Tornado History
Laurel Tornado History
This location page summarizes tornado records that list Laurel, Mississippi as a begin or end location. The dataset includes 6 matching records from 1994 through 2006. The strongest matching rating is F1 (Moderate damage), the latest matching tornado is November 15, 2006, and minimum reported property damage totals $8.3M.
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Key Tornado Statistics
Key Tornado Facts for Laurel, Mississippi
Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 0.5 tornadoes per year (0.0/yr in last decade)
January is the peak tornado month with 1 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F1 in Laurel, Mississippi with 0 deaths
2001 was the most active year with 2 tornadoes
The 2000s had the most tornado activity (4 events)
Longest tornado: 5.5 miles in Laurel, Mississippi
Widest tornado: 300.0 yards in Laurel, Mississippi
Most tornadoes in one day: 1 on Jan 27, 1994
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In Laurel, Mississippi, January 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: 2001 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 1994 with at least $5.0M 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 27, 1994 | F1 | Jones, Mississippi | 2 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $5.0M |
| March 15, 2002 | F1 | Jones, Mississippi | 1 mi | 300 yd | 0 | 0 | $3.2M |
| February 26, 1998 | F1 | Jones, Mississippi | 5.5 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| November 15, 2006 | F1 | Jones, Mississippi | 0.75 mi | 150 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| October 13, 2001 | F0 | Jones, Mississippi | 0.2 mi | 25 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| June 13, 2001 | F0 | Jones, Mississippi | 0.3 mi | 100 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.