Yazoo storm history
Storm events recorded in Yazoo, Mississippi between 1950 and 2025.
651
Total events
66
Tornadoes
121
Hail
74
Floods
25
Deaths
$201.4M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
The tornado moved out of extreme southeast Sharkey County and into west central Yazoo County and gained intensity as it tracked northeast. The tornado caused significant home damage northwest of Satartia, and again as it crossed Highway 3 near the Crupp Community. The tornado the…
This strong tornado blew down or uprooted thousands of trees and destroyed two mobile homes. One person was seriously injured. Several barns and out buildings were also destroyed and several farm implements were damaged. One of the out buildings had steel girders which were ancho…
A large rotted tree branch fell on an SUV along Wildwood Road, East of Bennet Road. The occupant of the SUV, a 65 year old woman, died.
A large rotted tree branch was blown down onto an SUV along Wildwood Road, east of Bennet Road. The occupant of the SUV, a 65 year old woman, died.
Ongoing flooding occurred due to flooding along both the Yazoo and Mississippi rivers. This created prolonged flooding in the Yazoo backwater region. Two fatalities occurred when a car skidded off the roadway near Satartia Road and Holly Bluff Road East.
The Coroner's office confirmed one fatality of a 72 year old women, from what appears to be hypothermia in her home.
A 56 year old man died from hyperthermia at a home on East 5th Street. The air conditioning unit at the home was not functioning properly at the time.
A 9 year old girl was swept away by flood waters in the vicinity of 7th Street. Several roads were flooded in town.
A lightning strike caused a house fire. The fire did severe damage to the house causing a fatality.
Three teenagers were struck by lighting on Eagle Bend Road, in southwest Yazoo County. One teenager was seriously injured and passed away a few days later on May 20th.
Lightning struck a home, just SW of Pickens in Yazoo county on Thomas Road. The home caught fire and burned down with the owner asleep inside. The 1 fatality was an indirect cause of the lightning strike.
This strong tornado started east of Bentonia near Indian Creek where minor tree damage was noted and continued to travel along a path just north of the Big Black River. The tornado caused minor structural damage along Scotland Road, where it also downed hundreds of trees. The tor…
This storm tracked through downtown Yazoo City. It damaged several buildings, most of which was roof damage however one building had some exterior walls destroyed. Numerous windows were blown out of downtown buildings and a large area of siding was torn from another building. The…
A slow moving cluster of thunderstorms dumped 4 to 7 inches of rain across portions of Yazoo County. In the city, 6.59 inches of rain was measured. Numerous roads and streets were flooded. Several dozen vehicles were flooded along with 30 homes and businesses.
Several rounds of thunderstorms produced 7 to 12 inches of rain across the southern portion of Yazoo county. This rainfall resulted in a very large number of roads being covered with water, as well as large amounts of farmland.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
An EF-0 tornado touched down along Eagle Bend Road south of Yazoo City where the top of a Pecan tree was downed onto a home. Fortunately, the home sustained limited if any damage. The tornado continued to move northeast, parallel to Eagle Bend Road while staying slightly north of…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down on the north side of MS Highway 16 just west of the intersection with Old Highway 16.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees and power poles were snapped along on Moorehead Road, Niven Road, and Overby Road. One tree fell onto a home along Overby Road.
Lightning Lightning
A tree was struck by lightning and fell onto a home along Greenfield Drive.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few trees were blown down in the Eden area and the far northern part of the county.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few trees were blown down in the Yazoo City area.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few trees were blown down on the north side of town.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Significant flash flooding occurred in Yazoo City following roughly 4 inches of rain in 2 hours. 24 homes were flooded with varying degree from minor to major damage (a few inches of water to 3ft). Numerous vehicles were also flooded.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few trees were blown down on Myrleville Road and Scottland Road southeast of Yazoo City.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Water covered the road on US 49E between Yazoo City and Eden.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
This brief tornado began on Perry Creek Road where it broke small branches. As it continued, it intensified to an EF-1, with a concentrated corridor of snapped and uprooted trees. It dissipated shortly after crossing Logan Road in the Perry Creek bed. Its maximum wind speed was 9…
Tornado EF1 Tornado
This tornado started on Campbell Road where it broke large branches. It intensified to an EF-1 as it approached HWY 16, where it uprooted hardwood trees, rolled a shed, and damaged a shingle roof. Further along its path, it damaged a carport and another shed, and blew out the und…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Wind damaged the roof of a mobile home.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down on MS Hwy 432.
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 Yazoo County.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
The intersection at Germania Road and Highway 3 was closed due to flooding.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Power lines were blown down along Coker Road.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
MS Highway 16 was flooded between Mollett Rd and Sunny Lane Rd.
Flood Flood
Street flooding was observed in Yazoo City.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
The southbound lanes of US 49 were flooded near Big Mound Road.
Hail Hail
Hail up to the size of half dollars fell in the Benton area.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
MS Highway 3 was flooded at Tinsley Road.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
MS Highway 16 was flooded at Redbud Drive.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Water covered the road at the intersection of MS Highway 3 and Phoenix Road.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Water covered the road at the intersection of MS Highway 433 and Chew Forks Road.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Water covered the road at the intersection of US Highway 49 and Pritchard Avenue.
Flood Flood
A portion of MS Highway 433 between Old Dover Road and Myrleville Road was flooded.
Hail Hail
Hail up to the size of quarters fell near Eden.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few trees were blown down along Eden Midway Road.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Accumulations of up to one half inch of sleet fell across the county, but light snow and freezing rain also fell. Area roads were impacted by the sleet and glaze of ice.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees and powerlines were blown down in Eden.
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 10 | 1 |
| 2024 | 26 | 2 |
| 2023 | 13 | 0 |
| 2022 | 23 | 7 |
| 2021 | 21 | 3 |
| 2020 | 22 | 5 |
| 2019 | 22 | 3 |
| 2018 | 28 | 3 |
| 2017 | 20 | 4 |
| 2016 | 21 | 1 |
| 2015 | 21 | 0 |
| 2014 | 22 | 1 |
| 2013 | 14 | 0 |
| 2012 | 23 | 1 |
| 2011 | 28 | 1 |
| 2010 | 19 | 3 |
| 2009 | 16 | 0 |
| 2008 | 22 | 2 |
| 2007 | 16 | 1 |
| 2006 | 15 | 0 |
| 2005 | 27 | 0 |
| 2004 | 11 | 1 |
| 2003 | 14 | 2 |
| 2002 | 19 | 2 |
| 2001 | 6 | 1 |
| 2000 | 16 | 0 |
| 1999 | 15 | 2 |
| 1998 | 13 | 1 |
| 1997 | 6 | 1 |
| 1996 | 8 | 0 |
| 1995 | 15 | 1 |
| 1994 | 6 | 0 |
| 1993 | 8 | 0 |
| 1992 | 12 | 5 |
| 1991 | 7 | 0 |
| 1990 | 3 | 0 |
| 1989 | 8 | 1 |
| 1988 | 12 | 1 |
| 1987 | 3 | 1 |
| 1986 | 5 | 3 |
| 1985 | 1 | 0 |
| 1984 | 2 | 0 |
| 1983 | 4 | 3 |
| 1982 | 1 | 0 |
| 1980 | 2 | 1 |
| 1979 | 2 | 0 |
| 1978 | 1 | 0 |
| 1977 | 1 | 0 |
| 1976 | 3 | 1 |
| 1975 | 2 | 0 |
| 1974 | 1 | 0 |
| 1973 | 1 | 0 |
| 1972 | 1 | 0 |
| 1971 | 3 | 1 |
| 1968 | 1 | 0 |
| 1965 | 1 | 0 |
| 1963 | 1 | 0 |
| 1962 | 4 | 0 |
| 1961 | 1 | 0 |
| 1957 | 2 | 0 |