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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near Columbus AFB, MS

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Columbus AFB, MS from May 1, 1958 through May 25, 2025, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
26
Wind Reports
51
Tornado Reports
5
Max Hail Size
4.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Columbus AFB, MS · 1958–present Updated  Daily · last May 25, 2025

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Columbus AFB, MS

26 reports
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4.00″ hail
Jun 16, 2023
9:42 PM UTC
Hail report for Columbus AFB, MS
Lowndes County · 18,835 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Softball to ping pong sized hail reported in the Caledonia area shared.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 ENE Columbus Afb, MS
1.75″ hail
Apr 27, 2023
11:10 PM UTC
Hail report for Columbus AFB, MS
Lowndes County · 18,835 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: ALONG OFFICERS LAKE RD.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 ESE Waverly, MS
1.00″ hail
Jan 6, 2023
4:43 AM UTC
Hail report for Columbus AFB, MS
Lowndes County · 18,835 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: NICKEL TO QUARTER SIZE HAIL SOUTH OF COLUMBUS AFB. REPORT VIA SOCIAL MEDIA.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SSE Columbus Afb, MS
1.00″ hail
Jun 5, 2020
9:40 PM UTC
Hail report for Columbus AFB, MS
Lowndes County · 18,835 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER SIZE HAIL OCCURRED JUST OUTSIDE OF COLUMBUS AIR FORCE BASE. RELAYED VIA PICTURE ON SOCIAL MEDIA.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 N Columbus Afb, MS
1.00″ hail
Mar 29, 2020
6:49 AM UTC
Hail report for Columbus AFB, MS
Lowndes County · 18,835 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER SIZE HAIL FELL ALONG BARTON FERRY ROAD NEAR COLUMBUS AIR FORCE BASE. PIC VIA SOCIAL MEDIA.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NW Columbus Afb, MS
1.00″ hail
Apr 9, 2019
12:26 AM UTC
Hail report for Columbus AFB, MS
Lowndes County · 18,835 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: NICKEL TO QUARTER SIZE HAIL FELL AT DEWAYNE HAYES CAMPGROUND.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 WSW Columbus Afb, MS
1.00″ hail
Mar 1, 2017
7:48 PM UTC
Hail report for Columbus AFB, MS
Lowndes County · 18,835 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: NICKEL TO QUARTER SIZE HAIL A FEW MILES NORTH OF COLUMBUS AFB ALONG HIGHWAY 45.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NE Columbus Afb, MS
1.00″ hail
Apr 15, 2011
3:05 PM CST-6
Hail report for Columbus AFB, MS
Lowndes County · 18,835 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.38 S (Cbm)Columbus Afb, MS
0.75″ hail
Apr 15, 2011
12:35 PM CST-6
Hail report for Columbus AFB, MS
Lowndes County · 18,835 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.73 NE Wells, MS
0.88″ hail
Jun 12, 2009
1:52 PM CST-6
Hail report for Columbus AFB, MS
Lowndes County · 18,835 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel sized hail was observed by a Columbus Air Force Base employee.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.3 S (Cbm)Columbus Afb, MS
1.75″ hail
Apr 10, 2009
2:33 AM CST-6
Hail report for Columbus AFB, MS
Lowndes County · 18,835 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter to golf ball sized hail was observed in northern Lowndes county.
NWS Hail Report Location: .96 NW Kolola Spgs, MS
0.75″ hail
Feb 27, 2009
9:32 PM CST-6
Hail report for Columbus AFB, MS
Lowndes County · 18,835 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: An isolated severe storm caused penny size hail near Columbus AFB.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.92 SSW (Cbm)Columbus Afb, MS
0.75″ hail
Feb 27, 2009
8:20 AM CST-6
Hail report for Columbus AFB, MS
Lowndes County · 18,835 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny sized hail fell just south of Caledonia.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.94 NNE (Cbm)Columbus Afb, MS
0.75″ hail
May 26, 2008
3:47 PM CST-6
Hail report for Columbus AFB, MS
Lowndes County · 18,835 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 S (Cbm)Columbus Afb, MS
1.00″ hail
Jan 8, 2008
6:31 PM CST-6
Hail report for Columbus AFB, MS
Lowndes County · 18,835 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A swath of penny to quarter sized hail fell across northern Lowndes County from just west of the Air Force Base to near the Steens Community.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.87 WSW (Cbm)Columbus Afb, 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 Columbus AFB, MS

30 reports
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UNK mph
May 25, 2025
11:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Columbus AFB, MS
Lowndes County · 18,835 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down across Spruill Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 E Columbus Afb, MS
UNK mph
Dec 29, 2024
3:13 AM UTC
Wind report for Columbus AFB, MS
Lowndes County · 18,835 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down on Ridge Road. Reported by EM.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SE Columbus Afb, MS
UNK mph
Jan 12, 2024
3:42 PM UTC
Wind report for Columbus AFB, MS
Lowndes County · 18,835 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down across Ridge road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SE Columbus Afb, MS
61 mph
Mar 3, 2023
3:55 PM UTC
Wind report for Columbus AFB, MS
Lowndes County · 18,835 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A PEAK WIND GUST OF 53 KTS WAS MEASURED BY THE KCBM ASOS.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Columbus Afb, MS
UNK mph
Nov 30, 2022
12:25 AM UTC
Wind report for Columbus AFB, MS
Lowndes County · 18,835 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: PICTURES CAPTURED ON SOCIAL MEDIA SHOW POSSIBLE TORNADO DAMAGE AT THE MT. ZION PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH AT THE INTERSECTION OF NEILSON RD AND WOLFE RD NE OF COLUMBUS MS.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SW Woodlawn, MS
58 mph
Jun 8, 2021
9:10 PM UTC
Wind report for Columbus AFB, MS
Lowndes County · 18,835 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: RECORDED BY CBM ASOS.
NWS Wind Report Location: Columbus Afb, MS
UNK mph
May 10, 2021
1:45 AM UTC
Wind report for Columbus AFB, MS
Lowndes County · 18,835 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A TREE WAS BLOWN DOWN AT DEWAYNE HAYES CAMPGROUND. REPORT RELAYED VIA SOCIAL MEDIA.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SW Columbus Afb, MS
UNK mph
Jul 12, 2020
6:00 PM UTC
Wind report for Columbus AFB, MS
Lowndes County · 18,835 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 E Columbus Afb, MS
UNK mph
Jul 12, 2020
6:00 PM UTC
Wind report for Columbus AFB, MS
Lowndes County · 18,835 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE ON POWER LINE NEAR MIKE PARRA RD AND HWY 45.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SE Columbus Afb, MS
UNK mph
Jun 5, 2020
9:45 PM UTC
Wind report for Columbus AFB, MS
Lowndes County · 18,835 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES AND LARGE LIMBS WERE BLOWN DOWN AT THE DEWAYNE HAYES CAMPGROUND. SOME TENTS WERE ALSO OVERTURNED AT THE CAMPGROUND. RELAYED VIA SOCIAL MEDIA.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SSW Columbus Afb, MS
UNK mph
May 23, 2020
10:11 PM UTC
Wind report for Columbus AFB, MS
Lowndes County · 18,835 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MPING REPORT OF LARGE TREE LIMBS DOWN WITH MINOR ROOF DAMAGE.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SSW Waverly, MS
UNK mph
Apr 13, 2020
4:25 AM UTC
Wind report for Columbus AFB, MS
Lowndes County · 18,835 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SOCIAL MEDIA PICTURE OF TREES DOWN AT DEWAYNE HAYES CAMPGROUND.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SSW Columbus Afb, MS
UNK mph
Apr 14, 2018
3:50 PM UTC
Wind report for Columbus AFB, MS
Lowndes County · 18,835 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE UPROOTED... DOWN ACROSS STINSON CREEK RD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SSW Columbus Afb, MS
UNK mph
Apr 14, 2018
3:48 PM UTC
Wind report for Columbus AFB, MS
Lowndes County · 18,835 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LARGE OAK TREE DOWNED AT DEWAYNE HAYES CAMPGROUND.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SSW Columbus Afb, MS
UNK mph
Apr 4, 2018
2:47 AM UTC
Wind report for Columbus AFB, MS
Lowndes County · 18,835 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LARGE HARDWOOD TREE SNAPPED AT DEWAYNE HAYES CAMPGROUND.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SSW Columbus Afb, 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 Columbus AFB, MS

5 reports
UNK category
Apr 1, 2025
11:07 AM UTC
Tornado report for Columbus AFB, MS
Lowndes County · 18,835 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This weak tornado touched down near Wolfe Road and tracked east just into western parts of Lamar County Alabama. Overall... damage was minor and just scattered tree limb damage and some uprooted trees. The more impactful damage was early in the lifecycle at Wolfe Road and the the neighborhood on the east side. Here... a tree was on a home and 5 homes sustained minor shingle damage. As the tornado crossed Highway 12... peak intensity was noted as several trees were uprooted or damaged. A shed was destroyed and a fence was blow down. The tornado weakened as it crossed Steens... Dickerson and Steens-Vernon Road then it entered Alabama and traveled for another 2 miles before dissipating. Total path length was 8.1 miles for Lowndes MS into Lamar AL.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 WNW Steens, MS
UNK category
Apr 1, 2025
11:01 AM UTC
Tornado report for Columbus AFB, MS
Lowndes County · 18,835 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This brief weak tornado touched down just west of Stinson Creek Road and moved east where it crossed Highway 373 before dissipating. Minor tree damage was noted along Stinson Road with the radar showing a weak debris signature. As it crossed Highway 373... a few trees were uprooted with some large limbs broken in trees. One large limb was on a home.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 ENE Waverly, MS
UNK category
Dec 1, 2022
12:26 AM UTC
Tornado report for Columbus AFB, MS
Lowndes County · 18,835 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: AT AROUND 6:26PM A SEVERE STORM PRODUCED A TORNADO JUST NORTHWEST OF THE CITY STEENS. THE TORNADO INITIALLY TOUCHED DOWN IN A FIELD JUST WEST OF CALEDONIA STEENS ROAD. THIS TORNADO GAINED STRENGTH VERY QUICKLY. TORNADO TRACKED NORTHEAST CROSSING CAL-STEENS ROAD. SEVERAL HOMES HAD BROKEN WINDOWS... TREES WERE SNAPPED AND ROOF DAMAGE. AS THIS TORNADO CONTINUED ITS TRACK... CROSSING HWY12... THE TORNADO GAINED ITS PEAK STRENGTH OF 132 MPH. A HOUSE ALONG HWY12 HAD ITS ENTIRE EXTERIOR WALLS COLLAPSED... WHICH WAS THE WORST OF THE DAMAGE FROM THE STORM. TREES WERE SNAPPED AND UPROOTED ALONG HWY12... WEAKENING SOME BUT STILL MAINTAINING WINDS OF 120 MPH. AS THE TORNADO CROSSED HWY 12... IT CONTINUED TO KNOCK DOWN TREES IN ITS PATH APPROACHING JERRY REYNOLDS ROAD. THIS SURVEY IS STILL ONGOING HOWEVER THIS IS A PRELIMINARY WRITE UP.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 SSE Columbus Afb, MS
UNK category
Nov 30, 2022
12:28 AM UTC
Tornado report for Columbus AFB, MS
Lowndes County · 18,835 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: DAMAGE TO CHURCH... STEEPLE KNOCKED OFF.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 WSW Woodlawn, MS
EF0 category
Nov 18, 2015
3:53 AM CST-6
Tornado report for Columbus AFB, MS
Lowndes County · 18,835 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This brief tornado touched down just outside of Columbus AFB along Highway 45. Along the path a few trees were uprooted and several large limbs were broken off some trees. The tornado crossed Spruill Rd then dissipated. The estimated maximum wind speed was 85 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.77 NW Wells, 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

Columbus AFB, MS area census snapshot

People & households
Population1,368
Households466
Housing units512
Income
Median household income$75,952
$100k+ households42.3%
$150k+ households6.4%
Housing stock
Single-family detached112
Attached single-family213
Small multifamily65
Large multifamily122
Mobile homes0
Housing mix
Single-family share21.9%
Attached-home share41.6%
Multifamily share36.5%
Mobile-home share--
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied0
Renter-occupied466
Vacant units46
Home value & age
Median home value--
Owner homes $300k+--
Owner homes $500k+--
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1999
Older-home share36.3%
Vehicle context
Households with cars451
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 26 hail, 51 wind, and 5 tornado reports in and near Columbus AFB, MS, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on May 25, 2025.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Columbus AFB?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Columbus AFB, MS is 4.00″. It was reported near Columbus Afb, MS on June 16, 2023.

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

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

I am selling a home in Columbus AFB — 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 Columbus AFB address?

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