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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near Artesia, MS

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Artesia, MS from October 4, 1971 through April 11, 2025, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
12
Wind Reports
17
Tornado Reports
7
Max Hail Size
2.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Artesia, MS · 1971–present Updated  Daily · last Apr 11, 2025

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Artesia, MS

12 reports
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1.00″ hail
Apr 11, 2025
1:47 AM UTC
Hail report for Artesia, MS
Lowndes County · 18,835 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: One inch hail in Mayhew.
NWS Hail Report Location: Mayhew, MS
1.00″ hail
Mar 14, 2019
7:01 PM UTC
Hail report for Artesia, MS
Lowndes County · 18,835 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: NICKEL TO QUARTER SIZE HAIL FELL AT GOLDEN TRIANGLE REGIONAL AIRPORT.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SE Mayhew, MS
1.75″ hail
Apr 28, 2014
4:38 PM CST-6
Hail report for Artesia, MS
Lowndes County · 18,835 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.02 SSW Artesia, MS
2.75″ hail
Mar 2, 2012
7:45 PM CST-6
Hail report for Artesia, MS
Lowndes County · 18,835 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A swath of hail up to the size of baseballs fell across Lowndes County.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.2 ENE Mayhew, MS
1.75″ hail
Apr 20, 2011
4:49 PM CST-6
Hail report for Artesia, MS
Lowndes County · 18,835 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.72 WNW Mayhew, MS
1.00″ hail
May 20, 2010
12:18 PM CST-6
Hail report for Artesia, MS
Lowndes County · 18,835 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.07 E Mayhew, MS
1.00″ hail
May 2, 2010
6:31 PM CST-6
Hail report for Artesia, MS
Lowndes County · 18,835 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .58 E Artesia, MS
0.75″ hail
Jul 22, 2008
1:20 PM CST-6
Hail report for Artesia, MS
Lowndes County · 18,835 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.7 SE Artesia, MS
1.25″ hail
May 24, 2008
5:11 PM CST-6
Hail report for Artesia, MS
Lowndes County · 18,835 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A swath of nickel to half dollar sized hail fell across all of western Lowndes County as a storm moved from north to south along the Highway 45 corridor.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NNE Mayhew, MS
0.75″ hail
Feb 24, 2007
10:05 PM CST-6
Hail report for Artesia, MS
Lowndes County · 18,835 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: E Artesia, MS
0.88″ hail
May 5, 2003
10:26 AM CST
Hail report for Artesia, MS
Lowndes County · 18,835 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 NW Artesia, MS
1.75″ hail
Mar 18, 1996
3:39 PM CST
Hail report for Artesia, MS
Lowndes County · 18,835 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: E Artesia, 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 Artesia, MS

17 reports
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UNK mph
Aug 2, 2024
11:37 PM UTC
Wind report for Artesia, MS
Lowndes County · 18,835 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down across Gilmer Wilburn Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 E Artesia, MS
UNK mph
Jun 12, 2023
3:32 AM UTC
Wind report for Artesia, MS
Lowndes County · 18,835 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Lowndes County SO reported multiple trees and power lines down near the 10 block of Schlater Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SSW Artesia, MS
UNK mph
Jun 20, 2019
5:50 AM UTC
Wind report for Artesia, MS
Lowndes County · 18,835 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: REPORT OF A SIGN BLOWN DOWN AT THE HIGHWAY 82 AND HIGHWAY 45 ALTERNATE INTERSECTION.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 W Mayhew, MS
UNK mph
Nov 6, 2018
7:26 AM UTC
Wind report for Artesia, MS
Lowndes County · 18,835 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: FOUR HIGHWAY ROAD SIGNS BLOWN DOWN OVER AT THIS LOCATION AND PORTIONS OF SIGNS BLOWN TO NEAR HIGHWAY 45 UNDERPASS AROUND HALF A MILE AWAY. REPORT AND PICTURES RELAYED VIA SOCIAL MEDIA. POSSIBLE TORNADO. TORNADO DEBRIS SIGNATURE OBSERVED IN DUAL-POL RADAR DATA AT THIS LOCATION.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SW Tibbee, MS
UNK mph
Aug 14, 2016
7:20 PM UTC
Wind report for Artesia, MS
Lowndes County · 18,835 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWNED ON ARTESIA ROAD SOUTHWEST OF COLUMBUS NEAR STEEL DYNAMICS.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WSW Bent Oak, MS
62 mph
Jun 11, 2012
5:45 PM CST-6
Wind report for Artesia, MS
Lowndes County · 18,835 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Measured at the Golden Triangle Airport.
NWS Wind Report Location: .48 WNW (Gtr)Columbus Rgnl A, MS
67 mph
Mar 2, 2012
1:44 PM CST-6
Wind report for Artesia, MS
Lowndes County · 18,835 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A mobile home was destroyed at 7585 Highway 45 South Alternate.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3.5 S Artesia, MS
58 mph
Aug 10, 2011
3:30 PM CST-6
Wind report for Artesia, MS
Lowndes County · 18,835 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The Automated Weather Observing System(AWOS) at the Golden Triangle Regional Airport(KGTR) measured a 50 knot wind gust. An unconfirmed 73 mph gust was also reported at the airport via the Lowndes County Emergency Manager.
NWS Wind Report Location: .54 WNW (Gtr)Columbus Rgnl A, MS
58 mph
Aug 5, 2010
3:25 PM CST-6
Wind report for Artesia, MS
Lowndes County · 18,835 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A few trees and power lines were down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.15 SSW Billups, MS
61 mph
Jun 30, 2007
12:20 PM CST-6
Wind report for Artesia, MS
Lowndes County · 18,835 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A few trees and power lines were blown down around town.
NWS Wind Report Location: E Artesia, MS
58 mph
Sep 25, 2005
2:18 PM CST
Wind report for Artesia, MS
Lowndes County · 18,835 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Some metal awning was torn off a storage building just south of the airport along with a few large limbs broken off trees.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 S Golden Triangle Rgnl, MS
70 mph
Oct 24, 2001
8:45 PM CST
Wind report for Artesia, MS
Lowndes County · 18,835 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Official wind gust of 70 mph was reported by the automated observation site at the airport.
NWS Wind Report Location: Golden Triangle Rgnl, MS
UNK mph
Jun 5, 1998
1:20 PM CST
Wind report for Artesia, MS
Lowndes County · 18,835 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Some trees and power lines were blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Artesia, MS
64 mph
Apr 8, 1979
10:45 PM CST
Wind report for Artesia, MS
Lowndes County · 18,835 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, MS
69 mph
May 12, 1978
9:55 PM CST
Wind report for Artesia, MS
Lowndes County · 18,835 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, 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 Artesia, MS

7 reports
UNK category
Apr 15, 2022
2:07 AM UTC
Tornado report for Artesia, MS
Lowndes County · 18,835 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: AN EF-1 TORNADO DEVELOPED IN SOUTHWESTERN LOWNDES COUNTY NEAR THE OKTIBBEHA-LOWNDES COUNTY LINE ALONG SCHLATER ROAD. INITIALLY DOWNING SMALL TREES AND LARGER BRANCHES... THE TORNADO STRENGTHENED TO ITS MAXIMUM INTENSITY WITH MAXIMUM WINDS ESTIMATED AT 90 MPH AS IT CROSSED HIGHWAY 45. NUMEROUS TREES WERE SNAPPED... A UTILITY POLE WAS DAMAGED AND LEANING... AND SEVERAL SMALL OUTDOOR BUILDINGS/WOODEN SHEDS WERE THROWN. CONTINUING EAST-NORTHEAST... THE TORNADO MARGINALLY WEAKENED WHILE MAINTAINING EF-1 INTENSITY AS IT DID UPROOTED TREES WHILE MOVING ALONG GILMER WILBURN ROAD. SHORTLY AFTER MOVING BEYOND THE HARDY BILLUPS ROAD INTERSECTION... THE TORNADO WEAKENED AND QUICKLY DISSIPATED NEAR GILMER CREEK. MAX WIND 95 MPH... MAX PATH WIDTH 300 YD... PATH LENGTH 5.2 MILES.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 SSW Artesia, MS
UNK category
Feb 23, 2019
10:55 PM UTC
Tornado report for Artesia, MS
Lowndes County · 18,835 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: TRAINED SPOTTER HAD VISUAL CONFIRMATION OF A TORNADO CROSSING ALT HWY 45. DEBRIS NOTED IN THE AREA WITH DAMAGE TO A METAL SHED AND TRAILER.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 SSW Artesia, MS
UNK category
Feb 23, 2019
10:53 PM UTC
Tornado report for Artesia, MS
Lowndes County · 18,835 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A BRIEF EF0 TORNADO TOUCHED DOWN SSW OF ARTESIA ALONG SHLATER ROAD WEST OF US 45 WHERE IT UPROOTED AND SNAPPED SEVERAL SOFTWOOD TREES. IT QUICKLY MOVED NORTHEAST AND CROSSED US 45 WHERE IT SNAPPED ADDITIONAL SOFTWOOD TREES ON BOTH SIDES OF US 45 AND CAUSED ROOF LOSS TO A MOBILE HOME AND TIN SHED. THE PATH LENGTH WAS 0.48 MILES WITH A PATH WIDTH OF 150 YARDS. MAXIMUM WINDS WERE 85 MPH.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 SSW Artesia, MS
F3 category
Nov 10, 2002
7:08 PM CST
Tornado report for Artesia, MS
Lowndes County · 18,835 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado formed in Lowndes County, about 3 miles southeast of Artesia. It moved 22 miles across the county, resulting in numerous injuries. Most of the damage and injuries was seen in Columbus around 7:20 PM. Here, extensive damage was received by several buildings on the campuses of the Mississippi University for Women and the Mississippi School for Math and Science. Major damage was received by approximately 60 homes in the southern part of Columbus as the tornado moved through. The tornado then moved into Lamar County, Alabama 2.5 miles southeast of Steens, Mississippi.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 SE Artesia, MS
F0 category
Feb 18, 2000
8:25 PM CST
Tornado report for Artesia, MS
Lowndes County · 18,835 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado passed through open field and no damage was reported.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 W Golden Triangle Rgnl, MS
F2 category
Apr 2, 1977
7:15 PM CST
Tornado report for Artesia, MS
Lowndes County · 18,835 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, MS
F1 category
Oct 4, 1971
3:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Artesia, MS
Lowndes County · 18,835 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 · City

Artesia, MS area census snapshot

People & households
Population378
Households180
Housing units226
Income
Median household income$19,500
$100k+ households12.2%
$150k+ households5.6%
Housing stock
Single-family detached112
Attached single-family0
Small multifamily48
Large multifamily0
Mobile homes66
Housing mix
Single-family share49.6%
Attached-home share--
Multifamily share21.2%
Mobile-home share29.2%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied105
Renter-occupied75
Vacant units46
Home value & age
Median home value$107,700
Owner homes $300k+10.5%
Owner homes $500k+3.8%
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1977
Older-home share58.0%
Vehicle context
Households with cars151
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 12 hail, 17 wind, and 7 tornado reports in and near Artesia, MS, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on April 11, 2025.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Artesia?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Artesia, MS is 2.75″. It was reported near Mayhew, MS on March 2, 2012.

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

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

I am selling a home in Artesia — 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 Artesia address?

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