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Attala 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.
53
Tornado reports
131
Hail reports
30
Floods since 1996
516
All events
2
Deaths
$155.4M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Attala County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 53 in all. Zoom in and the paths widen to their surveyed width.
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All storm eventsTornadoes
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.
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 tree was blown down in the town of Kosciusko.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Emergency management reported a tree down along Highway 35 South.
Drought Drought
Drought conditions in Attala County decreased from D1 (Moderate Drought) to D0 (Abnormally Dry) 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.
Hail Hail
Quarter sized hail was reported in Zama.
Hail Hail
Social media pictures of dime to nickel-sized hail.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down across County Road 2240.
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
Wind chills across the county fell as low as -5 degrees during the early morning of January 26th.
Ice Storm Ice Storm
Freezing rain accumulation of 0.5 to 0.75 inches occurred mainly across the northwestern portions of the county. Extensive and widespread damage occurred to trees and power lines. Numerous power outages and impassable roads were observed due to downed trees and powerlines. Lesser…
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.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 9 | 0 |
| 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 | 8 | 2 |
| 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 |
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