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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 39480

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 39480 from August 13, 1974 through August 19, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
4
Wind Reports
37
Tornado Reports
8
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 39480 · 1974–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 19, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 39480

4 reports
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1.00″ hail
Apr 28, 2014
8:25 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 39480
Jones County · 19,181 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .59 W Soso, MS
1.75″ hail
Mar 8, 1999
11:30 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 39480
Jones County · 19,181 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golfball size hail caused damage to a few homes and automobiles.
NWS Hail Report Location: Soso, MS
0.75″ hail
Nov 1, 1997
1:29 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 39480
Jones County · 19,181 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Soso, MS
0.75″ hail
Feb 16, 1990
12:25 AM CST
Hail report for ZIP 39480
Jones County · 19,181 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 39480

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UNK mph
Aug 19, 2026
11:20 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 39480
Jones County · 19,181 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees downed near the intersections of JP Parker Rd and MS Hwy 29 and Taw Jefcoat Rd and MS Hwy 29.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 S Soso, MS
UNK mph
Apr 25, 2026
9:00 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 39480
Jones County · 19,181 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down blocking Howard Hill Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 S Soso, MS
UNK mph
Mar 18, 2026
2:10 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 39480
Jones County · 19,181 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree downed on Morning Star Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 S Hebron, MS
UNK mph
Apr 1, 2025
11:45 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 39480
Jones County · 19,181 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Skirting and insulation blown off mobile home. Nearby mobile home had roof damage and was shifted slightly off foundation. Reported by EMA.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 E Hebron, MS
UNK mph
Jun 17, 2017
2:23 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 39480
Jones County · 19,181 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE CUT THROUGH THE MIDDLE OF A CAMPER.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 SW Soso, MS
UNK mph
Jun 17, 2017
2:23 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 39480
Jones County · 19,181 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SEVERAL TREES WERE DOWNED ON KNIGHT CIR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 8 SSW Soso, MS
UNK mph
Jun 17, 2017
2:21 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 39480
Jones County · 19,181 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN ON A ROOF ON ONE HOME... SIDING RIPPED OFF ON ANOTHER HOME NEARBY-- KNIGHT CIRCLE RD/HEBRON CENTERVILLE RD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 8 SW Soso, MS
UNK mph
Jun 17, 2017
2:20 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 39480
Jones County · 19,181 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ROOF DAMAGE FROM A TREE FALLING THROUGH A HOME ON RIVER DRIVE/HEBRON CENTERVILLE RD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 8 SW Soso, MS
UNK mph
Jun 17, 2017
2:20 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 39480
Jones County · 19,181 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: BUNCH OF TREES DOWN... TREE FELL ON A ROOF OF A HOME ON MORNING STAR RD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 8 SW Soso, MS
UNK mph
Jun 17, 2017
2:20 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 39480
Jones County · 19,181 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A TREE WAS DOWNED ON MORNING STAR RD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 SW Soso, MS
UNK mph
Apr 3, 2017
8:00 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 39480
Jones County · 19,181 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSW Soso, MS
UNK mph
Apr 3, 2017
7:58 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 39480
Jones County · 19,181 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE ACROSS HWY 28... VEHICLE ACCIDENT AS CAR RAN INTO THE TREE.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SE Soso, MS
UNK mph
Apr 3, 2017
7:55 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 39480
Jones County · 19,181 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: Soso, MS
UNK mph
Jun 17, 2016
11:05 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 39480
Jones County · 19,181 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES AND POWERLINES DOWN BLOCKING SANDHILL CHURCH ROAD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 WNW Ellisville, MS
UNK mph
Feb 15, 2016
8:40 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 39480
Jones County · 19,181 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWNED AT FROSTY HINTON RD AND JOSH HINTON RD NEAR SOSO
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 W Soso, 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 39480

8 reports
UNK category
Apr 8, 2025
10:13 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 39480
Jones County · 19,181 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This brief EF-0 tornado touched down near Highway 29 south of Taw Jeffcoat road where it downed trees and limbs moving northeast. The tornado continued northeast doing generally light damage to a few trees and vegetation. The most substantial impacts were felt near the tornados endpoint near Springhill Road and Copperhead Road where a large-span farm outbuilding had its West-facing anchors pulled from the ground and flipped over prior to the dissipation pf the tornado. Maximum winds were estimated at 85 mph and maximum width at 50 yards.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 S Soso, MS
UNK category
Apr 12, 2020
9:50 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 39480
Jones County · 19,181 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: EXTENSIVE ROOF DAMAGE TO STORE.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Soso, MS
UNK category
Apr 12, 2020
9:49 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 39480
Jones County · 19,181 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: PICTURE AND VIDEO OF SIGNIFICANT ROOFING LOSS AT 3 LIVESTOCK BARNS AND SURROUNDING TREE DAMAGE NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF JP PARKER ROAD AND MS HIGHWAY 29 SOUTHWEST OF SOSO. RELAYED VIA TWITTER. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 SSW Soso, MS
UNK category
Apr 12, 2020
9:49 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 39480
Jones County · 19,181 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: PARTIAL ROOF DAMAGE... MULT TREES SNAPPED.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 SW Soso, MS
UNK category
Apr 12, 2020
8:42 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 39480
Jones County · 19,181 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: MAJOR STRUCTURAL DAMAGE TO THE SOSO FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH ON FROSTY HINTON RD.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 WSW Soso, MS
EF1 category
Nov 16, 2011
5:03 AM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 39480
Jones County · 19,181 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado developed and downed several trees along Fred Ellzey Road, and caused moderate damage to the roof of a large home north of the road. The tornado moved northeast, snapping several trees and heavily damaging an outbuilding as it crossed West Creek Road. The tornado then snapped a few trees and damaged the roof of an outbuilding just before crossing Highway 84 where it dissipated. Maximum wind speed was estimated at 95 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4.11 SE Hebron, MS
EF0 category
Sep 2, 2008
7:44 AM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 39480
Jones County · 19,181 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado briefly touched down in the Hebron Community and damaged a roof on a barn and downed a couple fences. Maximum wind gusts were around 75 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.52 ESE Hebron, MS
F1 category
Jan 5, 2007
12:27 AM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 39480
Jones County · 19,181 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This brief tornado snapped and uprooted numerous trees with one tree down on a car. A storage building was destroyed and a single wide mobile home was pushed off its blocks. Additionally, roof damage occurred to a double wide mobile home and several power lines were blown down along the path.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 SW Soso, 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 39480 area census snapshot

People & households
Population1,947
Households742
Housing units845
Income
Median household income$58,929
$100k+ households27.2%
$150k+ households4.0%
Housing stock
Single-family detached609
Attached single-family44
Small multifamily0
Large multifamily0
Mobile homes192
Housing mix
Single-family share72.1%
Attached-home share5.2%
Multifamily share--
Mobile-home share22.7%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied631
Renter-occupied111
Vacant units103
Home value & age
Median home value$159,100
Owner homes $300k+16.3%
Owner homes $500k+8.1%
Owner homes $750k+3.8%
Median year built1992
Older-home share37.0%
Vehicle context
Households with cars705
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 39480 have on record?

Our records show 4 hail, 37 wind, and 8 tornado reports in and near ZIP 39480, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 19, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 39480?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 39480 is 1.75″. It was reported near Soso, MS on March 8, 1999.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 39480 — 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 39480 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 39480 — 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 39480 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 39480 — 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 39480 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 39480 — 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 39480, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 39480, 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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