Choctaw storm history
Storm events recorded in Choctaw, Mississippi between 1950 and 2025.
280
Total events
24
Tornadoes
57
Hail
24
Floods
9
Deaths
$176.6M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
The tornado moved into Choctaw County and crossed Black Road around 128 pm. Here, minor damage occurred to a brick home. Tree damage in this area was more substantial and was in the upper EF2 range. Thousands of trees were uprooted and snapped. Many trees were also splintered in …
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…
Numerous trees and power lines were blown down across the central portion of the county. Some of these trees were down on homes and across roads. One tree fatally injured a person at Jeff Busby Park. This person was camping in a tent when the tree was knocked down.
Quarter size hail fell on Collier Road.
Flash flooding occurred across Choctaw county with numerous roads flooded and some washed out. Particularly around the city of Ackerman, water rescues were required due to vehicles becoming stalled in high water as well as high water entering buildings. This included numerous bui…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few trees were blown down.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down on MS Highway 413 near MS Highway 12.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous trees and power lines were blown down across Choctaw County.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple large tree branches were split along McCool Stevenson Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down at the intersection of S Union Road and Lebanon Road.
Hail Hail
Hail up to the size of pennies fell.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees and some utility lines were downed across Choctaw County, some blocking roads.
Flood Flood
Stewart road closed due to high water from South Union Road to Chester Mills Road due to swelling of Besa Chitto Creek.
Flood Flood
Creek swelling resulted in high water and much of Henderson road to be closed.
Sleet Sleet
Wintry mix fell across northern portions of the county, consisting of mainly sleet and some snow. Total accumulation was around 0.5 inches.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A large limb was down on highway 9.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Accumulations of up to one half inch of sleet fell across the county, with the greatest amounts measured in the northern part of the county. Light snow and freezing rain also fell. Area roads were covered by the sleet.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees were blown down near Ackerman, and tin was blown off a house near Chester.
Strong Wind Strong Wind
A tree was blown down across Cutts Road in the Fentress area. Nearby observations showed winds to be around 25 mph gusting to 40 mph during this time frame.
Drought Drought
Drought conditions in Choctaw County remained at D3 (Extreme Drought) as depicted on the U.S. Drought Monitor.
Drought Drought
Drought conditions in Choctaw County intensified from D1 (Moderate Drought) to D3 (Extreme Drought) as depicted on the U.S. Drought Monitor.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A portion of the roof of an outbuilding was blown off.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Two large tree limbs were blown down near MS Highway 15 and Reform Sturgis Rd.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree down across the Trace near mile marker 198.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree down on Concord Bethsalem Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees were blown down in Ackerman, including a large tree that fell across Quinn Street.
Hail Hail
Half dollar size hail reported north of Ackerman.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Flooding was reported near Dewey Street.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
An EF-1 tornado touched down near the intersection of Mississippi Highway 9 and Maddox Road, where a few trees were snapped or damaged. The tornado moved northeast and crossed the Natchez Trace Parkway where a few trees were blown down into the roadway. Along Hester Road, the tor…
Tornado EF1 Tornado
An EF-1 tornado began along Bethany-Ebenezer Road in northwestern Winston County. The tornado mainly uprooted, snapped, or damaged trees along its path. It crossed Turnipseed Road, Miller Road, and then into the Highpoint community before it moved into southeastern Choctaw County…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees were blown down in the city of Ackerman.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A swath of wind brought down multiple trees across the county. In addition, trees were blown down on the Natchez Trace Parkway at mile marker 180 near French Camp.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Light to occasionally moderate snow fell across the county. Accumulations were up to an inch and a half near Fentress and Ackerman.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down along Panderville Road.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Heavy snow fell across portions of the county. Accumulations of 3 inches were noted in French Camp, Ackerman and Fentress.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Half an inch of snow accumulated on elevated surfaces.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Floodwaters entered several homes along McGee-Thompson Road.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Heavy rainfall from Tropical Storm Ida resulted in several instances of flash flooding across southern Choctaw County. Roads were flooded in the Bethsalem area as well as French Camp.
Tropical Storm Tropical Storm
Tropical storm force wind gusts downed several trees across the county.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A large tree was blown down north of Ackerman near Mississippi Highway 9.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Multiple roads were flooded in the county including several with washed out culverts.
Hail Hail
Quarter size hail fell in the Fentress community.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were blown down on Stewart Lake Road.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
This brief EF0 tornado touched down in far northwest Choctaw County and crossed Pearson Road. Here some trees were blown down. Estimated winds were 80 mph.
Hail Hail
Quarter size hail fell in Ackerman.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A line of severe thunderstorms produced wind damage in and near the Ackerman area. A large tin shed in town was destroyed, and trees were blown down a few miles northeast of town including several that blocked both lanes of MS Highway 12 near the Oktibbeha County line. Another tr…
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Heavy sleet accumulated to around 0.5 inches in the county before a transition to freezing rain occurred. Accumulations of around 0.50 inches of ice through the evening resulted in in widespread downed and broken trees, limbs, and power lines. The damage resulted in extensive pow…
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 10 | 0 |
| 2024 | 4 | 0 |
| 2023 | 9 | 0 |
| 2022 | 9 | 2 |
| 2021 | 14 | 1 |
| 2020 | 7 | 2 |
| 2019 | 14 | 2 |
| 2018 | 11 | 1 |
| 2017 | 5 | 0 |
| 2016 | 8 | 0 |
| 2015 | 5 | 0 |
| 2014 | 3 | 0 |
| 2013 | 5 | 0 |
| 2012 | 7 | 0 |
| 2011 | 24 | 6 |
| 2010 | 18 | 1 |
| 2009 | 12 | 1 |
| 2008 | 7 | 1 |
| 2007 | 11 | 0 |
| 2006 | 10 | 0 |
| 2005 | 11 | 0 |
| 2004 | 6 | 0 |
| 2003 | 7 | 0 |
| 2002 | 2 | 0 |
| 2001 | 3 | 0 |
| 2000 | 5 | 0 |
| 1999 | 1 | 0 |
| 1998 | 10 | 0 |
| 1997 | 5 | 0 |
| 1996 | 6 | 0 |
| 1995 | 3 | 1 |
| 1994 | 4 | 1 |
| 1993 | 3 | 1 |
| 1992 | 2 | 1 |
| 1991 | 1 | 0 |
| 1989 | 4 | 0 |
| 1988 | 1 | 0 |
| 1985 | 4 | 0 |
| 1984 | 1 | 0 |
| 1981 | 1 | 0 |
| 1980 | 1 | 1 |
| 1978 | 1 | 0 |
| 1974 | 1 | 1 |
| 1968 | 2 | 0 |
| 1963 | 1 | 1 |
| 1957 | 1 | 0 |