Tallahatchie storm history
Storm events recorded in Tallahatchie, Mississippi between 1950 and 2025.
397
Total events
22
Tornadoes
54
Hail
19
Floods
7
Deaths
$36.8M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
A large tree fell on a house. One person died as result.
Over 15 inches of rain resulted in widespread flash flooding across Tallahatchie County. Numerous roads were flooded and washed out. Several water rescues occurred across the county, especially in Tutwiler. Power outages occurred in Charleston. Some homes were flooded near the co…
Drought Drought
Severe (D2) Drought conditions persisted in eastern Tallahatchie county through November.
Drought Drought
Severe Drought (D2) conditions were introduced in the middle of October and persisted into November.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Maximum heat index of 110 degrees.
Heat Heat
Maximum heat index of 107 degrees.
Heat Heat
Maximum heat index of 107 degrees.
Heat Heat
Maximum heat index of 108 degrees.
Heat Heat
Maximum heat index of 106 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 110 degrees.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Maximum heat index of 111 degrees.
Heat Heat
Maximum heat index of 108 degrees.
Heat Heat
Maximum heat index of 106 degrees.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Maximum heat index of 110 degrees.
Heat Heat
Maximum heat index of 109 degrees.
Heat Heat
Maximum heat index of 108 degrees.
Heat Heat
Maximum heat index of 109 degrees.
Heat Heat
Maximum heat index of 107 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
Large tree downed at Paul Shady Grove Rd and Tallaha Rd.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees down on Main St in Charleston.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees and powerlines downed in Phillipp.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees down along Enid-Teasdale Rd.
Strong Wind Strong Wind
Trees and powerlines down on Enid Teasdale Rd.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
The tornado entered southern Tallahatchie County where it destroyed a mobile home along Forty Mile Bend Rd and snapped and uprooted several trees. The tornado then crossed the Tallahatchie River into Leflore County. Estimated peak wind gusts were 110 mph.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
This tornado began on the south side of Philipp, where an 85 mph wind gust was measured at a private weather station. It tracked east-northeastward through the Tallahatchie National Wildlife Refuge, crossing into western Grenada County.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
The tornado crossed back into southeastern Tallahatchie County south of Cascilla. The tornado lifted shortly after crossing Cascilla-Grenada Rd. Along the path, several trees were uprooted, and some smaller trees were snapped. At least one structure was damaged by a tree falling …
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A Davis Weather Station measured an 85 mph gust in the Philipp Community.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Rear flank downdraft damage associated with the Philipp Tornado. Large trees were snapped and broken with estimated winds of 70 mph.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Up to three inches of snowfall observed across the county.
Drought Drought
Severe (D2) Drought conditions improved by the middle of the month.
Drought Drought
Severe Drought (D2) conditions persisted for the entire month of November.
Drought Drought
Severe drought (D2) conditions persisted through the month of October.
Strong Wind Strong Wind
A tree was blown onto a vehicle in Leverett.
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 39 | 3 |
| 2024 | 32 | 0 |
| 2023 | 33 | 0 |
| 2022 | 22 | 0 |
| 2021 | 16 | 0 |
| 2020 | 7 | 1 |
| 2019 | 11 | 0 |
| 2018 | 12 | 0 |
| 2017 | 6 | 0 |
| 2016 | 12 | 0 |
| 2015 | 5 | 0 |
| 2013 | 6 | 0 |
| 2012 | 10 | 0 |
| 2011 | 15 | 2 |
| 2010 | 15 | 0 |
| 2009 | 13 | 0 |
| 2008 | 12 | 1 |
| 2007 | 15 | 0 |
| 2006 | 6 | 0 |
| 2005 | 3 | 0 |
| 2004 | 5 | 1 |
| 2003 | 14 | 0 |
| 2002 | 3 | 0 |
| 2001 | 5 | 0 |
| 2000 | 5 | 0 |
| 1999 | 10 | 0 |
| 1998 | 8 | 0 |
| 1997 | 2 | 0 |
| 1996 | 6 | 0 |
| 1995 | 1 | 0 |
| 1994 | 4 | 0 |
| 1993 | 1 | 0 |
| 1992 | 7 | 1 |
| 1991 | 1 | 0 |
| 1990 | 4 | 0 |
| 1989 | 1 | 0 |
| 1988 | 5 | 4 |
| 1987 | 1 | 0 |
| 1986 | 1 | 1 |
| 1985 | 1 | 0 |
| 1984 | 2 | 2 |
| 1983 | 1 | 1 |
| 1982 | 2 | 0 |
| 1980 | 1 | 1 |
| 1976 | 3 | 0 |
| 1975 | 2 | 2 |
| 1973 | 3 | 1 |
| 1972 | 3 | 0 |
| 1970 | 1 | 0 |
| 1968 | 1 | 1 |
| 1967 | 1 | 0 |
| 1965 | 1 | 0 |
| 1957 | 1 | 0 |