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Marion storm history

Storm events recorded in Marion, Mississippi between 1950 and 2025.

526
Total events
52
Tornadoes
139
Hail
81
Floods
4
Deaths
$390.7M
Property damage

Most significant events

Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.

April 19, 2020 · Marion, Mississippi
Tornado EF4 Tornado1 death
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 …
March 15, 2025 · Marion, Mississippi
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…
December 23, 2014 · Marion, Mississippi
Tornado EF3 Tornado3 deaths, 50 injuries, $25.0M damage
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…
December 10, 1971 · Marion, Mississippi
Tornado F3 Tornado5 injuries
April 15, 2022 · Marion, Mississippi
Hail Hail$25.0M damage
Hail up to the size of half dollars fell near New Hope Church Road and Turnage Chapel Road.
May 26, 2008 · Marion, Mississippi
Flash Flood Flash Flood$5.0M damage
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…
August 29, 2005 · Marion, Mississippi
Hurricane (Typhoon) Hurricane (Typhoon)$300.0M damage
March 12, 2004 · Marion, Mississippi
Flash Flood Flash Flood$2.5M damage
June 18, 1997 · Marion, Mississippi
Flash Flood Flash Flood$15.0M damage
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…
June 25, 2025 · Marion, Mississippi
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Law enforcement reported a tree down on Old Highway 24.
June 9, 2025 · Marion, Mississippi
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.
June 8, 2025 · Marion, Mississippi
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Scattered trees were blown down in a few locations across the eastern part of the county.
June 8, 2025 · Marion, Mississippi
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down across New Union road.
May 6, 2025 · Marion, Mississippi
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few trees were blown down east of Kokomo.
March 31, 2025 · Marion, Mississippi
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…
March 15, 2025 · Marion, Mississippi
Tornado EF2 Tornado2 injuries
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…
March 15, 2025 · Marion, Mississippi
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…
March 4, 2025 · Marion, Mississippi
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down on Reservoir Road.
March 4, 2025 · Marion, Mississippi
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down on Old Hwy 24 West.
February 12, 2025 · Marion, Mississippi
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…
January 21, 2025 · Marion, Mississippi
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Between 1 and 3 inches of snow fell across the county.
September 12, 2024 · Marion, Mississippi
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.
June 4, 2024 · Marion, Mississippi
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous trees reported down across numerous roads in Marion County.
May 13, 2024 · Marion, Mississippi
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…
May 13, 2024 · Marion, Mississippi
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees were blown down in the Improve community.
April 10, 2024 · Marion, Mississippi
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down onto a car along Ten Mile Creek Road.
February 11, 2024 · Marion, Mississippi
Hail Hail
Hail up to the size of golf balls fell near the Hurricane Creek area near Sandy Hook.
February 11, 2024 · Marion, Mississippi
Hail Hail
Hail up to the size of of golf balls fell in a swath from near Foxworth to north of Columbia.
January 24, 2024 · Marion, Mississippi
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.
November 1, 2023 · Marion, Mississippi
Drought Drought
Drought conditions in Marion County remained at D4 (Exceptional Drought) as depicted on the U.S. Drought Monitor.
October 1, 2023 · Marion, Mississippi
Drought Drought
Drought conditions in Marion County intensified from D3 (Extreme Drought) to D4 (Exceptional Drought) as depicted on the U.S. Drought Monitor.
September 7, 2023 · Marion, Mississippi
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown onto MS Highway 587 near Racetrack Road.
September 7, 2023 · Marion, Mississippi
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.
September 1, 2023 · Marion, Mississippi
Drought Drought
Drought conditions in Marion County remained at D3 (Extreme Drought) as depicted on the U.S. Drought Monitor.
August 1, 2023 · Marion, Mississippi
Drought Drought
Drought conditions in Marion County intensified from D0 (Abnormally Dry) to D3 (Extreme Drought) as depicted on the U.S. Drought Monitor.
July 22, 2023 · Marion, Mississippi
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.
June 19, 2023 · Marion, Mississippi
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 …
June 14, 2023 · Marion, Mississippi
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
High downburst winds from a supercell thunderstorm blew down multiple trees in a swath across portions of Marion County.
May 5, 2023 · Marion, Mississippi
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees fell and caused damage to 3 homes in Columbia.
April 27, 2023 · Marion, Mississippi
Hail Hail
Quarter hail fell in the Clear Creek Community.
April 15, 2023 · Marion, Mississippi
Hail Hail
Quarter size hail fell west of Cheraw.
April 15, 2023 · Marion, Mississippi
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree downed east of Kokomo.
March 28, 2023 · Marion, Mississippi
Hail Hail
Mostly pea to penny hail, but a few oblate shaped hail stones with a maximum diameter of 1 inch fell across the area.
January 3, 2023 · Marion, Mississippi
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Wind damage reported to transformer at a substation.
November 30, 2022 · Marion, Mississippi
Tornado EF2 Tornado
An EF-2 tornado touched down just north of Ten Mile Creek Road in southern Marion County where it initially produced minor tree damage. An outbuilding was blown over in this area as well. The tornado quickly intensified and damaged the roof of a residence as it moved eastward. Ne…
November 30, 2022 · Marion, Mississippi
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
An ice skating rink canopy, concert stage, and Christmas tree in downtown Columbia were blown down.
November 29, 2022 · Marion, Mississippi
Tornado EF0 Tornado
Satellite imagery suggests this EF-0 tornado may have touched down near and began damaging trees along Pierce Creek between JL Robbins Road and Smith Hill Road in southwest Jefferson Davis County. The tornado continued northeastward and briefly crossed into far northern Marion Co…
April 15, 2022 · Marion, Mississippi
Hail Hail
Hail up to the size of golf balls fell in a swath across the area from Kokomo to Foxworth to Lampton.
April 5, 2022 · Marion, Mississippi
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Several roads were flooded in Columbia.
March 30, 2022 · Marion, Mississippi
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees and fences were blown down. A chicken house was also damage in the area of Turnage Chapel Road.

Events by year

YearEventsTornadoes
2025135
202480
2023151
202282
2021151
2020184
201952
2018170
2017140
2016141
201592
201482
201381
2012182
2011211
2010140
2009210
2008312
2007211
2006123
2005201
200480
2003240
2002221
2001246
2000120
199990
1998110
1997160
199680
199541
199480
199320
199220
199140
199040
198940
198841
198731
198631
198530
198430
198320
198261
198140
197910
197810
197710
197650
197540
197310
197210
197133
197020
196810
196511
196111
195922
195711
195011