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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Laurel, MS from January 15, 1959 through August 21, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 39440 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
77
Wind Reports
191
Tornado Reports
22
Max Hail Size
4.50″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Laurel, MS · 1959–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 21, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Laurel, MS

30 reports
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1.00″ hail
Jun 19, 2026
11:31 PM UTC
Hail report for Laurel, MS
Jones County · 19,181 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail was reported in Calhoun... west of Laurel.
NWS Hail Report Location: Calhoun, MS
1.00″ hail
Apr 3, 2023
10:47 AM UTC
Hail report for Laurel, MS
Jones County · 19,181 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: MULTIPLE REPORTS OF HAIL TO QUARTER SIZE IN LAUREL.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NNE Laurel, MS
1.00″ hail
Jan 6, 2023
4:35 AM UTC
Hail report for Laurel, MS
Jones County · 19,181 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORT VIA SOCIAL MEDIA.
NWS Hail Report Location: Calhoun, MS
1.00″ hail
Jan 6, 2023
1:44 AM UTC
Hail report for Laurel, MS
Jones County · 19,181 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: HAIL REPORTED ON LOWER MYRICK RD NEAR HWY 15 SOUTH OF LAUREL.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 N Glade, MS
1.00″ hail
Jan 6, 2023
1:30 AM UTC
Hail report for Laurel, MS
Jones County · 19,181 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORT VIA SOCIAL MEDIA.
NWS Hail Report Location: Laurel, MS
2.00″ hail
Aug 2, 2020
8:17 PM UTC
Hail report for Laurel, MS
Jones County · 19,181 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: HAIL WAS LARGER THAN GOLF BALLS.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SSE Glade, MS
2.50″ hail
Mar 7, 2020
11:33 AM UTC
Hail report for Laurel, MS
Jones County · 19,181 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: HAIL PICTURE ON SOCIAL MEDIA FROM THE TUCKERS CROSSING COMMUNITY. HAIL WAS SLIGHTLY LARGER THAN A MCDONALDS SAUCE PACKET.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SSE Glade, MS
1.75″ hail
Mar 7, 2020
11:25 AM UTC
Hail report for Laurel, MS
Jones County · 19,181 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: GOLF BALL SIZE HAIL REPORTED BY EMERGENCY MANAGER.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 ENE Laurel, MS
1.75″ hail
Mar 7, 2020
11:23 AM UTC
Hail report for Laurel, MS
Jones County · 19,181 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PICTURES AND VIDEO ON TWITTER SHOWED HAIL UP TO THE SIZE OF PING PONG BALLS TO GOLF BALLS FELL AT A GAS STATION ON US HIGHWAY 11 NEAR INTERSTATE 59 EXIT 93. A REAR WINDOW WAS BUSTED ON A CAR AT THE STATION.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SSW Laurel, MS
1.75″ hail
Mar 7, 2020
11:22 AM UTC
Hail report for Laurel, MS
Jones County · 19,181 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: GOLF BALL SIZED HAIL REPORTED IN THE CALHOUN COMMUNITY ABOUT 4 MILES WEST OF LAUREL.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 E Calhoun, MS
1.50″ hail
Mar 7, 2020
11:20 AM UTC
Hail report for Laurel, MS
Jones County · 19,181 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PICTURES OF HAIL UP TO THE SIZE OF PING PONG BALLS OR GOLF BALLS WHICH FELL IN THE CALHOUN COMMUNITY WERE RELAYED VIA TWITTER.
NWS Hail Report Location: Calhoun, MS
1.25″ hail
Dec 17, 2019
12:01 AM UTC
Hail report for Laurel, MS
Jones County · 19,181 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: HALF DOLLAR HAIL REPORTED NEAR LAUREL.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NNE Laurel, MS
1.00″ hail
May 16, 2018
7:34 PM UTC
Hail report for Laurel, MS
Jones County · 19,181 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: DIME TO QUARTER SIZE HAIL AT THE JONES COUNTY EOC.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SE Laurel, MS
0.88″ hail
Jun 30, 2015
10:36 AM CST-6
Hail report for Laurel, MS
Jones County · 19,181 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .91 SW Laurel, MS
1.00″ hail
Apr 5, 2012
10:20 AM CST-6
Hail report for Laurel, MS
Jones County · 19,181 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Pea to penny sized hail fell in the area, along with a few quarter size stones.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.38 S Hoy, 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 Laurel, MS

30 reports
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UNK mph
Aug 21, 2026
8:43 PM UTC
Wind report for Laurel, MS
Jones County · 19,181 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree downed across Service Rd at Mullican Rd. Likely due to wind gusts from storm outflow.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Ne Calhoun, MS
UNK mph
Aug 19, 2026
10:10 PM UTC
Wind report for Laurel, MS
Jones County · 19,181 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Wall damage and two roll up doors knocked off track on the Powers Fire and Rescue building.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 Ne Glade, MS
UNK mph
Apr 29, 2026
8:40 PM UTC
Wind report for Laurel, MS
Jones County · 19,181 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A couple trees down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SE Glade, MS
UNK mph
Mar 18, 2026
2:33 AM UTC
Wind report for Laurel, MS
Jones County · 19,181 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from 2 NNW Glade. Multiple trees were blown down near Laurel MS. Hwy 15 was impassable due to fallen trees.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNW Glade, MS
UNK mph
Jan 9, 2026
2:49 PM UTC
Wind report for Laurel, MS
Jones County · 19,181 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A sign was blown out at a business just off of Highway 15 N.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSE Shady Grove, MS
UNK mph
Apr 9, 2025
10:45 AM UTC
Wind report for Laurel, MS
Jones County · 19,181 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was blown down onto a home.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NE Laurel, MS
UNK mph
Mar 4, 2025
11:50 PM UTC
Wind report for Laurel, MS
Jones County · 19,181 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A few trees down and some power lines in the central parts of the county. Rose Ln and Buffalo Hill Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SSW Calhoun, MS
UNK mph
Jul 17, 2024
7:40 PM UTC
Wind report for Laurel, MS
Jones County · 19,181 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A 6 to 8 inch pine tree was blown over near Indian Springs Road and Longview Drive.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SSE Calhoun, MS
UNK mph
Jun 26, 2024
9:07 PM UTC
Wind report for Laurel, MS
Jones County · 19,181 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Heavy rainfall rates were causing ponding on streets and in poor drainage areas.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNW Laurel, MS
UNK mph
Jun 5, 2024
9:56 PM UTC
Wind report for Laurel, MS
Jones County · 19,181 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Jones EOC reported numerous trees and power lines down... including several trees on homes. A roof was blown off of a home.
NWS Wind Report Location: Laurel, MS
UNK mph
May 13, 2024
9:25 AM UTC
Wind report for Laurel, MS
Jones County · 19,181 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on a house on 16th Ave.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 S Laurel, MS
UNK mph
May 12, 2024
5:22 AM UTC
Wind report for Laurel, MS
Jones County · 19,181 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was downed in the yard of a home in Laurel. Report via social media.
NWS Wind Report Location: Laurel, MS
UNK mph
Jul 30, 2023
10:36 PM UTC
Wind report for Laurel, MS
Jones County · 19,181 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Powerline downed on Wilson Avenue. Time estimated based upon radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 S Laurel, MS
UNK mph
Jul 30, 2023
10:32 PM UTC
Wind report for Laurel, MS
Jones County · 19,181 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree downed at the intersection of Lower Myrick Road and Line Road. Time estimated based upon radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 N Glade, MS
UNK mph
Jul 30, 2023
10:29 PM UTC
Wind report for Laurel, MS
Jones County · 19,181 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on Reeves Road near Bush Dairy Road. Time estimated based upon radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSW Shady Grove, 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 Laurel, MS

22 reports
UNK category
Mar 18, 2026
2:33 AM UTC
Tornado report for Laurel, MS
Jones County · 19,181 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An EF-1 tornado started west of MS Highway 15 where multiple trees were uprooted and snapped near near the intersection with Kings Lane. Off of Kings Ln. there was roof damage to two single story houses... and a metal shed was destroyed. The tornado proceeded east across Hwy 15... damaged a gas storage tank... destroyed another metal shed... and uprooted and snapped trees on Red Holifield Road. As the tornado continued eastward... more trees were snapped and uprooted near Township Road and Robins Road. The tornado uprooted trees as it crossed Antioch Drive and Orange Road. The tornado dissipated east of Orange Rd. Estimated peak winds were 110 mph. Max width 400 yards. Path length was 4.22 miles.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 SSW Glade, MS
UNK category
Jan 9, 2026
2:49 PM UTC
Tornado report for Laurel, MS
Jones County · 19,181 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from 1 SSE Shady Grove. Video provided by Jones County EOC shows that this damage was produced by a tornado. Roof damage occurred at a business on Hwy 15 N in north Laurel.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 SSE Shady Grove, MS
UNK category
Jan 9, 2026
2:47 PM UTC
Tornado report for Laurel, MS
Jones County · 19,181 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This EF-0 tornado began along Bush Dairy Rd and was observed by security cameras at least two businesses... damaging a sign and producing tree limb damage as it crossed Audubon Dr. The roof of an adult care facility was partially removed. The tornado crossed MS Highway 15... then caused shingle damage to several apartment buildings along Barberry Dr before lifting. Max wind 75 mph... path length 0.3 mile... maximum path width 50 yards.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 SSE Shady Grove, MS
UNK category
Dec 17, 2019
12:02 AM UTC
Tornado report for Laurel, MS
Jones County · 19,181 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: DAMAGE TO THE PIGGLY WIGGLY... TACO BELL AND SUBWAY IN LAUREL.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Laurel, MS
UNK category
Dec 16, 2019
11:59 PM UTC
Tornado report for Laurel, MS
Jones County · 19,181 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: THIS TORNADO TOUCHED DOWN OVER THE HESLER-NOBLE AIRFIELD AND QUICKLY MOVED NORTHEAST ACROSS HILLCREST DRIVE AND INTO DOWNTOWN LAUREL. THROUGH TOWN... THE TORNADO PRODUCED A CONTINUOUS PATH OF SNAPPED AND UPROOTED TREES... BROKEN TREE LIMBS... AND MINOR STRUCTURAL DAMAGE TO HOMES AND BUSINESSES. AS IT CROSSED N 16TH AVE.... IT PRODUCED MORE SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE TO SEVERAL BUSINESSES AND A HOTEL... INCLUDING BRIEFLY LIFTING THE ROOF OF THE SUPER 8... COLLAPSING PORTIONS OF A SMALL STRIP MALL AND STANDALONE OFFICE BUILDING... AND CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE EXTERIOR AND ROOFING OF THE PIGGLY WIGGLY. A SEMI-TRUCK AND FLATBED TRAILER CARRYING AUTOMOBILES WAS ALSO OVERTURNED IN THIS AREA. THE TORNADO CONTINUED TO DAMAGE OR BLOW DOWN TREES AS IT PASSED THROUGH THE NEIGHBORHOODS AND THEN WAREHOUSE DISTRICT OF DOWNTOWN... WITH SEVERAL TREES FALLING ONTO AND DAMAGING HOMES AND CARS. THE NORA DAVIS MAGNET SCHOOL SUSTAINED HEAVY ROOF DAMAGE AND A NEARBY HOME LOST ITS ENTIRE ROOF AND CARPORT AS THE TORNADO CROSSED INTE
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 SW Laurel, MS
EF2 category
Dec 23, 2014
3:22 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Laurel, MS
Jones County · 19,181 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado started along Maxey Rd and tracked northeast for a little over 5 miles. Initially the damage was light with only a tree or two snapped and large limbs broken. As the tornado crossed State Highway 28, the width of the tornado increased as well as the intensity. Here, several large pine trees were uprooted and snapped along with a few portions of wooden fence torn down. Along Gardner Rd, more trees were damaged along with some minor roof damage to some homes. A large barn had most of the roof removed with the tin scattered along the path. Similar tree damage occurred as the tornado crossed Hines Rd, Tim Holifield Rd and Service Rd. The tornado reached peak intensity as it crossed Mullican Rd. Here three homes sustained moderate roof damage with dozens of trees snapped/uprooted. A mobile home at this location was totally destroyed and unrecognizable with the undercarriage thrown a considerable distance. Two fatalities occurred in the mobile home. Next to the mobile home was a small wood frame home on a slab. This structure was removed off the foundation. A large wooden storage shed was totally destroyed as well at this location. Peak winds here were at 125 mph. From this point, the tornado narrowed and weakened as it moved northeast and tracked across Bush Dairy Rd and then State Highway 15 where it eventually lifted.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.2 S Service, MS
EF3 category
Apr 28, 2014
8:40 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Laurel, MS
Jones County · 19,181 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado developed just to the west of Interstate 59 southwest of Sandersville. The tornado crossed the interstate and moved northeast into areas along Dogwood Trail and Magnolia Roads, snapping hundreds of trees and heavily damaging a number of houses and mobile homes. The tornado then turned more to the east, continuing to cause heavy tree damage and destroying a mobile home. As the tornado moved near the intersection of Pleasant Grove and Davenport Road, it reached its maximum intensity in Jones County. It destroyed a wood frame home, leaving only some interior walls standing, and destroyed hundreds of trees, including leaving some denuded and partially debarked. After this point, the tornado weakened somewhat, crossed Dallas-Brownlee Road, and then moved into Wayne County. Total path length was almost 11 miles. Maximum winds were around 145 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.24 SSW Errata, MS
EF0 category
Dec 9, 2012
5:20 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Laurel, MS
Jones County · 19,181 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief tornado touchdown took the medal roof off a building along Weber Jordan Road. Maximum winds were 85 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.74 SSW Myrick, MS
EF0 category
Nov 30, 2010
5:50 AM CST-6
Tornado report for Laurel, MS
Jones County · 19,181 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado was confirmed near Tuckers Crossing by a National Weather Service survey team. The roof was torn off a workshop, a flag pole was bent over, a power pole was snapped near the top, a barn roof was damaged, and a large pine tree was snapped. Maximum winds were around 80 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: NE Tuckers Crossing, MS
F1 category
Nov 15, 2006
3:40 AM CST-6
Tornado report for Laurel, MS
Jones County · 19,181 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado was a satellite tornado associated with the primary F3 tornado which moved across Jones County. A convergent path of trees were blown down and uprooted for nearly 3/4 of a mile and about 150 yards wide.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 7 ESE Laurel, MS
F3 category
Nov 15, 2006
3:31 AM CST-6
Tornado report for Laurel, MS
Jones County · 19,181 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This strong tornado touched down near the Glade and Tuckers Crossing Communities and tracked east northeast to near the Mill Creek Community before entering Wayne County near Highway 84. Around 25 homes suffered significant damage. The most intense damage was along a path from near the intersection of Highway 15 and Orange Drive northeast to the area along Township Road. Two metal high tension electric power truss towers were destroyed, hundreds of trees were snapped and uprooted, at least two mobile homes were destroyed, a travel trailer being used for post-Katrina housing was annihilated, and several houses suffered significant structural damage. Northeast of this area, the path continued all the way to the county line with Wayne County, but damage was generally less, F0 to occasionally F1, and limited to tree damage. The one exception was near the Mill Creek community, where a storage building was destroyed and a couple of homes suffered roof damage. Total path length across Jones and Wayne Counties was 17 miles.
NWS Tornado Report Location: NW Tuckers Crossing, MS
F1 category
Mar 15, 2002
7:03 PM CST
Tornado report for Laurel, MS
Jones County · 19,181 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado formed about three miles northwest of Laurel or between the cities of Laurel and Soso in northwest Jones County. The tornado moved northeast 1 mile, before dissipating two miles northwest of the Laurel. West Jones County High School and Middle School sustained significant, structural damage. Most of the roof had collapsed along with other, structural damage which made the facility inhabitable. Damage costs to the school alone exceeded 2.5 million dollars per one county official. One home and one mobile home were also destroyed. Otherwise, ten to twelve homes sustained major damage along with several trees that were uprooted by the tornado.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 NW Laurel, MS
F0 category
Oct 13, 2001
1:20 PM CST
Tornado report for Laurel, MS
Jones County · 19,181 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A weak tornado briefly touched down. The roof was blown off a house. Several trees and powerlines were also blown down.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Laurel, MS
F0 category
Jun 13, 2001
3:50 PM CST
Tornado report for Laurel, MS
Jones County · 19,181 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The pilot of a small plane reported seeing a tornado for a brief period of time about 10 miles south of Laurel. There were no reports of damage from this short lived tornado.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 10 S Laurel, MS
F1 category
Jan 27, 1994
6:46 PM CST
Tornado report for Laurel, MS
Jones County · 19,181 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Thirty-three houses were damaged in northwest Laurel. Two houses were destroyed, 12 houses had major damage, and 19 houses had minor damage. Eleven business were damaged. Much of the damage occurred when large trees fell on buildings.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Laurel, 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

Laurel, MS area census snapshot

People & households
Population17,129
Households6,597
Housing units7,692
Income
Median household income$37,781
$100k+ households21.0%
$150k+ households6.5%
Housing stock
Single-family detached5,646
Attached single-family205
Small multifamily1,360
Large multifamily182
Mobile homes299
Housing mix
Single-family share73.4%
Attached-home share2.7%
Multifamily share20.1%
Mobile-home share3.9%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied4,032
Renter-occupied2,565
Vacant units1,095
Home value & age
Median home value$110,200
Owner homes $300k+10.1%
Owner homes $500k+3.6%
Owner homes $750k+0.4%
Median year built1969
Older-home share67.6%
Vehicle context
Households with cars6,158
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 77 hail, 191 wind, and 22 tornado reports in and near Laurel, MS, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 21, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Laurel?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Laurel, MS is 4.50″. It was reported near Laurel, MS on March 6, 1996.

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

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

I am selling a home in Laurel — 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 Laurel address?

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