Tippah storm history
Storm events recorded in Tippah, Mississippi between 1950 and 2025.
368
Total events
23
Tornadoes
67
Hail
20
Floods
1
Deaths
$8.0M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
The tornado crossed from Benton County Mississippi into Tippah County. The tornado moved across far northwestern Tippah County damaging several homes in the Three Forks Community. One fatality occurred in Tippah County. Over 100 houses were affected and about 45 homes were destro…
Tornado F4 Tornado
Tornado EF3 Tornado
A tornado tracked northeast into Tippah County from Benton County. The tornado continued northeast crossing into Hardeman County, Tennessee. Numerous homes were damaged along County Road 301 near the intersection of County Road 303, along Highway 72 east of Walnut and near Brownf…
Tornado F3 Tornado
Tornado F3 Tornado
Heat Heat
Maximum heat index of 105 degrees.
Heat Heat
Maximum heat index of 106 degrees.
Heat Heat
Maximum heat index of 105 degrees.
Heat Heat
Maximum heat index of 106 degrees.
Heat Heat
Maximum heat index of 105 degrees.
Heat Heat
Maximum heat index of 106 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 105 degrees.
Heat Heat
Maximum heat index of 108 degrees.
Heat Heat
Maximum heat index of 105 degrees.
Heat Heat
Maximum heat index of 105 degrees.
Heat Heat
Maximum heat index of 107.
Heat Heat
Maximum heat index of 105 degrees.
Heat Heat
Maximum heat index of 105 degrees.
Heat Heat
Maximum heat index of 105 degrees.
Heat Heat
Maximum heat index of 105 degrees.
Heat Heat
Maximum heat index of 105 degrees.
Heat Heat
Maximum heat index of 106 degrees.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
This tornado damaged and downed several trees before it lifted shortly after crossing into Tippah County just south of the Dumas community. Estimated peak winds were 75 mph.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were snapped associated with the rear flank downdraft of the Thaxton/New Albany tornado.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were snapped associated with the rear flank downdraft of the Thaxton/New Albany tornado.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A large tree was downed along Highway 72, east Walnut.
As the tornado crossed into Tippah County, more trees were uprooted and trunks were snapped along County Road 104, 105, and 107. A home was shifted off its foundation along County Road 101, along with additional tree damage. The tornado continued along County Road 122, snapping t…
Hail Hail
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Four to six of snowfall observed across the county.
Heat Heat
Heat indices in between 105 and 109 degrees.
Heat Heat
Heat indices in between 105 and 109 degrees.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Heat indices in excess of 110 degrees.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Heat index values topped 110 degrees.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Heat index values topped 110 degrees.
Heat Heat
Heat indices in between 105 and 109 degrees.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Heat index values topped 110 degrees.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Heat index values topped 110 degrees.
Heat Heat
Heat indices between 105 and 109 degrees.
Heat Heat
Heat indices between 105 and 109 degrees.
Heat Heat
Heat indices in between 105 and 110 degrees.
Heat Heat
Heat indices in excess of 105 degrees.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Three homes had trees fallen on them in Blue Mountain. Trees were also down near City Hall.
Hail Hail
Drought Drought
Severe drought (D2) conditions improved early in the month.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
A light glaze of ice accumulated on roadways and elevated surfaces.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Four to seven inches of snow fell across Tippah County.
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
Wind chill values were 0 degrees to 15 below zero degrees at times. Air temperature ranged from 8 degrees below zero to 10 degrees below zero on the morning of 01/17/2024.
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 26 | 2 |
| 2024 | 19 | 0 |
| 2023 | 30 | 1 |
| 2022 | 15 | 0 |
| 2021 | 6 | 0 |
| 2020 | 4 | 0 |
| 2019 | 9 | 2 |
| 2018 | 14 | 0 |
| 2017 | 5 | 0 |
| 2016 | 3 | 0 |
| 2015 | 8 | 1 |
| 2014 | 8 | 0 |
| 2013 | 6 | 0 |
| 2012 | 14 | 0 |
| 2011 | 20 | 1 |
| 2010 | 25 | 2 |
| 2009 | 10 | 0 |
| 2008 | 15 | 2 |
| 2007 | 18 | 0 |
| 2006 | 5 | 0 |
| 2005 | 3 | 0 |
| 2004 | 4 | 1 |
| 2003 | 8 | 1 |
| 2002 | 9 | 0 |
| 2001 | 5 | 0 |
| 2000 | 3 | 0 |
| 1999 | 2 | 0 |
| 1998 | 8 | 0 |
| 1997 | 1 | 0 |
| 1996 | 8 | 0 |
| 1995 | 3 | 0 |
| 1994 | 6 | 2 |
| 1993 | 1 | 0 |
| 1992 | 3 | 0 |
| 1991 | 2 | 1 |
| 1990 | 1 | 0 |
| 1989 | 4 | 0 |
| 1988 | 6 | 0 |
| 1987 | 1 | 0 |
| 1986 | 2 | 0 |
| 1984 | 4 | 1 |
| 1983 | 2 | 1 |
| 1982 | 2 | 0 |
| 1979 | 2 | 0 |
| 1977 | 1 | 0 |
| 1976 | 1 | 0 |
| 1975 | 2 | 1 |
| 1972 | 1 | 1 |
| 1971 | 1 | 0 |
| 1970 | 1 | 1 |
| 1969 | 1 | 0 |
| 1967 | 2 | 0 |
| 1966 | 1 | 0 |
| 1965 | 3 | 1 |
| 1964 | 1 | 0 |
| 1962 | 1 | 1 |
| 1960 | 1 | 0 |
| 1956 | 1 | 0 |