Marshall County, Mississippi
County storm and disaster record · FIPS 28093 · population 33,484 · 706 sq mi
NOAA's Storm Events Database holds 439 records for Marshall County, Mississippi from 1950 through June 30, 2026, on 365 days; the most frequent are severe thunderstorm wind events (142 records). The deadliest single record is the March 21, 1952 tornado: 9 deaths and 24 injuries. FEMA has issued 18 declarations naming the county since 1971, 16 of them for natural hazards; the latest for a natural hazard was “Severe Winter Storm” on February 6, 2026.
The record, 1950 to 2026
Storm records filed for the county each year (2026 to June 30, 2026). Before 1996 NOAA recorded only tornadoes (from 1950), thunderstorm wind and hail (from 1955).
- recorded, no damage figure
- under $100,000
- $100,000 or more
- $1 million or more
- $10 million or more, or a death
- $100 million or more, or 10 deaths
- a year's colour: its recorded damage or deaths
- a year with a death
- 1955: wind and hail recorded from 1955
- 1996: all 48 event types from 1996
- Storm records
- 439on 365 days, 1950 to June 30, 2026
- Deaths recorded
- 1464 injuries
- Damage, 2025 dollars
- $19Mas filed (scale steps before 1993)
- Tornadoes
- 24strongest EF4
- FEMA declarations
- 18latest 2026
Source: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, records through June 30, 2026 (file revision 20260918); damage converted to 2025 dollars with the BLS CPI-U. Search the record at NCEI. BLS consumer price index.
What hazards hit Marshall County most?
The most frequent records are severe thunderstorm wind events: 142 since 1955. The rank column places the county among Mississippi's counties by days with a record per 1,000 square miles of land over each hazard's complete period.
| Hazard | Records | Days | First, last | Killed | Injured | Damage | Rank in state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Severe thunderstorm wind | 142 | 121 | 1955-2026 | 0 | 4 | $1.2M | 69 of 82 |
| Heat | 89 | 87 | 2007-2026 | 0 | 0 | – | 22 of 82 |
| Hail | 73 | 56 | 1967-2026 | 0 | 0 | $43K | 69 of 82 |
| Winter storms | 46 | 45 | 1996-2026 | 2 | 1 | $1.8M | 13 of 82 |
| Floods | 25 | 23 | 1997-2026 | 1 | 0 | $1.6M | 67 of 82 |
| Tornadoes | 24 | 22 | 1952-2025 | 11 | 59 | $14M | 72 of 82 |
| Drought | 18 | 18 | 2007-2026 | 0 | 0 | – | 44 of 82 |
| Extreme cold | 11 | 10 | 2007-2026 | 0 | 0 | $500K | 14 of 82 |
| High wind and dust storms | 4 | 4 | 2002-2025 | 0 | 0 | $40K | 65 of 82 |
| Lightning | 3 | 3 | 2002-2018 | 0 | 0 | $312K | 46 of 82 |
| Heavy rain | 2 | 1 | 2021-2021 | 0 | 0 | – | 35 of 82 |
| Hurricanes and tropical storms | 1 | 1 | 2005-2005 | 0 | 0 | $15K | 80 of 82 |
| Wildfires | 1 | 1 | 2024-2024 | 0 | 0 | $19K | 4 of 82 |
Source: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (county and forecast-zone records attributed to the county; a zone record shows its own totals on each county it covers). Days: dates with at least one record of the hazard in the county. Ranks: days with a record per 1,000 square miles of land (Census Bureau 2024 Gazetteer), since 1950 for tornadoes, 1955 for hail and thunderstorm wind, 1996 for the rest.
How many tornadoes has Marshall County had?
NOAA records 24 tornadoes in Marshall County from 1952 to 2025, the strongest rated EF4, with 11 deaths and 59 injuries recorded in the county. A tornado that crossed a county line is counted in each county it touched, with the length of its path inside the county.
Counted as whole tornadoes rather than county records, the Storm Prediction Center's database holds 23 tornadoes whose track touched Marshall County since 1950 (NOAA's county records number 24: they file a crossing tornado once per county segment, and the two databases differ on some tracks); along their whole tracks they killed 27 people, 11 of them in Marshall County.
| Date | Tornado | Rating | Path | Killed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1952-03-21 22:00, as SPC files it | MoscowCrossed MS, TN | F4 | 29.6 mi | 16 |
| 2015-12-23 16:10, as SPC files it | WalnutCrossed MS, TN | EF4 | 75.09 mi | 9 |
| 2025-04-03 00:13, as SPC files it | Grand JunctionCrossed MS, TN | EF3 | 39.55 mi | 2 |
Map of the strongest tornado tracks in Mississippi.
Every tornado record filed for Marshall County (24)
| Date | Place | Character | Killed | Injured | Damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-04-03 | Taska, Marshall County | EF3 10.29 mi x 1,200 yd | 0 | 0 | $2.5M |
| 2023-03-31 | Mt Pleasant, Marshall County | EF1 8.11 mi x 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $97K |
| 2020-01-11 | Chulahoma, Marshall County | EF0 5.85 mi x 70 yd | 0 | 1 | $29K |
| 2019-07-16 | Warsaw, Marshall County | EF0 5.29 mi x 75 yd | 0 | 0 | $866K |
| 2017-06-22 | Red Banks, Marshall County | EF0 2.75 mi x 150 yd | 0 | 0 | – |
| 2015-12-23 | Chulahoma, Marshall County | EF4 25.14 mi x 1,300 yd | 2 | 30 | $6.2M |
| 2004-10-23 | Marianna, Marshall County | F1 3 mi x 75 yd | 0 | 0 | $39K |
| 2003-05-05 | Mt Pleasant, Marshall County | F0 1 mi x 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $48K |
| 2000-02-18 | Mt Pleasant, Marshall County | F0 1 mi x 25 yd | 0 | 0 | – |
| 1999-01-17 | Slayden, Marshall County | F0 0.5 mi x 50 yd | 0 | 2 | $89K |
| 1998-04-27 | Potts Camp, Marshall County | F0 0.2 mi x 10 yd | 0 | 0 | $2K |
| 1996-09-26 | Holly Spgs, Marshall County | F0 0.5 mi x 20 yd | 0 | 0 | $9K |
| 1996-01-18 | Byhalia, Marshall County | F0 0.1 mi x 10 yd | 0 | 0 | $94 |
| 1994-04-26 | Victoria, Marshall County | F0 0.25 mi x 10 yd | 0 | 0 | $995 |
| 1994-04-26 | Red Banks, Marshall County | F0 0.5 mi x 25 yd | 0 | 0 | $995 |
| 1994-03-24 | Slayden, Marshall County | 0 | 0 | $995 | |
| 1994-03-24 | Byhalia, Marshall County | F0 0.5 mi x 50 yd | 0 | 0 | $995 |
| 1982-04-17 | Marshall County | F2 | 0 | 0 | $250K step |
| 1981-09-13 | Marshall County | F1 1 mi x 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $3K step |
| 1981-06-06 | Marshall County | F1 0.8 mi x 150 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K step |
| 1973-05-11 | Marshall County | F1 | 0 | 2 | $25K step |
| 1971-02-21 | Marshall County | F4 42 mi x 33 yd | 0 | 0 | – |
| 1968-05-16 | Marshall County | F1 | 0 | 0 | – |
| 1952-03-21 | Marshall County | F4 10.9 mi x 100 yd | 9 | 24 | $250K step |
A damage figure marked "step" is a record from before 1993: NOAA then filed damage by category, and the figure is the category as entered, in the dollars of that year, not an estimate of the loss.
Source: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, tornado records by county (path length in the county, maximum width); ratings as published: F scale before February 1, 2007, EF scale after. Whole-track figures: NOAA Storm Prediction Center tornado database (1950-2025). SPC severe weather database.
When was the last damaging storm in Marshall County?
The most recent record with damage, injuries or deaths is the April 28, 2026 flash flood ($15,000 in damage in 2025 dollars).
| Date | Record | Character | Killed | Injured | Damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-30 | HeatMarshall County · forecast zone Marshall | 0 | 0 | – | |
| 2026-06-29 | HeatMarshall County · forecast zone Marshall | 0 | 0 | – | |
| 2026-04-28 | Flash FloodTaska, Marshall County | 0 | 0 | – | |
| 2026-04-28 | Flash FloodCayce, Marshall County | 0 | 0 | $15K | |
| 2026-04-28 | Thunderstorm WindVictoria, Marshall County | 70 kt wind | 0 | 0 | $15K |
| 2026-04-28 | Thunderstorm WindBarton, Marshall County | 50 kt wind | 0 | 0 | $2K |
| 2026-04-01 | DroughtMarshall County · forecast zone Marshall | 0 | 0 | – | |
| 2026-03-15 | Thunderstorm WindCayce, Marshall County | 50 kt wind | 0 | 0 | $2K |
| 2026-02-26 | HailLaws Hill, Marshall County | 1.00 in hail | 0 | 0 | – |
| 2026-02-01 | Cold/Wind ChillMarshall County · forecast zone Marshall | 0 | 0 | – | |
| 2026-01-31 | Cold/Wind ChillMarshall County · forecast zone Marshall | 0 | 0 | $500K | |
| 2026-01-27 | Cold/Wind ChillMarshall County · forecast zone Marshall | 0 | 0 | – |
Source: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database; every record of 2025-2026 is listed, earlier ones when they caused deaths, injuries or $250,000 of damage (2025 dollars), and every tornado.
The deadliest and costliest records
| Date | Record | Character | Killed | Injured | Damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1952-03-21 | TornadoMarshall County | F4 10.9 mi x 100 yd | 9 | 24 | $250K step |
| 2015-12-23 | TornadoChulahoma, Marshall County The tornado tracked into Marshall County from Tate County. As it moved into Marshall County the tornado heavily damaged several homes along Highway 4. The tornado produced damage to a church and surrounding trees southwest of Holly Springs that approached EF-4. The tornado moved across the southeastern edge of Holly ... | EF4 25.14 mi x 1,300 yd | 2 | 30 | $6.2M |
| 2014-11-13 | Winter WeatherMarshall County · forecast zone Marshall Over 140 accidents occurred in the Memphis area after a light sleet and snow band moved through before sunrise and the morning commute. A few hundredths accumulated on bridges and overpasses. | 2 | 1 | – | |
| 2011-04-27 | Flash FloodByhalia, Marshall County Heavy rain caused extensive flash flooding all across Marshall County. Numerous roads had culverts washed out. Several motorists had to be rescued after vehicles were driven into the flood waters. One motorist died after driving his vehicle into flood waters on Slayden Road where the road had been washed out. | 1 | 0 | $656K | |
| 2008-05-10 | Thunderstorm WindLaws Hill, Marshall County Straight line winds blew power lines and about 70 trees down county-wide including the area near Holly Springs, where a tree fell on a house. A tree also fell on a mobile home in Hudsonville where two women were slightly injured. Many county roads were blocked by fallen trees. | 50 kt wind | 0 | 2 | $69K |
| 1999-01-17 | TornadoSlayden, Marshall County A tornado touched down near Slayden. Two mobile homes were destroyed. A new house under construction was levelled. A parked 18-wheeler was overturned. A few trees were blown down with one tree falling on a house. | F0 0.5 mi x 50 yd | 0 | 2 | $89K |
| 1973-05-11 | TornadoMarshall County | F1 | 0 | 2 | $25K step |
| 2020-01-11 | TornadoChulahoma, Marshall County The tornado began near Highway 4 and Muse Road, damaging trees and a couple of manufactured homes. Additional tree damage was observed north of Highway 4 along Mt. Gilead Road and along Old Highway 4 from Yarbough Chapel to McIntyre Church Road. Peak winds were estimated at 80 mph. | EF0 5.85 mi x 70 yd | 0 | 1 | $29K |
A damage figure marked "step" is a record from before 1993: NOAA then filed damage by category, and the figure is the category as entered, in the dollars of that year, not an estimate of the loss.
| Date | Record | Character | Killed | Injured | Damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-12-23 | TornadoChulahoma, Marshall County | EF4 25.14 mi x 1,300 yd | 2 | 30 | $6.2M |
| 2025-04-03 | TornadoTaska, Marshall County | EF3 10.29 mi x 1,200 yd | 0 | 0 | $2.5M |
| 2026-01-23 | Ice StormMarshall County · forecast zone Marshall | 0 | 0 | $1.8M | |
| 2019-07-16 | TornadoWarsaw, Marshall County | EF0 5.29 mi x 75 yd | 0 | 0 | $866K |
| 2010-05-02 | Flash FloodBarton, Marshall County | 0 | 0 | $677K | |
| 2011-04-27 | Flash FloodByhalia, Marshall County | 1 | 0 | $656K | |
| 2026-01-31 | Cold/Wind ChillMarshall County · forecast zone Marshall | 0 | 0 | $500K | |
| 2018-07-19 | LightningByhalia, Marshall County | 0 | 0 | $294K |
Before 1993 NOAA filed damage by category, not amount, so the list above starts in 1993. The highest category filed here before then (entered as $250K, in the dollars of the day) holds: March 21, 1952 (tornado, Marshall County, 9 killed); April 17, 1982 (tornado, Marshall County).
Source: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database: deaths and injuries direct and indirect; damage is property plus crops as estimated by the National Weather Service, converted to 2025 dollars.
Is it getting more frequent?
Records per decade for Marshall County's most frequent hazards. Counts rose everywhere after 1996, when NOAA began recording every event type, so compare decades within a hazard's complete period only (the shaded cells come before it).
| Hazard | 1950s | 1960s | 1970s | 1980s | 1990s | 2000s | 2010s | 2020-26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Severe thunderstorm wind | 2 | 7 | 9 | 11 | 20 | 33 | 28 | 32 |
| Heat | – | – | – | – | 0 | 1 | 28 | 60 |
| Hail | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 17 | 23 | 11 | 17 |
| Winter storms | – | – | – | – | 3 | 11 | 21 | 11 |
| Floods | – | – | – | – | 3 | 8 | 8 | 6 |
| Tornadoes | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
Source: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, records per calendar decade; zone records from the CZ_TYPE field (Z).
What time of year?
Records by month in Marshall County. The two busiest months are in violet.
The values, month by month
Jan 34 · Feb 31 · Mar 33 · Apr 54 · May 53 · Jun 50 · Jul 74 · Aug 47 · Sep 11 · Oct 15 · Nov 14 · Dec 23 (records).
Source: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, records by the month they began.
Federal disaster declarations for Marshall County
FEMA's register lists 18 declarations that include Marshall County: 13 major disasters, 5 emergencies and 0 fire management assistance declarations. Most were for severe storm (8) and hurricane (4).
| Declared | Number | Type | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-06 | DR-4899 | Winter Storm | Severe Winter Storm |
| 2026-01-24 | EM-3640 | Winter Storm | Severe Winter Storm |
| 2021-10-22 | DR-4626 | Hurricane | Hurricane Ida |
| 2021-08-28 | EM-3569 | Hurricane | Hurricane Ida |
| 2020-04-05 | DR-4528 | Biological | Covid-19 Pandemic |
| 2020-03-13 | EM-3474 | Biological | Covid-19 |
| 2016-01-04 | DR-4248 | Severe Storm | Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, and Flooding |
| 2011-04-29 | DR-1972 | Severe Storm | Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, and Associated Flooding |
| 2010-05-14 | DR-1916 | Severe Storm | Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding |
| 2008-08-30 | EM-3291 | Hurricane | Hurricane Gustav |
| 2005-08-29 | DR-1604 | Hurricane | Hurricane Katrina |
| 2001-12-07 | DR-1398 | Severe Storm | Severe Storms, Tornadoes and Flooding |
| 1994-02-18 | DR-1009 | Severe Storm | Severe Winter Storm, Freeezing Rain and Sleet |
| 1991-05-17 | DR-906 | Severe Storm | Severe Storms, Tornadoes & Flooding |
| 1990-02-28 | DR-859 | Severe Storm | Severe Storms, Tornadoes & Flooding |
| 1977-02-22 | EM-3032 | Snowstorm | Drought & Freezing |
| 1973-03-27 | DR-368 | Severe Storm | Heavy Rains, Tornadoes & Flooding |
| 1971-02-22 | DR-302 | Tornado | Storms & Tornadoes |
Source: FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries (v2), declarations through October 2, 2026; one declaration is counted once however many areas it names. OpenFEMA dataset page.
How many floods has Marshall County had?
NOAA's Storm Events Database holds 25 flood or flash flood records for Marshall County from 1997 to 2026, on 23 days, with 1 death. By flood insurance claims since 1978 (OpenFEMA, as of September 8, 2026), Marshall County ranks 2262nd of 2,942 U.S. counties.
The National Flood Insurance Program has paid $227,000 on 13 claims filed in Marshall County; the most in one year was 3 in 2011. Claims count insured losses only: uninsured flood damage is not in this file.
The values, year by year
1982: 1 · 1991: 1 · 1994: 2 · 2008: 1 · 2009: 1 · 2010: 1 · 2011: 3 · 2018: 1 · 2026: 2; the other years: 0.
Source: FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP Redacted Claims, as of September 8, 2026; claims by year of loss, payments in the dollars of the year paid. OpenFEMA dataset page.
FEMA's modeled risk for Marshall County
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Marshall County Relatively Low overall, with an expected annual loss of $19.4 million. These are FEMA's model estimates of future loss from 18 hazards, not a count of what happened; they can differ from the record above.
| Hazard | Risk rating | Expected annual loss | Modeled frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate | $5.7M | once in about 157 years (modeled) |
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate | $4.4M | once in about 2 years (modeled) |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate | $1.1M | 17 modeled event-days a year |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate | $1.4M | 1.2 a year (modeled) |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate | $291K | 62 a year (modeled) |
| Landslide | Relatively Low | $14K | 1.4 a year (modeled) |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low | $245K | once in about 455 years (modeled) |
| Riverine Flooding | Relatively Low | $5.7M | about once a year (modeled) |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index, county table, December 2025 release. FEMA's National Risk Index map.
Counties that share a border with Marshall County
Source: U.S. Census Bureau county adjacency file; NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, records since 1950. The Census Bureau's adjacency file.
Next
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