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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Pearl River County, MS

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Pearl River County, MS from July 23, 1956 through August 21, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 39455 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
75
Wind Reports
196
Tornado Reports
55
Max Hail Size
2.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Pearl River County, MS · 1956–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 21, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in Pearl River County

30 reports
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1.00″ hail
May 8, 2026
3:41 PM UTC
Hail report for Pearl River County, MS
Pearl River County · 18,071 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Video on social media showed quarter sized hail along Highway 26... just west of Poplarville.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 WSW Poplarville, MS
1.75″ hail
Apr 30, 2026
12:32 AM UTC
Hail report for Pearl River County, MS
Pearl River County · 18,071 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public reports golf ball sized hail near Carriere... MS.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 WSW Mcneil, MS
1.00″ hail
Apr 30, 2026
12:30 AM UTC
Hail report for Pearl River County, MS
Pearl River County · 18,071 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public report on social media of quarter-sized hail near Carriere... MS in Pearl River County.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 WSW Mcneil, MS
1.00″ hail
Jun 10, 2025
7:37 PM UTC
Hail report for Pearl River County, MS
Pearl River County · 18,071 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Picture of hail estimated to be quarter sized west of Mcneil.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 W Mcneil, MS
1.00″ hail
May 29, 2024
11:17 PM UTC
Hail report for Pearl River County, MS
Pearl River County · 18,071 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: 1 inch hail near Old River WMA HQ relayed via social media.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 S Crossroads, MS
1.00″ hail
Jun 20, 2023
1:55 AM UTC
Hail report for Pearl River County, MS
Pearl River County · 18,071 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 W Picayune, MS
1.00″ hail
Apr 27, 2023
9:50 AM UTC
Hail report for Pearl River County, MS
Pearl River County · 18,071 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: HAM REPORT RELAYED VIA NWS MOB OF QUARTER SIZE HAIL SOUTHEAST OF POPLARVILLE.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 SSE Poplarville, MS
1.00″ hail
Mar 28, 2023
5:28 AM UTC
Hail report for Pearl River County, MS
Pearl River County · 18,071 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SSW Mcneil, MS
1.00″ hail
May 15, 2022
2:13 AM UTC
Hail report for Pearl River County, MS
Pearl River County · 18,071 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: VIDEO AND REPORT THROUGH SOCIAL ESTIMATED HAIL TO THE SIZE OF QUARTERS AND POSSIBLY LARGER BUT CAN NOT CONFIRM THAT YET. NEAR HENLEYFIELD... MS.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 S Crossroads, MS
1.25″ hail
Jan 9, 2022
11:09 PM UTC
Hail report for Pearl River County, MS
Pearl River County · 18,071 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PICTURE OF HALF DOLLAR SIZED HAIL RELAYED VIA SOCIAL MEDIA. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: Carriere, MS
1.00″ hail
Jan 9, 2022
11:04 PM UTC
Hail report for Pearl River County, MS
Pearl River County · 18,071 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER-SIZED HAIL REPORTED BY TRAINED SPOTTER.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 SW Mcneil, MS
2.00″ hail
Feb 7, 2017
8:11 PM UTC
Hail report for Pearl River County, MS
Pearl River County · 18,071 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 W Picayune, MS
1.75″ hail
Feb 7, 2017
8:08 PM UTC
Hail report for Pearl River County, MS
Pearl River County · 18,071 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: GOLF BALL SIZE NEAR PICAYUNE.
NWS Hail Report Location: Picayune, MS
1.00″ hail
Dec 13, 2016
8:50 PM UTC
Hail report for Pearl River County, MS
Pearl River County · 18,071 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: DELAYED TRANSMISSION
NWS Hail Report Location: Picayune, MS
1.50″ hail
Mar 29, 2016
10:23 PM UTC
Hail report for Pearl River County, MS
Pearl River County · 18,071 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PING PONG BALL SIZE HAIL REPORTED ALONG H BURGE ROAD NORTH OF POPLARVILLE
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 N Poplarville, 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 Pearl River County

30 reports
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UNK mph
Aug 21, 2026
9:44 PM UTC
Wind report for Pearl River County, MS
Pearl River County · 18,071 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Emergency management report 2 trees down along Wheatfield Rd. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 N Crossroads, MS
UNK mph
Jun 24, 2026
8:10 PM UTC
Wind report for Pearl River County, MS
Pearl River County · 18,071 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on a power line on Go Go Road in the Silver Hill area.
NWS Wind Report Location: 12 ESE Poplarville, MS
UNK mph
Jun 24, 2026
7:40 PM UTC
Wind report for Pearl River County, MS
Pearl River County · 18,071 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on a power line in Millard.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 NNE Mcneil, MS
UNK mph
May 21, 2026
9:15 PM UTC
Wind report for Pearl River County, MS
Pearl River County · 18,071 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Report of trees down near Wolf Ridge Lane in Poplarville. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 ESE Poplarville, MS
UNK mph
May 9, 2026
12:40 PM UTC
Wind report for Pearl River County, MS
Pearl River County · 18,071 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Social media comment reported tree downed by thunderstorm winds along Caesar Road northeast of Picayune.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 ENE Picayune, MS
UNK mph
May 8, 2026
4:40 PM UTC
Wind report for Pearl River County, MS
Pearl River County · 18,071 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Late report of structural damage to a home near Lumberton on Cooley Lake Dr from thunderstorm winds.
NWS Wind Report Location: 11 ENE Poplarville, MS
UNK mph
May 8, 2026
4:32 PM UTC
Wind report for Pearl River County, MS
Pearl River County · 18,071 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Damaged structure near the Pearl River/Stone County line along Hwy 26.
NWS Wind Report Location: 11 E Poplarville, MS
UNK mph
May 8, 2026
4:31 PM UTC
Wind report for Pearl River County, MS
Pearl River County · 18,071 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed report: Received photos and video of thunderstorm wind damage to a farm southeast of Lumberton... including photo damage to sheds... report of several snapped light poles... and video of wind damage to agricultural crops. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 11 ENE Poplarville, MS
UNK mph
Apr 30, 2026
12:32 AM UTC
Wind report for Pearl River County, MS
Pearl River County · 18,071 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Emergency Management reports a tree down in roadway and powerline down near Carriere... MS in Pearl River County.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 ENE Picayune, MS
UNK mph
Mar 13, 2026
3:03 AM UTC
Wind report for Pearl River County, MS
Pearl River County · 18,071 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Emergency management reported trees down on Rock Ranch and George Ford Roads. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 WSW Mcneil, MS
UNK mph
Mar 13, 2026
2:57 AM UTC
Wind report for Pearl River County, MS
Pearl River County · 18,071 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Emergency management reported trees down on Oak Point Road. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 WNW Picayune, MS
UNK mph
Mar 13, 2026
2:56 AM UTC
Wind report for Pearl River County, MS
Pearl River County · 18,071 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Emergency management reported trees down near McNeill On Henleyfield McNeill Rd. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 W Mcneil, MS
UNK mph
Feb 15, 2026
7:55 AM UTC
Wind report for Pearl River County, MS
Pearl River County · 18,071 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Reports of multiple trees down... fences down... and some roof and siding damage to homes on Hillsdale Rd. Possible tornado. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 8 NE Poplarville, MS
UNK mph
Jul 29, 2025
9:23 PM UTC
Wind report for Pearl River County, MS
Pearl River County · 18,071 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Significant shingle loss to one house... an outbuilding completed destroyed... and multiple Pecan trees down... some over 36 inches in diameter.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 SE Mcneil, MS
UNK mph
Jul 29, 2025
9:20 PM UTC
Wind report for Pearl River County, MS
Pearl River County · 18,071 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees snapped and uprooted.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 SE Mcneil, 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 Pearl River County

30 reports
UNK category
Dec 1, 2023
12:10 PM UTC
Tornado report for Pearl River County, MS
Pearl River County · 18,071 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NWS storm survey determined a weak tornado with max estimated winds of 65 mph touched down just south of Jacobs Road. The tornado was briefly on the ground for 1-minute... tracking north for 0.3 miles. The max path width was 75 yards. The tornado knocked down a few trees with a considerable amount of branches snapped in its path. A car port was destroyed... a RV flipped... and a truck rolled.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 ESE Poplarville, MS
UNK category
Dec 14, 2022
9:57 PM UTC
Tornado report for Pearl River County, MS
Pearl River County · 18,071 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT SURVEYED THIS AREA AND REPORTED MULTIPLE AREAS OF TREE DAMAGE ALONG WITH TWO SHEDS DAMAGED.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 13 SE Poplarville, MS
UNK category
Oct 27, 2021
11:53 PM UTC
Tornado report for Pearl River County, MS
Pearl River County · 18,071 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A BRIEF EF-1 TORNADO TOUCHED DOWN JUST WEST OF BALES AVE IN PICAYUNE... MS. THIS TORNADO QUICKLY TRAVELED NORTHEAST... WITH WIDESPREAD TREE DAMAGE IN THE EASTERN PART OF THE TOWN. MANY TREES WERE SNAPPED AT THE BASE WITH MULTIPLE TIN ROOFS RIPPED OFF AS WELL AS MINOR STRUCTURAL DAMAGE. THE WORST DAMAGE WAS TO TWO TRAILERS JUST WEST OF THE HIGHWAY. ONE WAS SPUN 180 DEGREES AND FLIPPED WITH EXTENSIVE DAMAGE AND ANOTHER ROLLED 100 YARDS AND WAS COMPLETELY OBLITERATED. THE TORNADO CROSSED THE HIGHWAY WITH OTHER STRAIGHT LINE WIND DAMAGE NOTED ALONG THE DAMAGE PATH ON THE EAST SIDE OF THE HIGHWAY. THE TORNADO SEEMS TO HAVE LIFTED NEAR NORTHWOOD DRIVE WHERE A SMALL SHED WAS DESTROYED ALONG WITH MINOR STRUCTURAL DAMAGE AND MULTIPLE TREES AND BRANCHES SNAPPED. ADDITIONAL DATA MAY BECOME AVAILABLE WHEN CONDITIONS ARE BETTER FOR A DRONE TO TAKE FLIGHT. ON BOTH SIDES OF THE PATH THERE WAS EVIDENCE OF STRAIGHT LINE WIND DAMAGE WHICH WAS CONSISTENT WITH RADAR AT THE TIME. THE WIDTH THAT WAS ESTIMATE
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 ENE Picayune, MS
UNK category
Oct 27, 2021
11:47 PM UTC
Tornado report for Pearl River County, MS
Pearl River County · 18,071 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: MULTIPLE TREES AND WIRES DOWN ALONG EAST CANAL NEAR HOWARD. LARGE DELIVERY TRUCK FLIPPED SIDEWAYS.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 ESE Picayune, MS
UNK category
Apr 22, 2020
2:51 AM UTC
Tornado report for Pearl River County, MS
Pearl River County · 18,071 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: UPDATED LSR TO REFLECT NWS SURVEY OF CONFIRMED TORNADO. LSR TIME/LOCATION IS FOR START POINT OF TORANDO. TORNADO TOUCHED DOWN ALONG I-59 WITH SOFTWOOD TREE DAMAGE. THE TORNADO CONTINUED SOUTHEAST CROSSING MCNEIL STEEPHOLLOW ROAD WITH MULTIPLE SNAPPED TREES AND MINOR STRUCTUAL DAMAGE TO A CHICKEN COOP ON ELMER LEE ROAD. THE TORNADO ENDED TO THE SOUTHEAST CROSSING BOUIE ROAD WITH MINOR STRUCTUAL DAMAGE TO A HOME. TORNADO RATED EF1. PEAK WINDS 105MPH. PATH LENGTH 3.31 MILES. PATH WIDTH OF 200 YARDS
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 E Mcneil, MS
UNK category
Apr 14, 2018
4:30 PM UTC
Tornado report for Pearl River County, MS
Pearl River County · 18,071 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: TORNADO SIGHTED BY PUBLIC TOUCHING DOWN VERY CLOSE TO THE CARRIERE QUICK STOP ON U.S. HIGHWAY 11... REMOVING A PIECE OF TIN FROM THE AWNING AND STRIKING A VEHICLE. TORNADO CROSSED HIGHWAY AND STRUCK THE FIRST SOUTHERN BANK BRANCH OFFICE... REMOVING THE ENTIRE AWNING ACROSS THE FRONT DECK AND LIGHTING. MATERIAL HURLED INTO THE YARDS OF RESIDENCES ALONG OLD HIGHWAY 11 AND SUSPENDED IN TREES. LARGE OAK TREE BRANCHES BROKEN IN FAMILY DOLLAR PARKING LOT. ESTIMATED 75 MPH. LENGTH 0.2 MILES... WIDTH 25 YDS.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 SSW Mcneil, MS
UNK category
Aug 30, 2017
3:07 PM UTC
Tornado report for Pearl River County, MS
Pearl River County · 18,071 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: MOSTLY EF-0 DAMAGE...BUT A LARGE FARMSTEAD HAD TWO BARNS HEAVILY DAMAGED WITH EF-1 TYPE DAMAGE WITH WINDS ESTIMATED AT 100 MPH. LARGE HARDWOOD WERE SPLIT. LARGE ENCASED WALNUTS THROWN AS PROJECTILES THROUGH AIRBORNE SHINGLES. A SMALL LIMB WAS WIND DRIVEN AND WEDGED BETWEEN A WINDOW FRAME AND THE BRICK WALL WITHOUT BREAKING THE GLASS. A SOCIAL MEDIA PHOTO WAS POSTED SHOWING THE TORNADO FROM THE STARTING LOCATION VANTAGE POINT. PATH LENGTH 3.1 MILES. WIDTH 200 YARDS.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 13 SE Poplarville, MS
UNK category
Feb 23, 2016
9:57 PM UTC
Tornado report for Pearl River County, MS
Pearl River County · 18,071 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: EMERGENCY MANAGER REPORTED MULTIPLE STRUCTURES WITH DAMAGE NEAR HENLEFIELD
NWS Tornado Report Location: 11 SW Poplarville, MS
UNK category
Feb 23, 2016
9:57 PM UTC
Tornado report for Pearl River County, MS
Pearl River County · 18,071 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: PRELIMINARY DAMAGE TO TREES AND STRUCTURES CONSISTENT WITH LOW END EF-1. MORE DETAILS WILL BE PROVIDED UPON COMPLETION OF SURVEY.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 8 SW Poplarville, MS
UNK category
Feb 23, 2016
9:49 PM UTC
Tornado report for Pearl River County, MS
Pearl River County · 18,071 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: INFORMATION FROM DAMAGE SURVEY INDICATES AN EF1 TORNADO WITH ESTIMATED WIND SPEED OF 105 MPH BEGAN NEAR DONLEY BURKS ROAD WEST OF HIGHWAY 43 AND TRACKED NORTHEAST ENDING AROUND OSBORN MOODY ROAD SOUTHWEST POPLARVILLE. DAMAGE PATH WAS 9.7 MILES WITH A MAXIMUM WIDTH OF 150 YARDS. MINOR TO MODERATE DAMAGE OCCURRED TO A FEW HOMES AND NUMEROUS TREES DOWNED AND UPROOTED IN RURAL WEST PEARL RIVER COUNTY.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 8 SE Bogalusa, MS
EF1 category
Oct 31, 2015
3:42 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Pearl River County, MS
Pearl River County · 18,071 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down just west of Mississippi Highway 53 and south of Mcneil-Mchenry Road in Pearl River County. Near where the tornado touched down, an outbuilding was destroyed and tree limbs were downed. As the tornado tracked east-northeast, more tree limbs were downed and a few wooden power poles and trees were snapped. Shortly after travelling east of Highway 53, a mobile home and outbuilding were damaged. Additional tree damage continued farther east-northeast before the tornado lifted.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.84 SSE Savannan, MS
EF1 category
Jan 13, 2013
4:45 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Pearl River County, MS
Pearl River County · 18,071 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A storm survey confirmed a tornado touchdown. The tornado touched down on Progress Road just east of Interstate 59 and traveled approximately 1 mile. The path width was approximately 150 yards. Over one dozen hardwood and softwood trees were snapped, one of which severely damaged a pickup truck. A metal workshop building had significant roof damage in which half of it was removed. A trampoline was lifted and thrown approximately 200 yards. The damage was consistent with EF-1 intensity. Winds were estimated at 95 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.94 SE Poplarville, MS
EF3 category
Dec 25, 2012
3:20 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Pearl River County, MS
Pearl River County · 18,071 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado initially touched down on Harris Road on the southwest side of McNeil causing EF0 and EF1 damage, where it snapped several pine trees. It moved northeastward and rapidly intensified, resulting in a small area of upper range EF-2 and low end EF-3 damage along Joe Smith Road and Sones Chapel Road. The worst damage occurred when a single story brick veneer triplex dwelling was destroyed with only two small interior walls standing. The tornado weakened after crossing Highway 11, causing mainly tree and minor roof damage, until it re-intensified in the far northeast corner of Pearl River County near Red Hill church Road. It caused upper range EF-1 damage as it was leaving Pearl River County into Stone County. County officials preliminary estimate of 22 homes destroyed, 8 homes with major damage, 16 homes with minor damage and an additional 9 homes affected. Eight people were transported by EMS to area hospitals, although additional minor injuries likely occurred. Maximum winds in Pearl River County were estimated around 140 mph. This tornado continued to track northeast across several more counties in south Mississippi for a total path length of 61 miles. Event times were based on radar and eyewitness accounts.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.78 SE Mill Creek, MS
EF0 category
Dec 9, 2012
3:50 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Pearl River County, MS
Pearl River County · 18,071 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A weak tornado touched down a couple of times just south of Poplarville, causing minor property damage. A pool was overturned and minor damage was reported to a mobile home on Dupont Harts Chapel Road. A porch and an outbuilding were damaged at a residence on Highway 53. Path length was approximately 1.5 miles and path width was 20 yards. Maximum winds were estimated at 70 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.81 SW Pearl River Co Arpt, MS
EF0 category
Jan 26, 2012
6:44 AM CST-6
Tornado report for Pearl River County, MS
Pearl River County · 18,071 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down just off of Ott Stanford Road. A patio roof was peeled back and ripped off half of the roof of one home. The tornado traveled to the northeast and destroyed a small well shed and then tore another patio roof off of a second home. The tornado continued to the northeast, finally snapping one small pine tree before lifting. Maximum wind speed was estimated at 75 mph, path width was 100 yards, path length was 200 yards.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5.45 NW Hillsdale, 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 · County

Pearl River County, MS area census snapshot

People & households
Population56,781
Households21,489
Housing units25,137
Income
Median household income$56,535
$100k+ households32.7%
$150k+ households11.5%
Housing stock
Single-family detached18,071
Attached single-family299
Small multifamily1,730
Large multifamily175
Mobile homes4,669
Housing mix
Single-family share71.9%
Attached-home share1.2%
Multifamily share7.6%
Mobile-home share18.6%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied17,804
Renter-occupied3,685
Vacant units3,648
Home value & age
Median home value$174,500
Owner homes $300k+16.5%
Owner homes $500k+2.9%
Owner homes $750k+0.4%
Median year built1990
Older-home share34.8%
Vehicle context
Households with cars20,792
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Frequently asked questions

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How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does Pearl River County have on record?

Our records show 75 hail, 196 wind, and 55 tornado reports in Pearl River 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 Pearl River County?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Pearl River County is 2.00″. It was reported near Picayune, MS on February 7, 2017.

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

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

I am selling a home in Pearl River 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 Pearl River County address?

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