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Tornado History
Mississippi Tornado History
This page summarizes tornado history for Mississippi. The local dataset contains 3,344 tornado records from 1950 through 2026, with a strongest listed rating of F5 (Incredible damage) and at least $2.8B in reported property damage. The latest tornado record in this group is February 15, 2026. Across these records, NOAA lists 535 deaths and 7,059 injuries.
Key Tornado Statistics
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Check any addressKey Tornado Facts for Mississippi
Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 43.4 tornadoes per year (106.6/yr in last decade)
April is the peak tornado month with 784 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F5 in Mississippi with 57 deaths
2022 was the most active year with 186 tornadoes
The 2010s had the most tornado activity (757 events)
Longest tornado: 105.9 miles in Mississippi
Widest tornado: 3,960.0 yards in Mississippi
Most tornadoes in one day: 59 on Apr 27, 2011
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In Mississippi, April is the most active month with 784 tornadoes.
Annual Tornado Trend
Shows year-by-year tornado counts, making active years and quiet stretches easier to spot.
Summary: 2022 was the most active year with 186 recorded tornadoes.
Property Damage Trends
Visualizes reported property damage over time. Bars use a log-like scale so very large damage years do not flatten the rest of the chart.
Summary: The highest reported property damage year in this group is 2010 with at least $365.7M in NOAA-listed property damage.
Tornado Count By County
Compares the counties with the most tornado records in this state dataset.
Summary: Hinds County has the highest count in this state group with 121 tornado records.
Historical Track Sketch
Notable Tornado Records
The table highlights the strongest and most damaging records in this page's local dataset. Damage totals are NOAA-reported minimum estimates where available.
| Date | Rating | Area | Length | Width | Deaths | Injuries | Min. property damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 3, 1966 | F5 | Hinds, Mississippi | 27.8 mi | 33 yd | 57 | 504 | $25.0M |
| December 5, 1953 | F5 | Warren, Mississippi | 9 mi | 500 yd | 38 | 270 | $25.0M |
| February 21, 1971 | F5 | Sharkey, Mississippi | 13.3 mi | 33 yd | 9 | 123 | $25.0M |
| March 3, 1966 | F5 | Rankin, Mississippi | 35.4 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 | $25.0M |
| March 3, 1966 | F5 | Leake, Mississippi | 72.8 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 | $25.0M |
| February 21, 1971 | F5 | Sunflower, Mississippi | 5.7 mi | 33 yd | 25 | 342 | $2.5M |
| April 27, 2011 | EF5 | Monroe, Mississippi | 6.05 mi | 1320 yd | 16 | 37 | $2.5M |
| February 21, 1971 | F5 | Humphreys, Mississippi | 8.3 mi | 33 yd | 2 | 27 | $2.5M |
| April 27, 2011 | EF5 | Neshoba, Mississippi | 13.33 mi | 900 yd | 0 | 0 | $500K |
| February 21, 1971 | F5 | Issaquena, Mississippi | 18.7 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| April 27, 2011 | EF5 | Kemper, Mississippi | 2.89 mi | 900 yd | 3 | 6 | $100K |
| April 27, 2011 | EF5 | Winston, Mississippi | 4.24 mi | 900 yd | 0 | 0 | $100K |
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Check any addressTop County Pages
- Hinds tornado history121
- Rankin tornado history110
- Smith tornado history91
- Jones tornado history81
- Harrison tornado history77
- Simpson tornado history75
- Jackson tornado history75
- Madison tornado history74
- Leake tornado history73
- Warren tornado history70
- Lauderdale tornado history66
- Yazoo tornado history65
- Lincoln tornado history63
- Scott tornado history62
- Neshoba tornado history61
- Hancock tornado history60
- Newton tornado history57
- Jasper tornado history57
- Copiah tornado history57
- Clarke tornado history55
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Source And Limits
Data source: NOAA/NCEI. TornadoTrace summarizes historical records for screening and research. Coordinates, damage estimates, narratives, and event details can be approximate, incomplete, revised, or missing. Do not use this page as legal, insurance, engineering, real estate, emergency management, or safety advice.