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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near McLain, MS from February 26, 1958 through June 16, 2023, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
10
Wind Reports
29
Tornado Reports
17
Max Hail Size
2.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  McLain, MS · 1958–present Updated  Daily · last Jun 16, 2023

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near McLain, MS

10 reports
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1.00″ hail
Jun 16, 2023
12:10 PM UTC
Hail report for McLain, MS
Greene County · 3,113 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail reported in the community of Mclain. Shared via Facebook. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: Mclain, MS
1.00″ hail
Mar 17, 2016
6:15 PM UTC
Hail report for McLain, MS
Greene County · 3,113 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 E Mclain, MS
1.00″ hail
Feb 15, 2016
5:23 PM UTC
Hail report for McLain, MS
Greene County · 3,113 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER SIZED HAIL REPORTED NEAR PLEASANT HILL RD AND HWY 63.
NWS Hail Report Location: W Avera, MS
1.00″ hail
Mar 8, 2011
8:00 PM CST-6
Hail report for McLain, MS
Greene County · 3,113 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 SW Avera, MS
1.00″ hail
Apr 4, 2008
5:08 PM CST-6
Hail report for McLain, MS
Greene County · 3,113 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SW Piave, MS
0.75″ hail
Apr 22, 2005
6:15 PM CST
Hail report for McLain, MS
Greene County · 3,113 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Bothwell, MS
0.88″ hail
May 3, 2003
4:45 PM CST
Hail report for McLain, MS
Greene County · 3,113 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Sand Hill, MS
0.75″ hail
Mar 13, 2003
2:50 PM CST
Hail report for McLain, MS
Greene County · 3,113 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Sand Hill, MS
1.75″ hail
Mar 9, 1999
12:30 AM CST
Hail report for McLain, MS
Greene County · 3,113 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golfball size hail was reported on HWY42, west of Sand Hill.
NWS Hail Report Location: Sand Hill, MS
2.75″ hail
Mar 5, 1998
1:38 PM CST
Hail report for McLain, MS
Greene County · 3,113 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A severe thunderstorm developed in the southwest part of Greene county near McLain and moved east across the county. The storm moved just north of State Highway 57 before dissipating east of Leakesville. The thunderstorm dropped dime to golfball size hail along its track from McLain to Leakesville. There was baseball size hail reported near the prison. The swath of damage was about five miles wide. Pine needles and leaves were stripped from trees (it looked like someone had put the leaves in a blender and thrown them on the ground). The most severe damage was around the city of Leakesville. Hail depth was six to twelve inches throughout the city. The elementary school in Leakesville reported hail drifts to the bottom of the school;s windows. Drifts were still visible the next day along the shady sides of buildings. Persons who observed the hail said it was flat on the bottom and oval across the top with jagged edges. Almost every vehicle, that was outside during the hail, suffered damage. Many homes had paint and siding chipped by the hail. People who had screened porches facing south and west had the screens ripped apart by the hail. The area where the baseball hail was observed was not heavily populated. Residents in this area who had homes with tin roofs or who lived in mobile homes had very visible dings in them. Several vehicles had their windshields broken. Many windows that were facing south and west were broken by the large hail. This was the largest hail event across the county since the National Weather Service started keeping severe weather records in 1950.
NWS Hail Report Location: Mc Lain, 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 McLain, MS

29 reports
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UNK mph
Apr 19, 2022
2:05 AM UTC
Wind report for McLain, MS
Greene County · 3,113 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: NWS STORM SURVEY DOCUMENTED APPROXIMATELY 5 MILES OF STRAIGHT LINE WIND DAMAGE ALONG NEELY AVERA RD WITH SEVERAL LARGE TREES UPROOTED AND LARGE LIMBS SNAPPED. WINDS WERE ESTIMATED TO 70 TO 80 MPH. TIME BASED ON RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 S Avera, MS
UNK mph
Apr 22, 2020
1:38 AM UTC
Wind report for McLain, MS
Greene County · 3,113 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MORE REPORTS OF TREES DOWN ACROSS MS 63 SOUTH OF HIGHWAY 42.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNW Bothwell, MS
UNK mph
Apr 22, 2020
1:38 AM UTC
Wind report for McLain, MS
Greene County · 3,113 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES AND POWERLINES DOWN ON MS 63.
NWS Wind Report Location: Avera, MS
UNK mph
Apr 18, 2019
10:32 PM UTC
Wind report for McLain, MS
Greene County · 3,113 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LARGE TREE DOWN BLOCKING HIGHWAY 42 IN SAND HILL. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNE Sand Hill, MS
UNK mph
Apr 3, 2017
10:35 AM UTC
Wind report for McLain, MS
Greene County · 3,113 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SEVERAL POWER POLES BROKEN ON NEELY ROAD. 3 POWER POLES DOWN ON HERNDON ROAD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSW Neely, MS
UNK mph
Feb 23, 2016
11:21 PM UTC
Wind report for McLain, MS
Greene County · 3,113 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM BLEW FARM EQUIPMENT AROUND...AN ALUMINUM BOAT INTO A POND...AND A GATE OFF A FENCE. IN ADDITION...TOPS WERE BLOWN OFF SEVERAL LARGE OAK TREES.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NW Sand Hill, MS
60 mph
Dec 28, 2015
7:30 AM CST-6
Wind report for McLain, MS
Greene County · 3,113 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Winds estimated at 60 mph downed trees and caused damage to the park information shelter.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Avera, MS
60 mph
Jun 21, 2015
3:28 PM CST-6
Wind report for McLain, MS
Greene County · 3,113 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A severe thunderstorm wind gust blew down a tree and power line at the intersection of Highway 42 and Highway 63.
NWS Wind Report Location: .59 E Sand Hill, MS
60 mph
Apr 28, 2014
11:23 PM CST-6
Wind report for McLain, MS
Greene County · 3,113 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Winds estimated at 60 mph downed a tree on a house.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Sand Hill, MS
60 mph
May 21, 2010
6:25 PM CST-6
Wind report for McLain, MS
Greene County · 3,113 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Winds estimated at 60 mph damaged ripped a porch and part of a roof of of a house.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Neely, MS
60 mph
May 3, 2009
11:50 AM CST-6
Wind report for McLain, MS
Greene County · 3,113 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Winds estimated at 60 mph downed trees and power lines near Sand Hill.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Sand Hill, MS
58 mph
Feb 12, 2008
3:00 PM CST-6
Wind report for McLain, MS
Greene County · 3,113 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Sand Hill, MS
58 mph
Jan 31, 2008
4:45 PM CST-6
Wind report for McLain, MS
Greene County · 3,113 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Neely, MS
58 mph
Dec 20, 2007
11:05 AM CST-6
Wind report for McLain, MS
Greene County · 3,113 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Avera, MS
58 mph
Oct 27, 2006
7:35 AM CST-6
Wind report for McLain, MS
Greene County · 3,113 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: High winds from a thunderstorm blew down several trees and power lines near Bothwell.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Bothwell, 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 McLain, MS

17 reports
UNK category
Apr 19, 2022
2:02 AM UTC
Tornado report for McLain, MS
Greene County · 3,113 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: *** 1 INJ *** NWS STORM SURVEY TEAM FOUND A TORNADO BEGAN NEAR LOVEWELL RD AND QUICKLY INTENSIFIED TO A STRONG EF2 WITH PEAK ESTIMATED WINDS OF 130 MPH AS IS SNAPPED NUMEROUS LARGE OAK TREES. ONE INJURY WAS REPORTED AT THIS LOCATION WHERE A LARGE BRANCH PIERCED A MANUFACTURED HOME. THE TORNADO CONTINUED SOUTHEAST ALONG A 1.7 MILE TRACK WHERE IT REACHED A PEAK WIDTH OF 400 YARDS.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 S Avera, MS
UNK category
Apr 18, 2022
2:01 AM UTC
Tornado report for McLain, MS
Greene County · 3,113 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: DAMAGE AND TORNADIC DEBRIS SIGNATURE DETECTED ON RADAR. ONE INJURY.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Avera, MS
UNK category
Apr 3, 2022
1:46 AM UTC
Tornado report for McLain, MS
Greene County · 3,113 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NUMEROUS POWER LINES AND TREES DOWN IN THE MCLAIN COMMUNITY. REPORTS OF TREES AND DEBRIS OVER OLD HIGHWAY 24. TDS OBSERVED ON RADAR. TIME ESTIMATED.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Mclain, MS
UNK category
Apr 3, 2022
1:42 AM UTC
Tornado report for McLain, MS
Greene County · 3,113 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: MULTIPLE HOMES WERE REPORTED TO HAVE ROOF DAMAGE IN MCLAIN. ROOF DAMAGE ALSO REPORTED IN NEARBY PERRY COUNTY.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Mclain, MS
UNK category
Feb 11, 2020
12:08 AM UTC
Tornado report for McLain, MS
Greene County · 3,113 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: TORNADO TOUCHED DOWN JUST EAST OF OLD DITCH RD CAUSING NUMEROUS SNAPPED SOFTWOOD PINES. AS THE TORNADO PROGRESSED NORTHEAST... WIDTH INCREASED TO APPROXIMATELY 200 YARDS WITH A CLEAR CONVERGENT PATTERN OF SNAPPED SOFTWOODS. AS THE TORNADO APPROACHED PIAVE CHURCH RD... IT APPEARS TO HAVE WEAKENED CAUSING SEVERAL UPROOTED HARDWOODS AND A FEW SNAPPED TO UPROOTED SOFTWOODS. A FEW HOMES HAD MINOR ROOF DAMAGE LIKELY BY THE OUTER CIRCULATION AND RFD. THE TORNADO SHORTLY LIFTED AFTER CROSSING PIAVE CHURCH RD BUT NOT BEFORE UPROOTING A COUPLE MORE HARDWOODS AND REMOVING A TIN ROOF FROM A MOBILE HOME PORCH.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 WNW Piave, MS
UNK category
Feb 23, 2016
11:40 PM UTC
Tornado report for McLain, MS
Greene County · 3,113 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: TORNADO DAMAGE...TREES DOWN BETWEEN AVERA AND KNOBTOWN MS.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Avera, MS
EF1 category
Dec 25, 2012
4:32 PM CST-6
Tornado report for McLain, MS
Greene County · 3,113 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado moved through the Mclain area producing|roof damage to an elementary school and a few homes...as well as|snapping several trees. The tornado lifted near the intersection|of Old Mississippi 24 and US Highway 98. This tornado segment in|Greene County is part of a 61 mile long track tornado that went|from central Pearl River County to western Greene County Mississippi.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.19 SSW Mc Lain, MS
EF1 category
Apr 4, 2011
6:43 PM CST-6
Tornado report for McLain, MS
Greene County · 3,113 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado damage was found to be along a path extending from approximately 9 miles northwest of Neely, Mississippi to approximately 13 miles south-southwest of State Line Mississippi. The tornado primarily snapped or uprootted thousands of pine trees along a 100 yard wide path, producing minor to moderate damage to the roofs of several homes and a church. One metal barn was destroyed near Avera as the tornado moved through.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5.14 WSW Avera, MS
F1 category
Nov 15, 2006
4:57 AM CST-6
Tornado report for McLain, MS
Greene County · 3,113 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado first touched down near Avera Baptist Church on Pleasant Valley Road. This was where most of the damage was observed. The front part of the church roof was torn off. The tornado then moved east northeast damaging trees and causing roof damage along Pleasant Valley Road. The tornado crossed State Highway 63 causing roof damage to a few homes. The tornado continued east northeast over open countryside downing trees along its path. The tornado lifted back into the clouds near Indian Hill Road.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .45 S Avera, MS
F0 category
Nov 24, 2004
3:10 AM CST
Tornado report for McLain, MS
Greene County · 3,113 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A weak tornado downed trees near Avera.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Avera, MS
F0 category
Apr 24, 2003
5:35 PM CST
Tornado report for McLain, MS
Greene County · 3,113 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A weak tornado briefly touched down just north of Neely. Several trees were blown down.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Neely, MS
F0 category
Dec 23, 2002
9:30 PM CST
Tornado report for McLain, MS
Greene County · 3,113 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A weak tornado briefly touched down south of Avera. Several trees were blown down.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 S Avera, MS
F1 category
Feb 19, 1996
3:00 PM CST
Tornado report for McLain, MS
Greene County · 3,113 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: W Pleasant Hill, MS
F2 category
Feb 19, 1996
2:20 PM CST
Tornado report for McLain, MS
Greene County · 3,113 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: E Richton, MS
F1 category
Mar 4, 1977
2:00 AM CST
Tornado report for McLain, MS
Greene County · 3,113 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

McLain, MS area census snapshot

People & households
Population394
Households122
Housing units210
Income
Median household income$41,667
$100k+ households34.4%
$150k+ households24.6%
Housing stock
Single-family detached105
Attached single-family0
Small multifamily37
Large multifamily0
Mobile homes68
Housing mix
Single-family share50%
Attached-home share--
Multifamily share17.6%
Mobile-home share32.4%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied103
Renter-occupied19
Vacant units88
Home value & age
Median home value$56,300
Owner homes $300k+--
Owner homes $500k+--
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1984
Older-home share45.7%
Vehicle context
Households with cars113
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 10 hail, 29 wind, and 17 tornado reports in and near McLain, MS, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on June 16, 2023.

What is the largest hail ever reported in McLain?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near McLain, MS is 2.75″. It was reported near Mc Lain, MS on March 5, 1998.

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

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

I am selling a home in McLain — 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 McLain address?

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