Lawrence storm history
Storm events recorded in Lawrence, Mississippi between 1950 and 2025.
455
Total events
36
Tornadoes
106
Hail
36
Floods
6
Deaths
$120.3M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
Tornado F4 Tornado
The tornado touched down near Jefferson Rd just east of the intersection with Jack Foil Rd in Walthall County. It quickly strengthened as it moved northeastward through the Hope area where it produced damage consistent with 115 mph winds. It also quickly grew in width and was rou…
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 moved across Northern Lawrence county through mainly rural areas knocking down many trees and power lines. Many homes received damage, particularly near the towns of Sontag and New Hebron. Several homes received major damage.
The tornado touched down in a wooded area near Trace Road producing mostly tree and minor roof damage to the homes in the area. As it moved to the northeast, the width increased to near 0.25 miles near Ford-Calcote and James Fox Roads producing significant tree damage. As it cont…
An intensifying wind event entered New Hebron, the winds intensified with widespread tree fall across town and at least minor damage to most buildings' roofs. It was in the New Hebron area where the most widespread damage occurred. An older barn was shifted off its foundation, an…
Flash Flood Flash Flood
A culvert along Light Plant Road was washed out.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Law enforcement reported multiple trees and a few powerlines down across southern Lawrence county.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few trees were blown down in Monticello.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few trees were blown down along Trace Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees and power lines were blown down.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees and power lines were blown down, and four homes had trees blown down onto them.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Significant straight-lined wind damage was observed on the north side of New Hebron where numerous trees were downed and several homes sustained roof damage, mostly to flashing, gutters, and shingles. A few sheds and outbuildings also sustained damage. Maximum winds were estimate…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Two trees were blown down. One of the trees fell onto a shed.
Hail Hail
Nickel to quarter size hail.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A swath of wind damage, estimated at 70-80 mph, produced considerable tree damage across southern Lawrence County. Trees were down across roads and many power lines were blown down, especially in the Jayess and Topeka communities.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees down along with some powerlines. Trees were down along Highway 27 and along Robert Tynes road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A small corridor of strong winds exited Wathall County into extreme southwest Lawrence County where it damaged a convenience store. The tin roof was peeled off and strewn across the property. The debris from the tin roof snapped a power pole as well. Several trees were also uproo…
Strong Wind Strong Wind
Strong winds damaged a metal structure.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Up to 2.5 inches of snow fell in the Jayess area, which resulted in some power outages.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
This weak tornado touched down just south of Sills Ferry Road. Along its path, it blew down weak and dead trees, did minor roof damage to a house, and tossed a trampoline. It continued to do weak tree damage before it dissipated just over the Simpson County line.
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 Lawrence County.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
An intense downburst caused a swath of significant wind damage beginning north of Jayess between China Grove Road and Holmesville Road. This downburst intensified quickly as it approached and crossed Holmesville Road and peaked along Conn-Rutherford and Conn Lane. Extensive tree …
Tornado EF1 Tornado
An EF-1 tornado touched down just west of Holmesville Road and damaged the Calvary United Church, then quickly dissipated just east of the road. This tornado developed on the north side of am intense downburst and wind swath as a brief spin-up. Despite the brevity, numerous trees…
An intense downburst caused significant wind damage in a swath generally in the Highway 27 portion of southern Lawrence County near Robert Tynes, Divide, and Renfroe roads. Numerous trees were uprooted and or snapped, and multiple power lines were blown down. The most intense par…
Tornado EF1 Tornado
An EF-1 tornado touched down just west of Renfroe Road and Gaskin Lane. This tornado developed on the north side of an intense downburst and wind swath as a brief spin-up. Despite the brevity, numerous trees were uprooted or snapped along the path with trees blown down to the nor…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A swath of significant wind damage occurred along River Road near the Oak Vale area. Damage was mainly in the form of numerous uprooted and snapped trees along River Road and to areas toward the Pearl River. A couple of power lines were blown down as well. Max winds were estimate…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous trees and power lines were blown in the Monticello and surrounding areas. Several trees fell onto homes and roadways, and one tree fell onto a nursing home. No injuries were reported.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Two businesses in Monticello were flooded, and a few streets were flooded.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
A few roads in the southern half of Lawrence County were briefly flooded.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down on Forrest Grove Road.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
A few roads were flooded in Sontag.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
An EF1 tornado with a maximum speed of 90 mph touched down in northeastern Lincoln County on the west side of Lincoln Lake where it snapped small trees. It tracked just north of Mound Road where a tin roof was peeled off a shed. Trees were uprooted along the track before dissipat…
Drought Drought
Drought conditions in Lawrence County remained at mostly D4 (Exceptional Drought) as depicted on the U.S. Drought Monitor, but improvement to D3 (Extreme Drought) was noted in some areas due to heavy rainfall.
Drought Drought
Drought conditions in Lawrence County persisted at D4 (Exceptional Drought) as depicted on the U.S. Drought Monitor.
Drought Drought
Drought conditions in Lawrence County intensified from D2 (Severe Drought) to D4 (Exceptional Drought) as depicted on the U.S. Drought Monitor.
Drought Drought
Drought conditions in Lawrence County intensified from D0 (Abnormally Dry) to D2 (Severe Drought) as depicted on the U.S. Drought Monitor.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
High downburst winds from a line of severe thunderstorms blew down multiple trees and power lines in a swath across northern portions of Lawrence County. A mobile home was destroyed in Sontag. Several homes near Silver Creek were damaged by fallen trees including one which had ma…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
High downburst winds from a supercell thunderstorm blew down trees and power lines in a swath across southern Lawrence County including along MS Highway 27. A house along Carmel-New Hope Road was damaged by fallen trees.
Hail Hail
One inch hail occurred near New Hebron.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees down and damage to a cafeteria.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down at e Lincoln Road at Carmel-New Hope Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down on Divide Road.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
This brief tornado began near JK Givens Road, where a hay barn was damaged. Then the tornado moved northward across Holmes Rd., damaged another small shed, destroyed a small barn, and lifted shortly thereafter. The estimated peak winds were 70 mph.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
This brief tornado occurred along Givens Road north of the intersection of Tanksley Lane and on the west side of the Tilton community. A metal shed was heavily damaged, with concrete beams pulled out of the ground. At the same property, the roof of a home was damaged. Debris was …
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree downed along River Road to the northwest of Oak Vale.
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 15 | 1 |
| 2024 | 11 | 2 |
| 2023 | 15 | 3 |
| 2022 | 8 | 1 |
| 2021 | 8 | 0 |
| 2020 | 13 | 2 |
| 2019 | 6 | 1 |
| 2018 | 7 | 0 |
| 2017 | 10 | 0 |
| 2016 | 19 | 0 |
| 2015 | 24 | 1 |
| 2014 | 18 | 0 |
| 2013 | 7 | 1 |
| 2012 | 8 | 1 |
| 2011 | 15 | 1 |
| 2010 | 18 | 0 |
| 2009 | 20 | 0 |
| 2008 | 29 | 1 |
| 2007 | 17 | 0 |
| 2006 | 18 | 0 |
| 2005 | 25 | 1 |
| 2004 | 13 | 3 |
| 2003 | 13 | 0 |
| 2002 | 10 | 0 |
| 2001 | 9 | 0 |
| 2000 | 15 | 0 |
| 1999 | 7 | 3 |
| 1998 | 6 | 0 |
| 1997 | 3 | 0 |
| 1996 | 4 | 0 |
| 1995 | 10 | 0 |
| 1994 | 4 | 1 |
| 1992 | 8 | 3 |
| 1991 | 4 | 0 |
| 1990 | 2 | 0 |
| 1988 | 1 | 0 |
| 1987 | 1 | 0 |
| 1986 | 4 | 2 |
| 1985 | 1 | 0 |
| 1984 | 5 | 0 |
| 1983 | 2 | 0 |
| 1982 | 1 | 0 |
| 1978 | 1 | 1 |
| 1976 | 2 | 0 |
| 1975 | 1 | 1 |
| 1974 | 1 | 1 |
| 1972 | 3 | 0 |
| 1970 | 2 | 1 |
| 1969 | 3 | 2 |
| 1968 | 4 | 2 |
| 1967 | 1 | 0 |
| 1965 | 1 | 0 |
| 1964 | 1 | 0 |
| 1957 | 1 | 0 |