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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Hickory, MS from July 30, 1956 through July 5, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 39332 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
14
Wind Reports
40
Tornado Reports
10
Max Hail Size
2.25″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Hickory, MS · 1956–present Updated  Daily · last Jul 5, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Hickory, MS

14 reports
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1.75″ hail
Oct 12, 2022
11:30 PM UTC
Hail report for Hickory, MS
Newton County · 6,269 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PING PONG TO GOLF BALL SIZED HAIL REPORTED SOUTH OF HICKORY. REPORTED VIA SOCIAL MEDIA.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SSW Hickory, MS
1.75″ hail
Apr 9, 2021
11:08 PM UTC
Hail report for Hickory, MS
Newton County · 6,269 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: GOLF BALL HAIL NORTH OF I-20 ON 503.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 NW Hickory, MS
2.25″ hail
Apr 9, 2021
11:01 PM UTC
Hail report for Hickory, MS
Newton County · 6,269 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PUBLIC REPORTS /PANCAKE/ SHAPED HAIL. 2.25X2X1 INCH MEASURED.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 N Hickory, MS
1.75″ hail
Apr 9, 2021
10:55 PM UTC
Hail report for Hickory, MS
Newton County · 6,269 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PUBLIC REPORTS TO MEDIA THAT HAIL TO GOLF BALL SIZE WAS OBSERVED IN HICKORY.
NWS Hail Report Location: Hickory, MS
1.25″ hail
Apr 9, 2021
10:55 PM UTC
Hail report for Hickory, MS
Newton County · 6,269 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: MEDIA REPORTS PHOTOGRAPH OF HAIL. THE PHOTO HAS A QUARTER BESIDE ONE STONE AND THE HAIL IS NOTICEABLY LARGER.
NWS Hail Report Location: Hickory, MS
1.25″ hail
Apr 15, 2011
3:58 PM CST-6
Hail report for Hickory, MS
Newton County · 6,269 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5.56 S Hickory, MS
0.88″ hail
Aug 30, 2006
7:17 AM CST
Hail report for Hickory, MS
Newton County · 6,269 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 NW Hickory, MS
1.00″ hail
May 10, 2006
2:55 PM CST
Hail report for Hickory, MS
Newton County · 6,269 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 N Hickory, MS
0.75″ hail
Dec 4, 2005
2:30 PM CST
Hail report for Hickory, MS
Newton County · 6,269 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Hickory, MS
0.75″ hail
Jun 21, 2004
7:25 PM CST
Hail report for Hickory, MS
Newton County · 6,269 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 W Hickory, MS
0.75″ hail
Apr 14, 1991
8:05 PM CST
Hail report for Hickory, MS
Newton County · 6,269 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, MS
0.75″ hail
Apr 9, 1991
5:16 PM CST
Hail report for Hickory, MS
Newton County · 6,269 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, MS
0.75″ hail
Apr 9, 1991
1:10 PM CST
Hail report for Hickory, MS
Newton County · 6,269 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, MS
1.75″ hail
Mar 21, 1985
2:45 PM CST
Hail report for Hickory, MS
Newton County · 6,269 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, 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 Hickory, MS

30 reports
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UNK mph
Jul 5, 2026
8:35 PM UTC
Wind report for Hickory, MS
Newton County · 6,269 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Report of tree downed along I-20.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NW Hickory, MS
UNK mph
Apr 28, 2025
12:39 AM UTC
Wind report for Hickory, MS
Newton County · 6,269 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Couple trees downed on Buckley Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 E Hickory, MS
UNK mph
Apr 28, 2025
12:27 AM UTC
Wind report for Hickory, MS
Newton County · 6,269 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree downed across Hickory Little Rock Rd near Rose Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 N Hickory, MS
UNK mph
Dec 29, 2024
2:27 AM UTC
Wind report for Hickory, MS
Newton County · 6,269 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Social media picture of large tree limb falling on and causing damage to Friendship Baptist Church.
NWS Wind Report Location: Hickory, MS
UNK mph
Jun 5, 2024
10:13 PM UTC
Wind report for Hickory, MS
Newton County · 6,269 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree branches were blown down in Hickory.
NWS Wind Report Location: Hickory, MS
UNK mph
May 10, 2024
4:40 AM UTC
Wind report for Hickory, MS
Newton County · 6,269 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were blown down on Rose Road near Hickory. Report relayed via social media.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNW Hickory, MS
UNK mph
Mar 26, 2023
11:44 PM UTC
Wind report for Hickory, MS
Newton County · 6,269 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWNED AT MS 503 AND BRAND RD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSW Hickory, MS
UNK mph
May 4, 2021
8:42 PM UTC
Wind report for Hickory, MS
Newton County · 6,269 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SOCIAL MEDIA PICTURE OF TREES AND POWER LINES DOWNED IN HICKORY.
NWS Wind Report Location: Hickory, MS
UNK mph
May 25, 2020
10:08 PM UTC
Wind report for Hickory, MS
Newton County · 6,269 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF 503 AND HURST RD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NNW Hickory, MS
UNK mph
May 25, 2020
10:00 PM UTC
Wind report for Hickory, MS
Newton County · 6,269 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES AND POWER LINES DOWN WITH DAMAGE TO BUILDINGS.
NWS Wind Report Location: Hickory, MS
UNK mph
May 25, 2020
9:53 PM UTC
Wind report for Hickory, MS
Newton County · 6,269 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN IN SOUTHEAST NEWTON COUNTY.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SE Hickory, MS
UNK mph
May 23, 2020
9:21 PM UTC
Wind report for Hickory, MS
Newton County · 6,269 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN BETWEEN HICKORY AND CHUNKY.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 ENE Hickory, MS
UNK mph
Apr 18, 2019
9:07 PM UTC
Wind report for Hickory, MS
Newton County · 6,269 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN ACROSS EASTERN NEWTON COUNTY.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 ENE Hickory, MS
UNK mph
Jun 16, 2017
11:25 PM UTC
Wind report for Hickory, MS
Newton County · 6,269 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES AND POWER LINES WERE DOWN IN ALONG HIGHWAY 80 IN HICKORY.
NWS Wind Report Location: Hickory, MS
UNK mph
Mar 7, 2017
8:51 PM UTC
Wind report for Hickory, MS
Newton County · 6,269 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES AND A POWER LINE DOWN ON STAMPER RD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 ENE Garlandville, 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 Hickory, MS

10 reports
UNK category
Dec 30, 2024
2:27 AM UTC
Tornado report for Hickory, MS
Newton County · 6,269 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An EF-0 tornado touched down on the west side of Hickory and crossed US Highway 80 moving northeast. A few buildings were damaged... and minor tree damage occurred. The tornado lifted after it crossed MS Highway 503. Path length 0.49 mi... max width 165 yds... peak wind 80 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 W Hickory, MS
UNK category
Dec 14, 2022
6:35 PM UTC
Tornado report for Hickory, MS
Newton County · 6,269 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: SEVERAL TREES UPROOTED AND SNAPPED ALONG ROSE ROAD IN HICKORY... JUST NORTH OF I-20.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 NNW Hickory, MS
UNK category
Dec 14, 2022
6:35 PM UTC
Tornado report for Hickory, MS
Newton County · 6,269 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: TREES UPROOTED AND HOMES DAMAGED ABOUT 1 MILE NORTH OF HICKORY MS ALONG EDWARDS ROAD.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 N Hickory, MS
UNK category
Feb 15, 2016
8:15 PM UTC
Tornado report for Hickory, MS
Newton County · 6,269 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A FEW TREES AND LIMBS DOWN JUST INSIDE NEWTON CO FROM JASPER CO.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 ENE Garlandville, MS
EF1 category
Jan 3, 2015
3:16 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Hickory, MS
Newton County · 6,269 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado developed about a half mile southeast of the intersection of MS Highway 503 and County Road 20, and quickly strengthened as it moved northeast toward the intersection. The storm was at its strongest at this point, destroying five mobile homes, snapping several utility poles, and causing extensive tree damage. It continued northeast along the east side of Highway 503, downing trees near County Road 50323 and then began to parallel the eastern segment of County Road 20. Along this roadway, much of the roof was removed from a home, several trees were snapped or uprooted and minor damage occurred to another home. The tornado then crossed County Road 2026, where a mobile home was destroyed, and County Road 50325, where more trees were snapped. Farther northeast an outbuilding was destroyed near the intersection of MS Highway 504 and County Road 2420. The tornado damaged utility poles just across the Newton County line where it finally lifted. In all ten homes were destroyed along the path of the tornado.The estimated wind maximum was 130 mph at its strongest in Jasper County. The total path length was around 8 miles.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6.84 SSE Hickory, MS
EF1 category
Mar 26, 2009
1:52 AM CST-6
Tornado report for Hickory, MS
Newton County · 6,269 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado started just off of County Road 20, on private property, about 1 mile ESE of Montrose. Several trees were uprooted/snapped at this location and again just to the east along County Road 206. The tornado moved across several miles of wooded bottom land before crossing County Road 2414. Substantial damage occurred along County Road 2414, 4 homes were heavily damaged. The worst was where a home on pillars was pushed off its blocks. One quarter of the roof was heavily damaged. Numerous trees were snapped and uprooted with 2 large trees down through a mobile home. An ATV was rolled down a hill over 100 yards. The tornado then crossed Highway 503 and destroyed an old church building. The weakly fastened roof was blown off and then the walls collapsed inward. Numerous trees and several power lines snapped. Path width was around 500 yds at this point. The tornado continued to the ENE through northern Jasper County. Another home was pushed off its pillars and peeled all the tin off the roof, this occurred on County Road 24. The tornado then crossed County Road 2422 and downed many more trees, tore part of the roof off one home and damaged an old shed. Another old structure had some of the tin roof peeled off. The tornado crossed into Newton County at 2:52 am. It then crossed Griffis Fountain Road. The tornado crossed Parks Mill Road and dissipated just to the east of that point. Many trees were damaged along Parks Mill Road. The total path length across both counties was 19 miles. Maximum winds were around 110 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5.3 NNE Rose Hill, MS
EF0 category
Sep 2, 2008
9:13 AM CST-6
Tornado report for Hickory, MS
Newton County · 6,269 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado touched down just east of Garlandville and tracked north for about 4.5 miles into Newton County. A few dozen trees were damaged along the path with one home with minor shingle damage. Max winds were around 80 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4.23 SE Calhoun, MS
F1 category
Nov 24, 2004
2:33 AM CST
Tornado report for Hickory, MS
Newton County · 6,269 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado moved into southeast Newton county, south of Hickory, and tracked northeast for 5.5 miles before dissipating. This tornado downed and damaged a few hundred trees before dissipating southeast of Hickory on Parks Mill Road. The total path length of this tornado was 38 miles across Smith, Jasper and Newton counties.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 7 S Hickory, MS
F1 category
Aug 16, 1985
6:30 AM CST
Tornado report for Hickory, MS
Newton County · 6,269 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, MS
UNK category
Apr 26, 1966
1:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Hickory, MS
Newton County · 6,269 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

Hickory, MS area census snapshot

People & households
Population472
Households152
Housing units211
Income
Median household income$63,750
$100k+ households35.5%
$150k+ households10.5%
Housing stock
Single-family detached158
Attached single-family0
Small multifamily5
Large multifamily0
Mobile homes48
Housing mix
Single-family share74.9%
Attached-home share--
Multifamily share2.4%
Mobile-home share22.8%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied106
Renter-occupied46
Vacant units59
Home value & age
Median home value$113,300
Owner homes $300k+13.2%
Owner homes $500k+13.2%
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1967
Older-home share69.2%
Vehicle context
Households with cars146
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 14 hail, 40 wind, and 10 tornado reports in and near Hickory, MS, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on July 5, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Hickory?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Hickory, MS is 2.25″. It was reported near Hickory, MS on April 9, 2021.

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

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

I am selling a home in Hickory — 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 Hickory address?

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