Claiborne storm history
Storm events recorded in Claiborne, Mississippi between 1950 and 2025.
356
Total events
39
Tornadoes
53
Hail
21
Floods
1
Deaths
$54.6M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
This tornado developed along a line of severe thunderstorms that progressed from west to east across Claiborne County during the early morning hours. A fatality involving a vehicle occupant occurred as the vehicle ran into a tree that had fallen in the road as the tornado crossed…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees and power lines were blown down onto Forest Grove Road.
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A few trees were blown down including one on Bruce Road and one on Grand Gulf Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were blown down on Johnson Ln and Chicago Plantation road.
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A tree was downed on Y Camp road.
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Trees were blown down at a few locations along MS Highway 18.
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A tree was blown down on Old Mill Road.
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A few trees were blown down on Gordon Station Road and Old Gordon Anx.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple downed trees and power lines. Some trees blocked roads.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Light snow fell and accumulated on elevated surfaces, totaling a trace.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
This EF-1 tornado originated in southern Claiborne County along Gordon Station Road, where it displaced a tin carport across the roadway. The tornado then tracked eastward and crossed New Pine Grove Road, where several small pines and oak trees were uprooted. It then continued al…
Tornado EF1 Tornado
The EF-1 tornado initially touched down on Brady Road, east of Red Lick, where it caused a portion of the roof of a mobile home to be peeled off. It then continued northeast and downed several trees primarily south of Brady Road. The tornado progressed toward Violet Road, where a…
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 Claiborne County.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees were blown down along MS Highway 18 near the Copiah County line.
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Several trees were blown down along Old Gordon Annex.
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A couple of trees were blown down on Shiloh Rd.
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Several trees were down in Port Gibson and along Grand Gulf Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees were down on Highway 552.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
A portion of Pattison-Tillman Road flooded.
Hail Hail
Hail up to the size of golf balls fell in the Shiloh Community.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Portions of Pattison Tillman Road were flooded and closed.
Flood Flood
Portions of Pattison-Tillman Road were flooded and closed due to runoff from earlier heavy rainfall.
Drought Drought
Drought conditions in Claiborne County remained at D4 (Exceptional Drought) as depicted on the U.S. Drought Monitor.
Drought Drought
Drought conditions in Claiborne County persisted at D4 (Exceptional Drought) as depicted on the U.S. Drought Monitor.
Drought Drought
Drought conditions in Claiborne County intensified from D2 (Severe Drought) to D4 (Exceptional Drought) as depicted on the U.S. Drought Monitor.
Drought Drought
Drought conditions in Claiborne County intensified from D0 (Abnormally Dry) to D2 (Severe Drought) as depicted on the U.S. Drought Monitor.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
High downburst winds from a line of severe thunderstorms caused a swath of wind damage to trees across northern portions of Claiborne County. Trees and traffic lights were blown down onto parts of US Highway 61.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
High downburst winds from a line of severe thunderstorms caused a swath of wind damage to trees across southern portions of Claiborne County including multiple trees which were blown down onto Bessie Weathers Road.
Hail Hail
Hail up to the size of quarters fell on the south side of Port Gibson.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
High downburst winds from a supercell thunderstorm blew down trees along Alcorn Road and across far southern portions of Claiborne County.
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Tree down across old port Gibson Road.
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A tree was blown down onto the Natchez Trace Parkway.
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Trees were blown down on Old Port Gibson Road.
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Trees were blown down on Highway 18.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Shortly after midnight on July 10th, an intense microburst occurred around Grand Gulf in Clairborne county. This swath of damage started at the MS River near the Military Park and pushed south southeast to southeast and moved over the Grand Gulf Nuclear facility. Damage from this…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees and a couple of power lines were blown down around the county.
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Trees were blown down on Gordon Station Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were blown down on Old Port Gibson Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down across Grand Gulf Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A line of severe thunderstorms blew down scattered trees across the county.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A line of severe thunderstorms blew down scattered trees across the county.
Strong Wind Strong Wind
A tree was blown down on Farmer Street along with some power lines.
Tropical Storm Tropical Storm
Tropical storm force wind gusts downed several trees and power lines across the county.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree and some power lines were blown down across MS Highway 547.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Widespread trees and power lines were downed across Claiborne County.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees and power lines were blown down with several roads blocked.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
An EF-1 tornado touched down on the northwest side of Lorman near McDonald Road and the Natchez Trace Parkway, where several tree tops and large branches were snapped off and a pine tree was uprooted. The tornado continued east across US Highway 61 into heavily forested areas nor…
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 9 | 0 |
| 2024 | 12 | 2 |
| 2023 | 9 | 0 |
| 2022 | 11 | 0 |
| 2021 | 10 | 1 |
| 2020 | 9 | 0 |
| 2019 | 15 | 2 |
| 2018 | 9 | 4 |
| 2017 | 10 | 3 |
| 2016 | 11 | 0 |
| 2015 | 13 | 0 |
| 2014 | 12 | 0 |
| 2013 | 8 | 0 |
| 2012 | 9 | 1 |
| 2011 | 13 | 1 |
| 2010 | 18 | 2 |
| 2009 | 6 | 1 |
| 2008 | 19 | 2 |
| 2007 | 9 | 0 |
| 2006 | 13 | 0 |
| 2005 | 18 | 5 |
| 2004 | 8 | 3 |
| 2003 | 11 | 1 |
| 2002 | 5 | 0 |
| 2001 | 3 | 0 |
| 2000 | 5 | 0 |
| 1999 | 5 | 1 |
| 1998 | 6 | 1 |
| 1997 | 4 | 0 |
| 1996 | 6 | 0 |
| 1995 | 9 | 0 |
| 1994 | 1 | 0 |
| 1993 | 2 | 0 |
| 1992 | 2 | 1 |
| 1991 | 3 | 0 |
| 1990 | 4 | 0 |
| 1989 | 4 | 0 |
| 1988 | 2 | 0 |
| 1987 | 4 | 1 |
| 1986 | 3 | 0 |
| 1984 | 3 | 1 |
| 1983 | 2 | 0 |
| 1981 | 2 | 0 |
| 1978 | 1 | 1 |
| 1977 | 1 | 0 |
| 1975 | 4 | 0 |
| 1974 | 2 | 0 |
| 1973 | 2 | 2 |
| 1972 | 1 | 0 |
| 1971 | 1 | 0 |
| 1968 | 2 | 0 |
| 1959 | 1 | 1 |
| 1957 | 3 | 2 |
| 1956 | 1 | 0 |