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.
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Key Tornado Statistics
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.
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.
Summary: 1975 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 1987 with at least $2.5M 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 1, 2018 | EF2 | Adams, Mississippi | 0.99 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 0 | $500K |
| April 30, 2017 | EF2 | Adams, Mississippi | 3.44 mi | 440 yd | 0 | 0 | $400K |
| September 20, 2013 | EF2 | Adams, Mississippi | 1.21 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 0 | $125K |
| June 29, 1976 | F2 | Adams, Mississippi | 1 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| April 3, 1982 | F2 | Adams, Mississippi | 0 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 40 | $250 |
| March 17, 1987 | F1 | Adams, Mississippi | 5 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 4 | $2.5M |
| December 9, 2008 | EF1 | Adams, Mississippi | 3.07 mi | 800 yd | 0 | 0 | $2.5M |
| November 1, 2018 | EF1 | Adams, Mississippi | 4.98 mi | 250 yd | 0 | 0 | $500K |
| January 10, 1975 | F1 | Adams, Mississippi | 11.9 mi | 150 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| March 26, 2005 | F1 | Adams, Mississippi | 7 mi | 75 yd | 0 | 0 | $120K |
| December 14, 2022 | EF1 | Adams, Mississippi | 5.19 mi | 300 yd | 0 | 0 | $75K |
| May 7, 1975 | F1 | Adams, Mississippi | 0.2 mi | 60 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
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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.