August 20, 2026: NOAA's SPC logged 2 hail reports around Tupelo, all in Pontotoc County, between 21:08 and 21:48 UTC. Hail peaked at 1.50 in. at 4 ESE Hurricane, Pontotoc County. Nearest to Tupelo was a report 21.4 miles out (4 SW Ecru).
Where the hail fell
- under 0.75 in
- 0.75 to 0.99
- 1.00 to 1.74
- 1.75 to 2.49
- 2.50 and up
How many reports fell close to the city
| Distance from city center | Reports | Largest hail |
|---|---|---|
| Within 5 miles | 0 | — |
| Within 10 miles | 0 | — |
| Within 25 miles | 2 | 1.50″ |
Reported hail, report by report
| Time (UTC) | Hail size | Location | Distance from city center |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21:48 | 1.50″ | 4 ESE Hurricane, Pontotoc County | 22.5 mi |
| 21:08 | 1.00″ | 4 SW Ecru, Pontotoc County | 21.4 mi |
The rows above come from preliminary Local Storm Reports of the NOAA Storm Prediction Center. Sizes are reported hailstone diameters; times are UTC. Reports can be added or corrected for about a day after the event. Where a report carries no distance, it is measured in a straight line from its coordinates to the city center.
What 1.50 in. hail on August 20, 2026 means for a Tupelo roof
2 of the 2 sized Tupelo reports reached 1 in. The 1.50 in. stone at 4 ESE Hurricane, Pontotoc County falls in the 1.00 to 1.74 in class; on August 20, 2026 that is quarter to ping-pong ball territory for Tupelo.
The same storm in nearby cities
On August 20 the log holds 2 matched cities in 2 states; Tupelo has no neighbour within 220 miles, so its hail stood alone on August 20.
Where the claim clocks stand for the Tupelo storm
Tupelo: that storm was 66 days ago. Rows marked passed are not cut-off dates on their own; the only legal limits are the ones tagged statute. For Tupelo the photo window, the inspection and the target filing date (Thu, Aug 27) are already behind us.
Not legal advice; your own reporting deadline comes from your policy.
Hail history near Tupelo: not the first
Tupelo’s county has logged 40 hail events since 2017; if this one leads to a replacement, ask about Class 4 impact-resistant shingles, which some insurers discount. Check your own address on the hail risk lookup.
Verified roofers in Tupelo
- Redwood RoofingVerified
- Ridge Runners Renovations LLCVerified
- True South Roofing & SolutionsVerified
- B&A RoofingVerified
- Commercial Roofing RanaVerified
- Graham RoofingVerified
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What the sizes reported on August 20, 2026 can do to a roof
| Size class in Tupelo's reports | Looks like | Reports | What that size can do |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 to 1.74 in | quarter to ping-pong ball | 2 | Shingles can bruise and shed granules, often unseen from the ground. |
Size classes follow the SPC report diameters; the damage wording is general, not a finding about any one roof.
2026 in the Lee County hail record
NOAA's county table already holds 4 hail reports for Lee County in 2026 through June 2026, with a largest stone of 1.00 in. That is more than 5 of the 9 full years before it. The busiest full year in the table is 2025 with 9 reports.
| Year | NOAA hail reports, Lee County | Largest stone |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1 | 1.00″ |
| 2018 | 1 | 1.00″ |
| 2019 | 1 | 1.00″ |
| 2020 | 2 | 0.88″ |
| 2021 | 1 | 1.75″ |
| 2022 | 6 | 1.75″ |
| 2023 | 7 | 1.75″ |
| 2024 | 8 | 2.50″ |
| 2025 | 9 | 1.75″ |
| 2026 (through June 2026) | 4 | 1.00″ |
The week after August 20, 2026
The SPC feed matched no hail report to Tupelo or to the 3 other covered cities within 100 miles on any of the 7 days after Thu, Aug 20, through Thu, Aug 27.
Verified roofers near Tupelo
7 verified roofers listed for Tupelo. Verified means the license was matched to a state registry.
Questions about this storm
Tupelo, August 20, 2026: how big was the hail?
At 4 ESE Hurricane, Pontotoc County, the largest SPC report was 1.50 in.
Tupelo, August 20, 2026: how close did the hail fall?
The nearest report sat 21.4 miles from the city center and the farthest 22.5 miles. Within 10 miles: 0 of 2 reports.
Tupelo, August 20, 2026: how long did the hail last?
Reports are stamped from 21:08 to 21:48 UTC, a window of 40 minutes. Late reports can still be added for about a day.
Do I need an inspection if my roof looks fine?
Often, yes. Hail bruises and granule loss are hard to see from the ground. A dated inspection scope is what ties damage to this storm rather than to ordinary wear.
What did the feed log near Tupelo in the week after August 20, 2026?
The SPC feed matched no hail report to Tupelo or to the 3 other covered cities within 100 miles on any of the 7 days after Thu, Aug 20, through Thu, Aug 27.
Was 2026 a busy hail year in Lee County?
NOAA's county table already holds 4 hail reports for Lee County in 2026 through June 2026, with a largest stone of 1.00 in. That is more than 5 of the 9 full years before it. The busiest full year in the table is 2025 with 9 reports.
How many verified roofers can inspect after the Thu, Aug 20 storm in Tupelo?
7 verified roofers listed for Tupelo. Verified means the license was matched to a state registry.
About these numbers
Every figure on this page comes from the NOAA Storm Prediction Center Local Storm Reports file, matched to reports within 25 miles of the city center. Reports are preliminary: they come from trained spotters, emergency managers, the public and mPING app submissions, and sizes are often estimated against a coin or ball. We do not adjust them. A roofer tagged Verified holds a license or registration we confirmed in a public registry. That tag says nothing about coverage, so ask whoever you pick for a current certificate of insurance before signing.
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