Tornado History
Mississippi Tornado History
This page summarizes tornado history for Mississippi. The local dataset contains 3,498 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 May 6, 2026. Across these records, NOAA lists 537 deaths and 7,197 injuries.
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Key Tornado Statistics
Key Tornado Facts for Mississippi
Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 45.4 tornadoes per year (111.5/yr in last decade)
April is the peak tornado month with 806 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 806 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 125 tornado records.
Historical Track Sketch
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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 |
| February 21, 1971 | F5 | Washington, Mississippi | 7.1 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 | $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 |
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Top County Pages
- Hinds tornado history125
- Rankin tornado history112
- Smith tornado history92
- Harrison tornado history89
- Jones tornado history85
- Simpson tornado history80
- Jackson tornado history78
- Madison tornado history77
- Leake tornado history75
- Warren tornado history70
- Lincoln tornado history67
- Lauderdale tornado history66
- Yazoo tornado history66
- Hancock tornado history64
- Scott tornado history63
- Jasper tornado history61
- Neshoba tornado history61
- Jefferson Davis tornado history59
- Copiah tornado history58
- Bolivar tornado history58
Top Location Pages
- Hot Coffee tornado history17
- Bassfield tornado history16
- Raleigh tornado history13
- Kiln tornado history12
- Purvis tornado history12
- Hebron tornado history12
- Enterprise tornado history12
- Poplarville tornado history11
- Gulfport tornado history11
- Cleveland tornado history11
- Whistler tornado history11
- Columbia tornado history10
- Pineville tornado history10
- Ethel tornado history10
- Stringer tornado history10
- Collins tornado history9
- Flora tornado history9
- Avera tornado history9
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Source And Limits
Data sourced from NOAA Storm Prediction Center and the NCEI Storm Events Database. TornadoTrace summarizes reported weather events for screening and research; it is not a damage assessment, inspection, or insurance determination. Coordinates and records can be approximate, incomplete, revised, or missing. No warranty of completeness or accuracy.