Prentiss storm history
Storm events recorded in Prentiss, Mississippi between 1950 and 2025.
378
Total events
30
Tornadoes
64
Hail
26
Floods
3
Deaths
$7.2M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
Tornado EF3 Tornado
The tornado tracked from Itawamba County into Prentiss County and quickly lifted in a rural area resulting in minimal additional damage.
The tornado continued from Lee county into Prentiss county finally lifting up near the town of Wheeler. The most significant damage occurred in Baldwyn along the Lee/Prentiss county line. Nearly 100 homes were damaged or destroyed. The Baldwyn High School lost the roof to its gym…
Tornado F3 Tornado
Tornado F3 Tornado
Tornado F3 Tornado
A small child died inside a hot car in Booneville, MS.
Three to five inches of snow fell. Area transportation was greatly impacted. The covering on the Bay Springs Lake Marina collapsed due to the weight of snow and sleet.
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 107 degrees.
Heat Heat
Maximum heat index of 105 degrees.
Heat Heat
Maximum heat index of 106 degrees.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Maximum heat index of 117 degrees.
Heat Heat
Maximum heat index of 109 degrees.
Heat Heat
Maximum heat index of 105 degrees.
Heat Heat
Maximum heat index of 107 degrees.
Heat Heat
Maximum heat index of 108 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.
Heat Heat
AWOS reported a maximum heat index of 107 degrees.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A carport and fence were damaged in Marietta.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees downed along CR 1101 near Booneville.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree down along CR 2371, south of Altitude.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree snapped at the base of its trunk.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Estimated 60 mph gust.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Large pine tree downed across Hwy 371 about a mile south of Marietta.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree trunks were snapped.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were uprooted.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were uprooted.
Hail Hail
Quarter sized hail in Blackland.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Quarter sized hail fell near the Booneville Airport.
Hail Hail
Quarter sized hail in Frankstown, MS.
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees down along CR 5061 south of Booneville.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Several county roads were damaged by floodwaters. CR 4274 was completely washed out.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Three to five inches of snowfall observed across the county.
Heat Heat
Heat indices between 105 and 109 degrees.
Heat Heat
Heat indices in between 105 and 109 degrees.
Heat Heat
Heat indices in between 105 and 109 degrees.
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 36 | 0 |
| 2024 | 19 | 0 |
| 2023 | 28 | 0 |
| 2022 | 21 | 0 |
| 2021 | 8 | 1 |
| 2020 | 10 | 3 |
| 2019 | 9 | 1 |
| 2018 | 20 | 0 |
| 2017 | 11 | 2 |
| 2016 | 8 | 0 |
| 2015 | 4 | 1 |
| 2014 | 5 | 1 |
| 2013 | 3 | 0 |
| 2012 | 6 | 0 |
| 2011 | 14 | 0 |
| 2010 | 23 | 0 |
| 2009 | 13 | 0 |
| 2008 | 15 | 1 |
| 2007 | 15 | 0 |
| 2006 | 6 | 0 |
| 2005 | 8 | 0 |
| 2004 | 4 | 0 |
| 2003 | 7 | 0 |
| 2002 | 2 | 0 |
| 2001 | 6 | 1 |
| 2000 | 6 | 1 |
| 1999 | 6 | 2 |
| 1998 | 6 | 0 |
| 1997 | 6 | 0 |
| 1996 | 8 | 0 |
| 1995 | 4 | 1 |
| 1993 | 1 | 0 |
| 1992 | 2 | 0 |
| 1991 | 5 | 0 |
| 1989 | 2 | 0 |
| 1988 | 4 | 2 |
| 1987 | 4 | 2 |
| 1986 | 2 | 1 |
| 1985 | 1 | 0 |
| 1981 | 1 | 0 |
| 1978 | 2 | 0 |
| 1976 | 1 | 0 |
| 1975 | 2 | 1 |
| 1974 | 4 | 1 |
| 1972 | 2 | 2 |
| 1970 | 1 | 1 |
| 1967 | 3 | 2 |
| 1965 | 1 | 1 |
| 1958 | 1 | 0 |
| 1957 | 1 | 1 |
| 1953 | 1 | 1 |