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Oktibbeha County, Mississippi
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1951 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
33
Tornado reports
79
Hail reports
52
Floods since 1996
469
All events
1
Deaths
$130.1M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Oktibbeha County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 33 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 F4 Tornado
Initial damage was roof and siding damage to a church along Lynn Lane. The tornado then moved northeast through an area of apartment buildings, causing minor to moderate roof damage to a number of buildings, as well as downing several trees. The tornado then moved into the Pines …
This tornado touched down on the southeast side of Starkville, just southwest of the MSU Campus, in the Sherwood Forest subdivision and tracked northeast for 3.5 miles through the MSU Campus then dissipated at Highway 82.The Sherwood Forest subdivision had several trees uprooted …
An intense supercell storm produced a swath of significant hail across the north side of Starkville. Hail size ranged from ping pong ball size to 2.25 inches diameter. This hail damaged homes and vehicles along with the stripping of foliage along a portion Highway 82 and near Ree…
The tornado began near the south side of the Starkville Airport. As the tornado moved along Miley and Industrial Park Roads, it downed several trees, peeled back the roof and blew in the overhead door on a metal commercial building, and pushed over a semi-trailer. The tornado the…
A major derecho storm moved northeastward across the county from Sturgis to Longview to Starkville. The storm caused thousands of trees to be blown down, and numerous homes received damage from the wind and from large trees that landed on the homes. The Mississippi State Universi…
Drought Drought
Drought conditions in Oktibbeha County decreased from D1 (Moderate Drought) to D0 (Abnormally Dry) as depicted on the U.S. Drought Monitor.
Drought Drought
Drought conditions in Oktibbeha County decreased from D2 (Severe Drought) to D1 (Moderate Drought) as depicted on the U.S. Drought Monitor.
Hail Hail
Report of nickel-sized hail.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tin roof panels were wrapped around a power pole. Structures appear to be an outbuilding or shed.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down on a house on Green Street, and tin roof panels from an outbuilding were wrapped around a power pole.
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
Wind chills across the county fell as low as -5 degrees during the early morning of January 26th.
Ice Storm Ice Storm
Tree and power line damage occurred all along Sturgis-Maben Road in western Oktibbeha County due to 0.25 to 0.50 inch of freezing rain accumulation. This seems to mark the eastward edge of the most significant ice storm damage.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down on Williams and Rieves Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down on New Light Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few trees were blown down near Self Creek Road.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Heavy rainfall between 4 and 5 inches fell across Starkville. Flash flooding occurred across the area with water entering homes along Friar Tuck, Sherwood, and Willow Bend roads. One building on the MSU campus took in water. Additionally, multiple roads and several intersections …
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A 2 to 2.5 foot diameter elm tree snapped and fell onto the roof of a house causing mostly exterior damage.
Hail Hail
Hail up to the size of quarters fell.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees and power lines were blown across Maben. Five homes had minor storm damage.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A swath of 60-75 mph winds occurred on the flank of an intense supercell as it moved across the norther side of Starkville. Numerous trees were uprooted or had portions snapped or limbs broken off. A large section of a roof was blown off a home. Several trees were down on homes a…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down on Sturgis Maben road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree and powerline were downed on a vehicle on Critz St. Tree was downed at S Montgomery St and Grand Ridge road.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Up to 2 inches of snow fell across the county.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Sleet totaling around 0.1 inches resulted in slick road conditions.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
This tornado touched down in a neighborhood east of Starkville where it damaged roofs on several townhomes. Significant uplift of roofing and decking was noted. It also damaged trees in the neighborhood. Further along its path, it snapped power poles and damaged several more roof…
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 Oktibbeha County.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down onto power lines near Briarwick Drive.
Flood Flood
A road near St. Mark Drive was flooded.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Accumulations of 0.8 inches of sleet fell across the county, but light snow and freezing rain also fell. Area roads were covered by the sleet and caused a multi-vehicle accident near Davis Wade Stadium.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Two trees were blown down on County Line Road.
Strong Wind Strong Wind
A tree was blown down near Church Street in Sturgis, and a tree was blown down across Critz Street in Starkville. Nearby observations showed winds to be around 25 mph gusting to 40 mph during this time frame.
Drought Drought
Drought conditions in Oktibbeha County intensified from D2 (Severe Drought) to D3 (Extreme Drought) as depicted on the U.S. Drought Monitor.
Drought Drought
Drought conditions in Oktibbeha County intensified from D0 (Abnormally Dry) to D2 (Severe Drought) as depicted on the U.S. Drought Monitor.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
An estimated three to four inches of rain from training thunderstorms over Starkville caused scattered flooding of roads especially in the northwest part of the city. Three feet of standing water flooded cars in the Chandler Park area, a car was stranded due to flooding at the in…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down onto a car on White Drive.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Flood waters approached homes on Yellow Jacket Drive and Canal Street in Starkville.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Numerous roads were closed due to flooding.
Flood Flood
Numerous roads in the area near Bluff Lake were flooded.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Highway 12 near Sturgis was flooded.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The covered walkway awning at Starkville Academy was blown over, with a personal weather station at the school measuring a 75 mph wind gust. Several large tree limbs were blown down on the MSU campus, and multiple trees were blown down around the city.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several large tree limbs were blown down in the Starkville area including one which fell into the roadway on Earnest Jones Drive.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree limbs were blown down near Token Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees and power lines downed along Lake Valley Drive near Westwood Road.
Hail Hail
Golf ball hail fell along Sellers Road.
Several trees and power poles were blown down in Starkville over a 15 minute period due to strong gradient winds before a line of showers came through, and with the line of showers. A tree fell onto a house and injured one occupant. Two vehicles were damaged by fallen trees. A la…
In addition to wind damage from preceding high gradient winds, several trees in the Starkville area were also blown down as a line of strong rain showers moved through the city. A tree fell onto a house and injured one occupant. A large rotted tree next to Davis Wade stadium snap…
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 7 | 0 |
| 2025 | 13 | 0 |
| 2024 | 7 | 1 |
| 2023 | 16 | 0 |
| 2022 | 18 | 3 |
| 2021 | 14 | 0 |
| 2020 | 25 | 0 |
| 2019 | 28 | 3 |
| 2018 | 18 | 2 |
| 2017 | 11 | 0 |
| 2016 | 18 | 1 |
| 2015 | 8 | 0 |
| 2014 | 11 | 1 |
| 2013 | 8 | 0 |
| 2012 | 12 | 0 |
| 2011 | 28 | 1 |
| 2010 | 29 | 3 |
| 2009 | 15 | 1 |
| 2008 | 17 | 0 |
| 2007 | 13 | 2 |
| 2006 | 11 | 0 |
| 2005 | 19 | 2 |
| 2004 | 10 | 2 |
| 2003 | 7 | 0 |
| 2002 | 9 | 1 |
| 2001 | 7 | 1 |
| 2000 | 6 | 0 |
| 1999 | 4 | 0 |
| 1998 | 7 | 0 |
| 1997 | 11 | 0 |
| 1996 | 4 | 0 |
| 1995 | 4 | 0 |
| 1994 | 3 | 0 |
| 1993 | 3 | 0 |
| 1992 | 3 | 0 |
| 1991 | 4 | 0 |
| 1990 | 2 | 0 |
| 1989 | 3 | 1 |
| 1988 | 4 | 1 |
| 1986 | 1 | 0 |
| 1985 | 1 | 0 |
| 1984 | 1 | 0 |
| 1982 | 2 | 1 |
| 1981 | 1 | 0 |
| 1980 | 1 | 0 |
| 1978 | 2 | 0 |
| 1977 | 3 | 0 |
| 1976 | 1 | 0 |
| 1974 | 5 | 1 |
| 1973 | 2 | 0 |
| 1971 | 1 | 0 |
| 1969 | 2 | 0 |
| 1968 | 2 | 0 |
| 1967 | 1 | 1 |
| 1966 | 1 | 0 |
| 1963 | 2 | 1 |
| 1961 | 1 | 1 |
| 1954 | 1 | 1 |
| 1951 | 1 | 1 |
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