Tornado History
Canton Tornado History
This location page summarizes tornado records that list Canton, Mississippi as a begin or end location. The dataset includes 3 matching records from 2002 through 2005. The strongest matching rating is F1 (Moderate damage), the latest matching tornado is September 25, 2005, and minimum reported property damage totals $16K.
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Key Tornado Statistics
Key Tornado Facts for Canton, Mississippi
Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 0.8 tornadoes per year (0.0/yr in last decade)
November is the peak tornado month with 1 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F1 in Canton, Mississippi with 0 deaths
2005 was the most active year with 2 tornadoes
The 2000s had the most tornado activity (3 events)
Longest tornado: 3 miles in Canton, Mississippi
Widest tornado: 75.0 yards in Canton, Mississippi
Most tornadoes in one day: 1 on Nov 10, 2002
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In Canton, Mississippi, November is the most active month with 1 tornadoes.
Annual Tornado Trend
Shows year-by-year tornado counts, making active years and quiet stretches easier to spot.
Summary: 2005 was the most active year with 2 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 2002 with at least $15K in NOAA-listed property damage.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 10, 2002 | F1 | Madison, Mississippi | 2 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | $15K |
| April 6, 2005 | F0 | Madison, Mississippi | 2.5 mi | 30 yd | 0 | 0 | $1K |
| September 25, 2005 | F0 | Madison, Mississippi | 3 mi | 75 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
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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.