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Yazoo County, Mississippi
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1957 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
66
Tornado reports
129
Hail reports
75
Floods since 1996
673
All events
26
Deaths
$201.4M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Yazoo County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 66 in all. Zoom in and the paths widen to their surveyed width.
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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.
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…
Wind chills across the county fell as low as -5 degrees during the early morning of January 31st. A 67 year old female died from hypothermia in home during this cold weather event.
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.
Drought Drought
Drought conditions in Yazoo County decreased from D2 (Severe Drought) to D1 (Moderate Drought) as depicted on the U.S. Drought Monitor.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was downed on Mississippi Highway 432 near Vaughan Road.
Drought Drought
Drought conditions in Yazoo County intensified from D2 (Severe Drought) to D3 (Extreme Drought) as depicted on the U.S. Drought Monitor.
Hail Hail
Very large hail fell near Vaughn. Multiple large hailstones in the area were between 2 and 3 inches in diameter.
Hail Hail
Quarter-size hail was reported in the city of Benton.
Hail Hail
Ping-pong ball-sized hail was reported near Linewood.
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
Wind chills across the county fell as low as -5 degrees during the early morning of January 26th.
Ice Storm Ice Storm
Up to 0.5 inch of freezing rain was observed on trees and power lines with multiple large limbs down.
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.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 9 | 0 |
| 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 | 19 | 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 |
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