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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 39479

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 39479 from April 12, 1955 through July 5, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 39479 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
19
Wind Reports
73
Tornado Reports
11
Max Hail Size
2.50″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 39479 · 1955–present Updated  Daily · last Jul 5, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 39479

19 reports
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1.75″ hail
Apr 17, 2022
11:20 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 39479
Covington County · 5,139 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: HAIL COVERED THE GROUND WITH THE LARGEST STONES UP TO GOLF BALL SIZE.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 SW Seminary, MS
1.00″ hail
Dec 16, 2019
11:22 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 39479
Covington County · 5,139 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 WNW Sanford, MS
2.50″ hail
Mar 18, 2013
7:14 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 39479
Covington County · 5,139 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 N Seminary, MS
0.75″ hail
Feb 22, 2013
6:22 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 39479
Covington County · 5,139 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.5 SSW Sanford, MS
1.00″ hail
Jun 7, 2011
2:34 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 39479
Covington County · 5,139 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter sized hail fell on McCarty Lane east southeast of Collins.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.34 E Collins, MS
0.88″ hail
Mar 12, 2010
1:33 AM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 39479
Jones County · 19,181 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.81 S Oak Bowery, MS
1.00″ hail
Jan 20, 2010
11:21 AM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 39479
Covington County · 5,139 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A swath of penny to quarter sized hail fell across central Covington County. A few cars were damaged due to the quarter sized hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.02 W Seminary, MS
0.75″ hail
Jun 20, 2008
3:11 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 39479
Covington County · 5,139 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 N Seminary, MS
1.75″ hail
Jan 10, 2008
2:05 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 39479
Jones County · 19,181 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A swath of quarter to golf ball sized hail fell as a supercell thunderstorm tracked northeast across a large portion of Jones County. The storm entered the county about 6 miles west of Moselle and tracked northeast to a few miles east of Laurel. The largest hail occurred between Ellisville and Tuckers Crossing.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 W Moselle, MS
1.50″ hail
May 8, 2006
6:55 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 39479
Jones County · 19,181 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 8 NW Moselle, MS
0.75″ hail
May 8, 2006
6:55 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 39479
Covington County · 5,139 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 E Seminary, MS
1.00″ hail
Feb 3, 2006
5:14 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 39479
Jones County · 19,181 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 12 W Ellisville, MS
1.00″ hail
Feb 3, 2006
5:08 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 39479
Covington County · 5,139 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SE Seminary, MS
1.00″ hail
May 3, 2003
5:36 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 39479
Covington County · 5,139 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Seminary, MS
1.00″ hail
May 3, 2003
5:00 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 39479
Covington County · 5,139 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 S Sanford, 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 39479

73 reports
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UNK mph
Jul 5, 2026
7:41 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 39479
Covington County · 5,139 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Updates previous tstm wnd dmg report from 1 WNW Seminary. A tree and utility pole were downed along Main St.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WNW Seminary, MS
UNK mph
Mar 18, 2026
2:01 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 39479
Covington County · 5,139 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power lines downed along Dosh Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 WSW Seminary, MS
UNK mph
Mar 15, 2025
9:13 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 39479
Covington County · 5,139 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Reports of multiple power flashes on 192 Watts Rd. Possible tornado.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 ESE Collins, MS
UNK mph
Mar 10, 2025
4:15 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 39479
Covington County · 5,139 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from Sanford. 20 trees downed between a line from the intersections of Hwy 598 and Hwy 49 and Hwy 598 and Old Hwy 49. Tree downed on a house along the 600 block of Hwy 49.
NWS Wind Report Location: Sanford, MS
UNK mph
Mar 9, 2025
4:21 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 39479
Jones County · 19,181 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Powerpole snapped and structure with roof damage at the 1700 block of Monroe Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NNW Shelton, MS
UNK mph
Mar 9, 2025
3:15 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 39479
Covington County · 5,139 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from Sanford. 20 trees downed between a line from the intersections of Hwy 598 and Hwy 49 and Hwy 598 and Old Hwy 49. Tree downed on a house along the 600 block of Hwy 49.
NWS Wind Report Location: Sanford, MS
UNK mph
Feb 13, 2025
12:15 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 39479
Covington County · 5,139 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down along Cold Springs Rd... possible tornado.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 W Seminary, MS
UNK mph
Jun 4, 2024
11:40 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 39479
Covington County · 5,139 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were downed in Seminary. Report via Facebook.
NWS Wind Report Location: Seminary, MS
UNK mph
Jun 19, 2023
11:08 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 39479
Covington County · 5,139 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Social media images shows multiple trees downed in Seminary.
NWS Wind Report Location: Seminary, MS
UNK mph
Apr 14, 2022
1:41 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 39479
Covington County · 5,139 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWNED ACROSS MS HWY 590.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E Seminary, MS
UNK mph
Aug 17, 2020
12:18 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 39479
Covington County · 5,139 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES AND POWER LINES WERE BLOWN DOWN ALONG COLD SPRINGS ROAD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 W Seminary, MS
UNK mph
Jun 25, 2020
11:58 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 39479
Covington County · 5,139 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN IN SEMINARY.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNW Seminary, MS
UNK mph
Jun 25, 2020
10:20 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 39479
Covington County · 5,139 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: CORRECTS PREVIOUS TSTM WND DMG REPORT FROM 1 NNW SEMINARY. TREE DOWN IN SEMINARY.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNW Seminary, MS
UNK mph
Jun 25, 2020
10:10 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 39479
Covington County · 5,139 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 2 TREES DOWN ON EVERGREEN CHURCH RD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 N Seminary, MS
UNK mph
Jun 6, 2020
12:55 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 39479
Covington County · 5,139 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A TREE DOWN...REPORTED BY COVINGTON SO.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 S Seminary, 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 39479

11 reports
UNK category
Mar 18, 2026
2:10 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 39479
Covington County · 5,139 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An EF-1 tornado began just west of Okatoma Creek... uprooting several trees. The tornado continued northeast and ended just east of Old Highway 49... uprooting a few more trees. Estimated peak winds were 90 mph. Max width was 400 yards. Path length was 1.10 miles.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 NW Sanford, MS
UNK category
Mar 15, 2025
9:10 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 39479
Covington County · 5,139 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Swingset bolted to the ground came loose flung 60ft into neighbors yard. Numerous trees debarked and snapped.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 ESE Collins, MS
UNK category
Mar 15, 2025
8:27 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 39479
Covington County · 5,139 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado began along Bill McQueen Rd in eastern Covington Co and moved northeastward across Bob Boler Rd... Graham Aultman Rd... Monroe Rd... and crossed into northwestern Jones Co near the time it crossed the Leaf River. It lifted around the time it crossed US 84 in the Hebron community and was observed by storm chasers around this time. Peak intensity was as it approached and crossed Monroe Road and as it entered Jones County in the Leaf River bottom. Minor structure damage was noted along Monroe Road but overall... this tornado damaged a lot of timber with a few thousand trees damaged in the form of snapped or uprooted along the path. Total path length in Covington and Jones County was 6.8 miles. The maximum wind speed was 105 mph. The maximum width was 580 yards.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 SSE Hopewell, MS
UNK category
Mar 30, 2021
11:07 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 39479
Covington County · 5,139 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: BROADCAST MEDIA SHARED VIDEO OF A POSSIBLE TORNADO IN SOUTHERN COVINGTON COUNTY.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 SSW Sanford, MS
UNK category
Mar 30, 2021
11:04 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 39479
Covington County · 5,139 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A BRIEF EF0 TORNADO BEGAN ON LOTT TOWN ROAD WHERE IT SNAPPED A SOFTWOOD TREE LIMB. IT CONTINUED TO TRACK NORTHEAST WHERE IT CROSSED US HIGHWAY 49... CAUSING A FEW SOFTWOOD TREE LIMBS TO SNAP AND UPROOT. AS IT CONTINUED TO PUSH TO THE NORTHEAST CROSSING WALTER LOTT ROAD... SEVERAL SMALL SOFTWOOD TREE LIMBS WERE BROKEN. LARGER SOFTWOOD TREE LIMBS AND A FEW BECAME UPROOTED ONCE IT CROSSED OKATOMA ROAD AND OLD HIGHWAY 49. THE TORNADO DISSIPATED AT MCCONNEL FOSTER ROAD... BUT NOT BEFORE SNAPPING A FEW SMALL SOFTWOOD TREE LIMBS.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 W Lux, MS
EF1 category
Dec 28, 2015
5:43 AM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 39479
Covington County · 5,139 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This brief tornado touched down 2.5 miles southwest of Seminary and tracked to the northeast before crossing Seminary Sumrall Road where it destroyed a barn and snapped some trees. As it crossed the road, a shed was destroyed and more trees were uprooted and snapped. The tornado then crossed Tower Road and shortly after caused severe damage to a carport that fell on a vehicle. The tornado then crossed Seminary Mike Conner Road where it uprooted some trees. The tornado continued northeast and right before crossing Highway 49, several trailers were blown onto the highway and a fireworks stand was destroyed. Numerous trees were snapped in the area as the tornado crossed the highway. The tornado continued on the ground crossing Evergreen Church Road and Ray Harvey Road where it snapped more trees. In this area it produced severe roof damage to a home and snapped trees. The tornado then crossed Watts Road where large limbs were downed and a trampoline was destroyed. The tornado lifted soon after crossing Watts Road north of Seminary. The maximum estimated winds were 95mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.89 WSW Seminary, MS
EF1 category
Apr 26, 2011
5:41 AM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 39479
Covington County · 5,139 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A short lived tornado touched down just south of Collins on Kola Road and destroyed two barns and downed a few trees and many limbs. The concrete foundation of the barn, which was attached to metal poles, was pulled out of the ground. Also, a nearby FEMA trailer suffered some minor damage as the tornado passed with some skirting pulled away from another trailer. Maximum winds were around 95 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.43 ESE Collins, MS
F0 category
Mar 30, 1993
3:30 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 39479
Covington County · 5,139 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A school teacher watched a funnel cloud until it touched downbriefly and destroyed a chicken house.
NWS Tornado Report Location: E Collins, MS
F1 category
Sep 5, 1986
4:15 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 39479
Covington County · 5,139 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, MS
F2 category
Mar 31, 1981
8:10 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 39479
Covington County · 5,139 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, MS
F2 category
Apr 12, 1955
6:30 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 39479
Lincoln County · 10,529 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 39479 area census snapshot

People & households
Population5,694
Households2,319
Housing units2,611
Income
Median household income$48,201
$100k+ households35.6%
$150k+ households23.3%
Housing stock
Single-family detached1,545
Attached single-family0
Small multifamily17
Large multifamily21
Mobile homes1,028
Housing mix
Single-family share59.2%
Attached-home share--
Multifamily share1.5%
Mobile-home share39.4%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied1,773
Renter-occupied546
Vacant units292
Home value & age
Median home value$115,200
Owner homes $300k+10.0%
Owner homes $500k+--
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1987
Older-home share31.4%
Vehicle context
Households with cars2,025
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 39479 have on record?

Our records show 19 hail, 73 wind, and 11 tornado reports in and near ZIP 39479, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on July 5, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 39479?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 39479 is 2.50″. It was reported near .69 N Seminary, MS on March 18, 2013.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 39479 — 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 39479 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 39479 — 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 39479 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 39479 — 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 39479 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 39479 — 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 39479, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 39479, 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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