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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near West Hattiesburg, MS

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near West Hattiesburg, MS from January 26, 1996 through March 18, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Hail Reports
11
Wind Reports
23
Tornado Reports
6
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  West Hattiesburg, MS · 1996–present Updated  Daily · last Mar 18, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near West Hattiesburg, MS

11 reports
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1.00″ hail
May 1, 2017
1:09 AM UTC
Hail report for West Hattiesburg, MS
Lamar County · 18,195 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER SIZE HAIL AT PCS SCHOOL IN HATTIESBURG.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 ENE West Hattiesburg, MS
1.50″ hail
Jan 21, 2017
9:41 AM UTC
Hail report for West Hattiesburg, MS
Lamar County · 18,195 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PING PONG BALL SIZED HAIL IN THE OAK GROVE COMMUNITY REPORTED VIA SOCIAL MEDIA
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 SW West Hattiesburg, MS
1.75″ hail
Jan 21, 2017
9:35 AM UTC
Hail report for West Hattiesburg, MS
Lamar County · 18,195 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: GOLF BALL HAIL REPORTED BY EMA
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 W West Hattiesburg, MS
1.75″ hail
Mar 17, 2016
4:35 PM UTC
Hail report for West Hattiesburg, MS
Lamar County · 18,195 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: ALONG PURVIS OLOH RD
NWS Hail Report Location: 11 SW West Hattiesburg, MS
0.88″ hail
Mar 31, 2013
3:00 PM CST-6
Hail report for West Hattiesburg, MS
Lamar County · 18,195 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .91 SW Wardwell Station, MS
0.75″ hail
Mar 22, 2005
8:35 AM CST
Hail report for West Hattiesburg, MS
Lamar County · 18,195 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Hattiesburg, MS
1.00″ hail
May 11, 2004
11:45 AM CST
Hail report for West Hattiesburg, MS
Lamar County · 18,195 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Hattiesburg, MS
0.75″ hail
Feb 25, 2004
8:51 AM CST
Hail report for West Hattiesburg, MS
Lamar County · 18,195 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Hattiesburg, MS
1.00″ hail
Nov 9, 2000
1:40 AM CST
Hail report for West Hattiesburg, MS
Lamar County · 18,195 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Brief period of golfball sized hail caused some roof damage.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 W Hattiesburg, MS
0.75″ hail
Aug 31, 2000
3:20 PM CST
Hail report for West Hattiesburg, MS
Lamar County · 18,195 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Dime-sized hail was reported along the Forrest County border.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 S Hattiesburg, MS
0.75″ hail
Jan 26, 1996
5:02 PM CST
Hail report for West Hattiesburg, MS
Lamar County · 18,195 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: NE Oak Grove, 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 West Hattiesburg, MS

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UNK mph
Mar 18, 2026
2:27 AM UTC
Wind report for West Hattiesburg, MS
Lamar County · 18,195 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Widespread downed trees across northern and central Lamar County.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 W West Hattiesburg, MS
UNK mph
Jun 10, 2022
7:01 PM UTC
Wind report for West Hattiesburg, MS
Lamar County · 18,195 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A COUPLE TREES DOWNED IN THE WEST HATTIESBURG/OAK GROVE AREA.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSW West Hattiesburg, MS
UNK mph
Apr 10, 2021
6:20 AM UTC
Wind report for West Hattiesburg, MS
Lamar County · 18,195 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: NUMEROUS DOWNED BRANCHES FROM 1" TO 4" ACROSS BELLEVUE AND BENT CREEK COMMUNITIES.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 WSW West Hattiesburg, MS
UNK mph
Apr 10, 2021
6:16 AM UTC
Wind report for West Hattiesburg, MS
Lamar County · 18,195 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF LINCOLN AND OAK GROVE ROAD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 S West Hattiesburg, MS
UNK mph
Jul 14, 2019
4:42 PM UTC
Wind report for West Hattiesburg, MS
Lamar County · 18,195 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN ON BEECHWOOD DRIVE.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SE West Hattiesburg, MS
UNK mph
Jul 14, 2019
4:34 PM UTC
Wind report for West Hattiesburg, MS
Lamar County · 18,195 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN ON COURTLAND DRIVE.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WNW West Hattiesburg, MS
UNK mph
Nov 3, 2018
9:42 AM UTC
Wind report for West Hattiesburg, MS
Lamar County · 18,195 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SEVERAL TREES DOWN AROUND THE CANEBRAKE COUNTRY CLUB AND BELLEVUE AREAS. REPORT RELAYED VIA SOCIAL MEDIA.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 W West Hattiesburg, MS
UNK mph
Nov 2, 2018
10:08 AM UTC
Wind report for West Hattiesburg, MS
Lamar County · 18,195 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWNED ON CANEBRAKE BLVD. IN BELLEVUE AREA.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 W West Hattiesburg, MS
UNK mph
Jun 14, 2017
10:55 PM UTC
Wind report for West Hattiesburg, MS
Lamar County · 18,195 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: REPORT VIA SOCIAL MEDIA - PICTURE OF A TREE DOWN ON STEELMAN ROAD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SSW West Hattiesburg, MS
UNK mph
Apr 23, 2017
1:45 AM UTC
Wind report for West Hattiesburg, MS
Lamar County · 18,195 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN ON SOUTH MILL CREEK ROAD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 SW West Hattiesburg, MS
UNK mph
Apr 3, 2017
9:20 AM UTC
Wind report for West Hattiesburg, MS
Lamar County · 18,195 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE ACROSS OLD HWY 24 BLOCKING BOTH LANES.
NWS Wind Report Location: 8 WSW West Hattiesburg, MS
UNK mph
Sep 25, 2016
11:20 PM UTC
Wind report for West Hattiesburg, MS
Lamar County · 18,195 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MULTIPLE TREES DOWN ACROSS OLD HIGHWAY 11 AT BEN SMITH RD AND LADNER LANE.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SW West Hattiesburg, MS
UNK mph
Sep 25, 2016
11:15 PM UTC
Wind report for West Hattiesburg, MS
Lamar County · 18,195 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN ACROSS POMPANO DR/MACKEREL DRIVE IN WEST HATTIESBURG.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 W West Hattiesburg, MS
UNK mph
Sep 25, 2016
10:55 PM UTC
Wind report for West Hattiesburg, MS
Lamar County · 18,195 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN AT RD HARTFIELD RD AND MORGAN LANE.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 S West Hattiesburg, MS
60 mph
Oct 31, 2015
3:23 PM CST-6
Wind report for West Hattiesburg, MS
Lamar County · 18,195 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were blown down along Sullivan Kilrain Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.39 E Richburg, 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 West Hattiesburg, MS

6 reports
UNK category
Aug 24, 2022
6:04 PM UTC
Tornado report for West Hattiesburg, MS
Lamar County · 18,195 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A BRIEF EF0 TORNADO OCCURRED JUST NORTH OF US 98 IN WEST HATTIESBURG. ALONG WITH MULTIPLE VIDEOS OF A FUNNEL CLOUD TAKEN ALONG US 98... AN EMPLOYEE FROM A NEARBY GOLF COURSE WITNESSED DEBRIS BRIEFLY BEING LOFTED AS THE FUNNEL MOVED ACROSS AN OPEN AREA. NO OTHER DAMAGE OCCURRED IN THE AREA. THE TORNADO APPEARED THE BE THE RESULT OF THE INTERSECTION OF TWO LOW LEVEL BOUNDARIES ENHANCING SHEAR AND VERY LOW CLOUD BASES IN THE EXCEPTIONALLY MOISTURE-RICH ENVIRONMENT.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 WNW West Hattiesburg, MS
UNK category
Jan 21, 2017
9:47 AM UTC
Tornado report for West Hattiesburg, MS
Lamar County · 18,195 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: HEAVY DAMAGE TO STURCTURES AT AND ALONG CARTER AND TATUM CAMP RDS. NUMEROUS TREES DOWN.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 SW Hattiesburg, MS
UNK category
Feb 23, 2016
10:29 PM UTC
Tornado report for West Hattiesburg, MS
Lamar County · 18,195 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: EF-1 TORNADO WITH MAXIMUM WINDS OF 90 MPH AND A PATH LENGTH OF 1.4 MILES AND WIDTH OF 75 YARDS. NUMEROUS TREES WERE SNAPPED ALONG WITH SOME ROOF AND FENCE DAMAGE.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 7 SSW West Hattiesburg, MS
EF0 category
Oct 31, 2015
3:24 PM CST-6
Tornado report for West Hattiesburg, MS
Lamar County · 18,195 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This weak tornado touched down along Richburg Road just west of I-59. It tracked east northeast for 4.5 miles across a neighborhood and US Highway 11 before lifting at McCall Street and Barkley Road. The damage was mainly to trees where many of these had broken limbs with several even uprooted. Some homes had minor damage from downed trees or shingles torn off the roof. Estimated maximum winds were 85 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .81 NE Richburg, MS
EF1 category
Dec 10, 2008
1:13 AM CST-6
Tornado report for West Hattiesburg, MS
Lamar County · 18,195 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Damage occurred to 7 apartment buildings. Most of the damage was to siding and to roofs. One apartment building had significant damage to the roof. Several hardwood and softwood trees were snapped, one of which fell onto an apartment building. Two cars were blown into each other and one had the windows broken. Three homes had minor shingle damage and the garage door of one home was damaged. The tornado tossed trees onto Interstate 59. Maximum winds were around 100 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.38 SE Wardwell Station, MS
F0 category
Oct 17, 2006
2:39 AM CST-6
Tornado report for West Hattiesburg, MS
Lamar County · 18,195 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This strong tornado briefly touched down in the Oak Grove Community and was on the ground for 3/4 of a mile. Two homes had nearly the entire roof torn off and large wooden boards were wedged into the ground. Portions of awning were blown a mile away. Seven other homes sustained minor damage within the brief path.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.58 SW Wardwell Station, 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

West Hattiesburg, MS area census snapshot

People & households
Population6,509
Households2,392
Housing units2,663
Income
Median household income$38,269
$100k+ households28.4%
$150k+ households8.0%
Housing stock
Single-family detached853
Attached single-family185
Small multifamily1,071
Large multifamily309
Mobile homes245
Housing mix
Single-family share32.0%
Attached-home share7.0%
Multifamily share51.8%
Mobile-home share9.2%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied837
Renter-occupied1,555
Vacant units271
Home value & age
Median home value$209,100
Owner homes $300k+10.8%
Owner homes $500k+--
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1988
Older-home share34.2%
Vehicle context
Households with cars1,903
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 11 hail, 23 wind, and 6 tornado reports in and near West Hattiesburg, MS, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on March 18, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in West Hattiesburg?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near West Hattiesburg, MS is 1.75″. It was reported near West Hattiesburg, MS on January 21, 2017.

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

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

I am selling a home in West Hattiesburg — 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 West Hattiesburg address?

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