Tornado History
Alcorn Tornado History
This county-level tornado history page focuses on Alcorn, Mississippi. The records below identify 25 tornadoes from 1953 through 2026, including a highest listed rating of F4 (Devastating damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $5.3M, with 4 deaths and 91 injuries recorded across the listed events.
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Key Tornado Statistics
Key Tornado Facts for Alcorn, Mississippi
Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 0.3 tornadoes per year (0.6/yr in last decade)
April is the peak tornado month with 8 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F4 in Alcorn, Mississippi with 4 deaths
1954 was the most active year with 2 tornadoes
The 1950s had the most tornado activity (4 events)
Longest tornado: 24.3 miles in Alcorn, Mississippi
Widest tornado: 425.0 yards in Alcorn, Mississippi
Most tornadoes in one day: 2 on Apr 28, 1954
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In Alcorn, Mississippi, April is the most active month with 8 tornadoes.
Annual Tornado Trend
Shows year-by-year tornado counts, making active years and quiet stretches easier to spot.
Summary: 1954 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 1970 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 19, 1970 | F4 | Alcorn, Mississippi | 24.3 mi | 100 yd | 4 | 78 | $2.5M |
| November 10, 1966 | F3 | Alcorn, Mississippi | 3.3 mi | 27 yd | 0 | 4 | $250K |
| May 24, 1971 | F3 | Alcorn, Mississippi | 9.8 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 5 | $250K |
| November 27, 1973 | F2 | Alcorn, Mississippi | 10.2 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| April 8, 1980 | F2 | Alcorn, Mississippi | 0.5 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| May 4, 1953 | F2 | Alcorn, Mississippi | 8.8 mi | 20 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| March 17, 1965 | F2 | Alcorn, Mississippi | 0.5 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| April 3, 2025 | EF1 | Alcorn, Mississippi | 4.41 mi | 425 yd | 0 | 0 | $900K |
| February 5, 2008 | EF1 | Alcorn, Mississippi | 2.56 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 4 | $250K |
| February 23, 2019 | EF1 | Alcorn, Mississippi | 3.43 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| March 15, 2026 | EF1 | Alcorn, Mississippi | 2.5 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $100K |
| January 22, 1999 | F1 | Alcorn, Mississippi | 5 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | $75K |
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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.