Attala storm history
Storm events recorded in Attala, Mississippi between 1950 and 2025.
504
Total events
52
Tornadoes
129
Hail
30
Floods
2
Deaths
$155.3M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
The tornado began in the vicinity of State Highway 12, east southeast of Durant. The tornado moved roughly east-northeast, initially producing damage of EF1 intensity to trees, and damaging the roof of at least one home. As the tornado approached State Highway 19, it intensified …
The initial damage where the tornado developed was limited to some minor tree damage along Buddy Odom Road. The tornado tracked north northeast and rapidly became strong, with EF2 and low end EF3 damage occurring along the rest of the path. The tornado affected Shiloh and Buddy O…
Tornado EF3 Tornado
The tornado started, just west of Ethel, with a path of tree damage which intensified shortly after the beginning point. In some areas nearly every tree was snapped off or uprooted. The tornado reached its widest point as it crossed the Natchez Trace Parkway, where dozens of tree…
Tornado F3 Tornado
The tornado then moved into western Attala County from just east of Durant in Holmes County. The tornado re-intensified somewhat and began causing significant tree damage in rural western Attala County. The tornado continued across Attala County, causing tree and power line damag…
A significant flash flooding event occurred due to the training of thunderstorms with heavy rain across most of the county during much of the day. The first reports of street flooding occurred at 1610 CST as several roads in the city of Kosciusko were becoming impassable. The flo…
A major derecho storm caused significant damage across much of the northern half of the county. Serious wind damage was reported from Possumneck to Hesterville to north of Kosciusko to Ethel to McCool. Damage in the county included three houses and three mobile homes destroyed, 3…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few trees were blown down along MS Highway 43S and MS Highway 14W.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous trees and power lines were blown down across Attala County.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down across MS Highway 14.
Hail Hail
Two inch hail fell around Kosciusko.
Hail Hail
A swath of nickel to quarter size hail fell from Kosciusko to Ethel.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees and power lines were blown down on New Salem Road.
Strong Wind Strong Wind
Strong winds blew down power lines which resulted in multiple grass fires across Attala County, including near CR 2270, W Adams St, CR 4202, CR 4114, and CR 5006.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees were downed across Attala County, including on MS Highway 12 W, blocking the entrance to the Kosciusko Airport, on MS Highway 35 S near Lawrence Grocery, on MS Highway 43 near Shady Grove Church, on MS Highway 19 south of Kosciusko, and on the Natchez Trace Parkway …
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down across MS Highway 35, a vehicle hit that tree.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were damaged along County Road 1101 and 1102 in the southeastern part of the country. Tree tops were blown off and some tops were twisted.
Strong Wind Strong Wind
Tropical Storm Francine produced strong wind damage as it weakened across central Mississippi. Winds blew down scattered trees and powerlines across Attala County.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was down on Highway 429 in Sallis.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was down on Highway 12 west and County Road 5131 in Kosciusko.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few trees were blown down along MS Highway 35.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Accumulations of 0.5 to as much as 1.3 inches of sleet fell across the county, but light snow and freezing rain also fell. Area roads were covered by the sleet and glaze of ice.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down on MS Highway 43.
Hail Hail
Hail up to the size of quarters fell.
Hail Hail
Hail up to the size of quarters fell in the McAdams area.
Drought Drought
Drought conditions in Attala County intensified from D3 (Extreme Drought) to D4 (Exceptional Drought) as depicted on the U.S. Drought Monitor.
Drought Drought
Drought conditions in Attala County intensified from D2 (Severe Drought) to D3 (Extreme Drought) as depicted on the U.S. Drought Monitor.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Scattered trees were blown down near the intersection of MS Highway 12 and County Road 3122.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Scattered trees were blown down south of Ethel, including a few down across County Road 5053.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees were blown down along MS Highway 14 near County Road 5001.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees were blown down along Williamsville Rd.
Drought Drought
Drought conditions in Attala County intensified from D0 (Abnormally Dry) to D2 (Severe Drought) as depicted on the U.S. Drought Monitor.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down on MS Highway 14 east of Kosciusko.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Several streets within the city were flooded.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
High downburst winds from a supercell thunderstorm caused a swath of damage to trees and power lines with estimated speeds of 80 to 90 mph focused across central portions of Attala County. Numerous trees were blown down in the Kosciusko area and on MS Highway 35 north and south o…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Couple trees downed in the western part of the county including one on County Road 4202 and one near Mcadams.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A line of severe thunderstorms blew down scattered trees in a swath across the Kosciusko area. Trees were blown down across County Road 4227, at the intersection of MS Highway 19 and CR 3024, at the intersection of MS Highway 43 and CR 3034, across Williamsville Rd, and across po…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees down on the intersection of Highway 19 North and 3024 Attala Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A couple of trees were downed along SCR 558.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees down across Williamsville Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees down across Highway 14 East.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few trees were blown down on the south side of Kosciusko including on MS Highway 19E near the intersection with Highway 14, MS Highway 43N, and MS Highway 14W. Some power lines were also blown down along Highway 43N.
Funnel Cloud Funnel Cloud
A funnel cloud was seen northeast of West.
Hail Hail
Hail up to the size of quarters fell at a convenience store in Ethel.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A large tree was blown down across Mississippi Highway 12 about three miles northeast of Kosciusko.
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 9 | 0 |
| 2024 | 7 | 0 |
| 2023 | 19 | 0 |
| 2022 | 22 | 4 |
| 2021 | 20 | 2 |
| 2020 | 15 | 4 |
| 2019 | 14 | 6 |
| 2018 | 19 | 1 |
| 2017 | 9 | 1 |
| 2016 | 17 | 0 |
| 2015 | 10 | 0 |
| 2014 | 14 | 1 |
| 2013 | 6 | 0 |
| 2012 | 8 | 0 |
| 2011 | 22 | 5 |
| 2010 | 26 | 2 |
| 2009 | 18 | 0 |
| 2008 | 18 | 3 |
| 2007 | 23 | 0 |
| 2006 | 14 | 0 |
| 2005 | 22 | 1 |
| 2004 | 10 | 1 |
| 2003 | 16 | 0 |
| 2002 | 16 | 2 |
| 2001 | 21 | 1 |
| 2000 | 9 | 0 |
| 1999 | 5 | 0 |
| 1998 | 7 | 0 |
| 1997 | 5 | 1 |
| 1996 | 11 | 0 |
| 1995 | 7 | 0 |
| 1994 | 3 | 0 |
| 1993 | 6 | 0 |
| 1992 | 6 | 2 |
| 1991 | 3 | 0 |
| 1990 | 4 | 0 |
| 1989 | 2 | 0 |
| 1988 | 8 | 3 |
| 1987 | 2 | 1 |
| 1985 | 2 | 0 |
| 1982 | 1 | 0 |
| 1981 | 2 | 0 |
| 1977 | 4 | 2 |
| 1976 | 1 | 0 |
| 1975 | 2 | 0 |
| 1974 | 1 | 1 |
| 1973 | 1 | 0 |
| 1972 | 4 | 2 |
| 1971 | 2 | 1 |
| 1969 | 3 | 1 |
| 1968 | 1 | 0 |
| 1967 | 1 | 0 |
| 1965 | 1 | 1 |
| 1964 | 1 | 0 |
| 1963 | 1 | 1 |
| 1959 | 1 | 0 |
| 1950 | 2 | 2 |