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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Pearlington, MS from May 24, 1976 through July 16, 2024, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
9
Wind Reports
19
Tornado Reports
9
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Pearlington, MS · 1976–present Updated  Daily · last Jul 16, 2024

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Pearlington, MS

9 reports
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1.00″ hail
Jul 16, 2024
9:18 PM UTC
Hail report for Pearlington, MS
Hancock County · 18,206 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Delayed. Picture of hail estimated to be about quarter size north of Gainesville... MS near Stennis Space Center.
NWS Hail Report Location: 8 NNW Pearlington, MS
0.75″ hail
Apr 2, 2009
1:15 PM CST-6
Hail report for Pearlington, MS
Hancock County · 18,206 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Pearlington, MS
0.88″ hail
Jul 29, 2003
3:15 PM CST
Hail report for Pearlington, MS
Hancock County · 18,206 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel size hail was observed at the intersection of Highway 603 and Interstate 10.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 N Pearlington, MS
0.75″ hail
Sep 1, 2000
6:10 PM CST
Hail report for Pearlington, MS
Hancock County · 18,206 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Dime size hail was reported at Interstate 10 and Highway 607.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 N Pearlington, MS
1.75″ hail
Mar 7, 1998
9:30 PM CST
Hail report for Pearlington, MS
Hancock County · 18,206 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Pearlington, MS
1.75″ hail
Mar 7, 1998
9:00 PM CST
Hail report for Pearlington, MS
Hancock County · 18,206 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Logtown, MS
1.75″ hail
Mar 6, 1998
2:05 PM CST
Hail report for Pearlington, MS
Hancock County · 18,206 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Pearlington, MS
1.75″ hail
Jul 7, 1980
3:15 PM CST
Hail report for Pearlington, MS
Hancock County · 18,206 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, MS
1.75″ hail
May 24, 1976
3:05 PM CST
Hail report for Pearlington, MS
Hancock County · 18,206 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 Pearlington, MS

19 reports
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UNK mph
Jul 16, 2024
9:20 PM UTC
Wind report for Pearlington, MS
Hancock County · 18,206 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down blocking road at Stennis. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 N Pearlington, MS
UNK mph
Apr 10, 2024
3:20 PM UTC
Wind report for Pearlington, MS
Hancock County · 18,206 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: NWS Storm Survey assessed the damage in Hancock County at Stennis Space Center and near Kiln... MS. There is evidence of strong wind damage... which is possibly tornadic. However... given that the damage extends further West into St Tammany Parish... a determination on the damage in Hancock County will not be completed today. Pending further analysis of satellite data and initial radar analysis... a determination will be made in the future.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 N Pearlington, MS
UNK mph
Apr 10, 2024
3:19 PM UTC
Wind report for Pearlington, MS
Hancock County · 18,206 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous vehicles damaged at Stennis by thrown container.
NWS Wind Report Location: 8 N Pearlington, MS
UNK mph
Apr 11, 2021
10:05 AM UTC
Wind report for Pearlington, MS
Hancock County · 18,206 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: EM REPORTED A COUPLE TREES DOWN FROM PEARLINGTON TO BAY ST. LOUIS. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Pearlington, MS
60 mph
Jan 3, 2015
11:16 AM CST-6
Wind report for Pearlington, MS
Hancock County · 18,206 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A storm spotter reported 60 mph wind gusts in Pearlington with tree limbs down.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Pearlington, MS
63 mph
Jul 6, 2012
1:05 PM CST-6
Wind report for Pearlington, MS
Hancock County · 18,206 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A couple of trees were reported blown down at Stennis Space Center.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.75 NE Gainesville, MS
63 mph
Mar 21, 2012
2:10 PM CST-6
Wind report for Pearlington, MS
Hancock County · 18,206 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were reported down in Pearlington.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Pearlington, MS
58 mph
Nov 30, 2010
7:42 AM CST-6
Wind report for Pearlington, MS
Hancock County · 18,206 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: AWOS at Stennis Space Center (KHSA) reported a measured peak gust of 50 knots.
NWS Wind Report Location: 8 N Pearlington, MS
58 mph
Apr 2, 2009
1:15 PM CST-6
Wind report for Pearlington, MS
Hancock County · 18,206 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and power lines were blown down along Highway 604.
NWS Wind Report Location: .45 E Pearlington, MS
58 mph
Jun 2, 2004
7:20 AM CST
Wind report for Pearlington, MS
Hancock County · 18,206 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and power lines were blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Pearlington, MS
60 mph
Sep 1, 2000
6:11 PM CST
Wind report for Pearlington, MS
Hancock County · 18,206 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 N Pearlington, MS
UNK mph
Jul 14, 2000
4:10 PM CST
Wind report for Pearlington, MS
Hancock County · 18,206 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Pearlington, MS
60 mph
Mar 18, 1996
2:45 AM CST
Wind report for Pearlington, MS
Hancock County · 18,206 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 NE Pearlington, MS
UNK mph
Jan 18, 1996
1:15 PM CST
Wind report for Pearlington, MS
Hancock County · 18,206 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Pearlington, MS
UNK mph
May 8, 1995
11:10 PM CST
Wind report for Pearlington, MS
Hancock County · 18,206 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous trees were downed by thunderstorm wind gusts.
NWS Wind Report Location: Pearlington, 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 Pearlington, MS

9 reports
UNK category
Apr 10, 2024
3:17 PM UTC
Tornado report for Pearlington, MS
Hancock County · 18,206 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This EF0 tornado with max wind speeds of 85mph that tracked for 5.33 miles started fairly large from the start with a swath extending from Leonard Kimble Road and further north along Mainline Road. High resolution satellite imagery indicated the damage path continued eastward where it crossed Texas Flat Road. Branches were broken and a few snapped trees were observed in a generally confluent pattern. The end point for this tornado is estimated based off high resolution satellite NDVI differencing as it interactive with the parent mesovortex and appeared to dissipate.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 10 N Pearlington, MS
UNK category
Aug 29, 2021
11:59 PM UTC
Tornado report for Pearlington, MS
Hancock County · 18,206 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A WATERSPOUT OVER HERON BAY MOVED INLAND ACROSS HANCOCK COUNTY MARSH COASTAL PRESERVE. NUMEROUS ROAD SIGNS AND POSTS WERE BLOWN OVER IN THE MAGNOLIA RIDGE AREA. THE TORNADO TRACKED NORTHWEST ACROSS EASTERN AND NORTHERN PEARLINGTON. NUMEROUS TREES WERE UPROOTED AND LARGE BRANCHES SNAPPED ON DEAN ROAD... WHIPPLE ROAD... RUSS STREET AND NAPOLEON-WESTONIA ROAD. ROOF DAMAGE TO MULTIPLE ROOF HOMES ON DEAN ROAD WAS REPORTED. THE BEGINNING AND ENDING POINTS OF THE TRACK ARE UNKNOWN WITHOUT THE ABILITY TO PERFORM A GROUND OR AERIAL SURVEY IN THE WAKE OF HURRICANE IDA.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 ESE Pearlington, MS
UNK category
Apr 8, 2021
8:27 AM UTC
Tornado report for Pearlington, MS
Hancock County · 18,206 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: AN EF0 TORNADO WITH MAX WINDS OF 75 MPH... A PATH WIDTH OF 50 YARDS AND PATH LENGTH OF 0.7 MILES... TOUCHED DOWN BRIEFLY AND MOVED NORTHEAST KNOCKING DOWN TREES AND DAMAGED A GUARD GATE.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 8 N Pearlington, MS
EF0 category
Nov 30, 2010
7:40 AM CST-6
Tornado report for Pearlington, MS
Hancock County · 18,206 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Delayed report from Stennis security of a sighted waterspout on the service canal. The waterspout moved onshore briefly before lifting. Minor shingle damage was done to one structure.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 8 N Pearlington, MS
EF0 category
Apr 2, 2009
12:50 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Pearlington, MS
Hancock County · 18,206 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A weak tornado with estimated winds of 70 to 80 mph touched down near the intersection of Whites Road and Whipple Road. The tornado snapped trees in half in this area. The tornado then moved to the east through forested areas approximately 1.5 miles before ending near the intersection of Whites Road and U.S. Highway 90 where tree damage was again observed.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.16 ESE Logtown, MS
F0 category
Apr 22, 1995
6:10 PM CST
Tornado report for Pearlington, MS
Hancock County · 18,206 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down briefly north of Pearlington. No signficant damaage reported.
NWS Tornado Report Location: N Pearlington, MS
F1 category
May 21, 1985
1:10 PM CST
Tornado report for Pearlington, MS
Hancock County · 18,206 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, MS
F2 category
Apr 13, 1980
7:45 AM CST
Tornado report for Pearlington, MS
Hancock County · 18,206 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, MS
F1 category
Aug 1, 1977
6:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Pearlington, MS
Hancock County · 18,206 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

Pearlington, MS area census snapshot

People & households
Population989
Households480
Housing units577
Income
Median household income$51,719
$100k+ households12.9%
$150k+ households2.5%
Housing stock
Single-family detached489
Attached single-family0
Small multifamily0
Large multifamily0
Mobile homes88
Housing mix
Single-family share84.8%
Attached-home share--
Multifamily share--
Mobile-home share15.3%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied445
Renter-occupied35
Vacant units97
Home value & age
Median home value$108,700
Owner homes $300k+1.1%
Owner homes $500k+1.1%
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built2004
Older-home share8.3%
Vehicle context
Households with cars469
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 9 hail, 19 wind, and 9 tornado reports in and near Pearlington, MS, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on July 16, 2024.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Pearlington?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Pearlington, MS is 1.75″. It was reported near Pearlington, MS on March 7, 1998.

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

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

I am selling a home in Pearlington — 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 Pearlington address?

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