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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Bolivar County, MS

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Bolivar County, MS from May 22, 1959 through August 27, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
180
Wind Reports
325
Tornado Reports
57
Max Hail Size
3.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Bolivar County, MS · 1959–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 27, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in Bolivar County

30 reports
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1.00″ hail
Mar 23, 2025
11:23 PM UTC
Hail report for Bolivar County, MS
Bolivar County · 9,820 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny to quarter size.
NWS Hail Report Location: Benoit, MS
2.50″ hail
Jun 17, 2023
1:13 AM UTC
Hail report for Bolivar County, MS
Bolivar County · 9,820 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golf ball to tennis ball hail being reported around Cleveland.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NE Cleveland, MS
2.00″ hail
Jun 17, 2023
1:10 AM UTC
Hail report for Bolivar County, MS
Bolivar County · 9,820 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Corrects previous hail report from 1 SW Cleveland. Hail near two inches reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SW Cleveland, MS
1.75″ hail
Jun 14, 2023
2:20 PM UTC
Hail report for Bolivar County, MS
Bolivar County · 9,820 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NE Alligator, MS
1.25″ hail
Jun 12, 2023
2:30 AM UTC
Hail report for Bolivar County, MS
Bolivar County · 9,820 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SSW Symonds, MS
1.75″ hail
Mar 25, 2023
12:11 AM UTC
Hail report for Bolivar County, MS
Bolivar County · 9,820 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT REPORTED GOLF-BALL SIZE HAIL NEAR BENOIT.
NWS Hail Report Location: Benoit, MS
1.00″ hail
Mar 2, 2023
3:45 AM UTC
Hail report for Bolivar County, MS
Bolivar County · 9,820 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: LARGE HAIL REPORTED.
NWS Hail Report Location: Gunnison, MS
3.00″ hail
Mar 2, 2023
3:38 AM UTC
Hail report for Bolivar County, MS
Bolivar County · 9,820 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A SWATH OF LARGE HAIL FELL ACROSS WEST-CENTRAL BOLIVAR CO. THE LARGEST REPORTED WAS 3 INCHES. SEVERAL OTHER REPORTS IN THE SWATH RANGED FROM GOLF BALL TO BASEBALL SIZE.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 SSE Perthshire, MS
1.00″ hail
Mar 2, 2023
3:26 AM UTC
Hail report for Bolivar County, MS
Bolivar County · 9,820 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: CORRECTS PREVIOUS HAIL REPORT FROM GUNNISON. LARGE HAIL REPORTED.
NWS Hail Report Location: Gunnison, MS
2.00″ hail
Oct 12, 2022
9:07 PM UTC
Hail report for Bolivar County, MS
Bolivar County · 9,820 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: HAIL ESTIMATED TO BE 2-2.25 INCHES IN DIAMETER WAS REPORTED AROUND SHELBY. A VIDEO SHOWED A HAIL SHOWER WITH VARYING SIZES OF LARGE HAIL. REPORTED VIA SOCIAL MEDIA.
NWS Hail Report Location: Shelby, MS
1.75″ hail
Oct 12, 2022
9:00 PM UTC
Hail report for Bolivar County, MS
Bolivar County · 9,820 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: GOLF BALL SIZE HAIL REPORTED IN SHELBY MS.
NWS Hail Report Location: Shelby, MS
1.00″ hail
Mar 29, 2020
12:08 AM UTC
Hail report for Bolivar County, MS
Bolivar County · 9,820 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER SIZE HAIL ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF ROSEDALE NEAR THE DOCKS.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SSE Rosedale, MS
1.00″ hail
Mar 23, 2020
5:05 AM UTC
Hail report for Bolivar County, MS
Bolivar County · 9,820 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: NICKEL TO QUARTER SIZE HAIL IN SHAW.
NWS Hail Report Location: Shaw, MS
1.25″ hail
Jul 20, 2018
3:39 AM UTC
Hail report for Bolivar County, MS
Bolivar County · 9,820 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Pace, MS
1.00″ hail
Jul 20, 2018
2:43 AM UTC
Hail report for Bolivar County, MS
Bolivar County · 9,820 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: NICKEL TO QUARTER SIZE HAIL JUST WEST OF ALLIGATOR.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 W Alligator, 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 Bolivar County

30 reports
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UNK mph
Aug 27, 2026
2:31 AM UTC
Wind report for Bolivar County, MS
Bolivar County · 9,820 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A couple of trees downed in Cleveland_ one fell on a utility line.
NWS Wind Report Location: Cleveland, MS
63 mph
Aug 27, 2026
2:24 AM UTC
Wind report for Bolivar County, MS
Bolivar County · 9,820 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Measured at the Cleveland Municipal Airport.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Nw Cleveland, MS
UNK mph
Mar 16, 2026
1:00 AM UTC
Wind report for Bolivar County, MS
Bolivar County · 9,820 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A few power poles were leaning along hwy 8.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 WNW Cleveland, MS
UNK mph
May 25, 2025
11:53 PM UTC
Wind report for Bolivar County, MS
Bolivar County · 9,820 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Law enforcement reported numerous trees and powerlines down in Cleveland.
NWS Wind Report Location: Cleveland, MS
UNK mph
May 25, 2025
11:47 PM UTC
Wind report for Bolivar County, MS
Bolivar County · 9,820 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 6 power poles down at Crosby and Hwy 8. Numerous trees down in and around Cleveland along with many power poles and lines down. Power is still out nearly 2 days later.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WNW Cleveland, MS
UNK mph
May 25, 2025
11:45 PM UTC
Wind report for Bolivar County, MS
Bolivar County · 9,820 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Outbuilding blown down at Crosby and McCain.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WSW Renova, MS
UNK mph
May 25, 2025
11:45 PM UTC
Wind report for Bolivar County, MS
Bolivar County · 9,820 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple large trees and several large limbs down... with streets blocked. House fire due to lightning on N Bayou.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNE Cleveland, MS
UNK mph
May 19, 2025
6:45 AM UTC
Wind report for Bolivar County, MS
Bolivar County · 9,820 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was downed off of Hwy 8 east of the hospital.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 E Cleveland, MS
UNK mph
May 18, 2025
1:50 PM UTC
Wind report for Bolivar County, MS
Bolivar County · 9,820 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was downed in Alligator.
NWS Wind Report Location: Alligator, MS
64 mph
May 1, 2025
2:01 AM UTC
Wind report for Bolivar County, MS
Bolivar County · 9,820 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Measured by a Davis weather station southeast of Shelby.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ENE Winstonville, MS
UNK mph
Apr 5, 2025
7:49 PM UTC
Wind report for Bolivar County, MS
Bolivar County · 9,820 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Law enforcement reported multiple trees and powerlines down in Gunnison MS.
NWS Wind Report Location: Gunnison, MS
58 mph
Feb 16, 2025
1:48 AM UTC
Wind report for Bolivar County, MS
Bolivar County · 9,820 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Peak wind gust of 58 mph measured at AWOS site KRNV.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NW Cleveland, MS
UNK mph
Aug 19, 2024
12:00 AM UTC
Wind report for Bolivar County, MS
Bolivar County · 9,820 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was snapped and a chicken coop was damaged in Rosedale.
NWS Wind Report Location: Rosedale, MS
UNK mph
Aug 18, 2024
11:58 PM UTC
Wind report for Bolivar County, MS
Bolivar County · 9,820 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Local law enforcement reported a powerline down near W Main St east of Duncan MS along with a few downed trees.
NWS Wind Report Location: Duncan, MS
UNK mph
Jan 12, 2024
12:58 PM UTC
Wind report for Bolivar County, MS
Bolivar County · 9,820 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down across a road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WNW Cleveland, 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 Bolivar County

30 reports
UNK category
Jul 4, 2025
12:15 AM UTC
Tornado report for Bolivar County, MS
Bolivar County · 9,820 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: [Landspout] A video of a land spout was taken near Boyle.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Boyle, MS
UNK category
Mar 30, 2022
8:30 PM UTC
Tornado report for Bolivar County, MS
Bolivar County · 9,820 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: *** 1 INJ *** A BRIEF TORNADO TOUCHED DOWN IN THE MIDDLE OF CLEVELAND NEAR SHELBY STREET WHERE IT CROSSES JONES BAYOU... MOVING TO THE EAST-NORTHEAST AND DAMAGING SEVERAL HOUSES AND BUSINESSES IN THE AREA. A FEW BUSINESSES IN THE DOWNTOWN AREA BETWEEN E SUNFLOWER ROAD AND E NORTH STREET LOST A PORTION OF THEIR ROOFS... AND A CAR DEALERSHIP ALONG E END STREET HAD BROKEN WINDOWS AND DAMAGE TO SOME OF ITS BUILDINGS. THE TORNADO CONTINUED NORTHEAST ACROSS E SUNFLOWER ROAD AT THE INTERSECTION WITH N MARTIN LUTHER KING DRIVE... WHERE IT DAMAGED A GAS STATION CANOPY. AFTER DAMAGING AN OFFICE BUILDING AND METAL OUTBUILDING NEAR BOLIVAR MEDICAL CENTER... THE TORNADO DISSIPATED NORTH OF THE HOSPITAL. THIS TORNADO INJURED ONE PERSON IN AN UNKNOWN LOCATION WHERE THE VICTIM SUFFERED CUTS FROM BROKEN WINDOW GLASS AT A NEARBY HAIR SALON.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Cleveland, MS
UNK category
Mar 30, 2022
8:11 PM UTC
Tornado report for Bolivar County, MS
Bolivar County · 9,820 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: THIS TORNADO BEGAN NEAR THREE WAY ROAD WHERE IT TURNED A MANUFACTURED HOME ON ITS SIDE BEFORE CROSSING HOLMES LAKE ROAD... WHERE IT SNAPPED TREE TRUNKS AND CAUSED ROOFING DAMAGE TO A SMALL FARM OUTBUILDING. THE TORNADO CONTINUED ACROSS HIGHWAY 32 ONTO SHELBY-DEESON ROAD. ALONG THIS ROAD... SEVERAL HOUSES SUFFERED FROM EXTERIOR AND ROOF DAMAGE... INCLUDING THE COLLAPSE OF CHIMNEYS... CARPORTS... AND METAL SIDING. THE TORNADO THEN CONTINUED NORTHEAST... SNAPPING WOOD POLES AND TREE TRUNKS UNTIL LIFTING SHORTLY AFTER CROSSING HIGHWAY 278.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 W Winstonville, MS
UNK category
Mar 29, 2021
4:44 AM UTC
Tornado report for Bolivar County, MS
Bolivar County · 9,820 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: AN EF2 TORNADO DEVELOPED ON THE EVENING OF MARCH 27... JUST SOUTHWEST OF THE INTERSECTION OF 16TH SECTION ROAD AND HWY 61 ON THE SOUTHEASTERN SIDE OF SHELBY. THE TORNADO TRACKED NORTHEAST... CROSSED HWY 61... AND SIGNIFICANTLY DAMAGED A HOME... REMOVING THE ROOF AND COLLAPSING AN EXTERIOR WALL. THE TORNADO CONTINUED TO THE NORTHEAST... WEAKENED AND DESTROYED 5 EMPTY GRAIN BINS. SEVERAL TREES LOST LARGE BRANCHES AND ONE HARDWOOD WAS UPROOTED. THE TORNADO CONTINUED TO THE NORTHEAST BRIEFLY INTO AN EMPTY FIELD BEFORE LIFTING.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 SE Shelby, MS
UNK category
Mar 29, 2021
4:28 AM UTC
Tornado report for Bolivar County, MS
Bolivar County · 9,820 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A BRIEF EF0 TORNADO DEVELOPED LATE ON THE EVENING OF MARCH 27... JUST BEFORE MIDNIGHT EAST OF THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER LEVEE IN ROSEDALE NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF LEVEE ST AND MAIN ST. THE STORM PEELED OFF A LARGE PORTION OF A CHURCH’S METAL ROOF... AND FURTHER DAMAGED THE SIDING AND FACADE OF THE BUILDING. THE STORM LOFTED THE ROOFING MATERIAL INTO THE TREES AND CARRIED IT SEVERAL BLOCKS TO THE NORTHEAST. THE TORNADO CAUSED SOME ROOFING DAMAGE TO SEVERAL OTHER HOMES AND SNAPPED SEVERAL LARGE HARDWOOD BRANCHES BEFORE LIFTING JUST NORTH OF BROWN ROAD ON THE EAST SIDE OF ROSEDALE.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Rosedale, MS
UNK category
Jan 15, 2020
10:11 AM UTC
Tornado report for Bolivar County, MS
Bolivar County · 9,820 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: *** 4 INJ *** THE TORNADO TOUCHED DOWN IN BOLIVAR COUNTY NEAR THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER. THE TORNADO TRACKED NORTHEASTWARD AND DAMAGED HEAVY FARM EQUIPMENT AND DESTROYED A FARM EQUIPMENT SHELTER... RIPPING AND TOSSING ITS CONCRETE ANCHORS OVER 100 YARDS. THE MOST SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE WAS NOTED AS THE TORNADO CROSSED HWY 8 BETWEEN PACE AND CLEVELAND. IT DAMAGED SOME WELL BUILT HOMES AND SNAPPED SEVERAL CONCRETE POWER POLES. FOUR PEOPLE WERE INJURED IN DESTROYED MOBILE HOMES. THE TORNADO ALSO DAMAGED STEEL POWER TRUSSES AND A BUSINESS IN RENOVA. PATH LENGTH OF 23.43 MILES. MAX WIDTH OF 2600 YARDS. MAX WIND OF 134 MPH.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 WNW Benoit, MS
UNK category
Jan 15, 2020
10:07 AM UTC
Tornado report for Bolivar County, MS
Bolivar County · 9,820 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: THIS TORNADO OCCURRED IN NORTHERN BOLIVAR COUNTY... NORTH OF MOUND BAYOU. THE TORNADO SNAPPED TREES AND POWERLINES ALONG OLD US-61 BEFORE TRACKING NORTHWEST AND SNAPPING MORE TREES AND POWERLINES ON MOODY RD SOUTH OF WINSTONVILLE. PATH LENGTH OF 2.55 MILES. MAX WIDTH OF 270 YARDS. PEAK WINDS OF 110 MPH.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 SSE Winstonville, MS
UNK category
Mar 15, 2016
3:13 AM UTC
Tornado report for Bolivar County, MS
Bolivar County · 9,820 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: THE TORNADO BEGAN ALONG BISHOP RD AND CONTINUED NE ACROSS W SUNFLOWER RD...MS HWY 8...AND BOLLING AVE BEFORE LIFTING AT A DELTA ST INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETIC FACILITY. SEVERAL SECTIONS OF TIN WERE BLOWN OFF THE END OF A STRIP MALL...AND A FEW TREES AND FENCES WERE DOWNED. MAX WIND 85 MPH...EST MAX WIDTH 50 YDS...PATH LENGTH 1/2 MILE.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 WNW Cleveland, MS
EF1 category
Dec 23, 2015
2:54 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Bolivar County, MS
Bolivar County · 9,820 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado began about a mile east of US Highway 61 and moved northeast, downing trees and power lines along the path. The tornado continued into Coahoma County producing more significant damage farther northeast resulting in an overall EF-3 rating.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.29 E Hushpuckena, MS
EF2 category
Dec 21, 2013
4:59 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Bolivar County, MS
Bolivar County · 9,820 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A long track tornado touched down along Highway 65 in Chicot County, Arkansas, where numerous power poles were snapped and two eighteen wheelers flipped over causing 2 minor injuries. Damage occurred to several homes and farm buildings and heavy roof damage occurred to the Yellow Bend Port facility. This tornado was initially in Chicot County, moved into Desha County, and then moved back into Chicot County. The tornado then crossed the Mississippi River into Bolivar County, Mississippi. The tornado was rated EF-1 in Chicot County and was given an overall rating of EF-2 due to damage in Mississippi.||In Bolivar County, Mississippi, numerous power poles were snapped. A well built tractor shed was destroyed and several farm buildings were damaged. This tornado remained in Bolivar County after it crossed into Mississippi. It did not cross back into Desha County, Arkansas a second time. Maximum wind speeds were estimated at 115 MPH with a total path length of 41 miles in Chicot, Desha, and Bolivar counties.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 8.81 SW Eutaw, MS
EF1 category
Jan 29, 2013
11:10 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Bolivar County, MS
Bolivar County · 9,820 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado started along Evans Road west-southwest of the Skene community. As it moved northeast, it crossed Highway 448 and Shaw-Skene Road, causing minor roof damage to a few homes, removing part of an awning from a home, snapped some large limbs and small trees, and knocked down a few wooden power poles. The tornado reached its maximum strength as it crossed Cleveland Crossing Road, knocking down several power poles, downing some traffic signs and dropping roofing debris near the road. The tornado continued northeast, causing some shingle damage to a couple of homes along Highway 8 and snapped some large limbs. The tornado appeared to dissipate near this point just south of the Cleveland Municipal Airport. Maximum winds were estimated at 100 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.38 S Skene, MS
EF0 category
Jan 29, 2013
6:48 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Bolivar County, MS
Bolivar County · 9,820 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado touched down briefly near the Strongtown community and uprooted one large tree and caused some minor shingle damage to three homes. Maximum winds were estimated at 75 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.8 NW Stringtown, MS
EF2 category
Oct 17, 2012
8:07 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Bolivar County, MS
Bolivar County · 9,820 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Concentrated damage occurred along a short path length northeast of Shelby. One mobile home was destroyed with heavy damage occurring to a few other homes and buildings. A radio tower was snapped and a grain silo was destroyed. In addition, several sheds were destroyed and multiple power poles snapped. Maximum winds were estimated at 115 miles per hour.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.58 SE Hushpuckena, MS
EF2 category
Jan 22, 2012
10:34 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Bolivar County, MS
Bolivar County · 9,820 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Four mobile homes were destroyed including eight with major damage. A number of other homes had heavy damage along the path, two metal frame buildings were destroyed, and several power poles were snapped. A 200 foot radio tower was blown down and mangled, a grain bin was blown away, and numerous trees and power lines were blown down. Maximum wind speeds were around 120 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.43 SSE Alligator, MS
EF1 category
Sep 25, 2011
7:04 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Bolivar County, MS
Bolivar County · 9,820 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado started out producing a relatively narrow path of tree damage along Township Road. It moved southeast through the Stanton subdivision, heavily damaging four trailer homes and caused minor to moderate damage to several other homes and outbuildings. It continued to move southeast causing tree damage, and widened as it moved into the northwest side of the city of Cleveland. As the tornado moved through the north side of Cleveland, it snapped and uprooted numerous trees, blew the signs out of several restaurants and stores, blew the doors out of the automotive area of a department store, and blew out a wall and a large part of a roof of another commercial building. Several homes suffered shingle damage and power lines were downed. The tornado then turned more eastward, continuing to cause tree damage as it moved along and just north of State Highway 8 east of Cleveland. Additional power lines were downed and a few more homes suffered minor roof damage due to wind or branches falling on them. As the tornado crossed into Sunflower County it moved more southeast again. It snapped several wooden power poles along and just south of Highway 8 along Mallette-Jones Road, along with destroying a greenhouse type structure and causing some roof damage to a frame home. The tornado continued to cause tree damage in a relatively narrow path as it crossed Walker Road, and then dissipated before reaching Lusk Road. Maximum wind speeds were estimated at 100 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.74 NE Kimball Lake, 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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Cleveland, MS 116
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NWS Storm Reports & Census Data

U.S. Census Data · County

Bolivar County, MS area census snapshot

People & households
Population30,163
Households11,907
Housing units13,679
Income
Median household income$37,315
$100k+ households20.0%
$150k+ households5.4%
Housing stock
Single-family detached9,820
Attached single-family127
Small multifamily2,032
Large multifamily645
Mobile homes1,048
Housing mix
Single-family share71.8%
Attached-home share0.9%
Multifamily share19.6%
Mobile-home share7.7%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied7,258
Renter-occupied4,649
Vacant units1,772
Home value & age
Median home value$123,600
Owner homes $300k+10.9%
Owner homes $500k+2.6%
Owner homes $750k+1.7%
Median year built1977
Older-home share55.9%
Vehicle context
Households with cars10,641
Free hail maps

This snapshot is for local area context only and describes the selected state, county, city, or ZIP area — not a specific home or property. For ZIP-level estimated hail impact, use Free Hail Maps to generate a hail report with key impact details for that ZIP.

Top ZIP Codes with NWS Storm Reports in Bolivar County

38614 154
Clarksdale, MS Hail, wind & tornado reports
38732 148
Cleveland, MS Hail, wind & tornado reports
38703 115
Greenville, MS Hail, wind & tornado reports
38769 76
Rosedale, MS Hail, wind & tornado reports
38773 74
Shaw, MS Hail, wind & tornado reports
38725 49
Benoit, MS Hail, wind & tornado reports
38730 41
Skene, MS Hail, wind & tornado reports
38746 41
Gunnison, MS Hail, wind & tornado reports
38774 38
Shelby, MS Hail, wind & tornado reports
38740 24
Duncan, MS Hail, wind & tornado reports
38720 22
Rena Lara, MS Hail, wind & tornado reports
38759 22
Merigold, MS Hail, wind & tornado reports
38762 22
Mound Bayou, MS Hail, wind & tornado reports
38726 11
Beulah, MS Hail, wind & tornado reports
38772 6
Scott, MS Hail, wind & tornado reports
38764 4
Pace, MS Hail, wind & tornado reports
38781 1
Winstonville, MS Hail, wind & tornado reports

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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 180 hail, 325 wind, and 57 tornado reports in Bolivar County, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 27, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Bolivar County?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Bolivar County is 3.00″. It was reported near Perthshire, MS on March 2, 2023.

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

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

I am selling a home in Bolivar 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 Bolivar County address?

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