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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 39769

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 39769 from April 3, 1966 through February 16, 2025, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
16
Wind Reports
41
Tornado Reports
6
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 39769 · 1966–present Updated  Daily · last Feb 16, 2025

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 39769

16 reports
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1.00″ hail
Jun 8, 2014
5:00 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 39769
Winston County · 6,095 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .58 W Betheden, MS
1.00″ hail
May 13, 2011
6:21 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 39769
Oktibbeha County · 12,332 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail fell along Scott Road south of Sturgis.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.36 SSW Sturgis, MS
1.75″ hail
May 2, 2010
4:33 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 39769
Oktibbeha County · 12,332 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.35 WNW Sturgis, MS
0.88″ hail
May 16, 2009
12:48 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 39769
Winston County · 6,095 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel sized hail was observed east-northeast of Betheden along Bluff Lake Road.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.56 SSW Loakfoma, MS
0.75″ hail
Jan 10, 2008
1:04 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 39769
Oktibbeha County · 12,332 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A swath of at least penny sized hail fell across Oktibbeha County as the long lived supercell thunderstorm tracked northeast across the county. This hail fell from the same supercell thunderstorm which produced the tornadoes across Holmes, Attala and Choctaw Counties and eventually produced the Caledonia Tornado.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 NNW Sturgis, MS
1.00″ hail
May 9, 2006
1:48 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 39769
Oktibbeha County · 12,332 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 8 S Longview, MS
1.00″ hail
May 9, 2006
1:38 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 39769
Winston County · 6,095 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 8 NNE Louisville, MS
0.75″ hail
Feb 3, 2006
4:25 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 39769
Oktibbeha County · 12,332 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 W Sturgis, MS
1.00″ hail
Apr 7, 2004
3:30 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 39769
Winston County · 6,095 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 8 NNE Louisville, MS
1.00″ hail
Aug 19, 2002
2:08 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 39769
Oktibbeha County · 12,332 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 13 SW Starkville, MS
0.88″ hail
Feb 16, 2001
3:20 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 39769
Lauderdale County · 20,785 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 SE Meridian, MS
0.75″ hail
May 9, 1998
4:59 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 39769
Oktibbeha County · 12,332 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Sturgis, MS
0.75″ hail
May 27, 1997
11:40 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 39769
Oktibbeha County · 12,332 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Sturgis, MS
0.88″ hail
Mar 18, 1996
2:55 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 39769
Oktibbeha County · 12,332 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 W Sturgis, MS
1.00″ hail
Apr 14, 1991
4:05 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 39769
Winston County · 6,095 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 39769

41 reports
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UNK mph
Feb 16, 2025
4:37 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 39769
Oktibbeha County · 12,332 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on Sturgis Maben Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 N Sturgis, MS
UNK mph
Mar 30, 2022
11:50 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 39769
Winston County · 6,095 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A TREE WAS SNAPPED ALONG RAYMOND WILLIAMS RD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SSE Craig Springs, MS
UNK mph
Mar 30, 2022
11:45 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 39769
Winston County · 6,095 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN ALONG HWY 25 NEAR THE OKTIBBEHA/WINSTON COUNTY LINE.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SSE Craig Springs, MS
UNK mph
May 4, 2021
8:20 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 39769
Oktibbeha County · 12,332 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWNED ON STURGIS MABEN RD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 N Sturgis, MS
UNK mph
Mar 17, 2021
11:52 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 39769
Oktibbeha County · 12,332 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWNED BLOCKING BOTH LANES OF MS HIGHWAY 12 NEAR THE OKTIBBEHA/CHOCTAW COUNTY LINE.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 W Sturgis, MS
UNK mph
Aug 16, 2020
6:52 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 39769
Oktibbeha County · 12,332 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SOCIAL MEDIA REPORT OF A TREE DOWN IN THE STURGIS AREA.
NWS Wind Report Location: Sturgis, MS
UNK mph
Jun 5, 2020
9:58 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 39769
Oktibbeha County · 12,332 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A TREE WAS BLOWN DOWN IN STURGIS. RELAYED VIA SOCIAL MEDIA.
NWS Wind Report Location: Sturgis, MS
UNK mph
Apr 15, 2020
3:55 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 39769
Oktibbeha County · 12,332 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE ACROSS DUNN RD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 N Sturgis, MS
UNK mph
Apr 15, 2020
3:53 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 39769
Oktibbeha County · 12,332 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE ACROSS STURGIS-MABEN RD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 S Double Springs, MS
UNK mph
Apr 12, 2020
8:06 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 39769
Winston County · 6,095 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SEVERAL TREES DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: Betheden, MS
UNK mph
Jan 11, 2020
3:38 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 39769
Winston County · 6,095 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NW Betheden, MS
UNK mph
Apr 14, 2019
3:34 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 39769
Oktibbeha County · 12,332 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE REPORTED DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NE Morgantown, MS
UNK mph
Apr 14, 2019
2:55 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 39769
Oktibbeha County · 12,332 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE FELL ON A HOUSE. SEVERAL TREES DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: Craig Springs, MS
UNK mph
Nov 6, 2018
7:08 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 39769
Oktibbeha County · 12,332 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWNED ALONG CRAIG SPRINGS RD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 ESE Sturgis, MS
UNK mph
Apr 14, 2018
2:55 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 39769
Winston County · 6,095 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWNED ACROSS LOAKFOMA RD NEAR MS HWY 25.
NWS Wind Report Location: 10 ESE Sturgis, 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 39769

6 reports
UNK category
Apr 15, 2019
2:55 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 39769
Winston County · 6,095 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: AN EF2 TORNADO STARTED SOUTH OF MS HIGHWAY 25 NEAR THE WINSTON AND OKTIBBEHA COUNTY LINE. NUMEROUS TREES WERE SNAPPED AND UPROOTED AS THE TORNADO TRACKED NORTHEAST... INCLUDING SEVERAL WHICH FELL ONTO AND DAMAGED HOMES AND OTHER STRUCTURES. ONE MOBILE HOME WAS DESTROYED... AND MANY OTHER HOMES AND STRUCTURES WERE DAMAGED FROM WIND AND FALLING TREES. MANY POWER POLES AND LINES WERE DOWNED AS WELL. THE TORNADO LIFTED NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF JAMES ROAD AND HIGHWAY 25.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 N Betheden, MS
UNK category
Apr 14, 2019
4:04 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 39769
Winston County · 6,095 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: REPORTS OF STRUCTURAL DAMAGE AND TREES DOWN ON PETERSON CIRCLE... NORTH OF HWY 25.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 NNE Betheden, MS
F0 category
Dec 7, 2004
2:30 AM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 39769
Oktibbeha County · 12,332 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This weak tornado uprooted and snapped a few trees along Craig Springs Road.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 7 ESE Sturgis, MS
F1 category
Jul 2, 1989
4:00 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 39769
Oktibbeha County · 12,332 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, MS
F1 category
Dec 24, 1982
4:30 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 39769
Oktibbeha County · 12,332 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, MS
F0 category
Dec 17, 1967
4:30 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 39769
Oktibbeha County · 12,332 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 39769 area census snapshot

People & households
Population1,371
Households593
Housing units834
Income
Median household income$51,307
$100k+ households32.9%
$150k+ households11.8%
Housing stock
Single-family detached549
Attached single-family0
Small multifamily36
Large multifamily0
Mobile homes241
Housing mix
Single-family share65.8%
Attached-home share--
Multifamily share4.3%
Mobile-home share28.9%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied458
Renter-occupied135
Vacant units241
Home value & age
Median home value$159,400
Owner homes $300k+20.1%
Owner homes $500k+2.8%
Owner homes $750k+2.8%
Median year built1985
Older-home share43.2%
Vehicle context
Households with cars579
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 39769 have on record?

Our records show 16 hail, 41 wind, and 6 tornado reports in and near ZIP 39769, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on February 16, 2025.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 39769?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 39769 is 1.75″. It was reported near Sturgis, MS on May 2, 2010.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 39769 — 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 39769 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 39769 — 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 39769 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 39769 — 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 39769 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 39769 — 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 39769, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 39769, 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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