Tornado History
Hancock Tornado History
This county-level tornado history page focuses on Hancock, Mississippi. The records below identify 64 tornadoes from 1952 through 2024, including a highest listed rating of F3 (Severe damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $27.1M, with 0 deaths and 13 injuries recorded across the listed events.
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Key Tornado Statistics
Key Tornado Facts for Hancock, Mississippi
Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 0.9 tornadoes per year (2.1/yr in last decade)
April is the peak tornado month with 19 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F1 in Hancock, Mississippi with 0 deaths
2024 was the most active year with 10 tornadoes
The 2020s had the most tornado activity (17 events)
Longest tornado: 15.1 miles in Hancock, Mississippi
Widest tornado: 800.0 yards in Hancock, Mississippi
Most tornadoes in one day: 9 on Apr 10, 2024
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In Hancock, Mississippi, April is the most active month with 19 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 10 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 1980 with at least $25.3M 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 19, 1980 | F3 | Hancock, Mississippi | 13.1 mi | 800 yd | 0 | 8 | $25.0M |
| March 2, 1972 | F2 | Hancock, Mississippi | 4.1 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 2 | $250K |
| April 13, 1980 | F2 | Hancock, Mississippi | 15.1 mi | 300 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| April 20, 1982 | F2 | Hancock, Mississippi | 5 mi | 133 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| November 16, 1987 | F2 | Hancock, Mississippi | 3 mi | 73 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| May 7, 1972 | F2 | Hancock, Mississippi | 3.3 mi | 23 yd | 0 | 1 | $25K |
| April 7, 1973 | F2 | Hancock, Mississippi | 0 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| May 2, 1977 | F2 | Hancock, Mississippi | 5.4 mi | 20 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| April 10, 2024 | EF2 | Hancock, Mississippi | 0.93 mi | 300 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| April 10, 2024 | EF1 | Hancock, Mississippi | 2.92 mi | 150 yd | 0 | 0 | $100K |
| October 25, 1997 | F1 | Hancock, Mississippi | 0.8 mi | 40 yd | 0 | 0 | $75K |
| November 21, 1997 | F1 | Hancock, Mississippi | 0.3 mi | 30 yd | 0 | 0 | $50K |
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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.