Severe weather is the dominant concern at this urban national monument in Jackson, Mississippi, with Hinds County recording 22 thunderstorm wind events, 9 flash floods, and 7 tornadoes in recent years. That storm and flood activity represents a meaningful hazard for visitors spending time outdoors, particularly during spring and summer months when Mississippi's severe weather season peaks.
Before your visit, download a weather-alert app such as the NWS app or Weather Underground and enable county-level notifications for Hinds County specifically. If thunderstorm warnings or a tornado watch are issued, move immediately into a sturdy building — the monument's small footprint means your car or a nearby structure should never be far. For flash flood risk, avoid low-lying parking areas or roadside pull-offs during heavy rain, as water in this region can rise faster than it appears on radar.
Top recorded hazards in Hinds County
County dataFrom NOAA Storm Events (2024). Counts of recorded incidents — not all occurred at this park.
- Thunderstorm Wind 22
- Flash Flood 9
- Tornado 7
- Flood 2
- Hail 2
- Lightning 1
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About Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument
Medgar and Myrlie Evers were partners in the civil rights struggle. The assassination of Medgar Evers in the carport of their home on June 12, 1963, was the first murder of a nationally significant leader of the American Civil Rights Movement, and it became a catalyst for passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Myrlie Evers continues to promote issues of racial equality and social justice.
Weather
Spring: Temperatures usually range from 50 F to 83 F. Rain is common. Summer: Be prepared for heat and humidity. Temperatures usually range from 70 F to 95 F. Thunderstorms are common. Fall: Temperatures usually range from 55 F to 79 F. Winter: Temperatures range from 40 F to 63 F. Rain is common.