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Wilkinson County, Mississippi
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1968 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
20
Tornado reports
20
Hail reports
16
Floods since 1996
174
All events
2
Deaths
$28.7M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Wilkinson County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 20 in all. Zoom in and the paths widen to their surveyed width.
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All storm eventsTornadoes
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.
Tree fell on a mobile home from thunderstorm winds. One fatality was reported from a resident inside the home at the time.
One person was killed and at least two others were injured when lightning struck a tree that they were standing under.
Delta produced minor to moderate impacts across the county due to tropical storm force winds and wind gusts. Peak wind gusts were estimated in the 60 to 70 mph range, though higher gusts may have occurred across the far western portion of the county closest to Delta's track. Tree…
Widespread rainfall of 10 to 15 inches led to widespread flash flooding across the eastern half of Wilkinson County. The Buffalo River near Woodville crested at a record level during the flash flood. Two homes were destroyed, 23 suffered major damage and an additional 58 homes su…
Hurricane Gustav affected 639 homes in the county with 17 being destroyed. A few businesses also received damage and numerous trees and utility poles were knocked down.
Tornado EF2 Tornado
This summary covers primarily the Wilkinson County, MS portion of the track. For more information regarding this tornado please refer to WFO Jackson, MS's public information statements. The damage path of a large and significant tornado began between E Sibley Farms Rd and US Hwy …
Tornado EF0 Tornado
The damage path of an EF-0 tornado with estimated peak winds near 85 mph and max width was identified on high resolution satellite imagery in northeast Wilkinson County, just south of Perrytown, MS. Evident damage and displacement to trees were identified near Turkey Creek Rd whi…
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Sheriffs Office reports several county roads flooded in Wilkinson County.
Drought Drought
Long term D2 to D4 drought persisted through the whole month of March for portions of Wilkinson County according to the US Drought Monitor.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
An EF-1 tornado touched down along Ancil Cox Road on the southwest side of Centreville near Griffin Lane. A few trees were downed here, with at least one of them taking down a powerline. The tornado tracked northeast, generally paralleling Ancil Cox Road until reaching the inters…
Drought Drought
Long term D2 to D3 drought persisted through the whole month of February for portions of Wilkinson County according to the US Drought Monitor.
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
Local observations showed wind chills dropped into the single digits for several hours.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
The emergency manager reported widespread freezing rain across the county with tree branches coming down and power outages. At least 0.25 inches accumulated on trees, powerlines and other elevated surfaces. The greatest accumulations occurred in northwester portions of the county…
Drought Drought
The northwestern half of the county was in D2 drought for the entire month of January.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Downed tree damaged two homes in Centreville.
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
Large trees down and power pole snapped in Centreville on Gordon Street from thunderstorm winds.
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 1 to 4 inches of snow fell across the county beginning in the early morning hours and tapering off early afternoon. The highest reported amount was 4 inches in Centerville.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
An EF-1 tornado embedded in a line of severe thunderstorms snapped branches on several pine trees as it crossed MS Hwy 24. Additional analysis from high resolution satellite imagery helped to identify the start point of this tornado east of Raccoon Road. The sporadic damage path …
Tornado EF0 Tornado
An EF-0 tornado snapped branches and downed a tree along Leaver Woodville Rd. Additional analysis of high resolution satellite identified sparse tree damage continued east-southeast along this tornado's track over inaccessible, densely forested areas of Wilkinson County. A brief …
Tornado EF0 Tornado
An EF-0 tornado caused intermittent damage to branches and tree tops as it moved eastward over rural parts of Wilkinson County. Additional tree damage was identified via high resolution satellite imagery which extended this damage path across the Little Buffalo River before the t…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees down in Woodville and Centreville and along Highway 24 E. Trees also reported down on roads in the western part of the county. Power out across the county.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Large tree uprooted and fell onto home in Centreville.
Drought Drought
D2 drought conditions began on continued from previous month, ending November 11th.
Drought Drought
D2 drought conditions began on October 22nd and continued through the end of the month.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds downed multiple trees across Centerville.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree limbs were downed by thunderstorm winds in Centerville. The report came in via social media.
Tornado EF2 Tornado
The remaining portion of a long track tornado entered Wilkinson County from West Feliciana approximately 2.5 miles east of Highway 967 or Jackson Louisiana Road. Ground surveys were impeded due to lack of road access. High resolution satellite analysis was used for this survey. D…
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Two roads near the Percy Creek collapsed due to flooding from heavy rainfall. Several homes were surrounded by and/or inundated by high water. A team compromised of MEMA, law enforcement, Wildlife and Fisheries, county workers and the public successfully rescued everyone in the a…
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Emergency manager reported that Lake Mary road was flooded by heavy rainfall.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
A video on social media showed a wide swath of flowing water covering Fords Creek road near Woodville.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Nearby mesonet observations showed temperatures falling below freezing around 4pm. At the same time, radar showed precipitation beginning across the county. Off and on freezing rain persisted for about 6 hours. It's estimated that 0.1 to 0.2 of freezing based on radar.
Drought Drought
An abnormally dry summer and fall led to prolonged D2 to D4 drought conditions across the zone.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Local emergency manager reported multiple trees down from thunderstorm winds. Roads with reported trees down were Pinkneyville, Millbrook, Woodstock and Donegal.
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.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 9 | 3 |
| 2025 | 5 | 0 |
| 2024 | 14 | 4 |
| 2023 | 27 | 0 |
| 2022 | 4 | 0 |
| 2021 | 6 | 1 |
| 2020 | 3 | 0 |
| 2019 | 6 | 1 |
| 2018 | 3 | 0 |
| 2017 | 2 | 1 |
| 2016 | 8 | 0 |
| 2014 | 6 | 0 |
| 2012 | 4 | 1 |
| 2011 | 4 | 0 |
| 2010 | 7 | 0 |
| 2009 | 3 | 0 |
| 2008 | 5 | 0 |
| 2007 | 1 | 0 |
| 2005 | 6 | 0 |
| 2004 | 6 | 0 |
| 2003 | 4 | 0 |
| 2002 | 4 | 0 |
| 2001 | 2 | 0 |
| 2000 | 3 | 1 |
| 1999 | 1 | 0 |
| 1998 | 1 | 0 |
| 1997 | 5 | 0 |
| 1996 | 3 | 0 |
| 1995 | 2 | 0 |
| 1994 | 1 | 0 |
| 1993 | 3 | 0 |
| 1992 | 1 | 1 |
| 1991 | 1 | 0 |
| 1990 | 2 | 1 |
| 1989 | 1 | 1 |
| 1988 | 2 | 0 |
| 1987 | 2 | 1 |
| 1986 | 1 | 1 |
| 1980 | 2 | 1 |
| 1977 | 2 | 1 |
| 1975 | 1 | 0 |
| 1968 | 1 | 1 |
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