Tornado History
Panola Tornado History
This county-level tornado history page focuses on Panola, Mississippi. The records below identify 24 tornadoes from 1962 through 2023, including a highest listed rating of EF3 (Severe damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $30.1M, with 1 deaths and 20 injuries recorded across the listed events.
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Key Tornado Statistics
Key Tornado Facts for Panola, Mississippi
Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 0.4 tornadoes per year (0.6/yr in last decade)
March is the peak tornado month with 6 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F2 in Panola, Mississippi with 1 deaths
2023 was the most active year with 3 tornadoes
The 2020s had the most tornado activity (6 events)
Longest tornado: 23.87 miles in Panola, Mississippi
Widest tornado: 800.0 yards in Panola, Mississippi
Most tornadoes in one day: 3 on Mar 24, 2023
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In Panola, Mississippi, March is the most active month with 6 tornadoes.
Annual Tornado Trend
Shows year-by-year tornado counts, making active years and quiet stretches easier to spot.
Summary: 2023 was the most active year with 3 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 1978 with at least $25.0M 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 23, 2015 | EF3 | Panola, Mississippi | 23.87 mi | 800 yd | 0 | 2 | $1.0M |
| May 12, 1978 | F2 | Panola, Mississippi | 16.2 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 | $25.0M |
| November 24, 2001 | F2 | Panola, Mississippi | 7.5 mi | 300 yd | 1 | 12 | $2.0M |
| April 24, 1976 | F2 | Panola, Mississippi | 13.3 mi | 300 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| April 27, 2013 | EF2 | Panola, Mississippi | 0.79 mi | 75 yd | 0 | 0 | $120K |
| March 12, 1975 | F2 | Panola, Mississippi | 2.5 mi | 70 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| March 9, 2006 | F1 | Panola, Mississippi | 1 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 0 | $500K |
| January 11, 2020 | EF1 | Panola, Mississippi | 3.87 mi | 150 yd | 0 | 1 | $300K |
| June 30, 1987 | F1 | Panola, Mississippi | 3 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| March 30, 2022 | EF1 | Panola, Mississippi | 16.2 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 1 | $140K |
| March 24, 2023 | EF1 | Panola, Mississippi | 6.18 mi | 150 yd | 0 | 0 | $140K |
| March 24, 2023 | EF1 | Panola, Mississippi | 8.39 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $75K |
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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.