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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near New Hope, MS

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near New Hope, MS from March 31, 1962 through August 26, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Hail Reports
25
Wind Reports
62
Tornado Reports
8
Max Hail Size
2.50″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  New Hope, MS · 1962–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 26, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near New Hope, MS

25 reports
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1.00″ hail
Mar 10, 2026
1:15 AM UTC
Hail report for New Hope, MS
Lowndes County · 18,835 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel to quarter size hail was beginning to accumulate near Mt. Vernon Church.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 NNE New Hope, MS
1.50″ hail
Mar 10, 2026
1:13 AM UTC
Hail report for New Hope, MS
Lowndes County · 18,835 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NW New Hope, MS
1.50″ hail
May 9, 2024
11:32 PM UTC
Hail report for New Hope, MS
Lowndes County · 18,835 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Ping pong ball sized hail in New Hope.
NWS Hail Report Location: New Hope, MS
2.00″ hail
Jun 16, 2023
11:40 PM UTC
Hail report for New Hope, MS
Lowndes County · 18,835 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: One to two inch hail reported in New Hope via social media.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 N New Hope, MS
1.50″ hail
Apr 9, 2021
10:57 PM UTC
Hail report for New Hope, MS
Lowndes County · 18,835 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: MEDIA REPORTS PHOTOGRAPH OF 1.5 INCH HAIL IN NEW HOPE.
NWS Hail Report Location: New Hope, MS
1.00″ hail
Apr 9, 2021
10:53 PM UTC
Hail report for New Hope, MS
Lowndes County · 18,835 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: MEDIA REPORTS 1 INCH HAIL. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 W New Hope, MS
1.00″ hail
Mar 27, 2021
10:20 PM UTC
Hail report for New Hope, MS
Lowndes County · 18,835 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORTED ON HILDRETH RD.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SW New Hope, MS
1.00″ hail
Apr 29, 2016
9:59 PM UTC
Hail report for New Hope, MS
Lowndes County · 18,835 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: ON FOWLER DR
NWS Hail Report Location: New Hope, MS
1.00″ hail
Apr 29, 2016
9:49 PM UTC
Hail report for New Hope, MS
Lowndes County · 18,835 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: ON FOWLER DR
NWS Hail Report Location: New Hope, MS
1.75″ hail
Jun 9, 2014
6:38 PM CST-6
Hail report for New Hope, MS
Lowndes County · 18,835 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.38 S New Hope, MS
1.75″ hail
Apr 11, 2013
11:53 AM CST-6
Hail report for New Hope, MS
Lowndes County · 18,835 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golf ball size hail fell in the area.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.5 N Forreston, MS
0.75″ hail
Jun 4, 2012
6:00 AM CST-6
Hail report for New Hope, MS
Lowndes County · 18,835 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.7 SE Steens, MS
1.75″ hail
Mar 2, 2012
7:35 PM CST-6
Hail report for New Hope, MS
Lowndes County · 18,835 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .9 NW Forreston, MS
2.50″ hail
Apr 24, 2010
3:30 PM CST-6
Hail report for New Hope, MS
Lowndes County · 18,835 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Tennis ball sized hail was reported south of New Hope.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.76 N Forreston, MS
1.00″ hail
Apr 24, 2010
2:25 AM CST-6
Hail report for New Hope, MS
Lowndes County · 18,835 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter sized hail was reported at New Hope.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.38 S New Hope, 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 New Hope, MS

30 reports
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UNK mph
Aug 26, 2026
9:55 PM UTC
Wind report for New Hope, MS
Lowndes County · 18,835 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree downed along Mac Davis Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 Ne New Hope, MS
UNK mph
Aug 26, 2026
9:55 PM UTC
Wind report for New Hope, MS
Lowndes County · 18,835 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects location of previous tstm wnd dmg report from 4 NE New Hope. Tree downed along Mac Davis Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 Ne New Hope, MS
UNK mph
Jul 1, 2026
9:10 PM UTC
Wind report for New Hope, MS
Lowndes County · 18,835 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree downed on Lee Stokes Rd from outflow winds. Likely sub severe wind gust.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SSE Steens, MS
UNK mph
May 1, 2026
5:00 AM UTC
Wind report for New Hope, MS
Lowndes County · 18,835 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on a home... minor damage.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNE New Hope, MS
UNK mph
Mar 10, 2026
1:15 AM UTC
Wind report for New Hope, MS
Lowndes County · 18,835 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees down along with some power lines and poles.
NWS Wind Report Location: New Hope, MS
65 mph
May 19, 2025
10:15 AM UTC
Wind report for New Hope, MS
Lowndes County · 18,835 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Straight line wind resulted in numerous downed trees and powerlines in the New Hope area of Lowndes County. One home sustained major damage from a fallen tree. Peak wind was estimated at up to 65 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NW New Hope, MS
UNK mph
May 18, 2025
1:15 PM UTC
Wind report for New Hope, MS
Lowndes County · 18,835 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Lowndes EMA reports numerous trees and power lines down with some trees on houses.
NWS Wind Report Location: New Hope, MS
UNK mph
May 18, 2025
10:15 AM UTC
Wind report for New Hope, MS
Lowndes County · 18,835 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from New Hope. Lowndes EMA reports numerous trees and power lines down with some trees on houses.
NWS Wind Report Location: New Hope, MS
UNK mph
May 2, 2025
8:33 PM UTC
Wind report for New Hope, MS
Lowndes County · 18,835 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on New Hope Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 N New Hope, MS
UNK mph
Apr 6, 2025
6:30 AM UTC
Wind report for New Hope, MS
Lowndes County · 18,835 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was blown down near the intersection of Mert Rickman Road and US Highway 82 E.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NNE New Hope, MS
UNK mph
Dec 29, 2024
3:10 AM UTC
Wind report for New Hope, MS
Lowndes County · 18,835 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down on Bersheba. Reported by EM.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NE New Hope, MS
UNK mph
Jun 5, 2024
10:55 PM UTC
Wind report for New Hope, MS
Lowndes County · 18,835 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was downed onto powerlines near Concord Drive and highway 69. Other scattered trees were downed across the county.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 S New Hope, MS
UNK mph
Mar 15, 2024
10:17 AM UTC
Wind report for New Hope, MS
Lowndes County · 18,835 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down along Hwy 69 S.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 W New Hope, MS
UNK mph
Aug 3, 2023
9:40 PM UTC
Wind report for New Hope, MS
Lowndes County · 18,835 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was blown down across Hildreth Road near the intersection of Highway 69.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SSW New Hope, MS
UNK mph
Apr 14, 2022
2:18 AM UTC
Wind report for New Hope, MS
Lowndes County · 18,835 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: DAMAGE TO A DECK... TREES SNAPPED AND MINOR ROOF DAMAGE TO A HOME ON CHAT AND CHEW RD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ENE Plum 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 New Hope, MS

8 reports
UNK category
Apr 30, 2017
4:37 PM UTC
Tornado report for New Hope, MS
Lowndes County · 18,835 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: EF-2 WITH MAX WINDS OF 115 MPH. PATH LENGTH: 1.96 MILES. MAX WIDTH: 440 YARDS. 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 EF2 RATING NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF MILL ROAD AND WEST MILL ROAD. HERE THERE WAS ROOF DAMAGE TO ANO
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 N New Hope, MS
UNK category
Dec 1, 2016
2:20 AM UTC
Tornado report for New Hope, MS
Lowndes County · 18,835 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: THIS TORNADO TRAVELED NNE JUST SOUTHWEST OF COLUMBUS FOR A DISTANCE OF 2.9 MILES MOSTLY DOING MINOR TO MODERATE TREE DAMAGE. ONE FARM PIVOT WAS HEAVILY DAMAGED NEAR THE START POINT. PEAK WIND 105 MPH. PATH WIDTH 100 YARDS.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 ESE Bent Oak, MS
UNK category
Mar 31, 2016
11:18 PM UTC
Tornado report for New Hope, MS
Lowndes County · 18,835 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: THIS TORNADO BEGAN SOUTHEAST OF COLUMBUS ON FRISCO RD. IT CONTINUED NORTHEAST... SNAPPING NUMEROUS TREES. THE TORNADO CONTINUED NORTHEAST CROSSING PRITCHARD LN AND THEN INTO THE LAKEOVER SUBDIVISION. TREES FELL ONTO HOMES. POWERPOLES WERE SNAPPED AND SHINGLES BLOWN OFF HOMES. THE TORNADO CROSSED LAKE LOWNDES RD AND OLD YORKVILLE RD BEFORE CROSSING THE STATE LINE. PATH LENGTH-5.8 MILES. MAX PATH WIDTH-600 YARDS. MAX WINDS-110 MPH.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 SW New Hope, MS
EF2 category
Apr 28, 2014
5:38 PM CST-6
Tornado report for New Hope, MS
Lowndes County · 18,835 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado started south of Columbus, just southwest of MS Highway 69, and tracked northeast into Alabama. This tornado destroyed two mobile homes near the Alabama line. It also knocked down numerous trees, some of which fell onto homes and outbuildings. The path length in Mississippi was just over 8 miles with an additional 6 miles in Alabama. Total path length was 14.4 miles with a max wind of 120 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.67 SW Columbus/Lowndes Co, MS
EF1 category
Apr 28, 2014
5:19 PM CST-6
Tornado report for New Hope, MS
Lowndes County · 18,835 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado caused damage to a speedway track and the roofs of several homes. Numerous trees were downed. The track continued into Alabama. Total path length was 9.8 miles. Maximum winds were around 105 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.24 SSE Steens, MS
F1 category
Nov 10, 2002
7:36 PM CST
Tornado report for New Hope, MS
Lowndes County · 18,835 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado formed in Lowndes County, about 2 miles southwest of New Hope, destroying many trees as it moved northeast. The tornado then moved into Pickens County, Alabama, about 3 miles east-northeast of New Hope (near Forest, Alabama).
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 SW New Hope, MS
F1 category
Jun 5, 1998
1:30 PM CST
Tornado report for New Hope, MS
Lowndes County · 18,835 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado touched down near the town of New Hope. Thirteen houses had major damage and another 129 homes had minor damage. Twenty-two mobile homes were either damaged or destroyed.
NWS Tornado Report Location: New Hope, MS
F3 category
Mar 31, 1962
12:15 AM CST
Tornado report for New Hope, 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

New Hope, MS area census snapshot

People & households
Population3,587
Households1,229
Housing units1,294
Income
Median household income$79,250
$100k+ households42.3%
$150k+ households9.3%
Housing stock
Single-family detached1,180
Attached single-family31
Small multifamily22
Large multifamily0
Mobile homes61
Housing mix
Single-family share91.2%
Attached-home share2.4%
Multifamily share1.7%
Mobile-home share4.7%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied1,023
Renter-occupied206
Vacant units65
Home value & age
Median home value$223,900
Owner homes $300k+16.6%
Owner homes $500k+--
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1990
Older-home share26.2%
Vehicle context
Households with cars1,164
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 25 hail, 62 wind, and 8 tornado reports in and near New Hope, 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 New Hope?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near New Hope, MS is 2.50″. It was reported near Forreston, MS on April 24, 2010.

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

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

I am selling a home in New Hope — 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 New Hope address?

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