Monroe storm history
Storm events recorded in Monroe, Mississippi between 1950 and 2025.
622
Total events
47
Tornadoes
102
Hail
30
Floods
26
Deaths
$99.7M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
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
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.
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A tree fell on a home and caused partial roof damage.
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Trees and power lines were knocked down.
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Trees were knocked down in Hatley.
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Trees were knocked down in Becker. One landed on a pickup truck, damaging the roof and breaking windows.
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Trees and power lines were knocked down in Smithville.
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Minor roof damage reported to a home on Williams Young Road.
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A large tree was uprooted, and another large trunk was snapped off on Center Hill Road.
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A tree landed on a home.
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A tree fell on the Antioch Baptist Church.
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Trees down on Hwy 25.
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Trees down on Seymore Road.
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A tree is down in Amory.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
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Trees down along Elliot Rd.
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Trees down along Guyton Rd.
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Trees down along Appaloosa Dr.
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Multiple trees down along Hwy 45, about 3 miles south of Aberdeen.
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 6 | 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 |