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Jasper County, Mississippi
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1951 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
62
Tornado reports
143
Hail reports
47
Floods since 1996
649
All events
5
Deaths
$219.0M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Jasper County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 61 in all. Zoom in and the paths widen to their surveyed width.
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All storm eventsTornadoes
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.
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 tornado started by downing some trees just southeast of Raleigh, near and across Highway 18. As the tornado moved northeast along Bailey Road and crossed County Road 130, it intensified and produced high end EF-1 damage, snapping and uprooting trees, taking shingles off roof…
An EF-3 tornado touched down along MS Highway 15 north of Bay Springs, moved northeast, and dissipated east of Louin. A few trees and power lines were blown down along Commerce Drive, and the Hol-Mac Plant sustained some minor damage to the roof and facilities. More intense struc…
This strong tornado entered from Jones County and crossed portions of southern Jasper County. There were three injuries. Several houses and businesses were destroyed along with the Moss Firehouse. Overall, many homes and businesses received at least minor damage and numerous tree…
Tornado F3 Tornado
This strong, deadly tornado began near Summerland where a few trees were uprooted along highway 28. The tornado progressed northeastward across mostly rural portions of Jones County, crossing into Jasper County near County Road 7 where structural damage began to be observed, prim…
A quarter inch of ice accumulated across the county with many bridges iced over. Numerous accidents were reported. One indirect fatality occurred due to a vehicle accident.
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…
This long track tornado affected the counties of Jasper, Clarke and Lauderdale. This tornado began in Jasper County south of Bay Springs along County Road 9, where it snapped several softwood trees and some minor peeling of the tin roof of a home also occurred. It progressed nort…
Significant flooding occurred across portions of Jasper County as 6 to 8 inches of rain fell. Dozens of roads (40-50) were under water, including Highway 528. Several roads were washed out along with one bridge. Three businesses and a mobile home were flooded in Heidelburg.
This tornado started just off of County Road 20, on private property, about 1 mile ESE of Montrose. Several trees were uprooted/snapped at this location and again just to the east along County Road 206. The tornado moved across several miles of wooded bottom land before crossing …
This tornado moved into Jasper county from Smith county 5.5 miles southwest of Montrose and tracked northeast for 20 miles before moving into Newton county 6 miles east of Garlandville. As this strong tornado tracked across Jasper county a few thousand trees were uprooted and sna…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down near Highway 15 and County Road 20.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down near Highway 15 and County Road 1553.
Drought Drought
Drought conditions in Jasper County decreased from D2 (Severe Drought) to D1 (Moderate Drought) as depicted on the U.S. Drought Monitor.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A sizeable swath of wind damage developed across south-central Jasper county and moved into northeast Jones during the afternoon o April 29th. Much of this wind was in the 60-65 mph range. However, a more intense corridor developed on the east side of the Moss community and in th…
Tornado EF0 Tornado
This weak brief tornado touched down near the intersection of County Road 8 and County Road 31. Multiple large branches were broken off, with an uprooted tree along County Road 31.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
An EF-0 tornado tracked along County Road 16 west of Paulding, uprooted trees and snapped large tree limbs along its path. The estimated maximum wind speed of this tornado was 80 mph.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
A brief tornado occurred north of Stringer along County Road 17. This tornado caused some damage to a small outbuilding removing the roof and compromising the structure. The more notable damage was done to several uprooted and snapped trees. This was enough to get this storm rate…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were blown down on County Road 168 east of Louin. One tree was blown down on a home.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down on a home at 571 County Road 8.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down on Mississippi Highway 18 near Mississippi Highway 503.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down along Highway 15 North.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown onto a house along County Road 23.
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
Wind chills across the county fell as low as -5 degrees during the early morning of January 26th.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
This tornado began near the intersection of US Highway 11 and MS Highway 528, initially mainly producing damage to tree limbs as it tracked across southeast Jasper County. Along CR 642, the roof of a mobile home was damaged and trees were uprooted. The tornado strengthened after …
Tornado EF0 Tornado
This weak, brief tornado touched down along Jasper County Road 7. A barn had tin pealed off the roof and a tree was snapped along with other large limbs broken. The path was brief but focused.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Large limbs and power lines were blown down along County Road 333.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A hardwood tree was uprooted along County Road 155. Several small tree limbs were also found scattered along this road as well.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Large tree branches were snapped along County Road 157.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees were blown down north of Bay Springs, and two houses had minor roof damage.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down on CR 21 near CR 10.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were blown down on MS Highway 513 near Rose Hill.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
An EF-1 tornado began along CR 5331, moved northeastward across MS Highway 533, and lifted shortly after it crossed MS Highway 15 near CR 153. Along the path, several trees were uprooted and large tree branches were broken. The estimated maximum wind speeds were 90 mph.
Tornado EF2 Tornado
An EF-2 tornado began about 1 mile southwest of Paulding where it damaged large tree limbs and peeled tin off of the porch cover of a mobile home. It then tracked northeast and crossed MS Highway 503 in Paulding where it snapped softwood trees. One tree which fell onto a shed and…
Tornado EF1 Tornado
An EF-1 tornado touched down along County Road 29 where it damaged trees. The tornado moved northeast across County Road 2010 and County Road 20 with additional damage to trees. The tornado dissipated near County Road 2414.
Hail Hail
Hail up to the size of baseballs fell.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Heavy rainfall caused the intersection of State Route 15 and State Route 18 to flood. Both roads are impassable for a period of time.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down on County Road 812.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees were blown down.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
A part of a road was washed our near county road 7. Both culverts were washed-out and a vehicle was pushed off the road.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
An EF-0 tornado touched down west of MS Highway 17 were it caused a narrow corridor of convergently felled pine trees. The tornado moved eastward just north of County Road 17253. The tornado was brief - only on the ground for around a minute and less than 1 mile. It dissipated al…
Tornado EF2 Tornado
This tornado began near Lake Como where damage to vegetation and a shed was noted, where tin had been ripped off and scattered near County Road 23 and Road 528. The tornado progressed northeastward just north of Road 528 where a home had some flashing and gutters removed with sev…
Tornado EF0 Tornado
This EF 1 tornado began along HWY 18 in the community of Orange where it damaged a shed by uplifting the tin roof and caused minor damage to trees. A brief second circulation was also noted on the north side where it broke small tree branches and tossed a piece of tin. It is like…
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 18 | 5 |
| 2025 | 12 | 4 |
| 2024 | 23 | 3 |
| 2023 | 24 | 2 |
| 2022 | 23 | 3 |
| 2021 | 13 | 0 |
| 2020 | 22 | 6 |
| 2019 | 11 | 0 |
| 2018 | 13 | 0 |
| 2017 | 12 | 2 |
| 2016 | 20 | 1 |
| 2015 | 7 | 1 |
| 2014 | 15 | 0 |
| 2013 | 6 | 0 |
| 2012 | 18 | 1 |
| 2011 | 25 | 4 |
| 2010 | 20 | 1 |
| 2009 | 20 | 3 |
| 2008 | 36 | 4 |
| 2007 | 16 | 0 |
| 2006 | 16 | 0 |
| 2005 | 36 | 2 |
| 2004 | 12 | 1 |
| 2003 | 27 | 1 |
| 2002 | 16 | 0 |
| 2001 | 17 | 0 |
| 2000 | 17 | 1 |
| 1999 | 7 | 1 |
| 1998 | 11 | 0 |
| 1997 | 11 | 0 |
| 1996 | 10 | 0 |
| 1995 | 18 | 2 |
| 1994 | 12 | 0 |
| 1993 | 2 | 0 |
| 1992 | 6 | 2 |
| 1991 | 13 | 0 |
| 1990 | 12 | 0 |
| 1989 | 10 | 3 |
| 1988 | 10 | 0 |
| 1986 | 3 | 1 |
| 1984 | 1 | 0 |
| 1983 | 3 | 0 |
| 1982 | 1 | 0 |
| 1980 | 1 | 1 |
| 1978 | 1 | 1 |
| 1976 | 4 | 0 |
| 1975 | 2 | 0 |
| 1972 | 1 | 1 |
| 1971 | 4 | 1 |
| 1967 | 2 | 1 |
| 1965 | 2 | 0 |
| 1964 | 1 | 0 |
| 1962 | 1 | 0 |
| 1961 | 2 | 1 |
| 1957 | 1 | 1 |
| 1956 | 1 | 0 |
| 1951 | 1 | 1 |
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