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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 39641

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 39641 from April 7, 1964 through May 9, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 39641 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
30
Wind Reports
50
Tornado Reports
23
Max Hail Size
2.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 39641 · 1964–present Updated  Daily · last May 9, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 39641

30 reports
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2.00″ hail
Apr 25, 2026
12:48 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 39641
Lawrence County · 3,806 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Multiple half dollar to 2 inch hail stones.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 N Topeka, MS
2.75″ hail
Mar 17, 2016
2:50 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 39641
Walthall County · 4,852 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 8 NNW Salem, MS
1.50″ hail
Mar 17, 2016
2:42 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 39641
Lawrence County · 3,806 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PING PONG BALL SIZE IN AT THE CO LINE... BASEBALL SIZE ABOUT 1 MILE SOUTH.
NWS Hail Report Location: Jayess, MS
1.50″ hail
Apr 15, 2015
5:50 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 39641
Lawrence County · 3,806 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Ping pong sized hail occurred northeast of Jayess.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.36 E Jayess, MS
2.00″ hail
Mar 18, 2013
8:00 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 39641
Walthall County · 4,852 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 NW Salem, MS
2.75″ hail
Mar 18, 2013
7:33 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 39641
Lawrence County · 3,806 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.5 NNW Divide, MS
1.75″ hail
Mar 29, 2011
6:00 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 39641
Lawrence County · 3,806 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A swath of golf ball sized hail occurred east of Jayess.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5.09 SE Divide, MS
2.00″ hail
Mar 29, 2011
5:48 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 39641
Walthall County · 4,852 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Lemon to hen egg size hail was reported south of Jayess or just east of Enon near Highway 583.
NWS Hail Report Location: .7 E Enon, MS
0.75″ hail
Mar 27, 2009
7:39 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 39641
Lawrence County · 3,806 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .21 SSW Jayess, MS
1.50″ hail
Apr 22, 2008
7:00 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 39641
Lawrence County · 3,806 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.5 NNE Jayess, MS
0.75″ hail
Mar 6, 2008
11:37 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 39641
Lawrence County · 3,806 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A swath of penny sized hail occurred across southern and central sections of Lawrence County.
NWS Hail Report Location: .47 SSW Jayess, MS
0.88″ hail
Jan 10, 2008
1:25 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 39641
Lawrence County · 3,806 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A developing supercell thunderstorm produced a swath of penny to nickel sized hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.83 E Jayess, MS
1.00″ hail
Jul 10, 2007
1:18 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 39641
Lawrence County · 3,806 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter sized hail fell at the Junction of Highways 44 and 27 near Topeka.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.77 S Divide, MS
0.88″ hail
May 10, 2006
8:34 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 39641
Lawrence County · 3,806 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Topeka, MS
1.00″ hail
Apr 6, 2005
5:12 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 39641
Jones County · 19,181 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The long lived supercell thunderstorm continued out of NE Covington county and moved across NW Jones county. A swath of penny to quarter sized hail occurred 8 miles NW of Soso to near the Moss community on the Jasper/Jones county line.
NWS Hail Report Location: 8 WNW Soso, 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 39641

50 reports
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UNK mph
May 9, 2026
3:46 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 39641
Walthall County · 4,852 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed Report. High snap of a tree trunk at MS 583 and Willie Cothern Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 8 NW Salem, MS
UNK mph
May 8, 2026
3:39 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 39641
Lawrence County · 3,806 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were downed along Holmesville Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WNW Jayess, MS
UNK mph
Mar 18, 2026
1:09 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 39641
Lawrence County · 3,806 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree downed across Topeka-Jayess Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: Jayess, MS
UNK mph
Mar 18, 2026
1:06 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 39641
Lincoln County · 10,529 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees downed onto a house and onto a vehicle along Crestwood Ln.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WNW Jayess, MS
UNK mph
Mar 11, 2026
6:15 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 39641
Lawrence County · 3,806 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: *** 2 INJ *** Two people were inj along Price road when a tree fell and hit the people. One inj was critical.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 SE Topeka, MS
UNK mph
Mar 10, 2025
3:10 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 39641
Lawrence County · 3,806 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from Jayess. Lawrence County SO reports that there was considerable tree damage across southern Lawrence County and damage to waterlines at a residence in Jayess.
NWS Wind Report Location: Jayess, MS
UNK mph
Mar 9, 2025
2:10 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 39641
Lawrence County · 3,806 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Lawrence County SO reports that there was considerable tree damage across southern Lawrence County and damage to waterlines at a residence in Jayess.
NWS Wind Report Location: Jayess, MS
UNK mph
Mar 4, 2025
10:03 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 39641
Lawrence County · 3,806 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Roof damage to a storm (metal building) and some trees down in the area and to the NE. Possible tornado.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WSW Jayess, MS
100 mph
May 15, 2024
8:35 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 39641
Lawrence County · 3,806 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: *** 1 INJ *** This intense downburst swath occurred generally in the Highway 27 portion of Southern Lawrence county near Robert Tynes... Divide and Renfroe Roads. Numerous trees were uprooted and or snapped... along with multiple power lines down. The most intense part of the downburst was at Robert Tynes... Calvin Rutland roads and Armstrong Circle along with Highway 27 near Fuller Circle. Here significant tree damage was noted. Multiple homes sustained damage from downed trees or damage from winds with parts of the roof blown off or shingles removed. Part of a chicken house was damaged along with multiples sheds. Peak winds were at these locations and were around 90-100 mph. Event time was roughly from 335am to 341am. One injury occurred as a tree fell on a mobile home along Robert Tynes Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E Topeka, MS
105 mph
May 15, 2024
8:31 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 39641
Lawrence County · 3,806 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: This intense downburst started N of Jayess between China Grove Road and Holmesville Road. Max winds were 90-105 mph. This downburst intensified quickly as it approached and crossed Holmesville Road and peaked along Conn-Rutherford and Conn Lane. Extensive tree damage was noted with thousands of uprooted and or snapped trees. Sheds were destroyed along with several homes damaged from fallen trees or sheds blown into them or heavily damaged by the wind. Numerous power lines and poles were down. A couple large silos were damaged and three smaller ones were rolled across a field for 200-300 yds. Peaks winds here were est around 95-105 mph. As the downburst moved ESE... it weakened some... but was still significant (winds 75-90 mph) as it crossed Topeka-Jayess Road and along Bismark Road before dissipation near Highway 44. The event occurred between 331am and 337am.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WSW Topeka, MS
UNK mph
May 13, 2024
8:30 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 39641
Lawrence County · 3,806 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Reports of trees down on both Holmesville Road and Robert Tynes Road. One resident was trapped in a trailer on Robert Tynes Road. Time estimated based on radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Topeka, MS
UNK mph
Apr 10, 2024
2:25 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 39641
Lawrence County · 3,806 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees down in the county with several roads blocked. Roads are being cleared now.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Topeka, MS
UNK mph
Jun 14, 2023
11:20 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 39641
Lawrence County · 3,806 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and power lines were blown down along portions of MS Highway 27 South.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NNE Topeka, MS
UNK mph
Feb 9, 2023
1:11 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 39641
Walthall County · 4,852 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: STRUCTURAL DAMAGE TO A CHURCH.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 N Salem, MS
UNK mph
Apr 11, 2021
5:21 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 39641
Walthall County · 4,852 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 2 TREES DOWN ON JAYESS RD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 9 NNW Salem, 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 39641

23 reports
UNK category
May 8, 2026
3:55 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 39641
Walthall County · 4,852 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A NWS ground survey confirmed an EF-0 tornado tracked across portions of northeast Walthall County... near Darbun... MS. The tornado damage path began near MS Hwy 27 where numerous trees were leaning in a confluent pattern with large branches down. Minor tree damage continued with uproots and large branches predominantly occurring along the damage path on Jordan... Sauls... and Dan Holmes roads. This tornado continued further into Marion County... within the NWS Jackson area of responsibility where additional tree damage was identified by ground survey. It`s estimated that the tornado lifted near Circle Bar Road. Additional revisions to this tornado are possible after high resolution satellite analysis is conducted over the coming weeks.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 N Salem, MS
UNK category
May 8, 2026
3:43 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 39641
Walthall County · 4,852 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A NWS ground survey confirmed an EF-0 tornado with maximum sustained winds of 85 mph tracked across portions of northern Walthall County... near Enon... MS. This tornado began near MS Hwy 44 and Willie Cothern Rd where it uprooted trees... lifted metal roofing off a porch... and snapped a few smaller tree trunks. The tornado continued east where it damaged shingles on a church and uprooted and snapped a few trees. Minor tree damage continued eastward across New Home Church Road with plenty of tree debris across the road. This tree damage gradually became more sparse and less concentrated near Harvey Ratliff Road. Additional revisions to this tornado are possible after high resolution satellite analysis is conducted over the coming weeks.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 9 NW Salem, MS
UNK category
May 15, 2024
8:32 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 39641
Lawrence County · 3,806 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This brief EF1 tornado touched down just west of Holmesville Road and damaged the Calvary United Church... then quickly dissipated just east of the road. This tornado developed on the north side of a intense downburst and wind swath as a brief spin-up. Despite the brevity... numerous trees were uprooted or snapped along the path with trees blown down to the NE/N/NW direction in a well defined convergent pattern. Power lines were down as well. Roof damage to the church build occurred as the debris was blown into the trees to the north side of the property. Max winds were around 100 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 WSW Topeka, MS
UNK category
Feb 9, 2023
1:22 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 39641
Lawrence County · 3,806 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: THIS BRIEF EF0 TORNADO BEGAN NEAR JK GIVENS RD... WHERE A HAY BARN WAS DAMAGED... THEN TRACKED NORTHWARD ACROSS HOLMES RD... DAMAGING ANOTHER SMALL SHED AND DESTROYING A SMALL BARN BEFORE LIFTING SHORTLY THEREAFTER. SPECIAL THANKS TO THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SLIDELL FOR CONDUCTING THIS SURVEY.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 SW Tilton, MS
UNK category
Feb 9, 2023
1:11 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 39641
Walthall County · 4,852 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: CORRECTS PREVIOUS TSTM WND DMG REPORT FROM 4 N SALEM. A BRIEF TORNADO TOUCHED DOWN NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF HIGHWAY 27 AND MANNINGS CROSSING ROAD CAUSING MINOR ROOF AND SIDING DAMAGE TO A CHURCH. THIS TORNADO CONTINUED NORTHEAST ACROSS RURAL FARMLAND AND CROSSED ELMER HOWELL ROAD UPROOTING AND SNAPPING SMALL SOFTWOOD TREES. THIS TORNADO DISSIPATED ACROSS RURAL FORESTED AREAS TO THE NORTHEAST.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 N Salem, MS
UNK category
Nov 29, 2022
10:25 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 39641
Lawrence County · 3,806 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: THIS TORNADO TOUCHED DOWN NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF TILTON ROAD AND GIVENS ROAD AND MOVED NORTHEAST ALONG TILTON ROAD. MOST OF THE DAMAGE WAS UPROOTED AND DAMAGED TREES. A COUPLE SHEDS WERE DAMAGED OR DESTROYED. ONE HOME HAD MINOR ROOF DAMAGE.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 SW Tilton, MS
UNK category
Apr 12, 2020
11:00 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 39641
Walthall County · 4,852 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: *** 1 FATAL *** SHERIFFS OFFICE REPORTED 1 FATALITY IN NORTHERN WALTHALL COUNTY. NUMEROUS INJURIES. AND MANY HOMES ARE FLATTENED. THIS WILL CONTINUE TO BE UPDATED LATER WITH AS MORE INFORMATION COMES IN.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 NW Salem, MS
UNK category
Apr 12, 2020
9:30 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 39641
Walthall County · 4,852 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: EMERGENCY MANAGER REPORTED QUITE A FEW HOMES DAMAMGED IN NORTHERN WALTHALL COUNTY NORTH OF HWY 44.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 7 NW Salem, MS
UNK category
Apr 12, 2020
8:57 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 39641
Lawrence County · 3,806 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: EMERGENCY MANAGER REPORTED 2 HOUSES DESTROYED IN NORTHERN WALTHALL COUNTY.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 10 N Salem, MS
UNK category
Apr 12, 2020
8:46 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 39641
Lawrence County · 3,806 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: *** 2 FATAL *** THIS TORNADO BEGAN IN FAR NORTHEAST WALTHALL COUNTY AND QUICKLY MOVED ACROSS FAR SOUTHEAST LAWRENCE COUNTY... WHERE IT BEGAN SNAPPING LARGE HARDWOOD BRANCHES ON JK GIVENS ROAD. THE TORNADO STARTED TO STRENGTHEN AS A LARGE SWATH OF BROKEN AND UPROOTED HARDWOOD TREES WERE NOTED FARTHER ALONG JK GIVENS ROAD. AS THE TORNADO MOVED EAST NORTHEAST TO TYNES AINSWORTH ROAD... IT TOSSED AND COMPLETELY DESTROYED A MOBILE HOME... CAUSING TWO FATALITIES. CONCURRENTLY... IT ALSO SNAPPED NUMEROUS SOFTWOOD AND HARDWOOD TREES BEHIND AND AROUND THE MOBILE HOME. THE SNAPPING AND UPROOTING OF NUMEROUS SOFTWOOD TREES CONTINUED WHEN IT MOVED NORTHEAST ACROSS FELIX SARTIN ROAD... WHILE ALSO CAUSING SOME SHINGLES TO BE REMOVED FROM A ONE-STORY RESIDENCE. SWATHS OF SNAPPED HARDWOOD TREES AND THE UPROOT OF TREES WAS NOTED AT HOLMES ROAD... WHERE A FEW WOODEN POWER POLES WERE ALSO SNAPPED. THE TORNADO THEN TREKKED INTO NORTHWEST MARION COUNTY... CAUSING THE SNAPPING OF MULTIPLE SOFTWOOD TREES JUST NORTH OF
NWS Tornado Report Location: 7 SSW Tilton, MS
UNK category
Apr 12, 2020
8:40 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 39641
Walthall County · 4,852 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: TDS BEGAN IN NORTHERN WALTHALL COUNTY AT 2040Z.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 N Salem, MS
UNK category
Apr 12, 2020
8:39 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 39641
Walthall County · 4,852 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: *** 2 FATAL *** LSR TIME/LOCATION IS FOR START POINT OF TORNADO. LSR COVERS WALTHALL CO. SEGMENT. TORNADO TOUCHED DOWN ON JEFFERSON RD. MOVED NE CROSSING HWY 27... CONTINUED NE ALONG E SARTINVILLE RD CROSSING INTO LAWRENCE CO. SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT ANALYSIS OF DAMAGE ON JAMES RATCLIFF RD SUPPORTS MAX INTENSITY OF 170 MPH BASED ON ONE HOME REDUCED TO A SLAB. A 2ND HOME JUST TO THE NORTH SUSTAINED HIGH END EF3 DAMAGE. STORM RESPONSIBLE FOR 2 FATALITIES. PATH LENGTH IN WALTHALL 6.7 MILES. PATH WIDTH 1300 YARDS.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 NW Salem, MS
UNK category
Dec 20, 2017
12:39 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 39641
Walthall County · 4,852 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: STORM SURVEY INDICATED AN OCCUPIED MOBILE HOME WAS MOVED OFF ITS FOUNDATION ABOUT 3 FEET...AND STORAGE SHED WAS OVERTUNED AND DESTROYED. A LARGE PINE TREE WAS SNAPPED NEAR THE BASE. LOCATION WAS ON THORNHILL ROAD NORTH OF THE INTERSECTION OF MANNINGS CROSSING ROAD. NO INJURIES WERE REPORTED. PATH LENGTH ESTIMATED 200 YARDS... WIDTH 50 YARDS BETWEEN MOBILE HOME AND SNAPPED PINE TREE. WINDS ESTIMATED AT 77
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 NW Salem, MS
UNK category
Dec 20, 2017
12:39 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 39641
Walthall County · 4,852 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: SHERIFFS OFFICE REPORTED PUBLIC SIGHTINGS OF A TORNADO IN THE VICINITY OF THORNILL ROAD AND JAMES RATCLIFF ROAD. BROADCAST MEDIA TWITTER POST SHOWS AN OVERTURNED AND DESTROYED MOBILE HOME. INITIAL REPORT TO SO AT 710 AM CST. TIME OF EVENT BASED ON RADAR SRM.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 NNW Salem, MS
EF1 category
Apr 4, 2011
4:54 PM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 39641
Lawrence County · 3,806 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado started by downing trees along Cole Drive west of the Ruth community. The tornado quickly intensified and produced its first area of damage with winds estimated near 100 mph in Ruth. The awning of a gas station was destroyed, the volunteer fire department building had the back wall blown out, a church had the steeple blown off along with extensive shingle damage, and a number of homes suffered roof damage due to trees falling on them or due to direct minor roof damage. The tornado continued to move east across southeast Lincoln county and into southwest Lawrence county to the northwest and north of Jayess, causing tree damage. A few trees here fell on homes, and one fell on an RV vehicle, completely destroying it. After appearing to weaken northeast of Jayess, the tornado restrengthened after moving east of Mississippi Highway 27. The tornado again caused damaging indicative of winds of 100 mph along Tom Sistrunk Road. Numerous large trees were snapped and uprooted, and several homes had minor to moderate roof damage. The tornado then weakened as it moved east, dissipating just before reaching the border between Lawrence and Marion counties. Maximum winds were around 100 mph. Total path length across Lincoln and Lawrence Counties was 17 miles.||While the damage pattern associated with this tornado had clear tornadic indications with a convergent damage pattern, there was also damage indicative of straight line winds to the west and north of the tornado, primarily from west to north of Ruth. A number of trees were downed in this area, some on power lines.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .84 W Bristers Store, 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 39641 area census snapshot

People & households
Population6,821
Households2,225
Housing units2,660
Income
Median household income$62,505
$100k+ households28.4%
$150k+ households13.9%
Housing stock
Single-family detached1,558
Attached single-family13
Small multifamily0
Large multifamily0
Mobile homes1,073
Housing mix
Single-family share58.6%
Attached-home share0.5%
Multifamily share--
Mobile-home share40.3%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied1,841
Renter-occupied384
Vacant units435
Home value & age
Median home value$120,000
Owner homes $300k+10.4%
Owner homes $500k+2.0%
Owner homes $750k+0.6%
Median year built1988
Older-home share35.1%
Vehicle context
Households with cars2,212
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 39641 have on record?

Our records show 30 hail, 50 wind, and 23 tornado reports in and near ZIP 39641, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on May 9, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 39641?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 39641 is 2.75″. It was reported near Salem, MS on March 17, 2016.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 39641 — 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 39641 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 39641 — 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 39641 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 39641 — 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 39641 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 39641 — 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 39641, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 39641, 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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