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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near Long Beach, MS

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Long Beach, MS from July 13, 1971 through June 20, 2023, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
6
Wind Reports
12
Tornado Reports
6
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Long Beach, MS · 1971–present Updated  Daily · last Jun 20, 2023

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Long Beach, MS

6 reports
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1.00″ hail
Apr 12, 2021
8:40 AM UTC
Hail report for Long Beach, MS
Harrison County · 60,860 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Long Beach, MS
0.75″ hail
Jul 21, 2000
1:50 PM CST
Hail report for Long Beach, MS
Harrison County · 60,860 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Cuevas, MS
1.75″ hail
Apr 13, 2000
3:41 PM CST
Hail report for Long Beach, MS
Harrison County · 60,860 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golfball size hail was reported by a trucker on Interstate 10 near the Menge Avenue exit.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 NW Long Beach, MS
1.75″ hail
Mar 7, 1998
9:42 PM CST
Hail report for Long Beach, MS
Harrison County · 60,860 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Long Beach, MS
0.75″ hail
Feb 19, 1996
4:30 PM CST
Hail report for Long Beach, MS
Harrison County · 60,860 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Long Beach, MS
0.75″ hail
Apr 26, 1984
5:45 PM CST
Hail report for Long Beach, MS
Harrison County · 60,860 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 Long Beach, MS

12 reports
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UNK mph
Jun 20, 2023
6:15 PM UTC
Wind report for Long Beach, MS
Harrison County · 60,860 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Reported tree across or on Pineville Rd between Espy Ave and Menge Ave.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 W Long Beach, MS
UNK mph
Dec 14, 2022
11:20 PM UTC
Wind report for Long Beach, MS
Harrison County · 60,860 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: REPORTS OF POWERLINES DOWN ON ENCHANTED AVE... NEAR MYSTIC CIRCLE.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 NW Long Beach, MS
UNK mph
Jun 19, 2021
7:31 AM UTC
Wind report for Long Beach, MS
Harrison County · 60,860 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: NUMEROUS TREES UPROOTED AND SNAPPED BETWEEN WHITE HARBOR RD AND PERIWINKLE LN. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSW Long Beach, MS
UNK mph
Dec 4, 2020
7:24 AM UTC
Wind report for Long Beach, MS
Harrison County · 60,860 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: BROADCAST MEDIA RETWEETED PICTURES OF A DAMAGED PORCH AWNING IN LONG BEACH COUNTY ESTATES. ESTIMATED TIME FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Long Beach, MS
UNK mph
May 25, 2016
5:15 AM UTC
Wind report for Long Beach, MS
Harrison County · 60,860 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: DELAYED REPORT OF TREES BLOWN DOWN ON PECAN DRIVE AND ON NICHOLSON AVENUE IN LONG BEACH. EVENT TIME APPROXIMATED.
NWS Wind Report Location: Long Beach, MS
63 mph
Mar 21, 2012
8:20 PM CST-6
Wind report for Long Beach, MS
Harrison County · 60,860 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous trees and power lines were reported downed along Beatline Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.03 ESE Cuevas, MS
70 mph
Apr 2, 2009
1:19 PM CST-6
Wind report for Long Beach, MS
Harrison County · 60,860 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Long Beach, MS
58 mph
Jun 2, 2004
7:30 AM CST
Wind report for Long Beach, MS
Harrison County · 60,860 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds knocked down a tree and power lines.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 WNW Long Beach, MS
UNK mph
Dec 23, 2002
6:20 PM CST
Wind report for Long Beach, MS
Harrison County · 60,860 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A few trees were blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Long Beach, MS
UNK mph
Apr 14, 1996
2:00 PM CST
Wind report for Long Beach, MS
Harrison County · 60,860 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Long Beach, MS
UNK mph
Jun 14, 1989
5:30 PM CST
Wind report for Long Beach, MS
Harrison County · 60,860 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, MS
UNK mph
Jul 13, 1971
5:30 PM CST
Wind report for Long Beach, MS
Harrison County · 60,860 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 Long Beach, MS

6 reports
UNK category
Jun 20, 2021
7:31 AM UTC
Tornado report for Long Beach, MS
Harrison County · 60,860 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: CORRECTS PREVIOUS TSTM WND DMG REPORT FROM 1 SSW LONG BEACH. NUMEROUS TREES UPROOTED AND SNAPPED BETWEEN WHITE HARBOR RD AND PERIWINKLE LN. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 SSW Long Beach, MS
UNK category
Apr 14, 2018
7:09 PM UTC
Tornado report for Long Beach, MS
Harrison County · 60,860 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: COMBINATION OF YOUTUBE STORM CHASER VIDEO AND STORM SURVEY INDICATED A MULTIPLE VORTEX WATERSPOUT MOVED THROUGH THE LONG BEACH HARBOR... REMOVING THE ROOF OFF AN OUTBUILDING AND TOPPLING TWO TALL MASTED SAIL BOATS. WATERSPOUT PROCEEDED ONSHORE ONTO THE BEACH AND CROSSED U.S. HIGHWAY 90 NEAR NICHOLSON STREET... LIFTING IN THE REAR OF ST. THOMAS THE APOSTLE CATHOLIC CHURCH. MEASURED TRACK LENGTH FROM VIDEO FOOTAGE IS 0.57 MILES... WIDTH 75 YARDS. ESTIMATED 70 MPH WINDS.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 S Long Beach, MS
EF1 category
Mar 9, 2011
7:34 AM CST-6
Tornado report for Long Beach, MS
Harrison County · 60,860 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down along Landon Road. One home had a portion of roof removed, as well as a storage building and awning destroyed. Several trees were blown down and large branches snapped.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 N Long Beach, MS
F3 category
May 19, 1980
7:26 PM CST
Tornado report for Long Beach, MS
Harrison County · 60,860 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, MS
F3 category
May 16, 1980
7:37 AM CST
Tornado report for Long Beach, MS
Harrison County · 60,860 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, MS
F1 category
Jan 10, 1975
2:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Long Beach, MS
Harrison County · 60,860 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

Long Beach, MS area census snapshot

People & households
Population16,876
Households6,662
Housing units7,614
Income
Median household income$71,121
$100k+ households42.1%
$150k+ households13.6%
Housing stock
Single-family detached5,619
Attached single-family89
Small multifamily1,222
Large multifamily644
Mobile homes36
Housing mix
Single-family share73.8%
Attached-home share1.2%
Multifamily share24.5%
Mobile-home share0.5%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied4,458
Renter-occupied2,204
Vacant units952
Home value & age
Median home value$205,300
Owner homes $300k+17.7%
Owner homes $500k+2.0%
Owner homes $750k+0.5%
Median year built1984
Older-home share45.4%
Vehicle context
Households with cars6,524
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 6 hail, 12 wind, and 6 tornado reports in and near Long Beach, MS, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on June 20, 2023.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Long Beach?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Long Beach, MS is 1.75″. It was reported near Long Beach, MS on April 13, 2000.

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

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

I am selling a home in Long Beach — 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 Long Beach address?

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