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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 39653

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 39653 from July 31, 1970 through August 21, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
22
Wind Reports
74
Tornado Reports
13
Max Hail Size
2.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 39653 · 1970–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 21, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 39653

22 reports
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1.25″ hail
Mar 9, 2026
9:32 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 39653
Franklin County · 3,138 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail up to half dollar size in Meadville.
NWS Hail Report Location: Meadville, MS
1.75″ hail
Jan 21, 2016
10:00 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 39653
Franklin County · 3,138 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORT OF GOLF BALL SIZE HAIL ON THE ROAD ON UNION CHURCH ROAD NORTHEAST OF MEADVILLE.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SW New Hope, MS
1.00″ hail
Feb 3, 2012
3:30 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 39653
Franklin County · 3,138 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail slightly larger than quarter size fell in Meadville.
NWS Hail Report Location: .59 E Meadville, MS
1.00″ hail
Dec 31, 2010
7:40 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 39653
Franklin County · 3,138 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter sized hail was observed south of Mccall Creek.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.38 S Mc Call Creek, MS
0.75″ hail
May 6, 2009
1:51 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 39653
Franklin County · 3,138 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4.4 E Bude, MS
0.75″ hail
Jun 24, 2008
4:36 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 39653
Franklin County · 3,138 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.4 N Eddiceton, MS
0.75″ hail
Jun 11, 2007
2:59 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 39653
Franklin County · 3,138 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.18 E Meadville, MS
0.88″ hail
May 11, 2007
3:40 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 39653
Franklin County · 3,138 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 S Bude, MS
0.75″ hail
Feb 24, 2007
9:58 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 39653
Franklin County · 3,138 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 S Mc Call Creek, MS
0.88″ hail
Feb 13, 2007
2:20 AM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 39653
Franklin County · 3,138 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 S Meadville, MS
2.00″ hail
May 8, 2006
7:28 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 39653
Franklin County · 3,138 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A swath of large hail, mainly between quarters and hen egg size, fell across south-central and southeast Franklin County. The largest hail fell in and around the Community of Little Springs. Here, hen egg sized hail occurred.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 S Bude, MS
1.75″ hail
May 14, 2005
4:23 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 39653
Franklin County · 3,138 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 E Meadville, MS
0.75″ hail
Jul 13, 2003
2:25 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 39653
Franklin County · 3,138 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Meadville, MS
0.88″ hail
Mar 31, 2002
3:20 AM CST
Hail report for ZIP 39653
Franklin County · 3,138 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 N Meadville, MS
1.00″ hail
Mar 26, 2002
2:00 AM CST
Hail report for ZIP 39653
Franklin County · 3,138 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Meadville, 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 39653

74 reports
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UNK mph
Aug 21, 2026
10:22 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 39653
Franklin County · 3,138 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were blown down on Meadville Gloster Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 S Meadville, MS
UNK mph
May 23, 2026
6:02 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 39653
Franklin County · 3,138 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Lines blown down on Meadville Gloster Rd near the water tower.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 S Meadville, MS
UNK mph
Mar 18, 2026
12:19 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 39653
Franklin County · 3,138 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees and powerlines down across south central Franklin MS.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 S Bude, MS
UNK mph
Mar 18, 2026
12:10 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 39653
Franklin County · 3,138 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down across Meadville-Gloster Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 S Meadville, MS
UNK mph
May 26, 2025
6:50 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 39653
Franklin County · 3,138 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down and one on a home.
NWS Wind Report Location: Eddiceton, MS
UNK mph
May 24, 2025
10:59 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 39653
Franklin County · 3,138 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Powerlines downed on Meadville Gloster Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 S Meadville, MS
UNK mph
Mar 4, 2025
8:58 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 39653
Franklin County · 3,138 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A couple trees down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 ESE Bude, MS
UNK mph
Feb 16, 2025
4:22 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 39653
Franklin County · 3,138 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees and utility lines downed across Franklin County... many blocking roads.
NWS Wind Report Location: Meadville, MS
UNK mph
Feb 12, 2025
9:12 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 39653
Franklin County · 3,138 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and powerline down off of McNair Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WNW Meadville, MS
UNK mph
Jun 22, 2022
9:30 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 39653
Franklin County · 3,138 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: DELAYED REPORT OF WIND DAMAGE IN MEADVILLE. STRONG WINDS BLEW OFF THE WOODEN AWNING AT A BUSINESS AND BLEW DOWN A ROAD SIGN. REPORT AND PICTURE RELAYED VIA TWITTER.
NWS Wind Report Location: Meadville, MS
UNK mph
Apr 14, 2022
12:33 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 39653
Franklin County · 3,138 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LARGE TREE DOWNED ON HWY 98.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSW Bude, MS
UNK mph
Dec 24, 2020
5:06 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 39653
Franklin County · 3,138 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SEVERAL TREES REPORTED DOWN IN NORTHERN FRANKLIN COUNTY.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 NNE Meadville, MS
UNK mph
Oct 9, 2020
9:36 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 39653
Franklin County · 3,138 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: POSSIBLE TORNADO. TREES TOPS SNAPPED IN SOUTHEAST FRANKLIN COUNTY... BETWEEN BERRY TOWN ROAD AND FC ALLEN. REPORTED BY EMA.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 SE Bude, MS
UNK mph
Apr 23, 2020
7:50 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 39653
Franklin County · 3,138 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SEVERAL TREES AND POWER LINES DOWN ABOUT THREE MILES EAST OF BUDE ON HWY 98.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SW Eddiceton, MS
UNK mph
Jul 14, 2019
5:16 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 39653
Franklin County · 3,138 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: POWER LINE DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 SSE Bude, 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 39653

13 reports
UNK category
May 8, 2026
12:32 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 39653
Franklin County · 3,138 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This EF3 tornado began in eastern Franklin Co south of McCall Creek and tracked generally eastward into Lincoln Co... passing near the West Lincoln community... between Brookhaven and Bogue Chitto... then near the Enterprise... East Lincoln... and Harmony communities before crossing into western Lawrence Co. From here... it tracked to just south of Monticello... where it lifted. The most extensive damage and the basis for the EF3 rating was in western Lincoln County... where two truss transmission towers were damaged; one tower was bent and the other tower collapsed with both located near Jackson Liberty Dr SW. Max wind 137 mph. Path length 35.9 miles. Max path width 1.17 miles.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 S Mccall Creek, MS
UNK category
May 7, 2026
12:12 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 39653
Franklin County · 3,138 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Confirmed tornado - a TDS was observed on the 88D radar network.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 ENE Bunkley, MS
UNK category
May 7, 2026
12:10 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 39653
Franklin County · 3,138 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Confirmed tornado - a TDS was observed on the 88D radar network.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 ENE Bunkley, MS
UNK category
Dec 28, 2024
9:24 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 39653
Franklin County · 3,138 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: *** 1 INJ *** Citizen trapped in a house on Berrytown Cir. 1 injury reported.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 ESE Bude, MS
UNK category
Dec 28, 2024
9:22 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 39653
Franklin County · 3,138 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Social media pictures of O Zion Baptist Church destroyed. Large TDS in this area at this time.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 ESE Bude, MS
UNK category
Dec 28, 2024
9:13 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 39653
Franklin County · 3,138 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: *** 2 INJ *** An EF-2 tornado touched down in southern Franklin County near Middleton Creek Road and moved northeast. Broad and sporadic wind damage in the area suggests the tornado was still consolidating in this area. As the tornado crossed Berryton Road... it had reached EF-2 intensity and destroyed the OZion Baptist Church there. Most walls were collapsed... but two people took shelter in the bathroom and were unharmed. Documents from the church including bank statements and cancelled checks were found as far away as Brandon... MS to the northeast. Several homes in the area were also damaged including roof damage to a home... and an unanchored mobile home which was rolled once. Both residents of the mobile home were injured but had sought safety in the bathroom of the home after receiving the Tornado Warning alert on their phones. The tornado continued northeast and caused tree and power line damage along its path. It crossed through the McCall Creek and Lucien areas at US Highway 84 wh
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 S Bude, MS
UNK category
Dec 31, 2020
5:17 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 39653
Franklin County · 3,138 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: AN EF-1 TORNADO BEGAN IN A WOODED AREA ALONG NORTH DRY CREEK... MOVING EAST SOUTHEAST ACROSS NEW HOPE ROAD IN THE NEW HOPE COMMUNITY... SNAPPING AND UPROOTING SEVERAL TREES ALONG ITS PATH. THE TORNADO ENDED SHORTLY THEREAFTER IN THE HOMOCHITTO NATIONAL FOREST. MAXIMUM ESTIMATED WIND GUSTS WERE 95 MPH. MAXIMUM PATH WIDTH WAS 150 YARDS.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 NW Eddiceton, MS
UNK category
Oct 9, 2020
9:33 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 39653
Franklin County · 3,138 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: CORRECTS PREVIOUS TSTM WND DMG REPORT FROM 7 SE BUDE. F0 TORNADO SNAPPED AND UPROOTED A FEW TREES ALONG BOGUE CHITTO RD SE. REPORTED BY EMA.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 SSW Mccall Creek, MS
EF0 category
Sep 3, 2008
2:50 PM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 39653
Franklin County · 3,138 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This weak tornado touched down about 3 miles south of Meadville and tracked north northeast for a little over 5 miles where it crossed Barlow Road. Several trees were blown down along with many limbs snapped along the path. A few power lines were down due to limbs on the line. The front porch of a restaurant was blown off as the tornado crossed near the intersection of Highway 98 and Old Highway 84. Max winds were around 85 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.15 S Meadville, MS
F0 category
Sep 24, 2005
5:55 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 39653
Franklin County · 3,138 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado briefly touched down southwest of Meadville and uprooted a few trees and twisted limbs off several more.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 SW Meadville, MS
F1 category
Nov 16, 1987
1:45 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 39653
Franklin County · 3,138 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, MS
F1 category
Oct 14, 1984
4:45 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 39653
Franklin County · 3,138 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, MS
F2 category
Jan 4, 1972
2:00 AM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 39653
Franklin County · 3,138 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 39653 area census snapshot

People & households
Population2,761
Households1,135
Housing units1,635
Income
Median household income$49,830
$100k+ households18.7%
$150k+ households7.1%
Housing stock
Single-family detached1,327
Attached single-family13
Small multifamily15
Large multifamily0
Mobile homes280
Housing mix
Single-family share81.2%
Attached-home share0.8%
Multifamily share0.9%
Mobile-home share17.1%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied874
Renter-occupied261
Vacant units500
Home value & age
Median home value$96,500
Owner homes $300k+11.4%
Owner homes $500k+--
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1978
Older-home share53.5%
Vehicle context
Households with cars1,095
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 39653 have on record?

Our records show 22 hail, 74 wind, and 13 tornado reports in and near ZIP 39653, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 21, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 39653?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 39653 is 2.00″. It was reported near Bude, MS on May 8, 2006.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 39653 — 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 39653 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 39653 — 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 39653 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 39653 — 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 39653 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 39653 — 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 39653, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 39653, 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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