Quitman storm history
Storm events recorded in Quitman, Mississippi between 1950 and 2025.
277
Total events
12
Tornadoes
20
Hail
7
Floods
2
Deaths
$34.4M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
The tornado moved from Coahoma County into Quitman County and temporarily weakened. The tornado damaged nearly 20 homes to the west and southwest of Marks. The tornado then tracked into Panola County.
Tornado F3 Tornado
The tornado touched down in the western part of the county near Walnut and tracked northeast eventually crossing into Panola county. Two women were killed when the tornado destroyed their homes. Numerous buildings were destroyed in the county. A cotton plant was damaged just west…
Multiple rounds of heavy rain caused flooding in Quitman County. Ninety-three homes and two businesses were affected. Seventy-nine roads were damaged and 30 people were displaced. Two injuries were reported.
Drought Drought
Severe Drought (D2) conditions persisted through the end of October before improving to Moderate Drought (D1) conditions to end the month.
Drought Drought
Severe (D2) Drought conditions were introduced in early September. Lack of beneficial rainfall resulted in no improvement and D2 conditions persisted into October.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Maximum heat index of 110 degrees.
Heat Heat
Maximum heat index of 107 degrees.
Heat Heat
Maximum heat index of 108 degrees.
Heat Heat
Maximum heat index of 108 degrees.
Heat Heat
Maximum heat index of 107 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.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Maximum heat index of 113 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 106 degrees.
Heat Heat
Maximum heat index of 106 degrees.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Maximum heat index of 110 degrees.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Maximum heat index of 112 degrees.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Maximum heat index of 110 degrees.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Maximum heat index of 110 degrees.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Maximum heat index of 110 degrees.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Maximum heat index of 110 degrees.
Heat Heat
Maximum heat index of 105 degrees.
Heat Heat
Maximum heat index of 107 degrees.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Maximum heat index of 111.
Heat Heat
Maximum heat index of 107 degrees.
Heat Heat
Maximum heat index of 105 degrees.
Heat Heat
Maximum heat index of 106 degrees.
Heat Heat
Maximum heat index of 108 degrees.
Heat Heat
Maximum heat index of 107 degrees.
Heat Heat
Maximum heat index of 108 degrees.
Heat Heat
AWOS reported a maximum heat index of 108 degrees.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees and powerlines down associated with the 67 mph gust.
Strong Wind Strong Wind
Trees down in Crowder.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Up to three inches of snowfall observed across the county.
Drought Drought
Severe drought (D2) conditions persisted through late month before improving by the end of the month.
Heat Heat
Heat indices between 105 and 109 degrees.
Drought Drought
Severe (D2) Drought Conditions returned in mid-to-late August and continued for the remainder of the month.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Heat indices in excess of 110 degrees.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Heat indices in excess of 110 degrees.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Heat indices in excess of 110 degrees.
Heat Heat
Heat index values exceeded 105 degrees.
Heat Heat
Heat index values exceeded 105 degrees.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Heat index values exceeded 110 degrees.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Heat indices in excess of 110 degrees.
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 35 | 0 |
| 2024 | 30 | 0 |
| 2023 | 29 | 0 |
| 2022 | 18 | 0 |
| 2021 | 15 | 0 |
| 2020 | 7 | 1 |
| 2019 | 10 | 1 |
| 2018 | 12 | 0 |
| 2017 | 3 | 0 |
| 2016 | 8 | 0 |
| 2015 | 5 | 1 |
| 2014 | 2 | 0 |
| 2013 | 5 | 0 |
| 2012 | 7 | 1 |
| 2011 | 8 | 0 |
| 2010 | 18 | 0 |
| 2009 | 4 | 0 |
| 2008 | 10 | 1 |
| 2007 | 5 | 0 |
| 2006 | 6 | 0 |
| 2005 | 1 | 0 |
| 2003 | 2 | 0 |
| 2002 | 3 | 0 |
| 2001 | 4 | 1 |
| 2000 | 1 | 0 |
| 1998 | 4 | 0 |
| 1996 | 4 | 0 |
| 1995 | 2 | 0 |
| 1994 | 2 | 0 |
| 1991 | 1 | 0 |
| 1989 | 2 | 0 |
| 1988 | 2 | 0 |
| 1986 | 1 | 0 |
| 1982 | 1 | 0 |
| 1978 | 1 | 1 |
| 1976 | 1 | 1 |
| 1975 | 1 | 0 |
| 1973 | 1 | 0 |
| 1971 | 2 | 0 |
| 1965 | 1 | 1 |
| 1964 | 1 | 1 |
| 1958 | 1 | 1 |
| 1955 | 1 | 1 |