Forrest County Storm Activity
Wind, hail, and tornado activity from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Sep 12, 2026
Forrest County, Mississippi has recorded tornado activity: official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records list 1 tornado report among 20 severe weather events here in the last 12 months, alongside 12 hail reports with hail up to 0.88" and 7 high-wind reports with gusts up to 50 mph. The most recent recorded storm activity was in August 2026. This page updates daily: every event comes straight from official NOAA data — no estimates, no modeling, just the record.
What the radar showed
Last 30 days in Forrest County
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Events older than 30 days, as recorded by the National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center. Excerpts are quoted directly from official warnings and verified reports.
Friday, August 7, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5"
“At 401 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Lumberton to near Beaumont. Movement was northwest at 15 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Strong thunderstorms will be near...”
- Hail 0.5" Forrest County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, August 6, 2026
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.88"
“At 508 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over McLaurin, or 11 miles east of Purvis, moving east at 10 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and nickel size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. This strong thunderstorm will be near... Brooklyn around 515 PM CDT.”
“At 540 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Macedonia, or near Petal, moving southeast at 10 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and penny size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of northeastern Forrest County.”
- Hail 0.88" Forrest County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.75" Forrest County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, June 19, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 836 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Purvis, moving southeast at 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. This strong thunderstorm will be near... Purvis, Lumberton, and Rock Hill around 840 PM CDT. Maxie around 900 PM CDT. Brooklyn around 905 PM CDT.”
- Wind 50 mph Forrest County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, June 2, 2026
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5"
“At 728 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Oak Grove to Sunrise. Movement was south at 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Strong thunderstorms will be near...”
“At 639 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 7 miles south of Hebron to near Tuckers Crossing. Movement was south at 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Strong thunderstorms will be near...”
- Hail 0.5" Forrest County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Forrest County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, May 8, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.88"
“At 1134 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 9 miles southwest of Maxie, or 10 miles west of Wiggins, moving east at 35 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and nickel size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. This strong thunderstorm will be near... Maxie around 1140 AM CDT.”
- Hail 0.88" Forrest County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, May 7, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 343 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Lumberton, or near Purvis, moving east at 50 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. This strong thunderstorm will be near... Brooklyn, Rock Hill, and Maxie around 350 AM CDT.”
- Hail 0.25" Forrest County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, May 5, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report — 1 tornado report
- Tornado Tornado 3 ESE Dixie SPC verified report
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 441 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 13 miles southwest of State Line to near New Augusta to near Morgantown. Movement was south at 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible.”
- Hail 0.25" Forrest County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, April 26, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5"
“At 521 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Improve, or 7 miles east of Columbia, moving east at 10 mph. Hazard: Half inch hail. Impact: Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of northeastern Marion, Forrest and Lamar Counties.”
- Hail 0.5" Forrest County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, March 16, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.88"
“At 121 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7 miles west of Oak Grove, or 9 miles west of West Hattiesburg, moving east at 50 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and nickel size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. This strong thunderstorm will be near...”
- Hail 0.88" Forrest County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports
“Multiple trees and power lines downed across northern Forrest Co in the Hattiesburg... Petal... Macedonia... and Sunrise areas. (JAN)”
“Roof blown off a house on Grady Slade Rd. (JAN)”
- Wind Unknown 1 NE Hattiesburg SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 2 SE Carnes SPC verified report
Today's severe weather outlook
Common questions
When was the last severe storm in Forrest County, MS?
The most recent recorded event was in August 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 20 severe weather events in Forrest County over the last 12 months. Exact dates and locations for recent storms are available in the app with a free account.
Has there been hail in Forrest County recently?
Yes — 12 hail reports in the last 12 months, with hail up to 0.88" recorded.
How do I check whether a specific address was affected?
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