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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Richton, MS from February 26, 1958 through June 22, 2023, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
17
Wind Reports
32
Tornado Reports
6
Max Hail Size
2.50″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Richton, MS · 1958–present Updated  Daily · last Jun 22, 2023

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Richton, MS

17 reports
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2.50″ hail
Jun 16, 2023
9:49 PM UTC
Hail report for Richton, MS
Perry County · 3,465 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Social media picture of tennis ball hail in Hiltonville... MS. Time using radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 ENE Hintonville, MS
2.50″ hail
Jun 16, 2023
9:42 PM UTC
Hail report for Richton, MS
Perry County · 3,465 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Social media picture of tennis ball hail just outside Richton... MS city limits. Time using radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SSE Richton, MS
1.00″ hail
Apr 18, 2022
1:30 AM UTC
Hail report for Richton, MS
Perry County · 3,465 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Richton, MS
1.00″ hail
Apr 17, 2021
9:50 AM UTC
Hail report for Richton, MS
Perry County · 3,465 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORTS OF QUARTER SIZE HAIL IN THE RICHTON AREA.
NWS Hail Report Location: Richton, MS
1.75″ hail
Jun 8, 2013
2:07 PM CST-6
Hail report for Richton, MS
Perry County · 3,465 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Hintonville, MS
1.00″ hail
Apr 4, 2008
3:25 PM CST-6
Hail report for Richton, MS
Perry County · 3,465 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Richton, MS
1.75″ hail
Apr 22, 2005
6:10 PM CST
Hail report for Richton, MS
Perry County · 3,465 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golfball size hail fell from a thunderstorm near Richton. The large hail damaged several vehicles.
NWS Hail Report Location: Richton, MS
0.75″ hail
Apr 11, 2005
5:45 PM CST
Hail report for Richton, MS
Perry County · 3,465 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Richton, MS
0.75″ hail
Mar 22, 2005
9:25 AM CST
Hail report for Richton, MS
Perry County · 3,465 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 E Richton, MS
1.00″ hail
Feb 23, 2004
11:43 AM CST
Hail report for Richton, MS
Perry County · 3,465 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Richton, MS
0.88″ hail
May 3, 2003
4:35 PM CST
Hail report for Richton, MS
Perry County · 3,465 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Richton, MS
0.75″ hail
Apr 25, 2003
5:20 PM CST
Hail report for Richton, MS
Perry County · 3,465 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Richton, MS
0.75″ hail
Mar 13, 2003
2:40 PM CST
Hail report for Richton, MS
Perry County · 3,465 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Richton, MS
0.75″ hail
Mar 12, 2002
5:15 PM CST
Hail report for Richton, MS
Perry County · 3,465 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Richton, MS
1.50″ hail
Aug 25, 1999
7:55 PM CST
Hail report for Richton, MS
Perry County · 3,465 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Ping pong ball size hail was reported in the community.
NWS Hail Report Location: Richton, 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 Richton, MS

30 reports
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UNK mph
Jun 22, 2023
12:31 AM UTC
Wind report for Richton, MS
Perry County · 3,465 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous trees reported down along Wingate road. (Nbound @ 15 & Sbound @ Riverlot). Time using radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 S Richton, MS
UNK mph
Jun 12, 2023
9:33 PM UTC
Wind report for Richton, MS
Perry County · 3,465 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Public report with video of multiple trees down in Richton. Time estimated based on radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Richton, MS
UNK mph
Feb 3, 2022
6:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Richton, MS
Perry County · 3,465 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: REPORT OF TREE AND MINOR STRUCTURAL DAMAGE IN RICHTON.
NWS Wind Report Location: Richton, MS
UNK mph
Apr 22, 2020
1:25 AM UTC
Wind report for Richton, MS
Perry County · 3,465 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MULTIPLE TREES DOWN ACROSS THE COUNTY.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SW Richton, MS
UNK mph
Apr 22, 2020
1:25 AM UTC
Wind report for Richton, MS
Perry County · 3,465 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: REPORT OF A GARAGE/CARPORT THAT COLLAPSED ON A VEHICLE. PICTURES VIA SOCIAL MEDIA.
NWS Wind Report Location: Richton, MS
UNK mph
Apr 14, 2020
1:43 AM UTC
Wind report for Richton, MS
Perry County · 3,465 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SEVERAL TREES REPORTED DOWN IN RICHTON.
NWS Wind Report Location: Richton, MS
UNK mph
Apr 18, 2019
10:15 PM UTC
Wind report for Richton, MS
Perry County · 3,465 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN AND ROOF DAMAGED IN THE TOWN OF RICHTON. REPORT VIA SOCIAL MEDIA AND TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Richton, MS
UNK mph
Jul 31, 2018
6:57 PM UTC
Wind report for Richton, MS
Perry County · 3,465 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN ON WILL BEST ROAD OFF OF CAMP EIGHT ROAD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 NE Richton, MS
UNK mph
Jul 31, 2018
6:55 PM UTC
Wind report for Richton, MS
Perry County · 3,465 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN ON OLD AUGUSTA ROAD NEAR CLAY HILL ROAD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WSW Richton, MS
UNK mph
Jul 31, 2018
6:40 PM UTC
Wind report for Richton, MS
Perry County · 3,465 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN ON WINGATE ROAD WEST OF HIGHWAY 15.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WNW Hintonville, MS
UNK mph
May 21, 2018
1:29 AM UTC
Wind report for Richton, MS
Perry County · 3,465 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: HOME SUSTAINED WIND DAMAGE TO PORCH COLUMN... AWNING AND ROOF. RV SUSTAINED DAMAGE TO AWNING EXTENSION. A FEW ALUMINUM... MULTI-PURPOSE BUILDINGS IN THE AREA COLLAPSED.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSE Richton, MS
UNK mph
May 21, 2018
1:29 AM UTC
Wind report for Richton, MS
Perry County · 3,465 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE BLOWN DOWN AND A WINDOW TO A BUSINESS IN DOWNTOWN RICHTON SUSTAINED DAMAGE DUE TO A SIGN BEING BLOWN INTO IT.
NWS Wind Report Location: Richton, MS
UNK mph
Feb 23, 2016
11:08 PM UTC
Wind report for Richton, MS
Perry County · 3,465 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MINOR ROOF DAMAGE TO A HOME ON GAINES BREWER ROAD. A SMALL GREENHOUSE WAS ALSO DAMAGED. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 ESE Richton, MS
UNK mph
Feb 15, 2016
8:46 PM UTC
Wind report for Richton, MS
Perry County · 3,465 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SEVERAL TREES DOWN IN RICHTON.
NWS Wind Report Location: NE Richton, MS
60 mph
Jun 5, 2013
7:15 PM CST-6
Wind report for Richton, MS
Perry County · 3,465 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Winds estimated at 60 mph downed a large tree in Richton.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Richton, 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 Richton, MS

6 reports
UNK category
Apr 20, 2022
1:19 AM UTC
Tornado report for Richton, MS
Perry County · 3,465 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A BRIEF EF-1 TORNADO OCCURRED JUST SOUTH OF HIGHWAY 42 WEST OF RICHTON MS. THE TORNADO DESTROYED A COUPLE OF BARNS AND SNAPPED A COUPLE A TREES AS IT MOVED NORTHEAST ALONG HIGHWAY 42 WITH A MAX WIDTH OF 50 YARDS. THE TORNADO QUICKLY LIFTED AS IT CROSSED HIGHWAY 42 NEAR LOOP RD.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 WNW Richton, MS
F0 category
Apr 24, 2003
5:20 PM CST
Tornado report for Richton, MS
Perry County · 3,465 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A weak tornado briefly touched down just south of Hintonville. Several trees were blown down.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Hintonville, MS
F0 category
Dec 13, 2001
9:50 PM CST
Tornado report for Richton, MS
Perry County · 3,465 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A weak tornado briefly touched down along State Road 15 near Hintonville. The tornado did damage primarily to trees in a wooded area. No structures in the area were damaged.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Hintonville, MS
F1 category
Jun 5, 1989
11:00 AM CST
Tornado report for Richton, MS
Perry County · 3,465 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, MS
F1 category
May 7, 1975
11:50 AM CST
Tornado report for Richton, MS
Perry County · 3,465 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, MS
F3 category
Feb 26, 1958
7:45 PM CST
Tornado report for Richton, MS
Perry County · 3,465 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

Richton, MS area census snapshot

People & households
Population1,180
Households450
Housing units536
Income
Median household income$35,568
$100k+ households23.8%
$150k+ households10.4%
Housing stock
Single-family detached382
Attached single-family0
Small multifamily112
Large multifamily0
Mobile homes42
Housing mix
Single-family share71.3%
Attached-home share--
Multifamily share20.9%
Mobile-home share7.8%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied320
Renter-occupied130
Vacant units86
Home value & age
Median home value$137,600
Owner homes $300k+9.4%
Owner homes $500k+0.6%
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1974
Older-home share59.5%
Vehicle context
Households with cars400
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 17 hail, 32 wind, and 6 tornado reports in and near Richton, MS, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on June 22, 2023.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Richton?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Richton, MS is 2.50″. It was reported near Hintonville, MS on June 16, 2023.

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

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

I am selling a home in Richton — 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 Richton address?

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