Lowndes storm history
Storm events recorded in Lowndes, Mississippi between 1950 and 2025.
696
Total events
50
Tornadoes
152
Hail
60
Floods
8
Deaths
$226.3M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
The tornado developed along the southwest edge of Columbus, MS near 1st Street, noted by broken small hardwood tree limbs and uprooted hardwood trees, which fell a top of a Voting Precinct single-story home. Minor roof damage to a nearby two story home also occurred. As the torna…
The tornado started by damaging a home and shed along with some tree and power pole damage. Next, a shed was damaged and a combine harvester that was in the shed was thrown into some trees. After moving through a wooded area, the tornado moved into a neighborhood with new, well-b…
A tornado formed in Lowndes County, about 3 miles southeast of Artesia. It moved 22 miles across the county, resulting in numerous injuries. Most of the damage and injuries was seen in Columbus around 7:20 PM. Here, extensive damage was received by several buildings on the campus…
A 72-year old man died from excessive heat in his un-air conditioned mobile home on the afternoon of July 21st. It was reported that the temperature in the home was over 104 degrees during the investigation time frame. The maximum temperature measured by the ASOS site KGTR at Gol…
An elderly man in the city of Columbus died of hypothermia during the early morning hours of January 14th. The low temperature on the city of Columbus was 19 degrees, far below normal for early January.
Lightning struck a man while going outside to lower the windows on some vehicles. Lightning struck a pecan tree and then traveled to a clothes line where the man was walking underneath. The man was in a coma for a week and a half before he passed away due to injuries from the lig…
This tornado originally developed in Winston County, almost 8 miles northeast of Louisville around 7:20 PM. After moving through parts of Noxubee and Oktibbeha Counties, the tornado moved into Southwest Lowndes County around 7:45 PM. As it moved through the town of Crawford, a ma…
A man was killed when a large tree was blown onto and through his house. Many other trees were blown down and caused damage to several homes and vehicles.
A large tree limb fell on a car in Columbus and one woman in the car was killed. A man in the car was injured. The marina at the Columbus Lock and Dam on Columbus Lake collapsed and was almost totally destroyed. Several boats in the marina were damaged or destroyed. A 20 foot por…
Very large hail the size of ping pong balls to softballs fell in a swath through the Kolola Springs and Woodlawn areas. Pictures showed that the largest hailstones were slightly larger than the size of grapefruits.
Between 5:00 and 6:30 PM, nearly 3 to 5 inches of rain fell over the Columbus area. This intense amount of rain resulted in widespread flash flooding across the Columbus area. Many roads and area streets were under water. This high water resulted in a few dozen homes and several …
A major derechho storm moved eastward across much of the northern half of Lowndes County. The storm caused extensive damage across the county including: $500,000 in damage to the East Mississippi Community College in Mayhew, $1 million to Columbus public schools, and over $1 mill…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A couple trees were downed on Hickory Ln, Steeplechase Dr, and Northdale Dr.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Flooding was reported at Military Rd and Black Creek Rd along with Willowbrook Rd between 5th and 7th St.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down across Spruill Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down and fell through a home on Cypress Street.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees and power lines were blown down along Maple Street and Gaylane Drive.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree and power lines were blown down near the intersection of MS Highway 50 and Tabernacle Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous trees and power lines were blown down across Lowndes County.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Straight line wind resulted in numerous downed trees and powerlines in the New Hope area. One home sustained major damage from a fallen tree.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees down along Old Highway 82 and Highway 182 Old Westpoint Road.
Strong Wind Strong Wind
Multiple trees were blown down in Columbus and around the county by strong winds associated with a wake low. Two homes were damaged by fallen trees. A peak wind gust of 51 mph out of the east was measured by the Golden Triangle Airport AWOS site KGTR during this time frame.
Hail Hail
Hail up to the size of quarters fell north of Caledonia.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Three trees were blown down, on Mason Circle, Lone Oak Road, and Lee Street.
Hail Hail
Quarter-sized hail fell in Crawford.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down on New Hope Road.
Hail Hail
Hail up to the size of pennies fell.
Lightning Lightning
A home was struck by lightning and caught fire.
Hail Hail
Hail up to the size of pennies fell.
Hail Hail
A severe storm produced hail ranging from penny-size to quarter-size near the Clay and Lowndes County line to around Elm Lake Golf Course.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down near the intersection of Mert Rickman Road and US Highway 82 East.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
One tree was downed on Jess Lyons Road at Military Road.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
A house was flooded on 17th Street North. Flooding also occurring at 21st Street and Main Street.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Mississippi Highway 50 near Pleasant Hill Road and Gunshoot Road was flooded.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
This brief weak tornado touched down just west of Stinson Creek Road and moved east where it crossed Highway 373 before dissipating. Minor tree damage was noted along Stinson Road with the radar showing a weak debris signature. As it crossed Highway 373, a few trees were uprooted…
Tornado EF1 Tornado
This weak tornado touched down near Wolfe Road and tracked east to near the Alabama line. Overall, damage was minor, and just scattered tree limb damage and some uprooted trees. The more impactful damage was early in the lifecycle at Wolfe Road and the neighborhood on the east si…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down on Odom Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were downed on Curtis road, Dogwood Blvd, and Windchase Dr in the Columbus area.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Between 1 and 3 inches fell across the county.
Strong Wind Strong Wind
Tropical Storm Francine produced strong wind damage as it weakened across central Mississippi. Winds blew down scattered trees and powerlines across Lowndes County.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down across Gilmer-Wilburn Rd.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The awning of a mobile home was blown off.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Several streets were flooded with one home having water approach the porch.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Water was over parts of Wolfe road near Anderson Grove road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Five power poles were broken and several others were damaged along Carson Road due to strong outflow winds from nearby thunderstorms.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was downed onto powerlines near Concord Drive and highway 69. Other scattered trees were downed across the county.
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 27 | 2 |
| 2024 | 19 | 2 |
| 2023 | 22 | 0 |
| 2022 | 14 | 4 |
| 2021 | 25 | 0 |
| 2020 | 21 | 0 |
| 2019 | 25 | 3 |
| 2018 | 16 | 1 |
| 2017 | 15 | 1 |
| 2016 | 28 | 2 |
| 2015 | 17 | 2 |
| 2014 | 19 | 5 |
| 2013 | 11 | 0 |
| 2012 | 16 | 0 |
| 2011 | 41 | 1 |
| 2010 | 25 | 0 |
| 2009 | 29 | 0 |
| 2008 | 34 | 1 |
| 2007 | 30 | 0 |
| 2006 | 20 | 0 |
| 2005 | 25 | 0 |
| 2004 | 15 | 1 |
| 2003 | 17 | 0 |
| 2002 | 12 | 3 |
| 2001 | 16 | 1 |
| 2000 | 17 | 1 |
| 1999 | 3 | 0 |
| 1998 | 9 | 1 |
| 1997 | 7 | 1 |
| 1996 | 9 | 0 |
| 1995 | 11 | 1 |
| 1994 | 9 | 0 |
| 1993 | 5 | 0 |
| 1992 | 6 | 1 |
| 1991 | 8 | 0 |
| 1990 | 2 | 0 |
| 1989 | 3 | 1 |
| 1987 | 1 | 1 |
| 1985 | 5 | 0 |
| 1984 | 2 | 0 |
| 1983 | 1 | 0 |
| 1981 | 1 | 0 |
| 1980 | 3 | 1 |
| 1979 | 3 | 1 |
| 1978 | 5 | 0 |
| 1977 | 4 | 1 |
| 1976 | 4 | 1 |
| 1975 | 9 | 2 |
| 1974 | 7 | 0 |
| 1973 | 3 | 0 |
| 1972 | 2 | 0 |
| 1971 | 2 | 1 |
| 1970 | 1 | 0 |
| 1969 | 1 | 0 |
| 1968 | 1 | 1 |
| 1967 | 1 | 0 |
| 1965 | 2 | 0 |
| 1964 | 1 | 0 |
| 1962 | 1 | 1 |
| 1961 | 1 | 0 |
| 1958 | 2 | 0 |
| 1957 | 1 | 1 |
| 1954 | 2 | 2 |
| 1951 | 2 | 2 |