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Tornado History

Bolivar Tornado History

This county-level tornado history page focuses on Bolivar, Mississippi. The records below identify 55 tornadoes from 1961 through 2025, including a highest listed rating of F4 (Devastating damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $20.8M, with 0 deaths and 58 injuries recorded across the listed events.

Key Tornado Statistics

Total Tornadoes55
Total Deaths0
Total Injuries58
Property Damage$20.8M
Avg Length5.3 mi
Avg Width214 yd

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Key Tornado Facts for Bolivar, Mississippi

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

Average 0.8 tornadoes per year (0.9/yr in last decade)
March is the peak tornado month with 10 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F1 in Bolivar, Mississippi with 0 deaths
1988 was the most active year with 6 tornadoes
The 2000s had the most tornado activity (15 events)
Longest tornado: 35 miles in Bolivar, Mississippi
Widest tornado: 1,800.0 yards in Bolivar, Mississippi
Most tornadoes in one day: 5 on Sep 24, 2005

Monthly Distribution

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

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Summary: In Bolivar, Mississippi, March is the most active month with 10 tornadoes.

Annual Tornado Trend

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

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Summary: 1988 was the most active year with 6 recorded tornadoes.

Tornado Intensity Distribution

Shows the breakdown of tornadoes by EF/F rating.

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Summary: F1 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.

$7.5M$753K$75K$0

Summary: The highest reported property damage year in this group is 2001 with at least $7.5M in NOAA-listed property damage.

Historical Track Sketch

F4 November 24, 20012001EF2 January 11, 20202020F2 February 24, 20012001F2 September 24, 20052005EF2 January 22, 20122012EF2 December 21, 20132013F2 April 1, 19741974F2 March 20, 19761976F2 October 17, 19801980EF2 March 27, 20212021EF2 October 17, 20122012F2 May 1, 19671967F2 June 15, 19741974F1 September 12, 19821982EF1 September 25, 2011F1 September 24, 2005EF1 January 11, 2020F1 December 22, 1988EF1 January 29, 2013EF1 March 30, 2022EF1 March 30, 2022EF1 January 11, 2020F1 April 16, 1998F1 January 21, 1999F1 March 7, 1961F1 July 8, 1964F1 April 13, 1967F1 January 19, 1988F1 January 21, 1999EF1 May 2, 2008EF1 December 23, 2015F1 March 12, 1975F1 November 19, 1988F1 November 19, 1988F1 November 26, 1988F1 March 3, 1970F0 June 2, 2003EF0 February 5, 2008EF0 March 27, 2021EF0 October 9, 2009EF0 March 13, 2016F0 September 24, 2005F0 March 12, 1986F0 May 28, 2001F0 September 24, 2005EF0 January 29, 2013F0 May 28, 2001F0 February 4, 1971F0 November 8, 1986F0 September 24, 1988F0 January 21, 1999F0 May 28, 2001F0 September 24, 2005EF0 May 2, 2008EFU July 3, 2025© 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 24, 2001F4Bolivar, Mississippi25.5 mi880 yd036$6.0M
January 11, 2020EF2Bolivar, Mississippi23.38 mi1800 yd04$3.0M
February 24, 2001F2Bolivar, Mississippi35 mi440 yd00$1.5M
September 24, 2005F2Bolivar, Mississippi12 mi200 yd00$800K
January 22, 2012EF2Bolivar, Mississippi3.41 mi332 yd01$700K
December 21, 2013EF2Bolivar, Mississippi32.58 mi440 yd00$500K
April 1, 1974F2Bolivar, Mississippi0 mi33 yd00$250K
March 20, 1976F2Bolivar, Mississippi4.3 mi440 yd01$250K
October 17, 1980F2Bolivar, Mississippi8.2 mi400 yd00$250K
March 27, 2021EF2Bolivar, Mississippi2.91 mi50 yd00$250K
October 17, 2012EF2Bolivar, Mississippi1.25 mi150 yd00$200K
May 1, 1967F2Bolivar, Mississippi1 mi200 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.