Tornado History

Prentiss Tornado History

This location page summarizes tornado records that list Prentiss, Mississippi as a begin or end location. The dataset includes 6 matching records from 2004 through 2026. The strongest matching rating is F1 (Moderate damage), the latest matching tornado is February 15, 2026, and minimum reported property damage totals $265K.

Key Tornado Statistics

Total Tornadoes6
Total Deaths0
Total Injuries0
Property Damage$265K
Avg Length4.0 mi
Avg Width225 yd

Key Tornado Facts for Prentiss, Mississippi

Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.

Average 0.3 tornadoes per year (0.3/yr in last decade)
May is the peak tornado month with 3 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F1 in Prentiss, Mississippi with 0 deaths
2004 was the most active year with 2 tornadoes
The 2000s had the most tornado activity (3 events)
Longest tornado: 6 miles in Prentiss, Mississippi
Widest tornado: 400.0 yards in Prentiss, Mississippi
Most tornadoes in one day: 2 on May 1, 2004

Monthly Distribution

Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.

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Summary: In Prentiss, Mississippi, May 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.

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Summary: 2004 was the most active year with 2 recorded tornadoes.

Tornado Intensity Distribution

Shows the breakdown of tornadoes by EF/F rating.

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Summary: F1 tornadoes are the most common in this group, with 2 recorded events.

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.

$100K$10K$1K$0

Summary: The highest reported property damage year in this group is 2008 with at least $100K in NOAA-listed property damage.

Historical Track Sketch

EF1 December 9, 20082008EF1 February 15, 20262026F1 May 1, 20042004F1 May 1, 20042004EF0 May 18, 20212021EF0 December 24, 20202020© OpenStreetMap contributors
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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.

DateRatingAreaLengthWidthDeathsInjuriesMin. property damage
December 9, 2008EF1Jefferson Davis, Mississippi3.42 mi50 yd00$100K
February 15, 2026EF1Jefferson Davis, Mississippi5.86 mi200 yd00$30K
May 1, 2004F1Jefferson Davis, Mississippi6 mi300 yd00$15K
May 1, 2004F1Jefferson Davis, Mississippi6 mi100 yd00$15K
May 18, 2021EF0Jefferson Davis, Mississippi0.98 mi300 yd00$75K
December 24, 2020EF0Jefferson Davis, Mississippi1.98 mi400 yd00$30K
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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.

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