Pontotoc storm history
Storm events recorded in Pontotoc, Mississippi between 1950 and 2025.
515
Total events
23
Tornadoes
113
Hail
33
Floods
10
Deaths
$35.6M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
The tornado continued in Pontotoc moving in near Robbs and tracking northeast through the county. The tornado moved through the entire county eventually moving into extreme southeast Union county near the town of Blue Springs. The tornado produced much of its damage between Algon…
A storm survey of Pontotoc County confirmed an EF-2 tornado moved across the area around 12:00 a.m. CST on April 1. The tornado began in far western Pontotoc County, around Antioch Road, with a few trees downed and tree limbs snapped. Along Highway 9 and Houpt Road, tree damage b…
Heat index readings ranged between 110 and 115 degrees during the afternoon and early evening hours. One death occurred as a result.
A tenth of an inch of ice accumulated across Pontotoc County during the late afternoon to overnight hours of January 25, 2008. Numerous accidents were reported county-wide. One fatal accident occurred on a bridge along Highway 278 and Longview Road. One injury also occurred as a …
One person was killed when his mobile home was demolished. One house had its windows blown out of it. A shed lost its roof. Two mobile homes and one house were damaged. A horse was killed in the storm. Numerous trees were blown down.
A storm survey of Pontotoc County confirmed an EF-2 tornado moved across the area around 12:00 a.m. CST on April 1. The tornado began in far western Pontotoc County, around Antioch Road, with a few trees downed and tree limbs snapped. Along Highway 9 and Houpt Road, tree damage b…
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 105 degrees.
Heat Heat
Maximum heat index of 105 degrees.
Heat Heat
Maximum heat index of 106 degrees.
Heat Heat
Maximum heat index of 109 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 105 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 105 degrees.
Heat Heat
Maximum heat index of 105 degrees.
Heat Heat
Maximum heat index of 106 degrees.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Quarter-sized hail fell at the corner of MS Hwy 6 and MS Hwy 9.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees and power lines were knocked down on Esperanza Road near Hurricane.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were knocked down at Campground Rd and Brown Ln.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were knocked down and blocked the road at Twin Lakes Road and Highway 41.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Two campers were overturned.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was knocked down across Robertson Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were knocked down on South Pontotoc Road, next to the school.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees down along Antioch Rd.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree fell onto a porch.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A large tree was uprooted.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Strong Wind Strong Wind
Large tree down across Powerlines in Pontotoc.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Flash flooding in the Hurricane area near the Hurricane Baptist Church.
The tornado crossed into northwest Pontotoc County, causing significant damage to trees and utility poles northwest of Thaxton, especially along Highway 336 and Carter Road. As the tornado moved northeast toward Hurricane, it produced substantial damage to several farm outbuildin…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Powerlines and poles were downed and snapped associated with the rear flank downdraft of the Thaxton/New Albany tornado.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A home had roof damage associated with the rear flank downdraft of the Thaxton/New Albany tornado.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A home had roof damage associated with the rear flank downdraft of the Thaxton/New Albany tornado.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous trees were uprooted associated with the rear flank downdraft of the Thaxton/New Albany tornado.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A home suffered minor roof damage associated with the rear flank downdraft of the Thaxton/New Albany tornado.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree trunks were snapped associated with the rear flank downdraft of the Thaxton/New Albany tornado.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree were snapped associated with the rear flank downdraft of the Thaxton/New Albany tornado.
Hail Hail
Quarter sized hail west of Shannon and north of Okolona.
Hail Hail
MPING report of ping pong ball sized hail, south of Troy.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Sewell Road was flooded in Pontotoc County.
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 45 | 1 |
| 2024 | 41 | 0 |
| 2023 | 40 | 2 |
| 2022 | 14 | 0 |
| 2021 | 25 | 2 |
| 2020 | 9 | 0 |
| 2019 | 14 | 0 |
| 2018 | 16 | 1 |
| 2017 | 10 | 0 |
| 2016 | 12 | 0 |
| 2015 | 12 | 1 |
| 2014 | 10 | 0 |
| 2013 | 6 | 0 |
| 2012 | 7 | 0 |
| 2011 | 18 | 1 |
| 2010 | 18 | 0 |
| 2009 | 18 | 0 |
| 2008 | 20 | 1 |
| 2007 | 14 | 0 |
| 2006 | 7 | 1 |
| 2005 | 7 | 0 |
| 2004 | 14 | 0 |
| 2003 | 7 | 0 |
| 2002 | 14 | 1 |
| 2001 | 9 | 1 |
| 2000 | 5 | 0 |
| 1999 | 9 | 0 |
| 1998 | 11 | 0 |
| 1997 | 2 | 0 |
| 1996 | 7 | 1 |
| 1995 | 6 | 1 |
| 1994 | 6 | 0 |
| 1993 | 3 | 0 |
| 1992 | 2 | 0 |
| 1991 | 5 | 0 |
| 1990 | 2 | 2 |
| 1989 | 7 | 0 |
| 1988 | 5 | 1 |
| 1987 | 3 | 0 |
| 1986 | 4 | 0 |
| 1985 | 2 | 0 |
| 1984 | 1 | 0 |
| 1983 | 5 | 1 |
| 1982 | 3 | 0 |
| 1978 | 2 | 1 |
| 1977 | 1 | 0 |
| 1976 | 2 | 0 |
| 1974 | 2 | 0 |
| 1973 | 5 | 0 |
| 1971 | 1 | 1 |
| 1966 | 2 | 1 |
| 1963 | 1 | 0 |
| 1959 | 1 | 1 |
| 1958 | 1 | 0 |
| 1957 | 1 | 0 |
| 1953 | 1 | 1 |