Humphreys storm history
Storm events recorded in Humphreys, Mississippi between 1950 and 2025.
271
Total events
36
Tornadoes
56
Hail
22
Floods
39
Deaths
$30.1M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
Tornado F4 Tornado
This long track, violent tornado began over northern Issaquena County near Grant Rd, downing multiple trees and damaging two older outbuildings. It tracked northeastward, producing tree damage as it crossed the Steele Bayou Canal before crossing into Sharkey County. At this point…
A supercell thunderstorm moved across northern Humphreys County and produced a tornado three miles southwest of Isola. The tornado was rated as an F3 and had a width of about 400 yards as it travelled approximately 5 miles through the town of Isola. The tornado dissipated about o…
Accumulations of around 0.5 to 1 inch of sleet fell across the county, but light snow and freezing rain also fell. Area roads were covered by the sleet and glaze of ice. A fatal hit-and-run crash occurred at 8 p.m. on January 14th on Highway 49 West near the Will Whittington Auxi…
Funnel Cloud Funnel Cloud
Brief funnel was observed and photographed.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees were blown down, and the roof of a building was blown off.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
An EF-2 tornado began along US Highway 49 northwest of Belzoni where it snapped several power poles. It tracked northeast towards Jaketown and snapped softwood trees and damaged the roof of a home. It continued to snap trees as it crossed into Leflore County east of MS Highway 7.…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few power lines were blown down in the town of Louise.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down on Edna Street.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down on Church Street.
Funnel Cloud Funnel Cloud
A funnel cloud was observed near Belzoni. No reports of damage or indications of contact with the surface. Occurred between 2 PM and 3 PM.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A couple of trees were down, no structural damage reported.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several power poles were blown down in the Midnight and Silver City areas.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A utility pole in downtown Belzoni was broken.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Winds from a line of severe thunderstorms caused significant damage to a fish farm structure.
Drought Drought
Drought conditions in Humphreys County remained at D3 (Extreme Drought) as depicted on the U.S. Drought Monitor.
Drought Drought
Drought conditions in Humphreys County intensified from D2 (Severe Drought) to D3 (Extreme Drought) as depicted on the U.S. Drought Monitor.
Hail Hail
Hail up to 1 inch in diameter fell north of Belzoni.
Drought Drought
Drought conditions in Humphreys County intensified from D0 (Abnormally Dry) to D2 (Severe Drought) as depicted on the U.S. Drought Monitor.
Hail Hail
Hail up to the size of nickels fell in Belzoni.
Hail Hail
Hail up to the size of golf balls fell in Isola.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Downburst winds from a severe thunderstorm blew down multiple trees and utility poles across the city of Belzoni. There was major roof damage at the Jaketown Museum.
Hail Hail
Hail up to the size of quarters fell near Bellewood.
Hail Hail
A lot of nickel to quarter sized hail fell in Belzoni.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
This tornado began west of Mississippi Highway 7 near Fishco Road, where it overturned an irrigation pivot. As it continued northeast across Smith Rd., it lofted and destroyed an outbuilding and pulled the concrete footing of an outbuilding out of the ground and threw it. Farther…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Part of a tin roof was blown off of a building and into the lanes of US Highway 49 in Belzoni.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were blown down in the city of Belzoni.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A power pole was blown down north of Belzoni and a tree was blown down in town.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Light to occasionally moderate snow fell across the county. Accumulations of around an inch to an inch and a quarter occurred around Belzoni and near Midnight.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Sheet metal was blown off of a house along Seven Mile Road.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Although impacts across the county were primarily from freezing rain, some sleet and snow also fell at times during the afternoon and evening. Ice accumulation on trees and power lines due to freezing rain was around 0.25 inches by the late evening.
Sleet Sleet
Heavy sleet fell across the county. Accumulations up to two inches occurred. Roads were icy.
Sleet Sleet
Heavy sleet occurred with up to three quarters of an inch of accumulation in the county. This resulted in icy roads.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Heavy snow fell across the region. Accumulations of two to three inches were common across Humphreys County. Belzoni observed three inches of snow.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down on Main Street in Silver City.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few trees were blown down in Belzoni including one on Church Street and one on Price Street.
Hail Hail
Dime to quarter size hail fell in Silver City.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
This tornado began just southwest of Highway 16 and snapped a few trees. The tornado crossed Highway 16 and snapped a couple of power poles. The tornado then continued northeast and crossed Highway 149 and snapped a couple more power poles. The tornado snapped a few trees when it…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Utility poles were blown down across Highway 12 to the west of Belzoni.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
A few roads across the northern portions of the county had water across them.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Several streets in town were flooded.
Hail Hail
Quarter size hail occurred in Belzoni.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Fulton and Pruden roads were closed. Thomas Road was also closed due to flooding.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Church and 3rd streets were flooded and closed in town.
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4 | 1 |
| 2024 | 8 | 0 |
| 2023 | 10 | 1 |
| 2022 | 5 | 1 |
| 2021 | 5 | 0 |
| 2020 | 10 | 1 |
| 2019 | 4 | 0 |
| 2018 | 8 | 0 |
| 2017 | 2 | 0 |
| 2016 | 8 | 0 |
| 2015 | 8 | 0 |
| 2014 | 8 | 0 |
| 2013 | 4 | 0 |
| 2012 | 16 | 3 |
| 2011 | 9 | 0 |
| 2010 | 5 | 0 |
| 2009 | 10 | 0 |
| 2008 | 12 | 1 |
| 2007 | 10 | 0 |
| 2006 | 11 | 1 |
| 2005 | 11 | 4 |
| 2004 | 6 | 0 |
| 2003 | 5 | 1 |
| 2002 | 2 | 0 |
| 2001 | 6 | 2 |
| 2000 | 2 | 0 |
| 1999 | 10 | 3 |
| 1998 | 8 | 0 |
| 1997 | 1 | 0 |
| 1996 | 4 | 0 |
| 1995 | 7 | 0 |
| 1992 | 5 | 2 |
| 1991 | 8 | 0 |
| 1990 | 2 | 1 |
| 1989 | 1 | 0 |
| 1988 | 2 | 1 |
| 1987 | 3 | 0 |
| 1986 | 4 | 2 |
| 1985 | 3 | 0 |
| 1984 | 1 | 0 |
| 1982 | 1 | 0 |
| 1981 | 1 | 0 |
| 1980 | 1 | 1 |
| 1978 | 1 | 0 |
| 1976 | 1 | 1 |
| 1974 | 2 | 1 |
| 1973 | 2 | 0 |
| 1972 | 1 | 1 |
| 1971 | 4 | 2 |
| 1970 | 1 | 0 |
| 1969 | 2 | 0 |
| 1968 | 3 | 2 |
| 1961 | 1 | 1 |
| 1953 | 1 | 1 |
| 1950 | 1 | 1 |