Benton storm history
Storm events recorded in Benton, Mississippi between 1950 and 2025.
252
Total events
12
Tornadoes
28
Hail
6
Floods
8
Deaths
$5.6M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
The tornado crossed from Marshall County into Benton County near Highway 4 west of Ashland. The tornado appeared to strengthen as it entered Benton County. Several houses west-northwest of Ashland has damage approaching EF-4 with EF-4 damage observed in Northeast Benton County. S…
A tornado touched down near Highway 5 approximately 2 miles south of Ashland. The tornado traveled northeast crossing into Tippah County. Eleven homes and mobile homes were destroyed with six receiving major damage. Twenty-three homes sustained minor damage. Numerous trees were s…
Tornado F3 Tornado
Heat Heat
Maximum heat index of 105 degrees.
Heat Heat
Maximum heat index of 106 degrees.
Heat Heat
Maximum heat index of 105 degrees.
Heat Heat
Maximum heat index of 105 degrees.
Heat Heat
Maximum heat index of 105 degrees.
Heat Heat
Maximum heat index of 106 degrees.
Heat Heat
Maximum heat index of 109 degrees.
Heat Heat
Maximum heat index of 105 degrees.
Heat Heat
Maximum heat index of 105 degrees.
Heat Heat
Maximum heat index of 107 degrees.
Heat Heat
Maximum heat index of 106 degrees.
Heat Heat
Maximum heat index of 105 degrees.
Heat Heat
Maximum heat index of 107.
Heat Heat
Maximum heat index of 105 degrees.
Heat Heat
Maximum heat index of 105 degrees.
Heat Heat
Maximum heat index of 105 degrees.
Heat Heat
Maximum heat index of 105 degrees.
Heat Heat
Maximum heat index of 105 degrees.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous trees down across Hickory Flat.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Large tree snapped along Hwy 5 in Hickory Flat.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree down on Dorse Rd in Michigan City.
Tornado EF2 Tornado
Once the tornado crossed into Benton County, widespread tree damage could be found along Bryan Road and Breedlove Road. Homes along Dorse Road had exterior walls collapse, roof damage, and uprooted trees before crossing into Fayette County, Tennessee. Estimated peak winds were 13…
Hail Hail
Hen egg sized hail on Whippoorwill Rd.
Tornado EF2 Tornado
The tornado began along Highway 72, south of Hopewell, and moved northeast towards Jones Road, uprooting trees and damaging several homes before crossing into Tippah County. Estimated peak winds were around 120 mph in Benton County.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Three to five inches of snowfall observed across the county.
Heat Heat
Heat indices in between 105 and 109 degrees.
Heat Heat
Heat indices in between 105 and 109 degrees.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Heat indices in excess of 110 degrees.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Heat index values topped 110 degrees.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Heat index values topped 110 degrees.
Heat Heat
Heat indices in between 105 and 109 degrees.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Heat index values topped 110 degrees.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Heat index values topped 110 degrees.
Heat Heat
Heat indices between 105 and 109 degrees.
Heat Heat
Heat indices between 105 and 109 degrees.
Heat Heat
Heat indices in between 105 and 110 degrees.
Heat Heat
Heat indices in excess of 105 degrees.
Drought Drought
Severe drought (D2) conditions improved early in the month.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
A light glaze of ice accumulated on roadways and elevated surfaces.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Around seven inches of snow fell across Benton County.
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
Wind chill values were 0 degrees to 15 below zero degrees at times. Air temperature ranged from 8 degrees below zero to 10 degrees below zero on the morning of 01/17/2024.
Drought Drought
Exceptional Drought (D4) conditions improved to Severe Drought (D2) conditions by the end of the month.
Hail Hail
Drought Drought
Extreme (D3) drought conditions worsened to Exceptional (D4) drought conditions by the end of the month.
Drought Drought
Severe (D2) drought conditions intensified to extreme (D3) drought conditions in early November and persisted through the end of the month.
Drought Drought
Severe (D2) drought conditions developed by mid-October and continued through the end of the month.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several large trees were uprooted along Old Highway 78 and a metal roof was peeled off.
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 25 | 2 |
| 2024 | 17 | 0 |
| 2023 | 27 | 0 |
| 2022 | 15 | 0 |
| 2021 | 6 | 0 |
| 2020 | 1 | 0 |
| 2019 | 4 | 0 |
| 2018 | 8 | 0 |
| 2017 | 5 | 1 |
| 2016 | 3 | 0 |
| 2015 | 6 | 1 |
| 2014 | 1 | 0 |
| 2013 | 2 | 0 |
| 2012 | 6 | 0 |
| 2011 | 13 | 0 |
| 2010 | 17 | 1 |
| 2009 | 7 | 0 |
| 2008 | 7 | 0 |
| 2007 | 14 | 0 |
| 2006 | 3 | 0 |
| 2005 | 1 | 0 |
| 2004 | 7 | 0 |
| 2003 | 5 | 1 |
| 2002 | 4 | 0 |
| 2001 | 3 | 1 |
| 2000 | 4 | 0 |
| 1999 | 3 | 0 |
| 1998 | 7 | 0 |
| 1996 | 3 | 0 |
| 1995 | 6 | 1 |
| 1994 | 7 | 0 |
| 1993 | 3 | 0 |
| 1991 | 2 | 1 |
| 1990 | 1 | 0 |
| 1989 | 1 | 0 |
| 1986 | 1 | 1 |
| 1985 | 1 | 0 |
| 1984 | 1 | 0 |
| 1977 | 1 | 0 |
| 1973 | 1 | 1 |
| 1971 | 1 | 1 |
| 1968 | 2 | 0 |