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Monroe County, Mississippi
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1952 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
47
Tornado reports
106
Hail reports
31
Floods since 1996
640
All events
26
Deaths
$99.7M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Monroe County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 47 in all. Zoom in and the paths widen to their surveyed width.
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All storm eventsTornadoes
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.
After lifting for 4 miles, a violent EF-5 tornado touched back down southwest of Smithville and moved northeast. The town of Smithville was almost completely destroyed by the tornado. Homes and businesses were completely wiped off of their foundations. The town hall, post office,…
This tornado crossed into Monroe County from Chickasaw County near the Highway 45 and Old Houston Road intersection, rapidly intensifying as it approached Egypt and Tumblin Roads. Several structures sustained significant damage, including the total destruction of a couple of sing…
An EF-1 tornado moved northeast out of Chickasaw County into Monroe County. At least 31 homes and businesses sustained minor damage. Three injuries occurred in the Wren and New Wren area. Numerous trees were uprooted or snapped along the path. Power lines were also knocked down a…
A strong tornado moved into Monroe County from Chickasaw County and continued northeast. The New Wren community was especially hit hard. At least 20 homes were destroyed or sustained major damage. Hundreds of trees were snapped or debarked. Numerous power lines were knocked down.…
The tornado developed just south of Hamilton, MS and rapidly increased in intensity. Substantial damage to residences and outbuildings occurred along Seely Drive south of Hamilton Road. Numerous trees were uprooted or trunks snapped along the track. A tree fell on a mobile home o…
Freezing rain produced minor accumulations on elevated surfaces and on bridges and overpasses. One accident caused two fatalities and two injuries.
Heat index readings ranged between 105 and 109 degrees during the afternoon and early evening hours. One heat related death occurred as a result.
Heat index readings ranged between 105-109 degrees during the afternoon and evening hours. One heat related death occurred as a result.
A man was found dead on his front porch. The cause of death was hypothermia.
A tornado touched down in the Becker Community east of the Monroe County Airport. The tornado destroyed one home with four homes sustaining major damage. An additional nine homes sustained minor damage. Eight mobile homes were destroyed with another five receiving major damage. F…
The tornado moved into Monroe County from Chickasaw County and continued to move east-southeast.A cow and a calf were killed. Thirty-five homes were destroyed and 117 others were damaged. Several barns, sheds and outbuildings were also damaged.
Very heavy rain occurred across Northern Monroe County. Rainfall amounts of up to 10 inches were measured. Flash flooding resulted in 50 homes becoming uninhabitable. Forty county roads were closed. Ten city streets were closed in Amory and three were closed in Smithville. Twenty…
Heat Heat
The daytime hours maximum heat index was within the triple digits (107F) combined with limited cooling at night with an overnight low in the mid to upper 70s.
Heat Heat
The daytime hours maximum heat index was 108F combined with limited cooling at night with an overnight low in the mid to upper 70s.
Hail Hail
Quarter-sized hail fell near the Hamilton community.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was knocked down in front of a house.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees were knocked down on Big John Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were down on Splunge Road in Greenwood Springs.
Hail Hail
Motorists reported having to pull off the highway near Central Grove Road due to at least quarter-sized hail falling.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees downed on Old Hwy 6.
Cold/Wind Chill Cold/Wind Chill
Minimum wind chill of 8F reported.
Cold/Wind Chill Cold/Wind Chill
Minimum wind chill of 1F recorded.
Cold/Wind Chill Cold/Wind Chill
Minimum wind chill of 2F recorded.
Cold/Wind Chill Cold/Wind Chill
Minimum wind chill of 1F recorded.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Around one-tenth inch of sleet and less than one-tenth inch of ice fell across the northern section of Monroe County.
Heat Heat
Maximum heat index of 105 degrees.
Heat Heat
Maximum heat index of 106 degrees.
Heat Heat
Maximum heat index of 105 degrees.
Heat Heat
Maximum heat index of 106 degrees.
Heat Heat
Maximum heat index of 105 degrees.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Maximum heat index of 110 degrees.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Maximum heat index of 115 degrees.
Heat Heat
Maximum heat index of 108 degrees.
Heat Heat
Maximum heat index of 105 degrees.
Heat Heat
Maximum heat index of 106 degrees.
Heat Heat
Maximum heat index of 105 degrees.
Heat Heat
Maximum heat index of 107 degrees.
Heat Heat
Maximum heat index of 105 degrees.
Heat Heat
Maximum heat index of 105 degrees.
Heat Heat
Maximum heat index of 105 degrees.
Heat Heat
Maximum heat index of 106 degrees.
Heat Heat
Maximum heat index of 106 degrees.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree fell on a home and caused partial roof damage.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees and power lines were knocked down.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were knocked down in Hatley.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 15 | 0 |
| 2025 | 56 | 3 |
| 2024 | 38 | 0 |
| 2023 | 45 | 3 |
| 2022 | 29 | 2 |
| 2021 | 24 | 2 |
| 2020 | 9 | 0 |
| 2019 | 18 | 2 |
| 2018 | 16 | 0 |
| 2017 | 13 | 0 |
| 2016 | 14 | 3 |
| 2015 | 9 | 2 |
| 2014 | 7 | 0 |
| 2013 | 11 | 1 |
| 2012 | 18 | 1 |
| 2011 | 24 | 3 |
| 2010 | 31 | 2 |
| 2009 | 17 | 1 |
| 2008 | 22 | 0 |
| 2007 | 15 | 0 |
| 2006 | 8 | 0 |
| 2005 | 9 | 2 |
| 2004 | 9 | 1 |
| 2003 | 10 | 1 |
| 2002 | 6 | 0 |
| 2001 | 10 | 0 |
| 2000 | 17 | 0 |
| 1999 | 8 | 0 |
| 1998 | 7 | 0 |
| 1997 | 9 | 0 |
| 1996 | 10 | 0 |
| 1995 | 8 | 1 |
| 1994 | 13 | 0 |
| 1992 | 5 | 0 |
| 1991 | 11 | 0 |
| 1990 | 2 | 0 |
| 1989 | 10 | 4 |
| 1988 | 5 | 2 |
| 1987 | 5 | 0 |
| 1986 | 2 | 1 |
| 1985 | 1 | 0 |
| 1984 | 1 | 0 |
| 1983 | 1 | 0 |
| 1982 | 4 | 1 |
| 1981 | 1 | 0 |
| 1980 | 5 | 1 |
| 1979 | 4 | 0 |
| 1977 | 2 | 0 |
| 1976 | 4 | 1 |
| 1975 | 3 | 1 |
| 1974 | 1 | 0 |
| 1973 | 1 | 0 |
| 1972 | 1 | 0 |
| 1971 | 1 | 0 |
| 1970 | 1 | 1 |
| 1968 | 2 | 0 |
| 1967 | 1 | 0 |
| 1966 | 1 | 0 |
| 1965 | 2 | 1 |
| 1964 | 1 | 0 |
| 1963 | 2 | 1 |
| 1960 | 2 | 0 |
| 1956 | 1 | 1 |
| 1953 | 1 | 1 |
| 1952 | 1 | 1 |
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