Sandy Hook, MS
81 mph
Feb 12, 2008
2:15 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 39478
Marion County · 8,044 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees and a few power lines were blown down along Highway 35.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.19 NNE Twin, MS
63 mph
Dec 4, 2005
4:40 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 39478
Marion County · 8,044 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A metal building was blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Sandy Hook, MS
58 mph
Jun 27, 2004
9:15 AM CST
Wind report for ZIP 39478
Marion County · 8,044 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A couple of trees were blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 13 S Columbia, MS
58 mph
Jun 12, 2003
11:15 AM CST
Wind report for ZIP 39478
Marion County · 8,044 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A few trees and powerlines were blown down on Highway 35 S at Hurricane road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 S Sandy Hook, MS
UNK mph
Aug 30, 2000
4:30 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 39478
Marion County · 8,044 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A few trees were blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Sandy Hook, MS
UNK mph
Jun 25, 2000
4:15 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 39478
Marion County · 8,044 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A few trees were blown down and caused some minor damage.
NWS Wind Report Location: Sandy Hook, MS
UNK mph
Jul 7, 1999
4:30 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 39478
Marion County · 8,044 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees were blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Sandy Hook, MS
UNK mph
Apr 17, 1998
5:00 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 39478
Marion County · 8,044 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Many trees and power lines were blown down. Minor damage was done to several structures.
NWS Wind Report Location: Sandy Hook, MS
60 mph
Apr 19, 1991
2:15 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 39478
Marion County · 8,044 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, 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 39478

11 reports
UNK category
Apr 21, 2020
12:20 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 39478
Marion County · 8,044 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: CORRECTS PREVIOUS TSTM WND DMG REPORT FROM 2 E HURRICANE CREEK. PICTURE AND REPORT OF UPROOTED AND DAMAGED TREES AND POWER LINES ACROSS MS HIGHWAY 35 AROUND 11 MILES SOUTH OF COLUMBIA RELAYED VIA TWITTER. CONFIRMED TORNADO DAMAGE BY NWS SURVEY. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 E Hurricane Creek, MS
UNK category
Apr 21, 2020
12:16 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 39478
Marion County · 8,044 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: MAJOR ROOF DAMAGE SUSTAINED TO THE HURRICANE CREEK BAPTIST CHURCH... WITH THE STEEPLE ALSO BEING BLOWN OFF THE BUILDING. NUMEROUS TREES ALSO SNAPPED AND BLOWN DOWN IN THE IMMEDIATE AREA. REPORT RELAYED VIA SOCIAL MEDIA.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Hurricane Creek, MS
UNK category
Apr 21, 2020
12:12 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 39478
Marion County · 8,044 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: TORNADO DAMAGE OCCURRED AROUND BERRY ROAD IN FAR SOUTHWEST MARION COUNTY.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 W Hurricane Creek, MS
UNK category
Apr 21, 2020
12:12 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 39478
Marion County · 8,044 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: *** 1 FATAL... 1 INJ *** CORRECTS PREVIOUS TORNADO REPORT FROM 3 SW HURRICANE CREEK. THIS TORNADO BEGAN IN WALTHALL COUNTY AND QUICKLY INTENSIFIED TO A VIOLENT EF4 TORNADO AFTER CROSSING INTO MARION COUNTY NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF MS HIGHWAY 48 AND MT BETHEL ROAD. THE TORNADO MOVED NORTHEAST INTO SOUTHWESTERN MARION COUNTY... UPROOTING AND SNAPPING SEVERAL SOFTWOOD TREES... CAUSING MINOR ROOF DAMAGE TO A HOME... AND DESTROYING AN OUTDOOR SMALL SHED ALONG NEW HOPE ROAD. IT ALSO SNAPPED SEVERAL TREES AND PEELED THE TIN ROOF OF A BARN ALONG A PITTMAN... MARKS AND DAVIS ROADS. IT SNAPPED A MAJORITY OF TREES CLOSE TO THE GROUND IN A WOODED AREA EAST OF NEW HOPE ROAD. THE BASIS FOR THE LOW-END EF4 RATING WAS A HOME ON JOHNSON ROAD THAT WAS COMPLETELY DESTROYED WITH ITS DEBRIS PUSHED TO A CORNER OF THE FOUNDATION LEAVING RESIDUAL VINYL FLOORING AND A FEW OF ITS ANCHOR BOLTS BENT. FURTHERMORE... IN A FIELD ACROSS THE STREET FROM THIS HOME... A FEW OF THE SNAPPED TREES SUSTAINED PATCHY DEBARKING. A HIGHER
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 SW Hurricane Creek, MS
F1 category
Nov 15, 2006
3:18 AM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 39478
Marion County · 8,044 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado moved into Marion County from Walthall County. The tornado continued to track east northeast for 6 miles before dissipating. The tornado cross Highway 35 just north of Sandy Hook and downed many trees and several power lines. The tornado continued across the Pearl River and crossed Highway 43 where more trees were downed. Just before the tornado dissipated, a mobile home was damaged and tree limbs were broken off in the Spring Cottage Community.|This tornado began about 2 miles north of the Thomas Community in northern Washington Parish and tracked east northeast across southeast Walthall County and then dissipated in southern Marion County. The total path length was 18 miles with the highest rating occurring in Walthall County which was F2.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 NW Sandy Hook, MS
F1 category
Nov 11, 2002
12:50 AM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 39478
Marion County · 8,044 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado initially developed 3 miles north of Sandy Hook and moved northeast before dissipating around 1:00 AM. One unoccupied mobile home was destroyed, with another mobile home receiving major damage from a fallen tree. One house had chimney damage from a fallen tree, with many other trees blown down.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 N Sandy Hook, MS
F1 category
May 5, 1971
10:45 AM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 39478
Marion County · 8,044 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, MS
F1 category
Feb 12, 1971
8:00 AM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 39478
Stone County · 5,387 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, MS
F1 category
May 8, 1969
3:30 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 39478
Walthall County · 4,852 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, MS
F2 category
Nov 18, 1957
3:05 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 39478
Marion County · 8,044 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, MS
F2 category
Nov 18, 1957
3:00 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 39478
Walthall County · 4,852 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 39478 area census snapshot

People & households
Population2,150
Households829
Housing units998
Income
Median household income$44,963
$100k+ households20.0%
$150k+ households2.3%
Housing stock
Single-family detached642
Attached single-family16
Small multifamily30
Large multifamily0
Mobile homes310
Housing mix
Single-family share64.3%
Attached-home share1.6%
Multifamily share3.0%
Mobile-home share31.1%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied709
Renter-occupied120
Vacant units169
Home value & age
Median home value$112,000
Owner homes $300k+15.8%
Owner homes $500k+--
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1986
Older-home share41.3%
Vehicle context
Households with cars818
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 39478 have on record?

Our records show 11 hail, 13 wind, and 11 tornado reports in and near ZIP 39478, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on February 12, 2024.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 39478?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 39478 is 1.75″. It was reported near Hurricane Creek, MS on February 12, 2024.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 39478 — 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 39478 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 39478 — 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 39478 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 39478 — 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 39478 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 39478 — 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 39478, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 39478, 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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