Adams County weather alerts
There are no active weather alerts for Adams County, MS right now.
Since 2016 the National Weather Service has issued about 844 alerts that included Adams County, roughly 84 a year. The most common is the severe thunderstorm warning (159 from 2016 to 2025). The last tornado warning was issued on May 6, 2026. 19 tornadoes have touched down in the county since 1950.
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Adams County alert history
Alert events that included Adams County or its forecast zones, from the NWS warning archive.
| Alert type | 2016–2025 | 2026 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Severe Thunderstorm Warning | 159 | 18 | August 21, 2026 |
| Heat Advisory | 142 | 30 | September 16, 2026 |
| Dense Fog Advisory | 100 | 7 | November 5, 2026 |
| Tornado Watch | 91 | 5 | May 6, 2026 |
| Severe Thunderstorm Watch | 52 | 6 | August 21, 2026 |
| Flood Watch | 46 | 3 | June 20, 2026 |
| Flash Flood Warning | 43 | 2 | June 18, 2026 |
| Wind Advisory | 41 | 2 | October 9, 2026 |
| Extreme Heat Warning | 31 | 5 | August 21, 2026 |
| Freeze Warning | 20 | 1 | March 17, 2026 |
| Tornado Warning | 20 | 3 | May 6, 2026 |
| Flood Warning | 16 | 0 | April 13, 2025 |
| Cold Weather Advisory | 16 | 1 | February 1, 2026 |
| Red Flag Warning | 15 | 5 | October 17, 2026 |
| Freeze Watch | 12 | 1 | March 17, 2026 |
| Winter Weather Advisory | 10 | 0 | January 15, 2024 |
| Flood Advisory | 7 | 1 | July 1, 2026 |
| Winter Storm Warning | 7 | 0 | January 21, 2025 |
| Winter Storm Watch | 4 | 1 | January 23, 2026 |
| Tropical Storm Watch | 3 | 0 | September 10, 2024 |
| Tropical Storm Warning | 3 | 0 | September 11, 2024 |
| Fire Weather Watch | 3 | 3 | October 17, 2026 |
| High Wind Warning | 2 | 0 | January 24, 2023 |
| Extreme Heat Watch | 1 | 0 | June 29, 2023 |
| Extreme Cold Watch | 0 | 2 | January 31, 2026 |
| Extreme Cold Warning | 0 | 2 | January 31, 2026 |
| Ice Storm Warning | 0 | 1 | January 24, 2026 |
Tornado history in Adams County
19 tornadoes have been recorded in Adams County since 1950, injuring 44 people. That ranks 73 of 82 counties in Mississippi. The most recent was on December 14, 2022 (rated EF1).
Strongest tornadoes in Adams County
| Date | Rating | County | Path length | Width | Deaths | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 30, 2017 | EF2 | Adams County | 3.4 mi | 440 yd | 0 | 0 |
| September 20, 2013 | EF2 | Adams County | 1.2 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 0 |
| June 29, 1976 | F2 | Adams County | 1 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 |
| November 1, 2018 | EF2 | Adams County | 1 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 0 |
| April 3, 1982 | F2 | Adams County | 0.1 mi | 10 yd | 0 | 40 |
Most recent tornadoes
| Date | Rating | County | Path length | Width | Deaths | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 14, 2022 | EF1 | Adams County | 5.2 mi | 300 yd | 0 | 0 |
| November 1, 2018 | EF2 | Adams County | 1 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 0 |
| November 1, 2018 | EF1 | Adams County | 5 mi | 250 yd | 0 | 0 |
| April 30, 2017 | EF2 | Adams County | 3.4 mi | 440 yd | 0 | 0 |
| September 20, 2013 | EF1 | Adams County | 0.3 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 0 |
About Adams County
- Population: 28,674 (2024 estimate)
- State: Mississippi
- NOAA Weather Radio SAME code: 028001 (how to use it)