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Madison County, Mississippi severe weather history spans 816 recorded events between 1952 and 2026. The dominant hazard is thunderstorm wind, accounting for 55.1% of all recorded events. It ranks #276 nationally and #5 in Mississippi.
816
Recorded events
12
Direct deaths
222
Direct injuries
$124.3M
Property damage
The record
What the Madison County, Mississippi severe weather history record shows
Across the archive, Madison County, Mississippi severe weather history averages 11.0 recorded events a year. The busiest stretch on record is the 2000s, with 250 events logged in that decade alone. Roughly 88 events fall before 1990 and 728 from 1990 onward — a gap that reflects the expansion of NOAA reporting practice as much as the weather itself.
The deadliest hazard in the Madison County, Mississippi record is tornado, responsible for 12 direct deaths. The costliest is flash flood, with $56.4M 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 Madison County
| Hazard | Events | Deaths | Damage | Max | Span |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thunderstorm Wind | 450 | 0 | $10.1M | 90 | 1956–2026 |
| Hail | 162 | 0 | $7.2M | 2.75 | 1970–2026 |
| Flash Flood | 103 | 0 | $56.4M | 0 | 1996–2024 |
| Tornado | 78 | 12 | $47.3M | F4 | 1952–2026 |
| Lightning | 14 | 0 | $3.1M | 0 | 2005–2022 |
| Flood | 8 | 0 | $138K | 0 | 2019–2024 |
| Funnel Cloud | 1 | 0 | $0 | 0 | 2005–2005 |
Decade by decade
Madison County, Mississippi severe weather history by decade
Reporting practice changed over time — early decades are undercounted, not calmer.
Tornado tracks
Paths crossing this county
82 mapped tornado paths intersect this county: 63 touched down inside it and 19 crossed in from a neighbouring county. This comes from path geometry, not county-tagged reports.
| Date | Scale | Deaths | Injuries | Path length | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992-11-21 | EF4 | 12 | 122 | 128.0 mi | Crossed in |
| 1976-03-29 | EF4 | 3 | 177 | 22.3 mi | Touched down here |
| 2001-11-24 | EF4 | 2 | 21 | 11.5 mi | Touched down here |
| 1958-02-26 | EF3 | 8 | 26 | 69.7 mi | Crossed in |
| 1995-11-11 | EF3 | 0 | 2 | 15.0 mi | Touched down here |
| 1990-12-21 | EF3 | 0 | 0 | 11.0 mi | Touched down here |
| 1977-03-28 | EF3 | 0 | 0 | 24.5 mi | Touched down here |
| 1967-12-02 | EF3 | 0 | 3 | 82.3 mi | Crossed in |
| 2022-03-22 | EF2 | 0 | 0 | 8.6 mi | Crossed in |
| 2020-02-05 | EF2 | 0 | 4 | 18.7 mi | Crossed in |
Significant events
Deadliest events on record in Madison County
| Date | Type | Location | Deaths | Injuries | Damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 27, 1958 | Tornado | 6 | 12 | $250K | |
| Mar 29, 1976 | Tornado | 3 | 177 | $25.0M | |
| Nov 24, 2001 | Tornado | MADISON | 2 | 21 | $12.0M |
| Feb 10, 1990 | Tornado | 1 | 4 | $250K | |
| Nov 11, 1995 | Tornado | 0 | 2 | $500K | |
| May 19, 1983 | Tornado | 0 | 2 | $2.5M | |
| Mar 4, 2020 | Thunderstorm Wind | FLORA | 0 | 1 | $1.5M |
| Jun 5, 2011 | Lightning | SHOCCO | 0 | 1 | $0 |
From the record
What the reports say
Written by National Weather Service staff at the time of the event · public domain
Continued heavy rains dumped 7 to 12 inches of rain over a large portion of Madison county. This extremely heavy rain flooded numerous streets and roads. Numerous businesses, apartment complexes and homes sustained significant flood damage.
Significant straight line winds moved across southern Madison County. Numerous trees and several power lines were blown down with some trees down on vehicles. Ten to fifteen homes suffered minor to major damage in the Densmore Subdivision. Wind gusts were estimated between 80 and 90 mph.
Widespread flooding along with some significant flooding occurred across the Canton area due to heavy rainfall. Radar estimated rainfall of 5 to 8 inches fell in and to the north of Canton. Numerous streets were flooded with multiple cars stalled or partially submerged in flood waters. Water also entered several buildings and homes.
Context
Risk, population and federal disasters
Relatively Moderate
FEMA NRI risk rating
111,647
Population (ACS)
$311K
Median home value
26
Federal declarations
| Declared | Incident | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 6, 2026 | Winter Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM | DR |
| Jan 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM | EM |
| Jun 10, 2024 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING | DR |
| 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 |
Within the county
Most affected places
- Madison 120
- Ridgeland 115
- Flora 114
- Canton 108
Quick answers
Frequently asked
How many severe weather events have been recorded in Madison County, Mississippi?
816 events are on record between 1952 and 2026, causing 12 direct deaths and $124.3M in property damage.
What is the most common severe weather hazard in Madison County?
Thunderstorm Wind, with 450 recorded events — 55.1% of everything in the archive for this county.
How many tornadoes have crossed Madison County?
82 mapped tornado paths intersect the county boundary; 63 of them touched down inside it. This is derived from path geometry, not county-tagged reports.
How many federal disaster declarations cover Madison County?
26 federal disaster declarations from FEMA include Madison County, each tied to a specific incident period.
How risky is Madison County compared with the rest of the country?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Madison County as relatively moderate risk, placing it in the 82 percentile of its state for expected annual loss.
Where does the Madison 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
- Lowndes County 628
- Marion County 489
- Lincoln County 578
- Marshall County 268
- Leflore County 432
- Monroe County 468
Cite this page
“Madison County, Mississippi.” Severe Weather History. severeweatherhistory.com/county/mississippi/madison-county/ · Data: NOAA/NCEI, FEMA, U.S. Census — public domain.