Tornado History
Melba Tornado History
This location page summarizes tornado records that list Melba, Mississippi as a begin or end location. The dataset includes 6 matching records from 2001 through 2026. The strongest matching rating is EF2 (Considerable damage), the latest matching tornado is March 11, 2026, and minimum reported property damage totals $45K.
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Key Tornado Statistics
Key Tornado Facts for Melba, Mississippi
Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 0.2 tornadoes per year (0.5/yr in last decade)
March is the peak tornado month with 3 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F0 in Melba, Mississippi with 0 deaths
2025 was the most active year with 3 tornadoes
The 2020s had the most tornado activity (5 events)
Longest tornado: 7.77 miles in Melba, Mississippi
Widest tornado: 1,160.0 yards in Melba, Mississippi
Most tornadoes in one day: 2 on Mar 11, 2026
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In Melba, Mississippi, March is the most active month with 3 tornadoes.
Annual Tornado Trend
Shows year-by-year tornado counts, making active years and quiet stretches easier to spot.
Summary: 2025 was the most active year with 3 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 2025 with at least $30K 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 15, 2025 | EF2 | Jefferson Davis, Mississippi | 7.06 mi | 1160 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| March 11, 2026 | EF1 | Jefferson Davis, Mississippi | 7.77 mi | 700 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| March 11, 2026 | EF1 | Covington, Mississippi | 4.19 mi | 700 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| February 16, 2001 | F0 | Jefferson Davis, Mississippi | 0.5 mi | 150 yd | 0 | 0 | $15K |
| January 5, 2025 | EF0 | Jefferson Davis, Mississippi | 0.48 mi | 75 yd | 0 | 0 | $15K |
| January 31, 2025 | EF0 | Jefferson Davis, Mississippi | 0.48 mi | 75 yd | 0 | 0 | $15K |
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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.