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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.

March 15, 2025 · Covington, Mississippi
Tornado EF4 Tornado1 death, 4 injuries
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…
April 12, 2020 · Covington, Mississippi
Tornado EF4 Tornado5 injuries, $25.9M damage
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…
April 12, 2020 · Covington, Mississippi
Tornado EF3 Tornado1 injury, $8.3M damage
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…
April 14, 1999 · Covington, Mississippi
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.
November 21, 1992 · Covington, Mississippi
Tornado F3 Tornado100 injuries, $25.0M damage
March 15, 2025 · Covington, Mississippi
Tornado EF2 Tornado1 death, 1 injury
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…
August 5, 2007 · Covington, Mississippi
Heat Heat1 death
March 15, 2025 · Covington, Mississippi
Tornado EF2 Tornado11 injuries
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…
April 7, 2014 · Covington, Mississippi
Tornado EF2 Tornado8 injuries, $2.0M damage
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,…
August 29, 2005 · Covington, Mississippi
Hurricane (Typhoon) Hurricane (Typhoon)10 injuries, $200.0M damage
April 21, 1972 · Covington, Mississippi
Tornado F2 Tornado8 injuries
April 13, 1969 · Covington, Mississippi
Tornado F2 Tornado11 injuries
May 5, 2023 · Covington, Mississippi
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind$2.0M damage
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…
June 6, 2017 · Covington, Mississippi
Flash Flood Flash Flood$1.5M damage
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…
June 14, 2025 · Covington, Mississippi
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down across Blackjack road.
March 31, 2025 · Covington, Mississippi
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees were blown down along Craft, Cold Spring, and Hwy 49.
March 15, 2025 · Covington, Mississippi
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 …
March 15, 2025 · Covington, Mississippi
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…
March 8, 2025 · Covington, Mississippi
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…
March 4, 2025 · Covington, Mississippi
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few trees were blown down as the line of storms moved through.
March 4, 2025 · Covington, Mississippi
Strong Wind Strong Wind
Strong winds blew down several trees around the county.
February 15, 2025 · Covington, Mississippi
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several power lines were blown down.
February 12, 2025 · Covington, Mississippi
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few trees down along Cold Springs and Cothren Road.
January 21, 2025 · Covington, Mississippi
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Between 0.5 and 1 inch of snow fell across southern portions of the county.
December 28, 2024 · Covington, Mississippi
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were blown down onto the road near Mount Olive.
September 12, 2024 · Covington, Mississippi
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.
August 16, 2024 · Covington, Mississippi
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.
July 18, 2024 · Covington, Mississippi
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees were blown down.
June 4, 2024 · Covington, Mississippi
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Five trees were downed in the northeast part of Covington County.
June 4, 2024 · Covington, Mississippi
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were downed in Seminary.
May 9, 2024 · Covington, Mississippi
Hail Hail
Quarter sized hail fell in Mount Olive.
January 25, 2024 · Covington, Mississippi
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down on US Highway 84.
November 1, 2023 · Covington, Mississippi
Drought Drought
Drought conditions in Covington County intensified from D3 (Extreme Drought) to D4 (Exceptional Drought) as depicted on the U.S. Drought Monitor.
October 1, 2023 · Covington, Mississippi
Drought Drought
Drought conditions in Covington County persisted at D3 (Extreme Drought) as depicted on the U.S. Drought Monitor.
September 1, 2023 · Covington, Mississippi
Drought Drought
Drought conditions in Covington County intensified from D2 (Severe Drought) to D3 (Extreme Drought) as depicted on the U.S. Drought Monitor.
June 16, 2023 · Covington, Mississippi
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.
June 14, 2023 · Covington, Mississippi
Hail Hail
Ping pong ball size hail fell in Collins.
June 14, 2023 · Covington, Mississippi
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.
May 5, 2023 · Covington, Mississippi
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees down across Highway 589.
May 5, 2023 · Covington, Mississippi
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…
August 24, 2022 · Covington, Mississippi
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Part of highway 49 and Arbo Road flooded south of Mount Olive.
August 24, 2022 · Covington, Mississippi
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.
July 22, 2022 · Covington, Mississippi
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Flash flooding occurred southwest of Collins near the Williamsburg community.
May 12, 2022 · Covington, Mississippi
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down along Highway 523 and Broomfield Lane.
May 12, 2022 · Covington, Mississippi
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree fell onto a power line along Gene Monk Road.
April 17, 2022 · Covington, Mississippi
Hail Hail
Hail covered the ground southwest of Seminary, and the largest hail stones were golf ball size.
April 13, 2022 · Covington, Mississippi
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few trees were uprooted near Leaf River Church Road and Graham Aultman Road.
April 13, 2022 · Covington, Mississippi
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.
April 5, 2022 · Covington, Mississippi
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…
April 5, 2022 · Covington, Mississippi
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

YearEventsTornadoes
2025135
202480
202390
2022122
202181
2020274
2019192
2018103
2017171
2016200
2015154
2014161
201371
201290
2011142
2010120
2009152
2008222
2007142
2006201
2005253
2004132
2003211
2002100
2001180
2000150
199991
199850
199720
199660
199571
199440
199332
199232
199140
199020
198910
198860
198621
198410
198320
198210
198121
197810
197720
197520
197211
197110
196942
196210
195411
195211