Covington storm history
Storm events recorded in Covington, Mississippi between 1950 and 2025.
463
Total events
52
Tornadoes
67
Hail
52
Floods
3
Deaths
$279.4M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
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…
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.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A line of severe thunderstorms blew down multiple trees in the Seminary area and along US Highway 84 near the Jones County line.
Hail Hail
Ping pong ball size hail fell in Collins.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
High downburst winds from a supercell thunderstorm blew down multiple trees and power lines in a swath across southern portions of Covington County.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees down across Highway 589.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Winds increased again as the core of the storm moved into western Covington County, and numerous trees were blown down along US Highway 84 and southeastward in the areas near the Bouie River. Emergency management reported minor structural damage to a house along with several tree…
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Part of highway 49 and Arbo Road flooded south of Mount Olive.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
A few roads flooded in the southern part of the county including Williams Road road near Highway 588 and Ed Mayfield Road.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Flash flooding occurred southwest of Collins near the Williamsburg community.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down along Highway 523 and Broomfield Lane.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree fell onto a power line along Gene Monk Road.
Hail Hail
Hail covered the ground southwest of Seminary, and the largest hail stones were golf ball size.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few trees were uprooted near Leaf River Church Road and Graham Aultman Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A line of severe thunderstorms blew down numerous trees and power lines in a swath across Covington County including the City of Collins. One uprooted tree ruptured a gas line. Another tree was blown down across Mississippi Highway 590.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
An EF-2 tornado began in northern Jefferson Davis County and moved southeast into Covington County as it weakened. It uprooted some trees along MS Highway 35 and then crossed Kelly Road and Dan Easterling Road, where it snapped and uprooted hardwood and softwood trees and removed…
Tornado EF1 Tornado
An EF-1 tornado touched down near the intersection of Stroud Road and Burtons Creek Road. It traveled east-southeast along Rock Hill Road and caused significant roof damage to a home before it crossed US Highway 49. Multiple downed trees blocked traffic on Highway 49. The tornado…
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2 | 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 |