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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Hancock County, MS

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Hancock County, MS from June 11, 1968 through August 21, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 39470 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
62
Wind Reports
138
Tornado Reports
55
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Hancock County, MS · 1968–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 21, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in Hancock County

30 reports
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1.25″ hail
Aug 21, 2026
7:22 PM UTC
Hail report for Hancock County, MS
Hancock County · 18,206 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Broadcast media reported Half Dollar sized hail just west of Waveland on Clermont Blvd. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 Wsw Waveland, MS
1.00″ hail
Jul 16, 2024
9:18 PM UTC
Hail report for Hancock County, 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
1.00″ hail
Apr 10, 2024
3:39 PM UTC
Hail report for Hancock County, MS
Hancock County · 18,206 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SW Diamondhead, MS
1.00″ hail
Apr 10, 2024
3:32 PM UTC
Hail report for Hancock County, MS
Hancock County · 18,206 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 SW Kiln, MS
1.00″ hail
Jan 9, 2024
12:15 AM UTC
Hail report for Hancock County, MS
Hancock County · 18,206 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter-sized hail reported by the public in Kiln... MS on Hwy 603.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 N Kiln, MS
1.25″ hail
Mar 13, 2023
2:25 AM UTC
Hail report for Hancock County, MS
Hancock County · 18,206 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PICTURES SENT TO WLOX OF HAIL AROUND NICKEL TO HALF DOLLAR SIZE COVERING THE GROUND. POSSIBLY LARGER HAIL IN PHOTO. SENT VIA SOCIAL MEDIA.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 NE Kiln, MS
1.00″ hail
Mar 30, 2017
3:30 PM UTC
Hail report for Hancock County, MS
Hancock County · 18,206 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: NEAR I-10 BETWEEN HIGHWAY 43 AND DIAMONHEAD.
NWS Hail Report Location: Diamondhead, MS
1.00″ hail
Feb 15, 2016
8:05 PM UTC
Hail report for Hancock County, MS
Hancock County · 18,206 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER SIZE HAIL REPORTED IN DIAMONDHEAD. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: Diamondhead, MS
1.50″ hail
Apr 25, 2015
12:58 PM CST-6
Hail report for Hancock County, MS
Hancock County · 18,206 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Power outages also reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 N Waveland, MS
1.00″ hail
Apr 4, 2012
12:15 AM CST-6
Hail report for Hancock County, MS
Hancock County · 18,206 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.18 N Diamondhead Arpt, MS
1.00″ hail
Apr 4, 2012
12:00 AM CST-6
Hail report for Hancock County, MS
Hancock County · 18,206 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel to quarter size hail fell for about 10 minutes in Kiln around 1 am.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Kiln, MS
1.00″ hail
May 26, 2011
10:45 AM CST-6
Hail report for Hancock County, MS
Hancock County · 18,206 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A trained spotter reported quarter size hail in Diamondhead.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Diamondhead Arpt, MS
1.75″ hail
May 25, 2010
1:00 PM CST-6
Hail report for Hancock County, MS
Hancock County · 18,206 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golf ball size hail reported in Diamondhead.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Diamondhead Arpt, MS
1.75″ hail
May 25, 2010
12:42 PM CST-6
Hail report for Hancock County, MS
Hancock County · 18,206 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golf ball size hail reported at Stennis Space Center.
NWS Hail Report Location: 14 NW Waveland, MS
1.00″ hail
May 25, 2010
12:38 PM CST-6
Hail report for Hancock County, MS
Hancock County · 18,206 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail reported at Stennis Space Center.
NWS Hail Report Location: 14 NW Waveland, 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 Hancock County

30 reports
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UNK mph
Jun 18, 2026
6:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Hancock County, MS
Hancock County · 18,206 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree debris from live oaks... branches up to 2 inch diameter.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ENE Waveland, MS
UNK mph
Jun 18, 2026
2:00 PM UTC
Wind report for Hancock County, MS
Hancock County · 18,206 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees on house. Occupants were rescued.
NWS Wind Report Location: 10 NNE Kiln, MS
65 mph
May 9, 2026
1:18 PM UTC
Wind report for Hancock County, MS
Hancock County · 18,206 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous tstm wnd gst report from 1 NNE Bay Saint Louis. Buoy station WYCM6 Bay Waveland Yacht Club (MS).
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNE Bay Saint Louis, MS
UNK mph
May 9, 2026
1:10 PM UTC
Wind report for Hancock County, MS
Hancock County · 18,206 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Roof damage to Our Lady of The Gulf Church.
NWS Wind Report Location: Bay Saint Louis, MS
UNK mph
May 9, 2026
1:08 PM UTC
Wind report for Hancock County, MS
Hancock County · 18,206 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down at Bridges Golf Club.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNW Bay Saint Louis, MS
UNK mph
May 9, 2026
1:05 PM UTC
Wind report for Hancock County, MS
Hancock County · 18,206 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Social media post report of tree downed by thunderstorm winds in Kiln.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Kiln, MS
UNK mph
May 9, 2026
1:04 PM UTC
Wind report for Hancock County, MS
Hancock County · 18,206 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on Diamondhead Dr East.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E Diamondhead, MS
UNK mph
May 9, 2026
1:04 PM UTC
Wind report for Hancock County, MS
Hancock County · 18,206 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: tree uprooted in Diamondhead... via mPing.
NWS Wind Report Location: Diamondhead, MS
UNK mph
May 9, 2026
1:03 PM UTC
Wind report for Hancock County, MS
Hancock County · 18,206 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on Ahoni St.
NWS Wind Report Location: Diamondhead, MS
85 mph
Mar 13, 2026
4:12 AM UTC
Wind report for Hancock County, MS
Hancock County · 18,206 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Bay Waveland measured a gust of 85 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNE Bay Saint Louis, MS
UNK mph
Jul 17, 2025
12:05 AM UTC
Wind report for Hancock County, MS
Hancock County · 18,206 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A comment on broadcast media social media post indicated that a tree was downed by thunderstorm winds in Waveland.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 WSW Waveland, MS
UNK mph
Apr 6, 2025
4:22 PM UTC
Wind report for Hancock County, MS
Hancock County · 18,206 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on powerline.
NWS Wind Report Location: 9 NNE Kiln, MS
UNK mph
Apr 6, 2025
4:20 PM UTC
Wind report for Hancock County, MS
Hancock County · 18,206 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Damage to siding and fascia.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 N Kiln, MS
UNK mph
Mar 5, 2025
1:05 AM UTC
Wind report for Hancock County, MS
Hancock County · 18,206 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds downed power lines across northern portions of Hancock County near Necaise.
NWS Wind Report Location: 13 N Kiln, MS
UNK mph
Feb 16, 2025
7:46 AM UTC
Wind report for Hancock County, MS
Hancock County · 18,206 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Damage to outbuilding at Hancock County EOC. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 N Kiln, 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 Hancock County

30 reports
UNK category
Jun 18, 2026
1:04 PM UTC
Tornado report for Hancock County, MS
Hancock County · 18,206 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NWS ground survey confirmed an EF-1 touched down near Standard Dedeaux Rd and moved northeast into Harrison County. It lifted near MS Hwy 53.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 8 NE Kiln, MS
UNK category
Apr 10, 2024
3:31 PM UTC
Tornado report for Hancock County, MS
Hancock County · 18,206 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: High resolution satellite imagery aided in identifying an embedded EF0 tornado with max wind speeds of 85mph that trailed the parent mesovortex that tracked for 2.79 miles through the area. More localized tree damage in addition to an evident damage path on NDVI differencing helped to confirm the existence of this tornado which tracked from Firetower Road east-southeastward to Old Joe Moran Road. The end point is estimated per satellite imagery which occurred over inaccessible rural lands.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 NNW Kiln, MS
UNK category
Apr 10, 2024
3:28 PM UTC
Tornado report for Hancock County, MS
Hancock County · 18,206 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An embedded EF1 tornado with max wind speeds of 100mph that tracked for 3.72 miles following along the backside of the mesovortex was identified using high resolution satellite imagery NDVI differencing where more localized damage to trees and structures were identified via ground survey. This tornado tracked primarily along MS Highway 43 with the most widespread damage being located along the curve in Cuevas Road where a swath of trees appeared to be damaged on satellite imagery in addition to observed damage with ground survey. This is where the tornado appeared to be at its strongest. Thereafter... the damage path in NDVI differencing gradually weakens and the tornado is estimated to have dissipated as it crossed the Silver Creek Acres neighborhood where tree damage was found near Violet Street and Gardenia Street in Kiln.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 NW Kiln, MS
UNK category
Apr 10, 2024
3:23 PM UTC
Tornado report for Hancock County, MS
Hancock County · 18,206 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A short-tracked tornado was identified using high resolution satellite imagery NDVI differencing. This tornado tracked over inaccessible rural lands north of Texas Flat Road along Catahoula Creek and Jourdan River before eventually dissipating as it interacted with the parent mesovortex to its east. No damage could be identified and thus the rating for this tornado is unknown.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 W Kiln, MS
UNK category
Apr 10, 2024
3:17 PM UTC
Tornado report for Hancock County, 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
Sep 14, 2021
2:15 AM UTC
Tornado report for Hancock County, MS
Hancock County · 18,206 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A NWS TEAM CONDUCTED REMOTE STORM SURVEYS VIA DAMAGE REPORTS FROM EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AND HIGH-RESOLUTION AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY IMAGES FROM THE NOAA REMOTE SENSING DIVISION FOLLOWING HURRICANE IDA. THE TEAM FOUND DAMAGE CONSISTENT WITH ANOTHER EF-0 TORNADO IN WAVELAND... MS. AFTER MOVING ONSHORE... THE FIRST EVIDENCE OF DAMAGE WAS TO A COUPLE OF RESIDENTIAL ROOFS NEAR DANIEL STREET AND JEFF DAVIS AVENUE. THE TORNADO THEN TRACKED NORTHWEST ACROSS HIGHWAY 90 BEFORE DAMAGING SEVERAL HOMES AND SNAPPING OR UPROOTING SEVERAL TREES NORTH OF ROUTE 43 BETWEEN 3RD AVE AND D AVE. THE TORNADO LIKELY LIFTED JUST SOUTHEAST OF WHALE AVENUE.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 NE Waveland, MS
UNK category
Sep 14, 2021
2:11 AM UTC
Tornado report for Hancock County, MS
Hancock County · 18,206 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A NWS TEAM CONDUCTED REMOTE STORM SURVEYS VIA DAMAGE REPORTS FROM EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AND HIGH-RESOLUTION AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY IMAGES FROM THE NOAA REMOTE SENSING DIVISION FOLLOWING HURRICANE IDA. THE TEAM FOUND TORNADO DAMAGE CONSISTENT WITH AN EF- 0 TORNADO IN WAVELAND... MS. AFTER MOVING ONSHORE IN A NORTHWEST DIRECTION... THE TORNADO INITIALLY TOUCHED DOWN ON LAND NEAR MORRIS ST.... AMAR ST.... AND SINGLETON ST.... DAMAGING ROOFS TO 8-10 HOUSES IN THIS NEIGHBORHOOD AND SNAPPING OR UPROOTING SEVERAL TREES. THE TORNADO THEN TRACKED NORTHWEST... DAMAGING ROOFS TO 4-5 HOUSES ON WAVELAND AVE. AND SYCAMORE ST. THERE WAS EVIDENCE OF ROOF DAMAGE TO NUMEROUS APARTMENTS IN THE OAK PLACE APARTMENTS NEAR RT 90 AND AN ADDITIONAL 8-10 HOMES ALONG MEDITERRANEAN ST.... PACIFIC ST.... AND DANUBE ST. THE TORNADO LIKELY LIFTED JUST SOUTH OF ROUTE 43/KILN RD IN HANCOCK COUNTY... MS.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 ESE Waveland, MS
UNK category
Aug 29, 2021
11:59 PM UTC
Tornado report for Hancock County, 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 Hancock County, 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
UNK category
Jul 14, 2020
7:24 PM UTC
Tornado report for Hancock County, MS
Hancock County · 18,206 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: WATERSPOUT THAT ORIGINATED OVER THE BAYOU LA CROIX AND CATAHOULA CREEK CONFLUENCE MOVED ONSHORE ON IRELAND STREET...CAUSING MINOR STRUCTURAL DAMAGE TO 5 HOUSES.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 WNW Bay St. Louis, MS
UNK category
Apr 25, 2019
4:22 PM UTC
Tornado report for Hancock County, MS
Hancock County · 18,206 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NUMEROUS TREE LIMBS BROKEN WITH SCATTERED TREES SNAPPED OR UPROOTED.TORNADO BEGAN NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF HIGHWAY 603 AND APACHE DR AND TRAVELED EAST-NORTHEAST LIFTING JUST BEFORE SHAWNEE ST. ESTIMATED PEAK WINDS 90 MPH. PATH LENGTH 0.4 MILES. PATH WIDTH 25 YARDS.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 SSW Kiln, MS
UNK category
Sep 6, 2018
8:09 PM UTC
Tornado report for Hancock County, MS
Hancock County · 18,206 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: MULTIPLE MANUFACTURED HOMES RECIEVED MINOR DAMAGE FROM A TORNADO THAT TOUCHED DOWN NEAR PINECREST ROAD AND LIFTED AFTER CROSSING LONG VUE ROAD. THE DAMAGE RANGED FROM SHINGLE AND SKIRT REMOVAL TO A SMALL WOODEND SHED BEING DESTROYED. THE TORNADO HAD A PATH LENGTH WAS 0.6 MILES... WIDTH OF 30 YARDS AND PRODUCED WINDS UP TO 75 MPH EF-0.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 9 E Picayune, MS
EF1 category
Sep 30, 2012
2:20 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Hancock County, MS
Hancock County · 18,206 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A weak tornado touched down along an intermittent track from the Cypress Lake area northeastward to just southwest of the community of Necaise. A few homes had minor roof damage, one home was shifted off its foundation. One home had a portion of siding roof peeled off, and a few trees were snapped or blown down. Most of the damage path was rated as WF0 with an isolated area of EF1 damage. Path length was 6 miles, path width 40 yards. Maximum winds were approximately 100 mph. Time of event was based on radar.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 8.11 WSW Sellers, MS
EF0 category
Sep 3, 2011
9:20 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Hancock County, MS
Hancock County · 18,206 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A weak tornado moving southeast to northwest touched down for a short distance. A mobile home was turned on its side, the tops of trees were snapped, and a few small trees snapped. Estimated strength was upper end EF0. Path length was 0.1 mile and the path width 30 yards.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 N Kiln, MS
EF0 category
Nov 30, 2010
7:40 AM CST-6
Tornado report for Hancock County, 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
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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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NWS Storm Reports & Census Data

U.S. Census Data · County

Hancock County, MS area census snapshot

People & households
Population46,057
Households19,911
Housing units23,277
Income
Median household income$67,728
$100k+ households40.3%
$150k+ households16.9%
Housing stock
Single-family detached18,206
Attached single-family253
Small multifamily1,269
Large multifamily958
Mobile homes2,539
Housing mix
Single-family share78.2%
Attached-home share1.1%
Multifamily share9.6%
Mobile-home share10.9%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied15,678
Renter-occupied4,233
Vacant units3,366
Home value & age
Median home value$206,600
Owner homes $300k+25.3%
Owner homes $500k+6.7%
Owner homes $750k+2.1%
Median year built1997
Older-home share27.3%
Vehicle context
Households with cars19,240
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Top ZIP Codes with NWS Storm Reports in Hancock County

39470 155
Poplarville, MS Hail, wind & tornado reports
39466 80
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39556 75
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39573 70
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39571 60
Pass Christian, MS Hail, wind & tornado reports
39520 50
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39576 28
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39525 21
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39572 18
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39529 17
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 62 hail, 138 wind, and 55 tornado reports in Hancock County, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 21, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Hancock County?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Hancock County is 1.75″. It was reported near N Diamondhead Arpt, MS on May 25, 2010.

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

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

I am selling a home in Hancock County — 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 Hancock County address?

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