Scott storm history
Storm events recorded in Scott, Mississippi between 1950 and 2025.
597
Total events
64
Tornadoes
118
Hail
59
Floods
4
Deaths
$185.7M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
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…
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.
Drought Drought
Drought conditions in Scott County persisted at D4 (Exceptional Drought) as depicted on the U.S. Drought Monitor.
Drought Drought
Drought conditions in Scott County intensified from D1 (Moderate Drought) to D4 (Exceptional Drought) as depicted on the U.S. Drought Monitor.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down across Highway 80.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few trees fell onto power lines along Old Highway 80.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Scattered trees were blown down in a swath across southern parts of Scott County.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
An EF-1 tornado touched down along Road 508-N and snapped trees as it moved northeast. The tornado moved across Clifton-Hillsboro Road, Harrell Rd., and Clifton Rd. before it finally dissipated near Hillsboro-Ludlow Rd. and Harperville Rd. The maximum estimated winds were 105 mph…
Tornado EF1 Tornado
An EF- tornado began along Gray Road in the Cross Roads community of Rankin County where it uprooted trees. It moved east across Rankin-Ferguson Rd. and into southwestern Scott County where it continued to produce minor tree damage along Cooperville Rd. The tornado then made a no…
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 7 | 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 |