Tornado History
Copiah Tornado History
This county-level tornado history page focuses on Copiah, Mississippi. The records below identify 58 tornadoes from 1958 through 2026, including a highest listed rating of F4 (Devastating damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $10.9M, with 12 deaths and 150 injuries recorded across the listed events.
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Key Tornado Statistics
Key Tornado Facts for Copiah, Mississippi
Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 0.8 tornadoes per year (1.6/yr in last decade)
December is the peak tornado month with 12 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F4 in Copiah, Mississippi with 11 deaths
1992 was the most active year with 5 tornadoes
The 2010s had the most tornado activity (13 events)
Longest tornado: 34.5 miles in Copiah, Mississippi
Widest tornado: 1,500.0 yards in Copiah, Mississippi
Most tornadoes in one day: 3 on Nov 21, 1992
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In Copiah, Mississippi, December is the most active month with 12 tornadoes.
Annual Tornado Trend
Shows year-by-year tornado counts, making active years and quiet stretches easier to spot.
Summary: 1992 was the most active year with 5 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 1992 with at least $3.0M 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 29, 1976 | F4 | Copiah, Mississippi | 28.8 mi | 880 yd | 0 | 0 | $2.5M |
| November 21, 1992 | F4 | Copiah, Mississippi | 1 mi | 880 yd | 0 | 0 | $2.5M |
| January 23, 1969 | F4 | Copiah, Mississippi | 34.5 mi | 200 yd | 11 | 140 | $250K |
| February 26, 1958 | F3 | Copiah, Mississippi | 6.2 mi | 60 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| March 30, 1976 | F3 | Copiah, Mississippi | 4.7 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| December 24, 1977 | F3 | Copiah, Mississippi | 8 mi | 440 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| November 26, 1973 | F3 | Copiah, Mississippi | 0 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| February 15, 2016 | EF2 | Copiah, Mississippi | 16.6 mi | 250 yd | 0 | 0 | $900K |
| January 21, 2010 | EF2 | Copiah, Mississippi | 3.61 mi | 500 yd | 0 | 0 | $500K |
| April 27, 2011 | EF2 | Copiah, Mississippi | 5.84 mi | 440 yd | 0 | 0 | $300K |
| November 16, 1987 | F2 | Copiah, Mississippi | 4 mi | 150 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| November 21, 1992 | F2 | Copiah, Mississippi | 1 mi | 440 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
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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.