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Tornado History

Amite Tornado History

This county-level tornado history page focuses on Amite, Mississippi. The records below identify 36 tornadoes from 1961 through 2026, including a highest listed rating of F3 (Severe damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $2.6M, with 0 deaths and 9 injuries recorded across the listed events.

Key Tornado Statistics

Total Tornadoes36
Total Deaths0
Total Injuries9
Property Damage$2.6M
Avg Length5.0 mi
Avg Width185 yd

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Key Tornado Facts for Amite, Mississippi

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

Average 0.5 tornadoes per year (1.7/yr in last decade)
December is the peak tornado month with 8 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F1 in Amite, Mississippi with 0 deaths
2024 was the most active year with 7 tornadoes
The 2020s had the most tornado activity (13 events)
Longest tornado: 18.89 miles in Amite, Mississippi
Widest tornado: 1,760.0 yards in Amite, Mississippi
Most tornadoes in one day: 4 on Dec 28, 2024

Monthly Distribution

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

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Summary: In Amite, Mississippi, December 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.

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Summary: 2024 was the most active year with 7 recorded tornadoes.

Tornado Intensity Distribution

Shows the breakdown of tornadoes by EF/F rating.

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Summary: EF1 tornadoes are the most common in this group, with 15 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.

$500K$50K$5K$0

Summary: The highest reported property damage year in this group is 1986 with at least $500K in NOAA-listed property damage.

Historical Track Sketch

F3 December 13, 19771977EF3 December 16, 20192019F2 March 12, 19861986EF2 April 23, 20202020F2 April 17, 19781978F1 May 8, 19951995F1 July 21, 19861986F1 December 14, 19871987F1 November 19, 19881988F1 May 18, 19891989EF1 February 14, 20262026EF1 March 3, 20082008EF1 December 25, 20122012EF1 November 30, 20222022EF1 February 14, 2026F1 November 16, 1993F1 March 28, 1961F1 March 17, 1987F1 October 2, 1988EF1 March 25, 2009EF1 December 28, 2024EF1 December 28, 2024EF1 December 28, 2024EF1 December 28, 2024F1 May 8, 1969F1 November 30, 1996EF1 January 2, 2017EF1 January 2, 2017EF1 June 4, 2024EF1 June 4, 2024EF1 February 14, 2026EF0 February 14, 2026EF0 November 30, 2010F0 March 9, 2006EF0 October 22, 2017EF0 June 4, 2024© 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
December 13, 1977F3Amite, Mississippi9 mi350 yd00$25K
December 16, 2019EF3Amite, Mississippi18.89 mi880 yd03N/A
March 12, 1986F2Amite, Mississippi3 mi250 yd00$250K
April 23, 2020EF2Amite, Mississippi11.9 mi1760 yd00$100K
April 17, 1978F2Amite, Mississippi3.8 mi100 yd02$25K
May 8, 1995F1Amite, Mississippi15 mi35 yd00$300K
July 21, 1986F1Amite, Mississippi1 mi50 yd00$250K
December 14, 1987F1Amite, Mississippi1.5 mi73 yd00$250K
November 19, 1988F1Amite, Mississippi2 mi120 yd00$250K
May 18, 1989F1Amite, Mississippi1 mi40 yd00$250K
February 14, 2026EF1Amite, Mississippi12.62 mi200 yd00$180K
March 3, 2008EF1Amite, Mississippi1.5 mi250 yd00$150K

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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.