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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Columbus, MS from June 30, 1965 through August 26, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 39701 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
59
Wind Reports
194
Tornado Reports
12
Max Hail Size
4.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Columbus, MS · 1965–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 26, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Columbus, MS

30 reports
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1.00″ hail
Mar 10, 2026
1:07 AM UTC
Hail report for Columbus, MS
Lowndes County · 18,835 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Pictures from 0.6 miles north of Main Street in Columbus showed hail the size of quarters.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 WSW Columbus, MS
1.00″ hail
Feb 26, 2026
11:27 PM UTC
Hail report for Columbus, MS
Lowndes County · 18,835 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail at Lion Hills Golf Course... mostly small pea to penny with some up to quarter size.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 N Columbus, MS
1.00″ hail
May 9, 2024
11:30 PM UTC
Hail report for Columbus, MS
Lowndes County · 18,835 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter sized hail lasted roughly 8 min.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SSE Steens, MS
1.25″ hail
May 9, 2024
11:13 PM UTC
Hail report for Columbus, MS
Lowndes County · 18,835 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Wind gusts of approx. 60mph and hail ranging from pea to half a dollar sized hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 WSW Columbus, MS
4.00″ hail
Jun 16, 2023
9:56 PM UTC
Hail report for Columbus, MS
Lowndes County · 18,835 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Softball sized hail reported in Columbus.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 NNE Columbus, MS
1.00″ hail
Jun 5, 2020
10:04 PM UTC
Hail report for Columbus, MS
Lowndes County · 18,835 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: SOCIAL MEDIA PICTURE OF DIME TO QUARTER SIZE HAIL IN DOWNTOWN COLUMBUS.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SSW Columbus, MS
1.75″ hail
Mar 29, 2020
6:54 AM UTC
Hail report for Columbus, MS
Lowndes County · 18,835 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER SIZE HAIL FELL IN STEENS.
NWS Hail Report Location: Steens, MS
2.50″ hail
Apr 29, 2016
9:40 PM UTC
Hail report for Columbus, MS
Lowndes County · 18,835 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: HAIL BETWEEN HEN EGG AND TENNIS BALL SIZE REPORTED AT THE EAST BANK LOCK AND DAM.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 W Columbus, MS
2.00″ hail
Apr 29, 2016
9:40 PM UTC
Hail report for Columbus, MS
Lowndes County · 18,835 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: HAIL BETWEEN HEN EGG AND TENNIS BALL SIZE REPORTED AT THE EAST BANK LOCK AND DAM.
NWS Hail Report Location: Columbus, MS
1.75″ hail
Apr 29, 2016
9:38 PM UTC
Hail report for Columbus, MS
Lowndes County · 18,835 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: GOLF BALL SIZED HAIL FELL ALONG HIGHWAY 45 NORTH NEAR BOSWELLS ANIMAL CLINIC
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 NNW Columbus, MS
1.75″ hail
Apr 29, 2016
9:38 PM UTC
Hail report for Columbus, MS
Lowndes County · 18,835 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: GOLF BALL SIZED HAIL 3 MILES NORTH OF COLUMBUS
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 N Columbus, MS
1.75″ hail
Apr 29, 2016
9:33 PM UTC
Hail report for Columbus, MS
Lowndes County · 18,835 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: DIME TO GOLF BALL SIZE HAIL REPORTED ON CARR ROAD.
NWS Hail Report Location: Columbus, MS
1.75″ hail
Apr 29, 2016
9:30 PM UTC
Hail report for Columbus, MS
Lowndes County · 18,835 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORTED NEAR TALLEY ROAD
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 NW Columbus, MS
1.00″ hail
Apr 29, 2016
9:30 PM UTC
Hail report for Columbus, MS
Lowndes County · 18,835 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER SIZED HAIL AT INTERSECTION OF LINCOLN RD AND HWY 45 N JUST N OF COLUMBUS
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 N Columbus, MS
1.75″ hail
Apr 29, 2016
9:30 PM UTC
Hail report for Columbus, MS
Lowndes County · 18,835 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: GOLF BALL SIZE HAIL AT THE CORNER OF HIGHWAYS 373 AND 50. REPORTED BY COLUMBUS RADAR MAINTENANCE.
NWS Hail Report Location: Columbus, 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, MS

30 reports
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UNK mph
Aug 26, 2026
9:48 PM UTC
Wind report for Columbus, MS
Lowndes County · 18,835 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree downed along N McCrary Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E Columbus, MS
UNK mph
Aug 26, 2026
9:46 PM UTC
Wind report for Columbus, MS
Lowndes County · 18,835 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was downed along Curtis Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Ene Columbus, MS
UNK mph
Aug 26, 2026
9:45 PM UTC
Wind report for Columbus, MS
Lowndes County · 18,835 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees downed at Main St and 9th St and at 7th St and 4th Ave.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Wsw Columbus, MS
UNK mph
Apr 1, 2026
8:12 PM UTC
Wind report for Columbus, MS
Lowndes County · 18,835 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was downed doing damage to an outbuilding/gazebo on Rocky Ridge Lane near Jolly Ridge Road and Oakridge Circle.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 N Columbus, MS
UNK mph
Apr 1, 2026
8:03 PM UTC
Wind report for Columbus, MS
Lowndes County · 18,835 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A few trees and powerlines were downed in Columbus including on 5th and 6th streets near 4th avenue. An older warehouse building had portions of a tin roof or awning peeled back on 4th street near the railroad tracks.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SW Columbus, MS
UNK mph
Mar 10, 2026
1:07 AM UTC
Wind report for Columbus, MS
Lowndes County · 18,835 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree fell onto a home in the 800 block of Alabama Street and in the 200 block of Taylor Street. Scattered power lines were also downed... including a transformer downed on Poplar Street.
NWS Wind Report Location: Columbus, MS
UNK mph
Mar 10, 2026
1:06 AM UTC
Wind report for Columbus, MS
Lowndes County · 18,835 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees on homes at 121 and 126 Gaylane Drive.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ESE Columbus, MS
UNK mph
Jun 16, 2025
8:20 PM UTC
Wind report for Columbus, MS
Lowndes County · 18,835 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were downed on Hickory Ln... Steeplechase Dr... and Northdale Dr.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNW Columbus, MS
UNK mph
May 26, 2025
1:59 AM UTC
Wind report for Columbus, MS
Lowndes County · 18,835 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Law enforcement reported numerous trees down across Lowndes county.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SW Columbus, MS
UNK mph
May 26, 2025
1:05 AM UTC
Wind report for Columbus, MS
Lowndes County · 18,835 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree and power lines down at Hwy 50 and Tabernacle Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SSW Steens, MS
UNK mph
May 25, 2025
11:40 PM UTC
Wind report for Columbus, MS
Lowndes County · 18,835 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and power lines down on Maple St and Gaylane Dr.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ESE Columbus, MS
UNK mph
May 25, 2025
11:40 PM UTC
Wind report for Columbus, MS
Lowndes County · 18,835 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree fell through a home on Cypress St.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 E Columbus, MS
UNK mph
May 8, 2025
9:29 PM UTC
Wind report for Columbus, MS
Lowndes County · 18,835 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees down along Highway 182 corridor from Maben to Old Westpoint Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 S Waverly, MS
UNK mph
Apr 6, 2025
8:28 AM UTC
Wind report for Columbus, MS
Lowndes County · 18,835 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: One tree downed on Jess Lyons Rd at Military Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NNE Columbus, MS
UNK mph
Mar 31, 2025
11:13 AM UTC
Wind report for Columbus, MS
Lowndes County · 18,835 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree downed on Odom Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NE Steens, 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, MS

12 reports
UNK category
Feb 23, 2019
11:17 PM UTC
Tornado report for Columbus, MS
Lowndes County · 18,835 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: TORNADO REPORTED IN DOWNTOWN COLUMBUS WITH DEBRIS NOTED ON RADAR.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Columbus, MS
UNK category
Feb 23, 2019
11:14 PM UTC
Tornado report for Columbus, MS
Lowndes County · 18,835 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: *** 1 FATAL... 19 INJ *** CORRECTS PREVIOUS TORNADO REPORT FROM COLUMBUS. *** 1 FATAL... 19 INJ *** THE TORNADO DEVELOPED ON THE SOUTHWEST EDGE OF COLUMBUS NEAR 1ST STREET WHERE BROKEN SMALL HARDWOOD TREE LIMBS AND UPROOTED HARDWOOD TREES WERE NOTED. THE TORNADO STRENGTHENED AS IT TRACKED NORTHEAST ACROSS THE EAST SIDE OF DOWNTOWN COLUMBUS WHERE HARDWOOD AND SOFTWOOD TREES WERE UPROOTED... MANY OF WHICH FELL ON HOMES. SEVERAL STRUCTURES WERE DAMAGED OR DESTROYED ALONG TUSCALOOSA ROAD WHERE ONE FATALITY ALSO OCCURRED. THE TORNADO CONTINUED TO THE ALABAMA STATE LINE WITH A PATH LENGTH OF 9.96 MILES A AND A PATH WIDTH OF 440 YARDS. THE EF3 TORNADO HAD MAXIMUM WINDS OF 137 MPH.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Columbus, MS
UNK category
Apr 30, 2017
4:43 PM UTC
Tornado report for Columbus, MS
Lowndes County · 18,835 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: THIS TORNADO BEGAN ALONG HIGHWAY 182 AND SNAPPED SOFTWOOD AND HARDWOOD TREES AS IT TRACKED TO THE NORTH-NORTHEAST ALONG PHILLIPS HILL ROAD. ONE LARGE TREE FELL ONTO A HOUSE AND DESTROYED THE HOUSE. THE TORNADO THEN TRACK ACROSS MILL ROAD AND CAUSED ROOF DAMAGE TO A HOME. THE TORNADO REACHED ITS STRONGEST INTENSITY OF EF1 RATING NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF MILL ROAD AND WEST MILL ROAD. HERE THERE WAS ROOF DAMAGE TO ANOTHER HOME... BROKEN POWER POLES AND SEVERAL TREES SNAPPED. AS THE TORNADO NEAR HI
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 ENE Columbus, MS
UNK category
Dec 1, 2016
2:28 AM UTC
Tornado report for Columbus, MS
Lowndes County · 18,835 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: SPOTTER REPORTS VISUAL CONFIRMATION OF TORNADO IN LOWNDES COUNTY
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 SE Columbus, MS
UNK category
Mar 31, 2016
11:22 PM UTC
Tornado report for Columbus, MS
Lowndes County · 18,835 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: ROOF OFF A HOUSE ON HUGHES ROAD. SEVERAL TREES SNAPPED ALONG LAKE LOWNDES ROAD.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 SSE Columbus, MS
EF1 category
Apr 28, 2014
5:08 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Columbus, MS
Lowndes County · 18,835 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado touched down on the southeast side of Columbus and snapped/uprooted numerous trees along its roughly 6.3 mile path. Some trees caused damage to some roofs, and some outbuildings were also damaged. Maximum winds were around 105 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .9 SE Interstate City, MS
F2 category
Dec 7, 2004
3:55 AM CST
Tornado report for Columbus, MS
Lowndes County · 18,835 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado touched down southwest of Steens and tracked east-northeast for 5 miles before moving into Lamar county, Alabama at 4:02 AM, in the Luxapalila Creek bottom. Along the path, several buildings sustained significant roof damage, one mobile home was destroyed and an RV was rolled over and destroyed. Hundreds of trees were also snapped and uprooted. The majority of the damage occurred across Harrison Road, Tom Blalock Road and Gunshoot Road.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 SW Steens, MS
F1 category
Oct 13, 2001
2:59 PM CST
Tornado report for Columbus, MS
Lowndes County · 18,835 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado briefly touched down. Four mobile homes were reportedly demolished with a fifth one nearby untouched.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 E Columbus, MS
F2 category
Oct 10, 1992
3:35 PM CST
Tornado report for Columbus, 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
Feb 15, 1987
4:33 PM CST
Tornado report for Columbus, MS
Lowndes County · 18,835 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, MS
F2 category
Apr 12, 1979
3:00 AM CST
Tornado report for Columbus, 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
Mar 23, 1975
11:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Columbus, 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

Columbus, MS area census snapshot

People & households
Population23,616
Households9,975
Housing units11,941
Income
Median household income$40,588
$100k+ households20.4%
$150k+ households6.3%
Housing stock
Single-family detached7,888
Attached single-family177
Small multifamily2,753
Large multifamily896
Mobile homes227
Housing mix
Single-family share66.1%
Attached-home share1.5%
Multifamily share30.6%
Mobile-home share1.9%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied4,793
Renter-occupied5,182
Vacant units1,966
Home value & age
Median home value$121,200
Owner homes $300k+13%
Owner homes $500k+5.4%
Owner homes $750k+2.9%
Median year built1974
Older-home share62.3%
Vehicle context
Households with cars8,989
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 59 hail, 194 wind, and 12 tornado reports in and near Columbus, MS, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 26, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Columbus?

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

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

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

I am selling a home in Columbus — 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 address?

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