Starkville, MS storm history: hail, wind and tornadoes
Data from January 2015 through July 2026
NOAA's Storm Events Database lists 9 hail reports, 103 damaging wind reports, and 10 tornadoes in Oktibbeha County from January 2015 through July 2026. 4 hail reports were within 10 miles of Starkville.
Notable storms near Starkville
- May 8, 2025: 75 mph wind near Starkville. NOAA record
- May 8, 2025: 2.25 inch hail near Starkville. NOAA record
- December 28, 2024: EF1 tornado near Patrick. NOAA record
- June 25, 2023: 75 mph wind near Starkville. NOAA record
- April 27, 2023: 1.75 inch hail near Adaton. NOAA record
- April 13, 2022: EF1 tornado near Sessums. NOAA record
- April 13, 2022: 93 mph wind near Sessums. NOAA record
- April 13, 2019: EF2 tornado near Bugh. NOAA record
- April 14, 2018: EF0 tornado near Sessums. NOAA record
- November 29, 2016: EF1 tornado near Sessums. NOAA record
Storm reports by year in Oktibbeha County
| Year | Hail | Damaging wind | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 (through July) | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 2025 | 2 | 8 | 0 |
| 2024 | 0 | 4 | 1 |
| 2023 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| 2022 | 0 | 11 | 3 |
| 2021 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| 2020 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| 2019 | 0 | 14 | 3 |
| 2018 | 1 | 13 | 2 |
| 2017 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| 2016 | 1 | 9 | 1 |
| 2015 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
What this means for your roof
Hail an inch across or larger can crack or bruise asphalt shingles, and Oktibbeha County has had 8 reports of hail that size since 2015. Wind of 58 mph or more can lift and tear shingles and flashing. Damage is often hard to see from the ground, so a check after a big storm can catch a problem before it turns into a leak.
If your roof took a hit, take photos from the ground, stay off the roof, and check your insurance policy for any deadline to report damage.
Common questions
How often does it hail in Starkville?
Oktibbeha County averaged about 0.7 hail reports a year from 2015 to 2025 in NOAA's Storm Events Database. One storm can produce several reports, so this counts reports, not separate storms.
What was the largest hail in Oktibbeha County?
The largest hail NOAA recorded in Oktibbeha County since 2015 was 2.25 inches across, near Starkville, on May 8, 2025.
When is storm season in Starkville?
Most hail, wind and tornado reports in Oktibbeha County since 2015 came in April, March, and May.
Should I get my roof checked after a storm?
If hail or strong wind hit your street, a check is worth it even when nothing leaks yet. Hail can bruise or crack shingles, and wind can lift them. Request a free estimate and a local roofer contacts you to look at it.
Source: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database. The National Weather Service files these reports. Hail, wind and tornado counts are for Oktibbeha County. One storm can produce several reports, so the counts are reports, not separate storms. Wind speeds are measured or estimated gusts.