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Adams County, Mississippi
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1950 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
20
Tornado reports
75
Hail reports
45
Floods since 1996
453
All events
4
Deaths
$152.1M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Adams County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 19 in all. Zoom in and the paths widen to their surveyed width.
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NOAA's storm database records tornadoes back to 1950 and hail and thunderstorm wind back to 1955, but floods only from 1996 on. Older floods are missing here. For those, the U.S. Geological Survey's stream gauge records and flood reports are the place to look.
Most significant events
The strongest tornadoes, deadliest events and biggest damage here, up to 50.
Wind chills across the county fell as low as -5 degrees during the early morning of January 26th. A 71 year old male died due to a house fire.
Flood water covered N Canal Street and entered at least three businesses in Natchez including the Natchez Democrat, Blankensteins Supplies and Equipment, and the Natchez Convention Center. Two adults were swept off their feet by flood water near the intersection of Aldrich St. an…
A large tree was blown down on a home on Westwood Road causing a fatality and additionally an injury. Other scattered downed trees were down across town.
Significant wind damage occurred across a large portion of Adams County. Winds were rated as high as 80 to 90 mph with a large bowing segment of a progressive derecho. Hundreds of trees and numerous power lines were downed across the county. According to Emergency Manager, 41 str…
The tornado track started just south of the city limits of Natchez, tracked northeast across the southeast side of the city, and then moved into unincorporated areas east of the city. Numerous hardwood and softwood trees were snapped and uprooted along the path. Around 50 homes w…
After a few rounds of moderate rains from Hurricane Gustav, a persistent band of heavy storms moved into Adams County and produced flash flooding across the area. This round of heavy rain added a quick 3 to 6 inches to an area that had received 4 to 6 from previous rains. Many ro…
Tropical storm force winds occurred across Adams County as the outer edges of Hurricane Gustav moved across southern Louisiana. Numerous trees and power lines were blown down. Tree damage was widespread across the county as wind gusts peaked between 50 and 60 mph for several hour…
An intense line of thunderstorms or bow echo configuration moved across the Mississippi River and struck the city of Natchez. Strong outflow from the bow echo produced estimated winds of 80 to 100 miles an hour in the city. These strong winds damaged many of the historic building…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Utility poles were blown down in the Morgantown area.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree fell on a house along Devereaux Drive. Multiple trees were blown down around Natchez.
Drought Drought
Drought conditions in Adams County intensified from D1 (Moderate Drought) to D2 (Severe Drought) as depicted on the U.S. Drought Monitor.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down across Palestine Road.
Hail Hail
Ping pong ball-sized hail was reported in Sallis.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Flash flooding was reported in a parking lot of an apartment complex along MS Highway 39.
Hail Hail
Quarter-size hail reported at Highpoint.
Sleet Sleet
Light sleet, along with light rain showers, was reported in the Natchez area.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree and powerline were blown down on Liberty Road near Natchez.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A citizen reported WFO LCH that trees and powerlines were down on Lower Woodville Road.
Ice Storm Ice Storm
Trees fell in Natchez due to icing. A home on Holly Drive was damaged from a large tree which snapped and fell onto it. Icing was observed in trees and power lines. Maximum estimated freezing rain accumulations were 0.25 inch, mostly in northern and central portions of the area. …
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Scattered trees were blown down around Natchez and to the east through Adams County. One tree fell onto a home, one fell onto three vehicles, and one fell onto a communications trailer.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Sporadic trees were blown down around Adams County.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree fell onto a vehicle along Pinemount.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were blown down Rice Road and Artman Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees were blown down along Spokane Road and blocked the road.
Strong Wind Strong Wind
A few trees were blown down at the Camelot Apartments in Natchez. A downed tree caused damage to one building. The winds associated with this were due to a wake low. A peak wind gust of 41 mph out of the southeast was measured by the Natchez AWOS site KHEZ during this time frame.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was downed across N Palestine Road near the intersection with Duck Pond Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Two trees were blown down.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down onto a power line as showers developed in advance of approaching thunderstorms.
Strong Wind Strong Wind
A tree was blown onto a trampoline.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees and power lines were blown down along Woodhill Drive.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were blown down and some power lines. Areas impacted were Montebello Dr, Southwind road and Kingston road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down off of Old Highway 84.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Between 1 and 2 inches of snow fell across southern portions of the county. Melting and refreezing resulted in hazardous travel conditions.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down in the 200 block of Morgantown Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few trees were down along Foster Mound Road.
Hail Hail
Penny to quarter sized hail fell in the area.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees and powerlines were down in Natchez. Additional trees and powerlines were down across the county.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A power line was blown down onto a car in Natchez.
Hail Hail
A few hailstones up to quarter size fell.
Hail Hail
Hail as large as half dollars fell.
Hail Hail
Quarter size hail fell near Kingston Road.
Hail Hail
Hail up to the size of pennies fell near Natchez.
Drought Drought
Drought conditions in Adams County persisted at mostly D4 (Exceptional Drought) as depicted on the U.S. Drought Monitor, but some improvement to D3 (Extreme Drought) was noted along the US Highway 84 corridor due to heavy rainfall.
Drought Drought
Drought conditions in Adams County persisted at D4 (Exceptional Drought) as depicted on the U.S. Drought Monitor.
Drought Drought
Drought conditions in Adams County intensified from D3 (Extreme Drought) to D4 (Exceptional Drought) as depicted on the U.S. Drought Monitor.
Drought Drought
Drought conditions in Adams County intensified from D0 (Abnormally Dry) to D3 (Extreme Drought) as depicted on the U.S. Drought Monitor.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 12 | 0 |
| 2025 | 15 | 0 |
| 2024 | 10 | 0 |
| 2023 | 14 | 0 |
| 2022 | 9 | 1 |
| 2021 | 10 | 0 |
| 2020 | 13 | 0 |
| 2019 | 10 | 0 |
| 2018 | 8 | 2 |
| 2017 | 11 | 1 |
| 2016 | 13 | 0 |
| 2015 | 8 | 0 |
| 2014 | 16 | 0 |
| 2013 | 12 | 2 |
| 2012 | 25 | 0 |
| 2011 | 14 | 0 |
| 2010 | 19 | 0 |
| 2009 | 13 | 1 |
| 2008 | 16 | 1 |
| 2007 | 8 | 0 |
| 2006 | 12 | 1 |
| 2005 | 19 | 2 |
| 2004 | 15 | 0 |
| 2003 | 13 | 0 |
| 2002 | 4 | 0 |
| 2001 | 21 | 0 |
| 2000 | 10 | 0 |
| 1999 | 9 | 0 |
| 1998 | 5 | 0 |
| 1997 | 10 | 0 |
| 1996 | 4 | 0 |
| 1995 | 10 | 1 |
| 1994 | 1 | 0 |
| 1993 | 4 | 0 |
| 1992 | 2 | 0 |
| 1991 | 10 | 0 |
| 1990 | 2 | 0 |
| 1989 | 3 | 0 |
| 1988 | 1 | 0 |
| 1987 | 6 | 2 |
| 1985 | 2 | 0 |
| 1983 | 3 | 0 |
| 1982 | 1 | 1 |
| 1980 | 3 | 0 |
| 1978 | 1 | 0 |
| 1976 | 5 | 1 |
| 1975 | 5 | 3 |
| 1974 | 1 | 0 |
| 1973 | 3 | 0 |
| 1972 | 1 | 0 |
| 1971 | 2 | 0 |
| 1968 | 2 | 0 |
| 1966 | 1 | 0 |
| 1961 | 2 | 0 |
| 1960 | 1 | 0 |
| 1957 | 2 | 0 |
| 1950 | 1 | 1 |
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