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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Benton County, MS

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Benton County, MS from May 25, 1968 through August 22, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 38635 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
30
Wind Reports
54
Tornado Reports
11
Max Hail Size
2.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Benton County, MS · 1968–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 22, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in Benton County

30 reports
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1.00″ hail
Apr 28, 2026
2:23 AM UTC
Hail report for Benton County, MS
Benton County · 2,964 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: 1 inch hail falling in Hickory Flat.
NWS Hail Report Location: Hickory Flat, MS
2.00″ hail
Apr 23, 2025
5:02 AM UTC
Hail report for Benton County, MS
Benton County · 2,964 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Two-inch hail on Whippoorwill Road.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 NNE Canaan, MS
1.00″ hail
Dec 9, 2023
9:55 PM UTC
Hail report for Benton County, MS
Benton County · 2,964 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Ashland, MS
1.25″ hail
May 5, 2022
9:55 PM UTC
Hail report for Benton County, MS
Benton County · 2,964 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Ashland, MS
1.00″ hail
May 4, 2021
7:45 PM UTC
Hail report for Benton County, MS
Benton County · 2,964 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A SMALL AMOUNT OF QUARTER INCH FELL IN ASHLAND.
NWS Hail Report Location: Ashland, MS
2.75″ hail
Mar 27, 2017
6:06 PM UTC
Hail report for Benton County, MS
Benton County · 2,964 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Ashland, MS
1.00″ hail
Mar 27, 2017
6:02 PM UTC
Hail report for Benton County, MS
Benton County · 2,964 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER SIZED HAIL IN ASHLAND TOWN SQUARE.
NWS Hail Report Location: Ashland, MS
2.00″ hail
Mar 27, 2017
5:55 PM UTC
Hail report for Benton County, MS
Benton County · 2,964 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: SEVERAL REPORTS OF HEN EGG SIZE HAIL IN THE SNOW LAKE SHORES AREA ON SNOW LAKE.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 W Ashland, MS
1.25″ hail
Apr 19, 2015
10:05 PM CST-6
Hail report for Benton County, MS
Benton County · 2,964 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 W Hickory Flat, MS
1.00″ hail
May 2, 2012
4:10 PM CST-6
Hail report for Benton County, MS
Benton County · 2,964 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .36 WNW Ashland, MS
1.00″ hail
Apr 26, 2011
8:21 PM CST-6
Hail report for Benton County, MS
Benton County · 2,964 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Ashland, MS
1.75″ hail
Apr 4, 2011
11:30 AM CST-6
Hail report for Benton County, MS
Benton County · 2,964 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Michigan City, MS
1.00″ hail
May 10, 2008
8:45 PM CST-6
Hail report for Benton County, MS
Benton County · 2,964 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Ashland, MS
1.25″ hail
Feb 5, 2008
6:27 PM CST-6
Hail report for Benton County, MS
Benton County · 2,964 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 S Ashland, MS
0.88″ hail
Oct 18, 2007
8:30 PM CST-6
Hail report for Benton County, MS
Benton County · 2,964 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel size hail fell near the town of Gravestown.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.16 ENE Bethel, 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 Benton County

30 reports
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UNK mph
Aug 22, 2026
11:31 PM UTC
Wind report for Benton County, MS
Benton County · 2,964 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Part of roof blow off a building on the square in Ashland.
NWS Wind Report Location: Ashland, MS
UNK mph
Aug 22, 2026
11:10 PM UTC
Wind report for Benton County, MS
Benton County · 2,964 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down on Breedlove Rd west of Michigan City.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 Nnw Lamar, MS
UNK mph
May 19, 2025
4:38 AM UTC
Wind report for Benton County, MS
Benton County · 2,964 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous trees down across the community.
NWS Wind Report Location: Hickory Flat, MS
UNK mph
May 19, 2025
4:32 AM UTC
Wind report for Benton County, MS
Benton County · 2,964 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Reported large tree snapped along hwy 5 in Hickory Flat... MS. Time radar estimated.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNE Hickory Flat, MS
UNK mph
Apr 9, 2025
7:12 AM UTC
Wind report for Benton County, MS
Benton County · 2,964 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: one tree down on Dorse Rd in Michigan City. Time is radar estimated.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 W Michigan City, MS
UNK mph
Sep 6, 2023
9:05 PM UTC
Wind report for Benton County, MS
Benton County · 2,964 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several large trees uprooted along Old Highway 78 and a metal roof was peeled off a building.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 WNW Hickory Flat, MS
UNK mph
Jul 26, 2023
12:00 AM UTC
Wind report for Benton County, MS
Benton County · 2,964 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power lines down near the intersection of Highways 4 and 5 west of Ashland.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 W Ashland, MS
UNK mph
Jun 26, 2023
12:45 AM UTC
Wind report for Benton County, MS
Benton County · 2,964 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down across town.
NWS Wind Report Location: Ashland, MS
UNK mph
Feb 16, 2023
6:47 PM UTC
Wind report for Benton County, MS
Benton County · 2,964 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SEVERAL TREES AND LARGE BRANCHES KNOCKED DOWN NEAR THE HIGHWAY 72 AND CURTIS ROAD INTERSECTION.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NE Lamar, MS
UNK mph
Apr 13, 2022
10:55 PM UTC
Wind report for Benton County, MS
Benton County · 2,964 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE FELL ON HOME AND DAMAGED THE ROOF IN SNOW LAKE SHORES COMMUNITY.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 WSW Ashland, MS
UNK mph
Apr 13, 2022
10:55 PM UTC
Wind report for Benton County, MS
Benton County · 2,964 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LARGE TREE UPROOTED AND ACROSS ROAD ON RIPLEY AVE.
NWS Wind Report Location: Ashland, MS
UNK mph
Apr 13, 2022
10:53 PM UTC
Wind report for Benton County, MS
Benton County · 2,964 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SEVERAL LARGE TREES DOWN IN MICHIGAN CITY. ALSO A POWER POLE DOWN DUE TO FALLING TREE.
NWS Wind Report Location: Michigan City, MS
UNK mph
Mar 9, 2019
9:05 PM UTC
Wind report for Benton County, MS
Benton County · 2,964 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SEVERAL TREES UPROOTED ALONG HIGHWAY 72 BETWEEN PANKEY RD AND HAMILTON RD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 ENE Canaan, MS
UNK mph
May 29, 2017
5:05 AM UTC
Wind report for Benton County, MS
Benton County · 2,964 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: DOWNED TREES ON HIGHWAY 2 IN PINE GROVE.
NWS Wind Report Location: Pine Grove, MS
58 mph
Mar 2, 2012
2:49 PM CST-6
Wind report for Benton County, MS
Benton County · 2,964 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Straight line winds knocked down several trees in Michigan City.
NWS Wind Report Location: .35 W Michigan City, 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 Benton County

11 reports
UNK category
Apr 22, 2025
5:07 AM UTC
Tornado report for Benton County, MS
Benton County · 2,964 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: *** 3 INJ *** An EF2 tornado affected portions of Benton and Tippah Counties in north Mississippi... moving into Hardeman County in West Tennessee. Maximum winds were 125 mph. The tornado was on the ground for 16 minutes.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 ENE Canaan, MS
UNK category
Aug 31, 2017
4:57 PM UTC
Tornado report for Benton County, MS
Benton County · 2,964 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: EF0 TORNADO OCCURRED JUST WEST OF THE INTERSECTION OF HIGHWAY 7 AND HIGHWAY 72. TORNADO UPROOTED A FEW TREES AND UNROOFED A METAL BARN.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 NNE Lamar, MS
EF4 category
Dec 23, 2015
4:37 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Benton County, MS
Benton County · 2,964 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado crossed from Marshall County into Benton County near Highway 4 west of Ashland. The tornado appeared to strengthen as it entered Benton County. Several houses west-northwest of Ashland has damage approaching EF-4 with EF-4 damage observed in Northeast Benton County. Six fatalities occurred in Benton County. Eighty-five structures were affected in Benton County. Seventeen homes and fifteen mobile homes were destroyed. Fifteen homes and three mobile homes suffered major damage. Twenty homes and seven mobile homes had minor damage. Many acres of timber were also damaged or destroyed. The tornado then continued into Tippah County.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 7.39 W Ashland, MS
EF3 category
May 2, 2010
1:48 AM CST-6
Tornado report for Benton County, MS
Benton County · 2,964 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down near Highway 5 approximately 2 miles south of Ashland. The tornado traveled northeast crossing into Tippah County. Eleven homes and mobile homes were destroyed with six receiving major damage. Twenty-three homes sustained minor damage. Numerous trees were snapped and debarked along the path. Power lines were also knocked down. A free standing transmission tower collapsed and was severely twisted as well. Two deaths and one critical injury occurred when a double wide mobile home was destroyed just east of Ashland. Four additional injuries, three of them critical, occurred when a mobile home was picked up by the tornado.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.3 SSW Ashland, MS
F0 category
May 5, 2003
6:55 AM CST
Tornado report for Benton County, MS
Benton County · 2,964 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado briefly touched down near Lamar producing little damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Lamar, MS
F0 category
Sep 13, 2001
3:30 AM CST
Tornado report for Benton County, MS
Benton County · 2,964 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado touched down in the north part of Benton county and moved northeast. The tornado knocked down several trees along its path.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 10 NW Ashland, MS
F0 category
May 15, 1995
10:05 AM CST
Tornado report for Benton County, MS
Benton County · 2,964 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado briefly touched down knocking over a couple of trees and damaging several homes.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Hickory Flat, MS
F3 category
Mar 22, 1991
4:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Benton County, MS
Benton County · 2,964 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, MS
F1 category
Mar 18, 1986
3:10 PM CST
Tornado report for Benton County, MS
Benton County · 2,964 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, MS
F1 category
May 27, 1973
5:00 AM CST
Tornado report for Benton County, MS
Benton County · 2,964 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, MS
F2 category
Feb 21, 1971
7:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Benton County, MS
Benton County · 2,964 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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NWS Storm Reports & Census Data

U.S. Census Data · County

Benton County, MS area census snapshot

People & households
Population7,592
Households3,027
Housing units4,100
Income
Median household income$42,139
$100k+ households20.0%
$150k+ households6.9%
Housing stock
Single-family detached2,964
Attached single-family0
Small multifamily29
Large multifamily40
Mobile homes1,067
Housing mix
Single-family share72.3%
Attached-home share--
Multifamily share1.7%
Mobile-home share26.0%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied2,521
Renter-occupied506
Vacant units1,073
Home value & age
Median home value$109,300
Owner homes $300k+6.0%
Owner homes $500k+1.2%
Owner homes $750k+0.6%
Median year built1981
Older-home share48.1%
Vehicle context
Households with cars2,806
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Top ZIP Codes with NWS Storm Reports in Benton County

38635 102
Holly Springs, MS Hail, wind & tornado reports
38663 92
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38683 56
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38603 38
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38650 33
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38629 29
Falkner, MS Hail, wind & tornado reports
38659 23
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38633 18
Hickory Flat, MS Hail, wind & tornado reports
38610 14
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38647 14
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38642 6
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 30 hail, 54 wind, and 11 tornado reports in Benton County, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 22, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Benton County?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Benton County is 2.75″. It was reported near Ashland, MS on March 27, 2017.

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

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

I am selling a home in Benton County — 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 Benton County address?

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