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Jasper County, Mississippi severe weather history spans 588 recorded events between 1951 and 2026. The dominant hazard is thunderstorm wind, accounting for 56.3% of all recorded events. It ranks #622 nationally and #16 in Mississippi.
588
Recorded events
4
Direct deaths
47
Direct injuries
$67.0M
Property damage
The record
What the Jasper County, Mississippi severe weather history record shows
Across the archive, Jasper County, Mississippi severe weather history averages 7.8 recorded events a year. The busiest stretch on record is the 2000s, with 192 events logged in that decade alone. Roughly 52 events fall before 1990 and 536 from 1990 onward — a gap that reflects the expansion of NOAA reporting practice as much as the weather itself.
The deadliest hazard in the Jasper County, Mississippi record is tornado, responsible for 4 direct deaths. The costliest is tornado, with $58.4M in reported property damage. In total, 7 distinct hazard types appear in this county archive, each listed with its own dated record below.
By hazard type
Every hazard type recorded in Jasper County
| Hazard | Events | Deaths | Damage | Max | Span |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thunderstorm Wind | 331 | 0 | $3.7M | 75 | 1956–2026 |
| Hail | 142 | 0 | $753K | 2.75 | 1962–2025 |
| Tornado | 62 | 4 | $58.4M | F4 | 1951–2026 |
| Flash Flood | 47 | 0 | $4.1M | 0 | 1997–2025 |
| Lightning | 2 | 0 | $25K | 0 | 2004–2019 |
| Funnel Cloud | 2 | 0 | $0 | 0 | 2002–2003 |
| Heavy Rain | 2 | 0 | $0 | 0 | 2011–2012 |
Decade by decade
Jasper County, Mississippi severe weather history by decade
Reporting practice changed over time — early decades are undercounted, not calmer.
Tornado tracks
Paths crossing this county
63 mapped tornado paths intersect this county: 38 touched down inside it and 25 crossed in from a neighbouring county. This comes from path geometry, not county-tagged reports.
| Date | Scale | Deaths | Injuries | Path length | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-04-12 | EF4 | 7 | 98 | 67.4 mi | Crossed in |
| 2011-04-27 | EF4 | 7 | 17 | 122.0 mi | Crossed in |
| 1992-11-22 | EF4 | 0 | 20 | 40.0 mi | Crossed in |
| 1976-03-29 | EF4 | 0 | 8 | 126.5 mi | Crossed in |
| 1994-11-27 | EF3 | 2 | 0 | 40.0 mi | Crossed in |
| 1951-04-21 | EF3 | 2 | 16 | 33.5 mi | Crossed in |
| 2023-06-18 | EF3 | 1 | 25 | 6.5 mi | Touched down here |
| 1999-04-14 | EF3 | 1 | 33 | 25.5 mi | Crossed in |
| 1957-04-04 | EF3 | 1 | 75 | 40.2 mi | Crossed in |
| 2020-04-12 | EF3 | 0 | 2 | 83.2 mi | Crossed in |
Significant events
Deadliest events on record in Jasper County
| Date | Type | Location | Deaths | Injuries | Damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 27, 2011 | Tornado | HAMLET | 2 | 0 | $900K |
| Jun 19, 2023 | Tornado | HAMLET | 1 | 25 | $5.0M |
| Apr 6, 2025 | Tornado | STRINGER | 1 | 0 | $2.0M |
| Apr 12, 2020 | Tornado | MOSS | 0 | 6 | $5.8M |
| Apr 22, 1951 | Tornado | 0 | 6 | $25K | |
| Apr 15, 1999 | Tornado | MOSS | 0 | 3 | $2.0M |
| Nov 24, 2004 | Tornado | MONTROSE | 0 | 2 | $3.0M |
| Mar 26, 2009 | Tornado | MONTROSE | 0 | 1 | $2.0M |
From the record
What the reports say
Written by National Weather Service staff at the time of the event · public domain
This tornado moved into Jasper county from Smith county 5.5 miles southwest of Montrose and tracked northeast for 20 miles before moving into Newton county 6 miles east of Garlandville. As this strong tornado tracked across Jasper county a few thousand trees were uprooted and snapped. Seven residential homes sustained major damage along with eleven sustaining minor damage. Eight chicken houses were destroyed with five more sustaining major damage. The total path length of this tornado was 38 miles across Smith, Jasper and Newton counties.
Significant flooding occurred across portions of Jasper County as 6 to 8 inches of rain fell. Dozens of roads (40-50) were under water, including Highway 528. Several roads were washed out along with one bridge. Three businesses and a mobile home were flooded in Heidelburg.
This strong tornado entered from Jones County and crossed portions of southern Jasper County. There were three injuries. Several houses and businesses were destroyed along with the Moss Firehouse. Overall, many homes and businesses received at least minor damage and numerous trees and power lines were blown down.
Context
Risk, population and federal disasters
Very Low
FEMA NRI risk rating
16,059
Population (ACS)
$107K
Median home value
27
Federal declarations
| Declared | Incident | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 6, 2026 | Winter Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM | DR |
| Jan 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM | EM |
| Aug 12, 2023 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND TORNADOES. | DR |
| Oct 22, 2021 | Hurricane | HURRICANE IDA | DR |
| Aug 28, 2021 | Hurricane | HURRICANE IDA | EM |
| May 4, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS | DR |
Within the county
Most affected places
- Bay Spgs 111
Quick answers
Frequently asked
How many severe weather events have been recorded in Jasper County, Mississippi?
588 events are on record between 1951 and 2026, causing 4 direct deaths and $67.0M in property damage.
What is the most common severe weather hazard in Jasper County?
Thunderstorm Wind, with 331 recorded events — 56.3% of everything in the archive for this county.
How many tornadoes have crossed Jasper County?
63 mapped tornado paths intersect the county boundary; 38 of them touched down inside it. This is derived from path geometry, not county-tagged reports.
How many federal disaster declarations cover Jasper County?
27 federal disaster declarations from FEMA include Jasper County, each tied to a specific incident period.
How risky is Jasper County compared with the rest of the country?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Jasper County as very low risk, placing it in the 39 percentile of its state for expected annual loss.
Where does the Jasper County, Mississippi severe weather history data come from?
Every figure is drawn from United States federal public-domain records: NOAA/NCEI Storm Events for the event archive, NOAA SPC SVRGIS for mapped tornado paths, FEMA for disaster declarations and risk ratings, and the U.S. Census for population context. Dates are shown in UTC and recent entries may still be revised by NOAA.
Nearby
Neighbouring counties
- Jackson County 387
- Jefferson County 269
- Itawamba County 313
- Jefferson Davis County 424
- Issaquena County 176
- Jones County 950
Cite this page
“Jasper County, Mississippi.” Severe Weather History. severeweatherhistory.com/county/mississippi/jasper-county/ · Data: NOAA/NCEI, FEMA, U.S. Census — public domain.