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Tornado History

Adams Tornado History

This county-level tornado history page focuses on Adams, Mississippi. The records below identify 19 tornadoes from 1950 through 2022, including a highest listed rating of F2 (Considerable damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $7.1M, with 0 deaths and 44 injuries recorded across the listed events.

Key Tornado Statistics

Total Tornadoes19
Total Deaths0
Total Injuries44
Property Damage$7.1M
Avg Length3.2 mi
Avg Width168 yd

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Key Tornado Facts for Adams, Mississippi

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

Average 0.3 tornadoes per year (0.4/yr in last decade)
March is the peak tornado month with 4 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: Unknown in Adams, Mississippi with 0 deaths
1975 was the most active year with 3 tornadoes
The 2000s had the most tornado activity (5 events)
Longest tornado: 11.9 miles in Adams, Mississippi
Widest tornado: 800.0 yards in Adams, Mississippi
Most tornadoes in one day: 2 on Mar 26, 2005

Monthly Distribution

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

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Summary: In Adams, Mississippi, March is the most active month with 4 tornadoes.

Annual Tornado Trend

Shows year-by-year tornado counts, making active years and quiet stretches easier to spot.

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Summary: 1975 was the most active year with 3 recorded tornadoes.

Tornado Intensity Distribution

Shows the breakdown of tornadoes by EF/F rating.

F0
EF0
F1
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EF2
Unknown

Summary: F1 tornadoes are the most common in this group, with 7 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.

$2.5M$250K$25K$0

Summary: The highest reported property damage year in this group is 1987 with at least $2.5M in NOAA-listed property damage.

Historical Track Sketch

EF2 November 1, 20182018EF2 April 30, 20172017EF2 September 20, 20132013F2 June 29, 19761976F2 April 3, 19821982F1 March 17, 19871987EF1 December 9, 20082008EF1 November 1, 20182018F1 January 10, 19751975F1 March 26, 20052005EF1 December 14, 20222022F1 May 7, 19751975F1 March 26, 20052005F1 June 10, 19751975F1 November 16, 1987EF1 September 20, 2013EF0 March 27, 2009F0 May 10, 2006Unknown May 1, 1950© OpenStreetMap contributors

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
November 1, 2018EF2Adams, Mississippi0.99 mi200 yd00$500K
April 30, 2017EF2Adams, Mississippi3.44 mi440 yd00$400K
September 20, 2013EF2Adams, Mississippi1.21 mi200 yd00$125K
June 29, 1976F2Adams, Mississippi1 mi100 yd00$25K
April 3, 1982F2Adams, Mississippi0 mi33 yd040$250
March 17, 1987F1Adams, Mississippi5 mi100 yd04$2.5M
December 9, 2008EF1Adams, Mississippi3.07 mi800 yd00$2.5M
November 1, 2018EF1Adams, Mississippi4.98 mi250 yd00$500K
January 10, 1975F1Adams, Mississippi11.9 mi150 yd00$250K
March 26, 2005F1Adams, Mississippi7 mi75 yd00$120K
December 14, 2022EF1Adams, Mississippi5.19 mi300 yd00$75K
May 7, 1975F1Adams, Mississippi0.2 mi60 yd00$25K

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Source And Limits

Data source: NOAA/NCEI. TornadoTrace summarizes historical records for screening and research. Coordinates, damage estimates, narratives, and event details can be approximate, incomplete, revised, or missing. Do not use this page as legal, insurance, engineering, real estate, emergency management, or safety advice.