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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Leflore County, MS

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Leflore County, MS from February 17, 1956 through September 3, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 38930 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
117
Wind Reports
238
Tornado Reports
46
Max Hail Size
2.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Leflore County, MS · 1956–present Updated  Daily · last Sep 3, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in Leflore County

30 reports
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1.00″ hail
Mar 31, 2025
8:48 AM UTC
Hail report for Leflore County, MS
Leflore County · 8,841 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Occurred along Whaley Rd near Money. Strong wind also reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 ESE Money, MS
1.00″ hail
Mar 24, 2025
1:36 AM UTC
Hail report for Leflore County, MS
Leflore County · 8,841 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SW Browning, MS
1.00″ hail
Mar 24, 2025
1:33 AM UTC
Hail report for Leflore County, MS
Leflore County · 8,841 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 N Rising Sun, MS
1.00″ hail
Mar 24, 2025
12:04 AM UTC
Hail report for Leflore County, MS
Leflore County · 8,841 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Social media report of quarter size hail near Greenwood.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SSE Greenwood, MS
1.25″ hail
Apr 23, 2020
4:55 AM UTC
Hail report for Leflore County, MS
Leflore County · 8,841 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: HAIL JUST LARGER THAN QUARTERS REPORTED IN SCHLATER.
NWS Hail Report Location: Schlater, MS
1.00″ hail
May 30, 2018
6:25 PM UTC
Hail report for Leflore County, MS
Leflore County · 8,841 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: NICKEL TO QUARTER SIZE HAIL JUST NORTH OF SCHLATER.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 NNW Schlater, MS
1.00″ hail
Apr 19, 2015
9:30 PM CST-6
Hail report for Leflore County, MS
Leflore County · 8,841 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .58 W Greenwood, MS
1.00″ hail
Apr 28, 2014
11:51 AM CST-6
Hail report for Leflore County, MS
Leflore County · 8,841 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Reported along highway 532.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.98 E Money, MS
1.00″ hail
Apr 27, 2013
10:10 PM CST-6
Hail report for Leflore County, MS
Leflore County · 8,841 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .58 E Money, MS
0.75″ hail
Mar 23, 2013
5:51 PM CST-6
Hail report for Leflore County, MS
Leflore County · 8,841 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .58 W Greenwood, MS
1.00″ hail
Mar 23, 2013
5:40 PM CST-6
Hail report for Leflore County, MS
Leflore County · 8,841 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.68 WNW Shellmound, MS
1.00″ hail
Dec 8, 2012
7:41 PM CST-6
Hail report for Leflore County, MS
Leflore County · 8,841 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Money, MS
1.00″ hail
Jun 11, 2012
5:58 PM CST-6
Hail report for Leflore County, MS
Leflore County · 8,841 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .58 E Itta Bena, MS
1.00″ hail
May 21, 2012
2:00 PM CST-6
Hail report for Leflore County, MS
Leflore County · 8,841 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .58 E Runnymede, MS
1.00″ hail
Mar 2, 2012
5:01 PM CST-6
Hail report for Leflore County, MS
Leflore County · 8,841 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail fell along Highway 49 East at the Leflore and Holmes County line.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.97 ESE Phillipstown, 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 Leflore County

30 reports
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UNK mph
Sep 3, 2026
7:35 PM UTC
Wind report for Leflore County, MS
Leflore County · 8,841 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Three utility poles were broken along MS Hwy 430 near the Greenwood Country Club.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Ese Greenwood, MS
UNK mph
May 1, 2026
3:45 AM UTC
Wind report for Leflore County, MS
Leflore County · 8,841 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Lines down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Swiftown, MS
UNK mph
Mar 16, 2026
1:33 AM UTC
Wind report for Leflore County, MS
Leflore County · 8,841 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power pole down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSE Schlater, MS
UNK mph
May 26, 2025
12:30 AM UTC
Wind report for Leflore County, MS
Leflore County · 8,841 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous trees down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Greenwood, MS
UNK mph
May 26, 2025
12:27 AM UTC
Wind report for Leflore County, MS
Leflore County · 8,841 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous trees and powerlines down across Leflore County.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NNE Itta Bena, MS
UNK mph
May 25, 2025
11:50 PM UTC
Wind report for Leflore County, MS
Leflore County · 8,841 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous trees down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Schlater, MS
UNK mph
May 20, 2025
7:14 AM UTC
Wind report for Leflore County, MS
Leflore County · 8,841 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down N of Philipp.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 ENE Minter City, MS
UNK mph
May 19, 2025
8:00 AM UTC
Wind report for Leflore County, MS
Leflore County · 8,841 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A few trees were uprooted along US 82 near Greenwood.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WSW Browning, MS
UNK mph
May 19, 2025
7:57 AM UTC
Wind report for Leflore County, MS
Leflore County · 8,841 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from 1 ESE Greenwood. Multiple trees downed in the city of Greenwood... with two falling on houses.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ESE Greenwood, MS
UNK mph
May 18, 2025
7:57 PM UTC
Wind report for Leflore County, MS
Leflore County · 8,841 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees downed in the city of Greenwood... with two falling on houses.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ESE Greenwood, MS
UNK mph
Mar 31, 2025
8:33 AM UTC
Wind report for Leflore County, MS
Leflore County · 8,841 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Two trees down and covering Money Road. Reported by EMA.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 S Money, MS
UNK mph
Mar 23, 2025
11:44 PM UTC
Wind report for Leflore County, MS
Leflore County · 8,841 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 3 power poles down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 S Itta Bena, MS
94 mph
Mar 20, 2025
4:47 AM UTC
Wind report for Leflore County, MS
Leflore County · 8,841 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Peak gust observed at MS Delta Agricultural Weather Center site in Sidon before wind equipment stopped reporting... as EF-2 tornado passed by.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WNW Sidon, MS
59 mph
Aug 19, 2024
12:51 AM UTC
Wind report for Leflore County, MS
Leflore County · 8,841 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Recorded by private weather station near Schlater.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NW Schlater, MS
UNK mph
May 23, 2024
4:40 PM UTC
Wind report for Leflore County, MS
Leflore County · 8,841 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A large tree limb fell on mobile home and damaged a propane tank.
NWS Wind Report Location: Itta Bena, 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 Leflore County

30 reports
UNK category
Apr 5, 2025
9:51 PM UTC
Tornado report for Leflore County, MS
Leflore County · 8,841 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Power pole snapped.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 SSW Sunnyside, MS
UNK category
Apr 5, 2025
9:47 PM UTC
Tornado report for Leflore County, MS
Leflore County · 8,841 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A trained storm spotter reported a large funnel cloud on the ground north of Schlater MS. Multiple trees and powerlines were blown down.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 NNE Schlater, MS
UNK category
Mar 15, 2025
4:42 AM UTC
Tornado report for Leflore County, MS
Leflore County · 8,841 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Trees snapped... powerlines downed... and sheet metal debris in a field along Phillipston Rd.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 ENE Phillipston, MS
EF1 category
Apr 27, 2011
12:24 AM CST-6
Tornado report for Leflore County, MS
Leflore County · 8,841 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado touched down in Sidon and a couple dozen trees were snapped and uprooted along the path as it moved to the northeast. Two trees were down on houses, one on a mobile home and another on a car. An old cover, for a mobile home, was also torn off. Maximum winds were around 90 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.17 SSE Sidon, MS
EF1 category
Apr 27, 2011
12:18 AM CST-6
Tornado report for Leflore County, MS
Leflore County · 8,841 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado began in Tallahatchie County and tracked across part of Leflore County before crossing back into Tallahatchie County. The tornado touched down in a field snapping trees and limbs in a rural part of the county. Maximum winds were around 90 mph. Total path length across Leflore and Tallahatchie Counties was 27.7 miles.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.36 ESE Sisloff Jct, MS
EF1 category
Apr 23, 2010
2:48 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Leflore County, MS
Leflore County · 8,841 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Several power lines were downed and one power pole was snapped. The tornado touched down near Swiftown and crossed Mississippi Highway 7 near County Road 530.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.17 NNE Nichols, MS
EF1 category
May 2, 2008
11:49 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Leflore County, MS
Leflore County · 8,841 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado briefly touched down near Morgan City. Numerous hardwood trees were snapped and uprooted along the short path. The most intense damage occurred in a pecan grove just north of the Yazoo River. One large tree fell on a house causing significant damage. Maximum winds were around 105 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .69 WNW Mayday, MS
EF0 category
Feb 24, 2007
6:26 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Leflore County, MS
Leflore County · 8,841 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief tornado touched down near Schlater. The path was mainly through open field, but one mobile home had its roof blown off with another home sustaining minor damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 NW Schlater, MS
F0 category
Apr 7, 2006
4:52 PM CST
Tornado report for Leflore County, MS
Leflore County · 8,841 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado was observed by trained storm spotters briefly touching down just west of Morgan City. The tornado remained over a rural area and that location could not be reached by storm survey teams.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 W Morgan City, MS
F0 category
Apr 7, 2006
3:36 PM CST
Tornado report for Leflore County, MS
Leflore County · 8,841 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This weak tornado was first witnessed by a Columbus Air Force Base helicopter pilot on the ground in an open field just west of Morgan City near the Sunflower-Leflore County lines. Shortly after that, several trained storm spotters saw the tornado on the ground 2 miles northwest of Morgan City. Due to the rural location, access to the area was impossible, thus no damage was found.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 W Morgan City, MS
F0 category
Sep 24, 2005
5:42 PM CST
Tornado report for Leflore County, MS
Leflore County · 8,841 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 7 S Greenwood, MS
F1 category
Sep 24, 2005
5:17 PM CST
Tornado report for Leflore County, MS
Leflore County · 8,841 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado touched down on the southeast side of Itta Bena and tracked into town for about a mile. Numerous trees were damaged a large limbs scattered along the path through town. One home sustained roof damage and the roof of the High School was damaged. All damage was minor. This tornado developed from the same storm which produced the Quito tornado.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 SE Itta Bena, MS
F2 category
Sep 24, 2005
5:02 PM CST
Tornado report for Leflore County, MS
Leflore County · 8,841 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 SE Quito, MS
F0 category
Sep 24, 2005
4:56 PM CST
Tornado report for Leflore County, MS
Leflore County · 8,841 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This weak tornado touched down just south of Itta Bena and tracked northwest for 2 miles before dissipating. Several trees were damaged along the path.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 S Itta Bena, MS
F1 category
Sep 24, 2005
4:20 PM CST
Tornado report for Leflore County, MS
Leflore County · 8,841 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado was photographed near the Swiftown Community as it briefly touched down across farm land. The photo showed and impressive looking tornado along a tree line a mile or so away. Damage was confined to many trees snapped and uprooted.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 E Swiftown, 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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Greenwood, MS 161
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Schlater, MS 103
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Itta Bena, MS 54
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Morgan City, MS 36
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Sidon, MS 21
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NWS Storm Reports & Census Data

U.S. Census Data · County

Leflore County, MS area census snapshot

People & households
Population27,432
Households9,973
Housing units12,643
Income
Median household income$33,188
$100k+ households22.0%
$150k+ households6.2%
Housing stock
Single-family detached8,841
Attached single-family67
Small multifamily2,555
Large multifamily482
Mobile homes679
Housing mix
Single-family share69.9%
Attached-home share0.5%
Multifamily share24.0%
Mobile-home share5.4%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied5,391
Renter-occupied4,582
Vacant units2,670
Home value & age
Median home value$98,200
Owner homes $300k+9.0%
Owner homes $500k+3.6%
Owner homes $750k+1.0%
Median year built1975
Older-home share62.4%
Vehicle context
Households with cars8,878
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Top ZIP Codes with NWS Storm Reports in Leflore County

38930 205
Greenwood, MS Hail, wind & tornado reports
39038 145
Belzoni, MS Hail, wind & tornado reports
38952 70
Schlater, MS Hail, wind & tornado reports
38941 56
Mississippi Valley State University, MS Hail, wind & tornado reports
38761 35
Moorhead, MS Hail, wind & tornado reports
38950 33
MS Hail, wind & tornado reports
38736 28
Doddsville, MS Hail, wind & tornado reports
38954 28
Sidon, MS Hail, wind & tornado reports
38924 23
Cruger, MS Hail, wind & tornado reports
38944 12
MS Hail, wind & tornado reports
38946 2
Morgan City, MS Hail, wind & tornado reports

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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 117 hail, 238 wind, and 46 tornado reports in Leflore County, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on September 3, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Leflore County?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Leflore County is 2.00″. It was reported near Morgan City, MS on April 7, 2006.

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

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

I am selling a home in Leflore 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 Leflore County address?

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