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Covington County, Mississippi
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1952 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
56
Tornado reports
69
Hail reports
56
Floods since 1996
481
All events
3
Deaths
$280.0M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Covington County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 56 in all. Zoom in and the paths widen to their surveyed width.
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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.
An EF-4 tornado touched down in Tangipahoa Parish just northeast of Kentwood, LA and produced EF-1 damage northeast through most of Southeast Pike County in Mississippi. As it crossed into Walthall County, EF-2 damage was noted. Pockets of EF-3 damaged occurred all along the path…
This violent, deadly tornado traveled 68 miles through parts of five counties including southeastern Jefferson Davis, central Covington, northwestern Jones, southeastern Jasper, and western Clarke counties. Locations impacted by this tornado include Bassfield, the areas between C…
This strong tornado traveled over 84 miles through parts of six counties including southern Lawrence, central Jefferson Davis, northern Covington, far northwestern Jones, far southeastern Smith, and Jasper counties. Some of the communities impacted include Oak Vale, the area nort…
Tornado F3 Tornado
This strong tornado tracked across northeast Covington County before entering northwest Jones County. Many homes were damaged with several homes receiving major damage. Numerous trees and power lines were blown down and there were many livestock fatalities.
An EF-2 tornado began in far northeastern Marion County where it snapped several trees, damaged a home, and destroyed a barn. It reached its peak intensity as it crossed into southeastern Jefferson Davis County near Black Creed Road. Two mobile homes were destroyed along Hatten R…
An EF-2 tornado touched down west of Hopewell near Roscoe McDaniel Road in Covington County where it damaged trees. It moved northeast, damaged the roof of a home, and destroyed a barn on Cole Road. The tornado then moved along Jones Chapel Road where numerous mobile homes were d…
This tornado touched down just to the west of Sunset-Williamsburg Rd. Several trees were snapped at this location. The tornado moved northeast where it crossed Sunset Rd and Rock Hill Rd. Snapped & uprooted trees were the main damage. As the tornado neared and crossed Highway 49,…
Across W and SW Covington county, winds increased again as the core of the storm moved generally SE and SSE. Numerous trees were blown down and Several outbuildings had roof damage, and tree fall was extensive. As the stronger winds approached the Covington/Lamar county line, dam…
Flooding around the Lux Community caused a culvert washout along McConnel Foster Road, and several unoccupied campers had to be towed away from flooding along Okatoma River Road. Flood waters eroded the railroad embankment along a stretch of tracks near the Lux Community. Three t…
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Three feet of water was over Highway 49 in the Seminary area. Some vehicles were trapped in flood waters.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Water entered Keith's Gas Station in Seminary. Two cars went into the ditch nearby. Local residents abandoned cars on roads, with water rescues conducted by the local fire department. Several homes were flooded as well.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were downed on Jaynesville Road at Johnson Stewart Road as well as Jaynesville Road at Highway 49.
Drought Drought
Drought conditions in Covington County decreased in intensity from D1 (Moderate Drought) to D0 (Abnormally Dry) as depicted on the U.S. Drought Monitor.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees were blown down in western portions of the county.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Powerlines were blown down along Dosh Road.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
An EF-1 tornado touched down just east of MS Highway 42, tracked east, and dissipated in Covington County near MS Highway 589. Trees were damaged along Hosey Mikell, Ridgeland, Stubbs, and Willie Buckley roads. A notable increase in intensity was seen as the tornado approached an…
Tornado EF1 Tornado
An EF-1 tornado began just west of Okatoma Creek, uprooting several trees. The tornado continued northeast and ended just east of Old Highway 49, uprooting a few more trees. The maximum wind speed of this tornado was 90 mph.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A NWS storm survey found a top broken off of a pine tree.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
This very brief tornado damaged three chicken houses along Gaylons Drive. It also uprooted trees and caused other minor tree damage. The tornado lifted before reaching Salem School Road.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
This very brief tornado resulted in minor tree damage south of Taylorsville as it tracked across Charlie Red Drive and Ben Stroud Road.
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
Wind chills across the county fell as low as 0 degrees during the early morning of January 26th.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down onto a camper.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
A culvert was washed out on McDonald Cemetary Road near M&M Drive.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Several roads were washed out, with around 8 feet of water.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down across Blackjack road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees were blown down along Craft, Cold Spring, and Hwy 49.
Tornado EF2 Tornado
An EF-2 tornado began southeast of Santee in Jefferson Davis County and moved northeast along Santee Methodist Road with widespread damage to trees as it moved northeast across eastern Jefferson Davis County. It crossed Bowie Creek and into Covington County near Wilson Road. The …
Tornado EF1 Tornado
An EF-1 tornado began along Bill McQueen Rd in eastern Covington County and moved northeastward across Bob Boler Road, Graham Aultman Rd., Monroe Rd., and then crossed into northwestern Jones County near the Leaf River. The tornado lifted after it crossed US Highway 84 in the Heb…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A swath of significant wind damage was noted across the southern portion of the county. Numerous trees were blown down along with power lines. Some specific areas where many trees were down was near the intersection of Highway 589 and Richmond road; near the intersections of High…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few trees were blown down as the line of storms moved through.
Strong Wind Strong Wind
Strong winds blew down several trees around the county.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several power lines were blown down.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few trees down along Cold Springs and Cothren Road.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Between 0.5 and 1 inch of snow fell across southern portions of the county.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were blown down onto the road near Mount Olive.
Tropical Storm Tropical Storm
Tropical Storm Francine produced strong wind damage as it weakened across central Mississippi. Winds blew down scattered trees and powerlines across Covington County.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few trees were blown down around Covington County including in the Collins area. A portion of the roof was blown off a clinic building along US Highway 49 in Collins as well.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees were blown down.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Five trees were downed in the northeast part of Covington County.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were downed in Seminary.
Hail Hail
Quarter sized hail fell in Mount Olive.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down on US Highway 84.
Drought Drought
Drought conditions in Covington County intensified from D3 (Extreme Drought) to D4 (Exceptional Drought) as depicted on the U.S. Drought Monitor.
Drought Drought
Drought conditions in Covington County persisted at D3 (Extreme Drought) as depicted on the U.S. Drought Monitor.
Drought Drought
Drought conditions in Covington County intensified from D2 (Severe Drought) to D3 (Extreme Drought) as depicted on the U.S. Drought Monitor.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 15 | 4 |
| 2025 | 13 | 5 |
| 2024 | 8 | 0 |
| 2023 | 9 | 0 |
| 2022 | 12 | 2 |
| 2021 | 8 | 1 |
| 2020 | 27 | 4 |
| 2019 | 19 | 2 |
| 2018 | 10 | 3 |
| 2017 | 17 | 1 |
| 2016 | 20 | 0 |
| 2015 | 15 | 4 |
| 2014 | 16 | 1 |
| 2013 | 7 | 1 |
| 2012 | 9 | 0 |
| 2011 | 14 | 2 |
| 2010 | 12 | 0 |
| 2009 | 15 | 2 |
| 2008 | 22 | 2 |
| 2007 | 14 | 2 |
| 2006 | 20 | 1 |
| 2005 | 25 | 3 |
| 2004 | 13 | 2 |
| 2003 | 21 | 1 |
| 2002 | 10 | 0 |
| 2001 | 18 | 0 |
| 2000 | 15 | 0 |
| 1999 | 9 | 1 |
| 1998 | 5 | 0 |
| 1997 | 5 | 0 |
| 1996 | 6 | 0 |
| 1995 | 7 | 1 |
| 1994 | 4 | 0 |
| 1993 | 3 | 2 |
| 1992 | 3 | 2 |
| 1991 | 4 | 0 |
| 1990 | 2 | 0 |
| 1989 | 1 | 0 |
| 1988 | 6 | 0 |
| 1986 | 2 | 1 |
| 1984 | 1 | 0 |
| 1983 | 2 | 0 |
| 1982 | 1 | 0 |
| 1981 | 2 | 1 |
| 1978 | 1 | 0 |
| 1977 | 2 | 0 |
| 1975 | 2 | 0 |
| 1972 | 1 | 1 |
| 1971 | 1 | 0 |
| 1969 | 4 | 2 |
| 1962 | 1 | 0 |
| 1954 | 1 | 1 |
| 1952 | 1 | 1 |
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