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Simpson County, Mississippi
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1953 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
81
Tornado reports
154
Hail reports
46
Floods since 1996
645
All events
16
Deaths
$136.9M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Simpson County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 80 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.
The tornado first touched down just north of Mount Zion Road in Southwest Simpson County and continued northeast through the northwest side of Magee and then across the Smith County line before lifting near South County Road 503. Along the path, 60 homes were damaged or destroyed…
Tornado F3 Tornado
A 55-foot tall mobile oil well tower was blown over near MS Highway 28 and Mangum Garner Road. A 24-year old male worker on the tower died when the tower blew over.
This tornado touched down just east of Magee along Highway 28 at the intersection of Pine Grove Road. The tornado snapped a few trees here, then quickly grew and intensified. In the first half to 1 mile along Pine Grove Road, numerous trees were snapped and uprooted along with po…
This tornado continued out of northern Lawrence county and moved into southwest Simpson county 5 miles southwest of the Shivers community. As this tornado tracked northeast, several hundred trees were uprooted and snapped. Several chicken houses sustained major damage along with …
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Sellers creek was out of it banks and homes were evacuated. Several roads around Mendenhall were covered with water.
Drought Drought
Drought conditions in Simpson County decreased from D2 (Severe Drought) to D1 (Moderate Drought) as depicted on the U.S. Drought Monitor.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
An EF-1 tornado began along Holly Grove Circle and tracked eastward across Harrisville Braxton Road and then lifted. Along the path, multiple trees were uprooted and large tree limbs downed. The estimated maximum wind speed of this tornado was 90 mph.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
An EF-1 tornado developed near the Strong River and crossed MS Highway 43 before lifting. Multiple trees were uprooted along the path. The estimated maximum wind speeds of this tornado were 87 mph.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
An EF-1 tornado began east of MS Highway 13 in the Boggan Ridge area. It tracked east southeastward across Main Street, D and C Farm Drive, Macedonia, Road, and Lee Boggan Road and then ended around Rials Creek Road. Along the path, several trees were snapped or uprooted. The est…
Tornado EF0 Tornado
An EF-0 tornado developed over downtown Magee just north of the Magee General Hospital and tracked southeastward crossing from 1st St to 5th St between 4th Avenue and 12th Avenue. It then crossed MS Highway 28 and Beulah Road before lifting near Tugwell Road. Along the path, seve…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were blown down on Sawmill Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down on Airport Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down on Athens Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees were blown down along MS Highway 43 near N Hux Hill Drive and near Old Westville Road.
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.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A power line was blown down along US Highway 49 north of Magee.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A peak wind gust of 62.6 mph was measured along Athens Road.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
This brief tornado touched down along Highway 28 and tracked ENE mainly just to the north of Highway 28 through the Union community before dissipating just beyond Highway 469. Minor tree damage was noted initially, then part of an irrigation pivot was overturned in a field and a …
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down a home, near Hwy 43 and Shivers road. Additional trees were blown down in the SW part of the county.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
There was scattered tree damage from MS Highway 43 to Wilson Welch Road.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
This brief EF-0 tornado produced generally light damage to vegetation and fencing prior to crossing Highway 49 where it reached peak intensity with estimated winds as high as 85 mph as it downed several pine trees near a church. The tornado dissipated just east of the highway. Ma…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees downed across Simpson County, with a few downed utility lines.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
This weak tornado touched down just south of Sills Ferry Road. Along its path, it blew down weak and dead trees, did minor roof damage to a house, and tossed a trampoline. It continued to do weak tree damage before it dissipated just over the Simpson County line.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
This tornado touched down near the community of Gwinville. Along its path, it uprooted softwood trees and broke large branches. An abandoned building was damaged. An old gas station was shifted off its foundation and porch was uplifted, with its gabled roof having caught the wind…
Tornado EF1 Tornado
An EF-1 tornado touched down along Walt Lee Road and moved north-northeast on the western side of Pinola. It snapped and uprooted trees along its path. It crossed MS Highway 472 where peak intensity was noted and then it crossed MS Highway 28, and lifted as it crossed Jupiter Roa…
Tornado EF1 Tornado
This tornado began southeast of Hazlehurst and downed several trees as it moved across Great Southern Rd, Union Rd, Ashley Rd, and MS Highway 472. It then roughly paralleled Cooper Rd before entering Georgetown, where several homes sustained mainly minor roof damage and additiona…
Tornado EF1 Tornado
This tornado began along Big Woods Rd where several trees were snapped and proceeded east northeastward resulting in additional tree damage and damaged multiple chicken houses along Jupiter Rd before it reached the city of Mendenhall. Several trees and utility lines were downed t…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The awning on Sonic was damaged along with a sign off of HWY 49.
Strong Wind Strong Wind
Tropical Storm Francine produced strong wind damage as it weakened across central Mississippi. Winds blew down scattered trees and powerlines across Simpson County.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Heavy rain associated with Tropical Storm Francine flooded a few roads in Simpson County.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down onto a store in Martinville.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Power lines were downed near MS 43 and MS 478.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Two trees were blown down on MS Highway 469 in Harrisville.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Water covered a portion of Bridgeport Road.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
A portion of Hopewell Road was flooded.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
A portion of Strong River Road was flooded, and the Strong River Bridge at Highway 13 was flooded.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Power lines were blown down along US 49.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A couple of trees were blown down in the Magee and surrounding areas.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
MS Highway 540 was flooded with water across the roadway, and MS Highway 43 was flooded over in three locations.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 11 | 4 |
| 2025 | 9 | 4 |
| 2024 | 17 | 3 |
| 2023 | 19 | 7 |
| 2022 | 19 | 4 |
| 2021 | 14 | 2 |
| 2020 | 14 | 1 |
| 2019 | 23 | 4 |
| 2018 | 3 | 0 |
| 2017 | 12 | 2 |
| 2016 | 23 | 3 |
| 2015 | 13 | 1 |
| 2014 | 21 | 0 |
| 2013 | 12 | 1 |
| 2012 | 12 | 0 |
| 2011 | 25 | 1 |
| 2010 | 27 | 2 |
| 2009 | 21 | 2 |
| 2008 | 36 | 3 |
| 2007 | 23 | 0 |
| 2006 | 15 | 0 |
| 2005 | 25 | 1 |
| 2004 | 18 | 2 |
| 2003 | 16 | 1 |
| 2002 | 14 | 0 |
| 2001 | 18 | 0 |
| 2000 | 16 | 0 |
| 1999 | 10 | 0 |
| 1998 | 14 | 0 |
| 1997 | 12 | 0 |
| 1996 | 7 | 2 |
| 1995 | 14 | 0 |
| 1994 | 2 | 0 |
| 1993 | 11 | 1 |
| 1992 | 8 | 2 |
| 1991 | 6 | 0 |
| 1990 | 7 | 2 |
| 1989 | 7 | 0 |
| 1988 | 9 | 1 |
| 1987 | 2 | 1 |
| 1985 | 4 | 0 |
| 1984 | 1 | 0 |
| 1983 | 3 | 0 |
| 1982 | 2 | 0 |
| 1981 | 1 | 0 |
| 1980 | 2 | 1 |
| 1979 | 3 | 0 |
| 1976 | 4 | 2 |
| 1975 | 5 | 1 |
| 1974 | 1 | 1 |
| 1973 | 6 | 1 |
| 1972 | 1 | 1 |
| 1971 | 2 | 0 |
| 1970 | 4 | 3 |
| 1969 | 2 | 1 |
| 1968 | 3 | 0 |
| 1967 | 3 | 1 |
| 1966 | 5 | 4 |
| 1965 | 2 | 2 |
| 1961 | 1 | 1 |
| 1959 | 1 | 1 |
| 1958 | 1 | 1 |
| 1957 | 1 | 1 |
| 1955 | 1 | 1 |
| 1953 | 1 | 1 |
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