Tornado History
Amite Tornado History
This county-level tornado history page focuses on Amite, Mississippi. The records below identify 40 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.
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Key Tornado Statistics
Key Tornado Facts for Amite, Mississippi
Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 0.6 tornadoes per year (1.9/yr in last decade)
December is the peak tornado month with 9 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 (15 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.
Summary: In Amite, Mississippi, December is the most active month with 9 tornadoes.
Annual Tornado Trend
Shows year-by-year tornado counts, making active years and quiet stretches easier to spot.
Summary: 2024 was the most active year with 7 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 1986 with at least $500K 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 13, 1977 | F3 | Amite, Mississippi | 9 mi | 350 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| December 16, 2019 | EF3 | Amite, Mississippi | 18.89 mi | 880 yd | 0 | 3 | N/A |
| March 12, 1986 | F2 | Amite, Mississippi | 3 mi | 250 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| April 23, 2020 | EF2 | Amite, Mississippi | 11.9 mi | 1760 yd | 0 | 0 | $100K |
| April 17, 1978 | F2 | Amite, Mississippi | 3.8 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 2 | $25K |
| May 8, 1995 | F1 | Amite, Mississippi | 15 mi | 35 yd | 0 | 0 | $300K |
| July 21, 1986 | F1 | Amite, Mississippi | 1 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| December 14, 1987 | F1 | Amite, Mississippi | 1.5 mi | 73 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| November 19, 1988 | F1 | Amite, Mississippi | 2 mi | 120 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| May 18, 1989 | F1 | Amite, Mississippi | 1 mi | 40 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| February 14, 2026 | EF1 | Amite, Mississippi | 12.62 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 0 | $180K |
| March 3, 2008 | EF1 | Amite, Mississippi | 1.5 mi | 250 yd | 0 | 0 | $150K |
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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.