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Scott County, Mississippi
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1954 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
64
Tornado reports
120
Hail reports
61
Floods since 1996
609
All events
4
Deaths
$185.8M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Scott County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 63 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
This tornado developed just east of Forest, and quickly became intense along Old Highway 80. Just south of this road, it nearly destroyed a wood frame home, downing all but the most interior walls and carrying the debris away from the foundation. Three people were injured in this…
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 …
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 …
Continued heavy rains dumped 7 to 12 inches of rain over Scott county. Numerous roads were flooded with several feet of water covering the the roads. This very large amount of water washed out numerous roads and bridges. Due to a washed out bridge, one person was killed when he d…
A swath of quarter to golf ball size hail fell west of Morton to just south of Forest. Numerous vehicle windows were blown out and several roofs were damaged by the hail.
This tornado touched down in a rural area just southwest of Lake and downed many trees as it approached the City of Lake. Before it crossed I-20, two homes sustained roof damage. It then crossed the interstate, more trees were blown down along with a highway sign. The most extens…
A line of severe thunderstorms with destructive, straight-line winds moved through the county. The communities of Forest and Morton were particularly hit hard with winds estimated to be 80 to 90 mph. A total of 3 homes sustained major damage with 27 other homes sustaining minor d…
A severe thunderstorm produced winds estimated up to 90 mph, causing widespread damage across mainly the northwestern half of the county. An NWS survey team determined the widespread damage was from straight-line winds. Damage produced by the storm included four businesses, two a…
Flash Flood Flash Flood
The intersection of Highway 80 and Highway 35 in Forest was under water. Two cars were stranded.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Numerous roads were flooded.
Drought Drought
Drought conditions in Scott County decreased from D2 (Severe Drought) to D1 (Moderate Drought) as depicted on the U.S. Drought Monitor.
Hail Hail
Hail as large as 1.75 inches fell across the area.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Small trees and large tree limbs were snapped along Morton-Rankin County Line Road.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Light ice accumulations of up to around 0.05 inches occurred on trees in the county.
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.
Hail Hail
Hail up to the size of ping pong balls fell in the Homewood area.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down along Rankin County Line Road.
Flood Flood
Water was covering a part of Rocky Creek road due to flooding along Rocky Creek.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few trees were blown down near Highway 13 and Ludlow Road.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Heavy rainfall between 4-7 inches fell and caused flash flooding across norther Scott County. MS Highway 21 was flooded near Damascus road. The Midway community had multiple roads flooded and some water rescues. Parts of MS Highway 483 was also flooded.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees and a few power lines were blown down across the southwestern and southern portions of Scott County.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A couple of trees were blown down.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few trees and power lines were blown down across the northern and northeastern ports of Scott County.
Hail Hail
Hail up to the size of nickels fell.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A large tree was uprooted along I-20.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees and utility lines were blown down in primarily the northwest portion of Scott County.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Light snow fell in Morton, totaling a trace.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down at US 80 and McMillian Rd.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
This EF-1 tornado developed just east of Mangum Dr around River Pines Dr and moved northeast across the Refuge where scattered small tree and large limb damage began to consolidate into a more narrow path. The path continued northeastward across Medical Pkwy and Airport Rd where …
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees were blown down near the intersection of MS Highway 501 and Morton-Marathon Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down at MS Highway 481 and Interstate 20.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several large tree limbs were blown down along Morton Rankin County Line Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A dead tree along a recently logged tree line was blown over onto a power line, which snapped the supporting pole.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several tops broken out of pines and many large limbs were blown down.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree snapped along Morton Rankin County Line Rd.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A couple of trees were blown down in rural Scott County, including one on Andrew Watts and another on Petty Rd.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree limbs were blown down on Stage Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were blown down in the Branch community.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were blown down in the Homewood area of Scott County.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees were blown down along MS Highway 483 between the fire station and First Baptist Church.
Hail Hail
Hail up to the size of quarters fell near the fire station in Ludlow.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few trees were blown down near Harperville.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
A few roads in central Scott County were flooded including portions of Old Jackson Road, MS Highway 21, and Sparksville Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few trees were blown down along Morton-Rankin County Line Road.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Water was over MS Highway 481 for a short period of time.
Drought Drought
Drought conditions in Scott County remained at D4 (Exceptional Drought) as depicted on the U.S. Drought Monitor.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 7 | 0 |
| 2025 | 13 | 0 |
| 2024 | 18 | 1 |
| 2023 | 15 | 2 |
| 2022 | 25 | 8 |
| 2021 | 17 | 0 |
| 2020 | 16 | 1 |
| 2019 | 21 | 7 |
| 2018 | 11 | 2 |
| 2017 | 21 | 2 |
| 2016 | 17 | 2 |
| 2015 | 16 | 4 |
| 2014 | 21 | 2 |
| 2013 | 9 | 0 |
| 2012 | 13 | 1 |
| 2011 | 31 | 2 |
| 2010 | 35 | 2 |
| 2009 | 14 | 0 |
| 2008 | 35 | 3 |
| 2007 | 23 | 0 |
| 2006 | 16 | 0 |
| 2005 | 23 | 2 |
| 2004 | 13 | 2 |
| 2003 | 31 | 2 |
| 2002 | 13 | 2 |
| 2001 | 16 | 0 |
| 2000 | 15 | 0 |
| 1999 | 8 | 0 |
| 1998 | 7 | 1 |
| 1997 | 12 | 1 |
| 1996 | 13 | 0 |
| 1995 | 7 | 0 |
| 1994 | 7 | 0 |
| 1993 | 1 | 0 |
| 1992 | 3 | 1 |
| 1991 | 1 | 0 |
| 1990 | 2 | 1 |
| 1989 | 5 | 2 |
| 1988 | 4 | 2 |
| 1987 | 1 | 0 |
| 1985 | 4 | 0 |
| 1984 | 1 | 0 |
| 1983 | 4 | 1 |
| 1982 | 1 | 0 |
| 1981 | 1 | 0 |
| 1976 | 1 | 0 |
| 1975 | 2 | 0 |
| 1974 | 2 | 0 |
| 1972 | 1 | 0 |
| 1970 | 1 | 1 |
| 1969 | 2 | 1 |
| 1968 | 3 | 0 |
| 1967 | 2 | 1 |
| 1966 | 3 | 3 |
| 1965 | 2 | 1 |
| 1963 | 1 | 0 |
| 1962 | 1 | 0 |
| 1954 | 1 | 1 |
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