Walthall storm history
Storm events recorded in Walthall, Mississippi between 1950 and 2025.
240
Total events
33
Tornadoes
41
Hail
7
Floods
9
Deaths
$384.8M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
A tornado entering Walthal County from Pike County, already over a half a mile wide, was still strengthening. Pockets of EF3 damaged occurred all along the path as it continued through Walthall County. West of Tylertown on the north side of Mississippi Highway 98, a well built, w…
The tornado touched down near Jefferson Rd just east of the intersection with Jack Foil Rd. It quickly strengthened as it moved northeastward through the Hope area where it produced damage consistent with 115 mph winds. It also quickly grew in width and was roughly 1200 yd/0.67 m…
At 1:24 pm, approximately 45 minutes after a violent EF-4 tornado had passed through the nearby area, yet another tornado would develop in Walthall County, MS near Claude Smith Road. Patchy tree damage was identified on high resolution satellite imagery away from the road over la…
Thunderstorm winds blew down a tree along Highway 583 that fell on a car fatally injuring the driver.
A tornado touched down east of Tylertown. A man was killed when a large tree fell on his mobile home. Civil defense reported 12 houses and 2 mobile homes damaged, 4 mobile homes destroyed and numerous trees downed blocking roads across the county. M40MH
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
A combination of heat and humidity allowed heat indices to climb into the 113-115 degree range on July 23rd, which meet extreme heat conditions.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees downed by thunderstorm winds between Enon and Tylertown.
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
Temperatures were below freezing for approximately 60 hours from the evening of January 20th through the afternoon of January 23rd. The coldest period was the morning of January 22nd when air temperatures and wind chills in the single digits across the county. The coldest recordi…
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
A total of 3 to 5 inches of snow fell across the county beginning in the early morning hours and tapering off early afternoon. The highest reported amount was 5 inches in Salem.
Drought Drought
D2 drought conditions began on October 29th and continued through the end of the month.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Local county emergency manager and public photos showed damage to the roof of Tylertown High School. Time estimated by radar.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Nearby mesonet observations showed temperatures never rose above freezing on the 15th. Around 6pm, radar showed precipitation beginning across the county. Off and on freezing rain persisted for about 7 hours. Based on KMCB ASOS measuring 0.27 of freezing rain and radar reflectivi…
Drought Drought
An abnormally dry summer and fall led to prolonged D2 to D4 drought conditions across the zone.
Drought Drought
The entire county was in D3-D4 drought for the entire month.
Drought Drought
The county was under D3-D4 drought for the entire month.
Drought Drought
Portions of the zone was under D2 to D4 drought due to minimal rainfall.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Very hot and humid weather occurred for all of southern Mississippi on August 27th. High temperatures were in the upper 90s to 100 degrees with heat indices were in the 113 to 115 degree range each afternoon.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Very hot and humid weather occurred for all of southern Mississippi on August 26th. High temperatures were in the upper 90s to 100 degrees with heat indices were in the 113 to 115 degree range each afternoon.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Very hot and humid weather occurred for all of southern Mississippi on August 24th. High temperatures were in the upper 90s to 100 degrees with heat indices were in the 113 to 115 degree range each afternoon.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Very hot and humid weather occurred for all of southern Mississippi on August 23rd. High temperatures were in the upper 90s to 100 degrees with heat indices were in the 113 to 115 degree range each afternoon.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Very hot and humid weather occurred for all of southern Mississippi on August 14th. High temperatures were in the upper 90s to 100 degrees with heat indices were in the 113 to 115 degree range each afternoon.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Very hot and humid weather occurred for all of southern Mississippi on August 13th. High temperatures were in the upper 90s to 100 degrees with heat indices were in the 113 to 115 degree range each afternoon.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Very hot and humid weather occurred for all of southern Mississippi on August 12th. High temperatures were in the upper 90s to 100 degrees with heat indices were in the 113 to 115 degree range each afternoon.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Very hot and humid weather occurred for all of southern Mississippi on August 11th. High temperatures were in the upper 90s to 100 degrees with heat indices were in the 113 to 115 degree range each afternoon.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Very hot and humid weather occurred for all of southern Mississippi on August 10th. High temperatures were in the upper 90s to 100 degrees with heat indices were in the 113 to 115 degree range each afternoon.
Drought Drought
Portions of the zone was under D2 to D4 drought due to minimal rainfall.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Very hot and humid weather occurred for all of southern Mississippi on August 9th. High temperatures were in the upper 90s to 100 degrees with heat indices were in the 113 to 115 degree range each afternoon.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Very hot and humid weather occurred for all of southern Mississippi on August 8th. High temperatures were in the upper 90s to 100 degrees with heat indices were in the 113 to 115 degree range each afternoon.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Very hot and humid weather occurred for all of southern Mississippi on August 7th. High temperatures were in the upper 90s to 100 degrees with heat indices were in the 113 to 115 degree range each afternoon.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Very hot and humid weather occurred for all of southern Mississippi on August 6th. High temperatures were in the upper 90s to 100 degrees with heat indices were in the 113 to 115 degree range each afternoon.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Very hot and humid weather occurred for all of southern Mississippi on August 5th. High temperatures were in the upper 90s to 100 degrees with heat indices were in the 113 to 115 degree range each afternoon.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Very hot and humid weather occurred for all of southern Mississippi on August 4th. High temperatures were in the upper 90s to 100 degrees with heat indices were in the 113 to 115 degree range each afternoon.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Very hot and humid weather occurred for southwest Mississippi on August 2nd. High temperatures were in the upper 90s to 100 degrees with heat indices were in the 113 to 115 degree range each afternoon.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Very hot and humid weather occurred for all of southern Mississippi on August 1st. High temperatures were in the upper 90s to 100 degrees with heat indices were in the 113 to 115 degree range each afternoon.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Local Sherriff's office reported several trees and powerlines downed by thunderstorm winds in the Lexie area.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees down, with one on a house with an entrapment. Multiple chicken houses damaged and powerlines down.
Hail Hail
Emergency management reported half dollar sized hail.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
A brief tornado touched down near the intersection of Highway 27 and Mannings Crossing Road causing minor roof and siding damage to a church. This tornado continued northeast across rural farmland and crossed Elmer Howell Road uprooting and snapping small softwood trees. This tor…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was downed by thunderstorm winds along West Lexie Road just west of Highway 27.
Hurricane (Typhoon) Hurricane (Typhoon)
Minor to moderate damage to trees and homes was reported across the county. Most structural damage was exterior, such as shingle damage, carport damage, or fascia damage. However, some homes did suffer major damage due to falling trees. At the peak approximately 50% of the county…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm damaging winds tore the roof off of a trailer on Taylor Peter Road northwest of Tylertown Mississippi.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm damaging winds downed multiple trees near the intersection of Dinan Church Road and Mississippi State Highway 583.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm damaging winds downed a tree on New Bethel Road near Enon Mississippi.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm damaging winds detached a porch from a home on Mississippi State Highway 583 near Enon Mississippi.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm damaging winds downed 2 trees on Jayess Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm damaging winds downed multiple trees and powerlines the intersection of East Salem Road and Jack Duncan Road north of Salem Mississippi.
Thunderstorm damaging winds downed 3 trees. 3 separate cars hit the trees, one of which resulted in a an injury.
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | 2 |
| 2024 | 3 | 0 |
| 2023 | 26 | 1 |
| 2022 | 1 | 0 |
| 2021 | 8 | 0 |
| 2020 | 6 | 3 |
| 2019 | 2 | 1 |
| 2018 | 7 | 0 |
| 2017 | 4 | 2 |
| 2016 | 6 | 1 |
| 2015 | 2 | 0 |
| 2014 | 5 | 2 |
| 2013 | 3 | 0 |
| 2012 | 5 | 2 |
| 2011 | 9 | 0 |
| 2010 | 2 | 0 |
| 2009 | 5 | 0 |
| 2008 | 8 | 0 |
| 2007 | 6 | 0 |
| 2006 | 1 | 1 |
| 2005 | 8 | 3 |
| 2004 | 5 | 1 |
| 2003 | 5 | 0 |
| 2002 | 9 | 0 |
| 2001 | 9 | 1 |
| 2000 | 8 | 0 |
| 1999 | 5 | 0 |
| 1998 | 7 | 0 |
| 1997 | 2 | 0 |
| 1996 | 6 | 1 |
| 1995 | 4 | 2 |
| 1994 | 2 | 0 |
| 1993 | 2 | 0 |
| 1992 | 4 | 0 |
| 1991 | 1 | 0 |
| 1990 | 1 | 0 |
| 1989 | 1 | 0 |
| 1988 | 5 | 0 |
| 1987 | 5 | 2 |
| 1986 | 3 | 1 |
| 1985 | 1 | 0 |
| 1984 | 3 | 0 |
| 1983 | 4 | 0 |
| 1982 | 1 | 0 |
| 1981 | 1 | 0 |
| 1975 | 2 | 0 |
| 1974 | 1 | 0 |
| 1972 | 1 | 0 |
| 1971 | 2 | 1 |
| 1970 | 2 | 0 |
| 1969 | 5 | 2 |
| 1968 | 2 | 0 |
| 1967 | 1 | 0 |
| 1965 | 2 | 2 |
| 1964 | 1 | 0 |
| 1963 | 2 | 0 |
| 1960 | 1 | 1 |
| 1957 | 1 | 1 |