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Jackson County, Mississippi
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1958 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
79
Tornado reports
86
Hail reports
48
Floods since 1996
455
All events
18
Deaths
$3.8B
Property damage
Tornado paths in Jackson County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 78 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.
A tornado touched down near the intersection of Billy and 1st streets where it did some minor tree damage. It proceeded northeast where it removed a large section of the roof of a well-built home on Charles Street. It continued northeast where it did some minor roof and tree dama…
Broadcast media reported that a person was struck and killed by lightning while on the pier at Pascagoula Beach Pier.
A 48 year old construction worker collapsed and died while working on a highway construction project. Jackson County coroner classified the fatality as heat related with the cause of death as hyperthermia.
A 58 year old male was found dead from heat exhaustion while sitting in his truck in the driveway of his home with the windows rolled up.
A 68 year old man died from heat exhaustion while sitting in his pickup truck in a parking lot with the windows rolled up.
A 130MPH EF2 tornado touched down near the confluence of the Pascagoula River and Escatawpa River at 2:48 PM CDT and moved southeast across the River and into the neighborhood on Griffin Street. Widespread tree branches were downed, along with some uprooted trees. Several homes h…
Zeta produced sustained tropical storm force winds across much of the county, with a few unofficial reports of hurricane force wind gusts. Widespread damage to trees and power lines occurred, with several areas becoming inaccessible due to debris. At least minor damage was report…
Heavy rainfall of 7 to 8 inches resulted in flash flooding across portions of Jackson County. The Pascagoula Airport recorded slightly more than 7 inches of rain during the day. Many roadways and some homes were flooded. Emergency response crews rescued 20 people from flooded car…
Rainbands associated with Tropical Storm Isaac persisted over Jackson County during the overnight and morning hours producing torrential rainfall. Flooding of secondary routes was reported over much of the area. A number of high water rescues were necessary when neighborhoods in …
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree downed over Valley Forge Rd. Time estimated by radar.
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Tree down on Old Fort Bayou Rd. Time estimated by radar.
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Tree down on Tucker Rd. Time estimated by radar.
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Trees were reported down on Old Biloxi Road.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Several inches of water standing on Hwy 57 near the upper elementary school.
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A picture on social media showed St. Martin Road in D'Iberville was flooded. The water was half way up a mailbox.
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A few inches of water was reported in the lowest level of a home.
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Street flooding reported in Pascagoula.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Street flooding reported along Krebs Avenue.
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A picture on social media showed water covering the entire roadway on Oak Cove Drive, north of Lemoyne Boulevard. Water extended well into yards with a depth estimated to be well over 1 foot.
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Public reported around 6 inches of standing water on Eglin Road.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Flooding is occurring at Eglin Rd and Old Fort Bayou Rd. Eglin has 8 inches of water over it and Old Fort Bayou Rd has 4 inches.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
An EF-0 tornado touched down and moved between Three Rivers and Big Point, MS causing minor and patchy tree damage along its 3 mile path. High snaps, large broken branches, and a few small uprooted trees were noted along Pipeline Road. A tornado debris signature appeared on KMOB …
Tornado EF0 Tornado
An EF-0 tornado touched down near Hwy 614, west of Hurley, MS. Minor and patchy tree damage was predominantly observed via high resolution satellite imagery as most of the track was over inaccessible portions of Black Creek Swamp. The patches of tree damage were most evident righ…
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Social media post showed a Toyota Camry flooded from heavy rainfall with water above the floorboard.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
EM reported significant flooding throughout Hurley. Videos from broadcast partners also show flooding of several inches covering one of the main highways as well as about a foot of water surrounding several homes.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Pictures showed vehicles in 3 to 4 foot deep water near Sugar Sands Campground.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
A brief EF0 tornado touched down just west of Vancleave, MS. Utilizing drone data from Jackson County Emergency Management, a short track was identified consisting of uprooted trees, large branches down and minor home damage.
Hail Hail
A post on social media showed one inch hail near Lucedale.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Heavy rainfall near Sugar Sands Campground in Vancleave resulted in flooding of RVs and multiple vehicles. Several people had to be rescued from high water.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Side walls of gas station blown down as well as a couple of trees down in Moss Point.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Vehicles stuck in flood waters on Jean Street near the intersection of McClellan Road with people trapped and needing rescue.
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Water covering roadway near Jonican Bayou on Old River Road Loop near Vancleave, MS.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Law enforcement reported water over Seaman Road near Bloomfield Road. Completely impassable for low profile vehicles.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A thunderstorm wind gust downed a tree near the corner of Johns Bayou and Page roads.
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MDOT District 6 Engineer reported high winds damaged the devices that operate the arms that raise and lower when the Fort Bayou Drawbridge opens. Event time estimated by radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Widespread tree damage from thunderstorm winds was reported across the county from west to east, mainly north of I-10.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
High resolution satellite imagery in conjunction with KMOB radar imagery helped to confirm the existence of a weak EF-0 65MPH tornado that tracked through rural parts of the Jackson County on April 10, 2024. Only minor tree damage was noted on satellite imagery.
Hail Hail
Picture relayed from social media.
Hail Hail
Hail estimated to be the size of a golf ball in Hurley relayed by media. Time estimated from radar.
Hail Hail
A member of the public reported ping pong ball sized hail.
Hail Hail
A member of the public reported golfball sized hail.
Hail Hail
Public reports golf ball sized hail in Hurley, MS.
Hail Hail
More damaged siding and windows from wind blown hail. Hail was as at least large as golf ball but possibly larger.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 10 | 0 |
| 2025 | 9 | 3 |
| 2024 | 11 | 1 |
| 2023 | 11 | 1 |
| 2022 | 18 | 7 |
| 2021 | 15 | 4 |
| 2020 | 9 | 2 |
| 2019 | 8 | 1 |
| 2018 | 14 | 5 |
| 2017 | 19 | 4 |
| 2016 | 6 | 0 |
| 2015 | 5 | 0 |
| 2014 | 4 | 0 |
| 2013 | 6 | 0 |
| 2012 | 10 | 2 |
| 2011 | 12 | 2 |
| 2010 | 2 | 0 |
| 2009 | 8 | 3 |
| 2008 | 9 | 0 |
| 2007 | 6 | 2 |
| 2006 | 7 | 1 |
| 2005 | 16 | 0 |
| 2004 | 14 | 0 |
| 2003 | 10 | 0 |
| 2002 | 15 | 0 |
| 2001 | 10 | 2 |
| 2000 | 18 | 2 |
| 1999 | 10 | 1 |
| 1998 | 16 | 0 |
| 1997 | 6 | 0 |
| 1996 | 17 | 2 |
| 1995 | 8 | 3 |
| 1994 | 3 | 2 |
| 1993 | 1 | 0 |
| 1992 | 4 | 0 |
| 1991 | 3 | 0 |
| 1990 | 5 | 1 |
| 1989 | 5 | 0 |
| 1988 | 6 | 1 |
| 1987 | 1 | 0 |
| 1986 | 2 | 0 |
| 1985 | 3 | 2 |
| 1984 | 5 | 0 |
| 1983 | 9 | 1 |
| 1982 | 5 | 1 |
| 1981 | 5 | 1 |
| 1980 | 7 | 1 |
| 1979 | 4 | 1 |
| 1978 | 1 | 1 |
| 1977 | 7 | 3 |
| 1976 | 3 | 0 |
| 1975 | 3 | 2 |
| 1974 | 5 | 4 |
| 1973 | 5 | 1 |
| 1972 | 3 | 0 |
| 1971 | 4 | 3 |
| 1970 | 1 | 0 |
| 1969 | 4 | 3 |
| 1968 | 3 | 0 |
| 1967 | 1 | 0 |
| 1966 | 1 | 1 |
| 1965 | 2 | 0 |
| 1963 | 2 | 1 |
| 1960 | 1 | 0 |
| 1959 | 1 | 0 |
| 1958 | 1 | 1 |
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