Coahoma storm history
Storm events recorded in Coahoma, Mississippi between 1950 and 2025.
463
Total events
29
Tornadoes
61
Hail
22
Floods
11
Deaths
$37.8M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
This tornado developed over Northern Bolivar County and moved into Coahoma County. It strengthened and produced EF-3 damage south and east of Clarksdale where the two fatalities occurred. Twelve homes and two businesses were destroyed. Two homes also suffered minor damage. Numero…
Straight line winds destroyed a mobile home off of Stribling Road near Farrell. The homeowner was injured when he was thrown from the mobile home. He later died from his injuries.
A tornado touched down in Rena Lara and tracked northeast. There was major damage to a mobile home where the fatality occurred. Two large garage sheds were completely destroyed. Two football light poles were bent and destroyed at the Cohoma County High School. There was roof and …
A three month old baby was left by accident in a vehicle during a hot May morning. The baby died as a result.
A tornado crossed into the Jackson Point area from Phillips County, Arkansas and continued northeast. Several trees were snapped in the area. Approximately, 50-55 residences including mobile homes, houses, and hunting camps were damaged or destroyed. The tornado continued northea…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was knocked down near the intersection of Willis and New Africa Road.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Maximum heat index of 110 degrees.
Heat Heat
Maximum heat index of 108 degrees.
Heat Heat
Maximum heat index of 109 degrees.
Heat Heat
Maximum heat index of 109 degrees.
Heat Heat
Maximum heat index of 107 degrees.
Heat Heat
Maximum heat index of 105 degrees.
Heat Heat
Maximum heat index of 108 degrees.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Maximum heat index of 110 degrees.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Maximum heat index of 113 degrees.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Maximum heat index of 115 degrees.
Heat Heat
Maximum heat index of 108 degrees.
Heat Heat
Maximum heat index of 106 degrees.
Heat Heat
Maximum heat index of 106 degrees.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Maximum heat index of 110 degrees.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Maximum heat index of 112 degrees.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Maximum heat index of 110 degrees.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Maximum heat index of 110 degrees.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Maximum heat index of 110 degrees.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Maximum heat index of 110 degrees.
Heat Heat
Maximum heat index of 105 degrees.
Heat Heat
Maximum heat index of 107 degrees.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Maximum heat index of 111.
Heat Heat
Maximum heat index of 108 degrees.
Heat Heat
Maximum heat index of 105 degrees.
Heat Heat
Maximum heat index of 107 degrees.
Heat Heat
Maximum heat index of 109 degrees.
Heat Heat
Maximum heat index of 108 degrees.
Heat Heat
Maximum heat index of 108 degrees.
Heat Heat
AWOS reported a maximum heat index of 108 degrees.
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several power poles down on New Africa Rd.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A large tree fell on a home, causing significant roof damage.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Semi truck overturned on Hwy 61, north of Clarksdale.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Power poles knocked down along Hwy 322 West at the intersection of Garrett Rd.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Mixed precipitation. At least two to three inches of snowfall observed.
Drought Drought
Severe drought (D2) conditions persisted through late month before improving by the end of the month.
Heat Heat
Heat indices between 105 and 109 degrees.
Drought Drought
Severe (D2) Drought Conditions returned in mid-to-late August and continued for the remainder of the month.
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 36 | 0 |
| 2024 | 28 | 0 |
| 2023 | 31 | 0 |
| 2022 | 22 | 0 |
| 2021 | 12 | 0 |
| 2020 | 6 | 0 |
| 2019 | 10 | 0 |
| 2018 | 18 | 0 |
| 2017 | 4 | 0 |
| 2016 | 10 | 0 |
| 2015 | 11 | 1 |
| 2014 | 6 | 0 |
| 2013 | 6 | 1 |
| 2012 | 14 | 0 |
| 2011 | 24 | 3 |
| 2010 | 25 | 0 |
| 2009 | 12 | 3 |
| 2008 | 21 | 0 |
| 2007 | 11 | 0 |
| 2006 | 8 | 0 |
| 2005 | 4 | 0 |
| 2004 | 3 | 0 |
| 2003 | 7 | 0 |
| 2002 | 6 | 0 |
| 2001 | 10 | 1 |
| 2000 | 6 | 0 |
| 1999 | 2 | 0 |
| 1998 | 7 | 0 |
| 1997 | 2 | 0 |
| 1996 | 7 | 0 |
| 1995 | 2 | 0 |
| 1994 | 1 | 1 |
| 1992 | 4 | 0 |
| 1991 | 2 | 1 |
| 1990 | 2 | 0 |
| 1989 | 8 | 0 |
| 1988 | 3 | 1 |
| 1987 | 2 | 0 |
| 1985 | 9 | 0 |
| 1984 | 5 | 3 |
| 1983 | 1 | 0 |
| 1982 | 1 | 0 |
| 1980 | 1 | 0 |
| 1979 | 4 | 1 |
| 1978 | 4 | 1 |
| 1977 | 1 | 0 |
| 1976 | 4 | 1 |
| 1975 | 5 | 0 |
| 1974 | 2 | 1 |
| 1973 | 3 | 0 |
| 1972 | 3 | 1 |
| 1971 | 2 | 1 |
| 1970 | 1 | 0 |
| 1969 | 6 | 1 |
| 1968 | 1 | 0 |
| 1967 | 1 | 0 |
| 1966 | 3 | 0 |
| 1964 | 2 | 1 |
| 1963 | 3 | 2 |
| 1961 | 1 | 0 |
| 1960 | 1 | 0 |
| 1959 | 3 | 1 |
| 1955 | 1 | 1 |
| 1953 | 2 | 2 |