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Scott County, Mississippi severe weather history spans 546 recorded events between 1954 and 2026. The dominant hazard is thunderstorm wind, accounting for 54.4% of all recorded events. It ranks #742 nationally and #22 in Mississippi.
546
Recorded events
3
Direct deaths
29
Direct injuries
$83.0M
Property damage
The record
What the Scott County, Mississippi severe weather history record shows
Across the archive, Scott County, Mississippi severe weather history averages 7.6 recorded events a year. The busiest stretch on record is the 2000s, with 180 events logged in that decade alone. Roughly 43 events fall before 1990 and 503 from 1990 onward — a gap that reflects the expansion of NOAA reporting practice as much as the weather itself.
The deadliest hazard in the Scott County, Mississippi record is tornado, responsible for 2 direct deaths. The costliest is flash flood, with $53.5M in reported property damage. In total, 8 distinct hazard types appear in this county archive, each listed with its own dated record below.
By hazard type
Every hazard type recorded in Scott County
| Hazard | Events | Deaths | Damage | Max | Span |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thunderstorm Wind | 297 | 0 | $13.3M | 87 | 1963–2025 |
| Hail | 120 | 0 | $5.7M | 2.5 | 1962–2026 |
| Tornado | 64 | 2 | $10.4M | F4 | 1954–2024 |
| Flash Flood | 57 | 1 | $53.5M | 0 | 2001–2025 |
| Funnel Cloud | 3 | 0 | $0 | 0 | 2002–2007 |
| Lightning | 2 | 0 | $155K | 0 | 1998–2009 |
| Flood | 2 | 0 | $1K | 0 | 2014–2025 |
| Heavy Rain | 1 | 0 | $0 | 0 | 2010–2010 |
Decade by decade
Scott County, Mississippi severe weather history by decade
Reporting practice changed over time — early decades are undercounted, not calmer.
Tornado tracks
Paths crossing this county
76 mapped tornado paths intersect this county: 53 touched down inside it and 23 crossed in from a neighbouring county. This comes from path geometry, not county-tagged reports.
| Date | Scale | Deaths | Injuries | Path length | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1966-03-03 | EF5 | 58 | 518 | 202.5 mi | Crossed in |
| 1969-01-23 | EF4 | 32 | 241 | 117.8 mi | Crossed in |
| 1967-12-02 | EF4 | 2 | 10 | 7.6 mi | Touched down here |
| 2014-04-28 | EF3 | 1 | 10 | 29.7 mi | Crossed in |
| 1976-02-18 | EF3 | 1 | 27 | 27.3 mi | Touched down here |
| 1958-02-26 | EF3 | 1 | 34 | 71.0 mi | Crossed in |
| 2014-04-28 | EF3 | 0 | 3 | 4.3 mi | Touched down here |
| 2012-10-17 | EF3 | 0 | 1 | 7.6 mi | Touched down here |
| 2012-10-17 | EF3 | 0 | 0 | 6.8 mi | Touched down here |
| 2019-04-18 | EF2 | 0 | 0 | 6.0 mi | Touched down here |
Significant events
Deadliest events on record in Scott County
| Date | Type | Location | Deaths | Injuries | Damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2, 1967 | Tornado | 2 | 10 | $25K | |
| Apr 7, 2003 | Flash Flood | COUNTYWIDE | 1 | 0 | $50.0M |
| Apr 10, 2024 | Thunderstorm Wind | FOREST | 0 | 7 | $1.5M |
| Apr 18, 1966 | Tornado | 0 | 5 | $250K | |
| Apr 29, 2014 | Tornado | FOREST | 0 | 3 | $700K |
| Oct 18, 2012 | Tornado | STEEL | 0 | 1 | $1.5M |
| Mar 9, 2006 | Thunderstorm Wind | HILLSBORO | 0 | 1 | $100K |
| Feb 21, 1997 | Tornado | LILLIAN | 0 | 1 | $150K |
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 Scott county. Numerous roads were flooded with several feet of water covering the the roads. This very large amount of water washed out numerous roads and bridges. Due to a washed out bridge, one person was killed when he drove his car into flooded waters around 1:30 am April 7. In addition to the flooded roads, dozens of businesses and homes were flooded across the county.
A line of severe thunderstorms with destructive, straight-line winds moved through the county. The communities of Forest and Morton were particularly hit hard with winds estimated to be 80 to 90 mph. A total of 3 homes sustained major damage with 27 other homes sustaining minor damage. Ten businesses sustained major damage, while 10 others had minor damage. Four mobile homes were destroyed with one sustaining major damage. Finally, 5 agricultural buildings were destroyed with 16 others sustaining major damage. Numerous trees were also blown down. The estimated cost of the damage in the area was 2 million dollars.
A severe thunderstorm produced winds estimated up to 90 mph, causing widespread damage across mainly the northwestern half of the county. An NWS survey team determined the widespread damage was from straight-line winds. Damage produced by the storm included four businesses, two agricultural businesses and a mobile home destroyed. Also, two houses, three mobile homes, three businesses, and seven agricultural businesses had major damage. Furthermore, 13 houses sustained minor damage.
Context
Risk, population and federal disasters
Relatively Low
FEMA NRI risk rating
27,718
Population (ACS)
$107K
Median home value
22
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
- Morton 113
Quick answers
Frequently asked
How many severe weather events have been recorded in Scott County, Mississippi?
546 events are on record between 1954 and 2026, causing 3 direct deaths and $83.0M in property damage.
What is the most common severe weather hazard in Scott County?
Thunderstorm Wind, with 297 recorded events — 54.4% of everything in the archive for this county.
How many tornadoes have crossed Scott County?
76 mapped tornado paths intersect the county boundary; 53 of them touched down inside it. This is derived from path geometry, not county-tagged reports.
How many federal disaster declarations cover Scott County?
22 federal disaster declarations from FEMA include Scott County, each tied to a specific incident period.
How risky is Scott County compared with the rest of the country?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Scott County as relatively low risk, placing it in the 56 percentile of its state for expected annual loss.
Where does the Scott 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
- Rankin County 1,335
- Sharkey County 215
- Quitman County 80
- Simpson County 594
- Prentiss County 245
- Smith County 610
Cite this page
“Scott County, Mississippi.” Severe Weather History. severeweatherhistory.com/county/mississippi/scott-county/ · Data: NOAA/NCEI, FEMA, U.S. Census — public domain.