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Lawrence County, Mississippi
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1957 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
41
Tornado reports
109
Hail reports
36
Floods since 1996
476
All events
9
Deaths
$120.3M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Lawrence County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 41 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.
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.
A tree was blown down across Highway 27 near Virginia Speights Lane. A fatality occurred when a driver accidentally drove into the tree.
Large tree branches were blown down along MS Highway 184.
Trees were uprooted along MS Highway 43 in Arm.
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…
Drought Drought
Drought conditions in Lawrence County decreased from D1 (Moderate Drought) to D0 (Abnormally Dry) as depicted on the U.S. Drought Monitor.
Hail Hail
Hail as large as 2.0 inches fell across the area.
Hail Hail
Hail up to the size of nickels fell.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was down across Lower Brookhaven road.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
This tornado began near Pleasant Hill Drive and Elm Lane in southeastern Lincoln County and tracked eastward, crossing MS Highway 583 in the Ruth community. It then continued along Greenwood Road and Raiford Trail, crossing Primitive Drive in the Bristerville community, then acro…
Tornado EF1 Tornado
This tornado began near Junction Lane and Ard Trail in far southeastern Lincoln County, crossing Holmesville Road as it moved into far southwestern Lawrence County around Homesville Road. It continued across Woody Road, WS Cothern Road, and MS Highway 44, passing near the center …
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down across Topeka-Jayess Road.
Two people were injured along Price road when a tree fell onto them. One injury was critical.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Between corridors of tornadic wind damage, a swath of straight-line wind damage associated with a line of severe thunderstorms spread from near Ruth in Lincoln County to the north side of Jayess in Lawrence County. Numerous trees were uprooted or snapped, and some fell onto sheds…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Four trees were blown down on a property along Old Highway 27 North. One tree was blown onto a home.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few trees were blown down, and some tree tops were broken.
Hail Hail
Hail up to the size of nickels fell.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees were blown down along Foster Rd. Possible tornado.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees down blocking Ethel Johnson Rd.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
This weak tornado tracked from along Arm Road northeastward across Saint Stephens Road before lifting. Relatively minor tree damage occurred along the path with trees uprooted and several tree limbs broken. Max wind 85 mph, max path width 200 yards, path length 2 miles.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
This EF-1 tornado began just north of Bethel Road with some minor roof damage to a home. The tornado continued northeast crossing John Payton lane, where it uprooted some trees and caused damage to a manufactured home. The tornado was at its strongest at this point. The tornado c…
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
Wind chills across the county fell as low as 0 degrees during the early morning of January 26th.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
A tornado briefly touched down in the Wanilla community in northern Lawrence County. The tornado caused very minor tree damage along Smith Ferry Road and Old Highway 27. The tornado dissipated just beyond Old Highway 27 near the Pearl River.
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…
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 21 | 5 |
| 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 |
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