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Newton 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.
58
Tornado reports
162
Hail reports
60
Floods since 1996
655
All events
2
Deaths
$163.8M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Newton County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 57 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.
Tornado EF3 Tornado
This tornado began along Old Jackson Road east of Hillsboro. Initially the tornado tracked southeast downing multiple trees as it crossed Harrison Road and MS Highway 21. There were also a few homes with roof damage in this area and outbuildings were damaged by fallen trees. The …
Tornado EF3 Tornado
This tornado started just to the south of Newton on Highway 15 near the South Main intersection. There was major tree damage here, and amazingly, the north end of a concrete bridge was lifted up, causing damage to the concrete sides, guard rails, and asphalt. The tornado then tra…
Gradient wind brought down numerous trees across the county. Some were uprooted and blocked the roadway from Conehatta to Lake along Highway 489. A large tree fell onto a house in Union.
This tornado touched down in northwest Newton County, near the Prospect Community, and tracked north northeast into southwest Neshoba County. Four chicken houses were destroyed along with one home sustaining minor damage. This tornado moved into Neshoba County and was on the grou…
Several rounds of thunderstorms and continued heavy rain dumped 7 to 12 inches of rain over the northern portion of Newton county. This extremely heavy rain flooded and washed out numerous roads. Numerous homes and businesses were also flooded.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down along Garrison Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down along Decatur-Conehatta Road near A Davis Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down on Hwy 492 near Erin Lucern Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Law enforcement reported a tree down near Lawrence.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down along Highway 489.
Drought Drought
Drought conditions in Newton County decreased from D2 (Severe Drought) to D1 (Moderate Drought) as depicted on the U.S. Drought Monitor.
Hail Hail
Quarter-sized hail was reported in Little Rock.
Hail Hail
Hail as large as 1.75 inches fell across the area.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down at the intersection of Conehatta Prospect Road and Sulphur Springs Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down on A Dean Road.
Funnel Cloud Funnel Cloud
A wall cloud and funnel cloud were observed east of Chunky. No damage occurred in the area.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were blown down along Decatur Stratton Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were blown down along Gibson Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees were blown in Decatur.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were blown down between Conehatta and Decatur.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down at the intersection of Harris Road and Good Hope Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees were blown down in the Hickory area, including near Hickory Little Rock Road, Rose Road, and Buckley Road.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
This tornado touched down just south of Tanglewood Road where it snapped trees. It continued north northeast and crossed Ponderosa Road. There, it damaged several chicken houses and a metal farm building. It tracked towards HWY 80 and I-20 where it continued to do tree damage. A …
Tornado EF0 Tornado
An EF-0 tornado began in the Bethel community, moved northeastward, and lifted on the southeast side of the city of Newton. Damage consisted mostly of uprooted trees and downed large tree limbs. A home along Bethel Roberts Road sustained minor peripheral damage. The maximum estim…
Tornado EF1 Tornado
This tornado was observed developing north of Interstate 20 between Newton and Hickory by storm chasers. It tracked northeastward across MS Highway 503 then northeastward through the Lebanon community, and lifted near the intersection of Chapel Hill Road and Barnett Rd. Several t…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down onto a house.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
A portion of Chunky Duffee Road was flooded.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down onto a carport and outbuildings during a period of heavy rain following earlier thunderstorms.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
This EF-1 tornado began northeast of the town of Decatur and did mainly tree damage. Pines had been uprooted and large branches had been broken. Tin was peeled off the roof of a barn as well. The tornado then produced more intense tree damage in a concentrated corridor and knocke…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees downed along E Broad St and MS Highway 15.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
An EF-0 tornado touched down along Gordy Road south and of Moffett Road where it damaged a barn and continued east. The tornado caused minor tree damage and lifted after crossing County Road 505. The maximum wind speed was 70 mph.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
An EF-1 tornado touched down near the intersection of MS Highway 15 and Newton Calhoun Road and damaged mostly trees as it moved northeast. Many trees were uprooted or snapped along the path, and several barns and farm outbuildings were damaged. The tornado dissipated after it cr…
Tornado EF0 Tornado
An EF-0 tornado touched down on the west side of Hickory and crossed US Highway 80 and moved northeast. A few buildings were damaged, and minor tree damage occurred. The tornado lifted after it crossed MS Highway 503. The maximum wind speed was 80 mph.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
An EF-1 tornado touched down west of Mount Pleasant Church Road and moved north of Chunky. A home lost its roof, a shed was damaged, and numerous trees were damaged or uprooted along its track. The tornado crossed Interstate 20 near mile marker 121 and then dissipated after it cr…
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 Newton County.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down in the city of Newton.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Large tree branches were blown down in Hickory.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree fell onto and damaged a home in Little Rock.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down in Newton.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down along Highway 80 between Hickory and Newton.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were blown down on Rose Road near Hickory.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A line of severe thunderstorms produced a swath of significant damaging winds starting northeast of Forest in Scotty County. In this swath, thousands of trees and numerous power lines and power poles were blown down. Trees were uprooted and snapped. Over 50 homes were damaged by …
Hail Hail
Nickel size hail fell near Little Rock.
Hail Hail
Nickel sized hail fell and covered the ground.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
A part of Decatur Stratton Road was flooded.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 9 | 0 |
| 2025 | 16 | 4 |
| 2024 | 17 | 4 |
| 2023 | 18 | 0 |
| 2022 | 25 | 4 |
| 2021 | 12 | 1 |
| 2020 | 18 | 0 |
| 2019 | 9 | 1 |
| 2018 | 7 | 0 |
| 2017 | 16 | 0 |
| 2016 | 33 | 1 |
| 2015 | 10 | 2 |
| 2014 | 22 | 3 |
| 2013 | 4 | 0 |
| 2012 | 20 | 1 |
| 2011 | 23 | 2 |
| 2010 | 25 | 1 |
| 2009 | 20 | 1 |
| 2008 | 29 | 2 |
| 2007 | 29 | 3 |
| 2006 | 16 | 0 |
| 2005 | 25 | 3 |
| 2004 | 21 | 2 |
| 2003 | 35 | 3 |
| 2002 | 9 | 1 |
| 2001 | 24 | 1 |
| 2000 | 14 | 1 |
| 1999 | 10 | 0 |
| 1998 | 15 | 0 |
| 1997 | 6 | 0 |
| 1996 | 7 | 0 |
| 1995 | 15 | 0 |
| 1994 | 9 | 0 |
| 1993 | 3 | 0 |
| 1992 | 12 | 2 |
| 1991 | 10 | 0 |
| 1990 | 7 | 0 |
| 1989 | 6 | 0 |
| 1988 | 7 | 2 |
| 1987 | 2 | 1 |
| 1986 | 5 | 1 |
| 1985 | 11 | 1 |
| 1983 | 4 | 0 |
| 1982 | 1 | 1 |
| 1979 | 1 | 0 |
| 1976 | 3 | 3 |
| 1975 | 1 | 0 |
| 1974 | 1 | 0 |
| 1973 | 1 | 0 |
| 1967 | 1 | 0 |
| 1966 | 1 | 1 |
| 1965 | 2 | 1 |
| 1964 | 1 | 0 |
| 1960 | 1 | 0 |
| 1957 | 1 | 0 |
| 1956 | 1 | 0 |
| 1954 | 3 | 3 |
| 1950 | 1 | 1 |
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