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Marion County, Mississippi
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1950 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
55
Tornado reports
141
Hail reports
85
Floods since 1996
538
All events
4
Deaths
$390.8M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Marion County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 54 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.
This violent tornado began over southeastern Walthall County in a field just west of Reagan Road and moved east northeastward along MS Highway 48, producing significant tree damage and minor damage to a few homes. It crossed into Marion County near the intersection of MS Highway …
Tornado EF3 Tornado
An EF-4 tornado touched down in Tangipahoa Parish just northeast of Kentwood, LA and produced EF-1 damage northeast through most of Southeast Pike County in Mississippi. As it crossed into Walthall County, EF-2 damage was noted. Pockets of EF-3 damaged occurred all along the path…
This tornado first touched down just east of the Pearl River just south of Columbia. It quickly became strong and moved northeast impacting the southeast side of Columbia. The tornado remained on the ground through Marion County before lifting as it approached the Lamar County li…
Hail up to the size of half dollars fell near New Hope Church Road and Turnage Chapel Road.
A slow moving cluster of thunderstorms dumped 4 to 6 inches in rain across central Marion county causing the worst flooding in 10 years in and around Columbia. All the rain fell in 1 to 2 hours which flooded nearly all the streets in Downtown Columbia and several surrounding road…
Over six inches of rain fell in Columbia in a three hour period and eight and a quarter inches fell in a 24 hour period. Water entered thirty businesses in Columbia. Twevle of the business suffered major damage. Eight homes also suffered flood damage. Many roads were washed out a…
Drought Drought
Drought conditions in Marion County decreased from D1 (Moderate Drought) to D0 (Abnormally Dry) as depicted on the U.S. Drought Monitor.
Hail Hail
Golf ball size hail (1.75 inches) was observed near the intersection of Faithway Road and Bethel Church Road.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
This brief EF-0 started along Grice Road where it uprooted a couple of trees. The tornado crossed Bunker Hill Road and ended along Highway 35, where it uprooted a couple more trees. The maximum wind speed of this tornado was 75 mph.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
This brief EF-0 started along Grice Road where it uprooted a couple of trees. The tornado crossed Bunker Hill Road and ended along Highway 35, where it uprooted a couple more trees. The maximum wind speed of this tornado was 75 mph.
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.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Allen and Bryant Road were flooded.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
The road was impassable due to flooding.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Multiple streets and intersections were flooded across the city of Columbia.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Flash flooding occurred on Stovall Road.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
An EF1 tornado touched down just southwest of Fordsville Road east of Tylertown, MS in Wathall County. The worst damage damage was seen just northeast of the touchdown point with light damage to a roof and an area of tree damage with multiple uprooted trees. Light tree damage was…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Law enforcement reported a tree down on Old Highway 24.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Heavy rain caused a portion of Robbins-Wilk road to be washed out near Pleasant Cir. A car drove into the washed out culvert. Additionally, First Hopewell road was flooded between Ray Ln and Gray road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Scattered trees were blown down in a few locations across the eastern part of the county.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down across New Union road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few trees were blown down east of Kokomo.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
This tornado touched down near Jefftown Road and Hwy 13 in Marion County. The tornado started off small, causing some minor tree damage near the starting point. The tornado then traveled northeastward through the forest before crossing Beach Road. There was noticeable tree damage…
An EF-3 tornado touched down just southwest of Tylertown, MS in Walthall County and tracked through Darbun and into Marion County. This is the second Tylertown tornado of this severe weather episode, the one that tracked just to the east of the stronger one. This tornado moved no…
Tornado EF2 Tornado
An EF-2 tornado began in far northeastern Marion County where it snapped several trees, damaged a home, and destroyed a barn. It reached its peak intensity as it crossed into southeastern Jefferson Davis County near Black Creed Road. Two mobile homes were destroyed along Hatten R…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down on Reservoir Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down on Old Hwy 24 West.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
A brief EF-0 tornado touched down in Marion County on the east side of the City of Columbia at the intersection of Columbia Purvis Rd and HWY-98. The initial damage started with Beacon Hardware Supply with roof damage. The tornado then moved northeast through the Lakeview communi…
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Between 1 and 3 inches of snow fell across the county.
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 Marion County.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous trees reported down across numerous roads in Marion County.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A swath of significant wind damage began in the Oak Vale community in Jefferson Davis County, moved southeast through the Society Hill community, and continued into northern Marion County where it impacted the Bunker Hill and Good Hope communities. This swath was extensive and ha…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees were blown down in the Improve community.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down onto a car along Ten Mile Creek Road.
Hail Hail
Hail up to the size of golf balls fell near the Hurricane Creek area near Sandy Hook.
Hail Hail
Hail up to the size of of golf balls fell in a swath from near Foxworth to north of Columbia.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Flood prone roads were covered with 4 to 8 inches of water, and other roads were closed with cars stalled in floodwaters.
Drought Drought
Drought conditions in Marion County remained at D4 (Exceptional Drought) as depicted on the U.S. Drought Monitor.
Drought Drought
Drought conditions in Marion County intensified from D3 (Extreme Drought) to D4 (Exceptional Drought) as depicted on the U.S. Drought Monitor.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown onto MS Highway 587 near Racetrack Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees were blown down across MS Highway 586. A tree was blown down, and a roof was damaged along Hew Hope Church Road.
Drought Drought
Drought conditions in Marion County remained at D3 (Extreme Drought) as depicted on the U.S. Drought Monitor.
Drought Drought
Drought conditions in Marion County intensified from D0 (Abnormally Dry) to D3 (Extreme Drought) as depicted on the U.S. Drought Monitor.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Large oak tree was downed along the 1800 block of Old Hwy 35 N. Also, a tree was downed at intersection of Hartfield Rd and Old Hwy 35 N.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
An EF-0 tornado began near the Broad Street and East Avenue intersection where tree limb and sporadic tree damage occurred. The tornado continued eastward and produced damage primarily to branches but did uproot a few trees as well. As the tornado crossed the area from Clearview …
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
High downburst winds from a supercell thunderstorm blew down multiple trees in a swath across portions of Marion County.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees fell and caused damage to 3 homes in Columbia.
Hail Hail
Quarter hail fell in the Clear Creek Community.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 10 | 3 |
| 2025 | 13 | 5 |
| 2024 | 8 | 0 |
| 2023 | 15 | 1 |
| 2022 | 8 | 2 |
| 2021 | 15 | 1 |
| 2020 | 18 | 4 |
| 2019 | 5 | 2 |
| 2018 | 17 | 0 |
| 2017 | 14 | 0 |
| 2016 | 14 | 1 |
| 2015 | 9 | 2 |
| 2014 | 8 | 2 |
| 2013 | 8 | 1 |
| 2012 | 18 | 2 |
| 2011 | 21 | 1 |
| 2010 | 14 | 0 |
| 2009 | 21 | 0 |
| 2008 | 31 | 2 |
| 2007 | 21 | 1 |
| 2006 | 12 | 3 |
| 2005 | 20 | 1 |
| 2004 | 8 | 0 |
| 2003 | 24 | 0 |
| 2002 | 22 | 1 |
| 2001 | 24 | 6 |
| 2000 | 12 | 0 |
| 1999 | 9 | 0 |
| 1998 | 11 | 0 |
| 1997 | 18 | 0 |
| 1996 | 8 | 0 |
| 1995 | 4 | 1 |
| 1994 | 8 | 0 |
| 1993 | 2 | 0 |
| 1992 | 2 | 0 |
| 1991 | 4 | 0 |
| 1990 | 4 | 0 |
| 1989 | 4 | 0 |
| 1988 | 4 | 1 |
| 1987 | 3 | 1 |
| 1986 | 3 | 1 |
| 1985 | 3 | 0 |
| 1984 | 3 | 0 |
| 1983 | 2 | 0 |
| 1982 | 6 | 1 |
| 1981 | 4 | 0 |
| 1979 | 1 | 0 |
| 1978 | 1 | 0 |
| 1977 | 1 | 0 |
| 1976 | 5 | 0 |
| 1975 | 4 | 0 |
| 1973 | 1 | 0 |
| 1972 | 1 | 0 |
| 1971 | 3 | 3 |
| 1970 | 2 | 0 |
| 1968 | 1 | 0 |
| 1965 | 1 | 1 |
| 1961 | 1 | 1 |
| 1959 | 2 | 2 |
| 1957 | 1 | 1 |
| 1950 | 1 | 1 |
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