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Tornado History

Pearl River Tornado History

This county-level tornado history page focuses on Pearl River, Mississippi. The records below identify 50 tornadoes from 1956 through 2026, including a highest listed rating of EF3 (Severe damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $4.5M, with 0 deaths and 35 injuries recorded across the listed events.

Key Tornado Statistics

Total Tornadoes50
Total Deaths0
Total Injuries35
Property Damage$4.5M
Avg Length3.9 mi
Avg Width77 yd

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Key Tornado Facts for Pearl River, Mississippi

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

Average 0.7 tornadoes per year (1.1/yr in last decade)
February is the peak tornado month with 8 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F0 in Pearl River, Mississippi with 0 deaths
2003 was the most active year with 3 tornadoes
The 2010s had the most tornado activity (13 events)
Longest tornado: 24.05 miles in Pearl River, Mississippi
Widest tornado: 440.0 yards in Pearl River, Mississippi
Most tornadoes in one day: 2 on Nov 3, 1968

Monthly Distribution

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

January
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April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December

Summary: In Pearl River, Mississippi, February is the most active month with 8 tornadoes.

Annual Tornado Trend

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

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Summary: 2003 was the most active year with 3 recorded tornadoes.

Tornado Intensity Distribution

Shows the breakdown of tornadoes by EF/F rating.

F0
EF0
F1
EF1
F2
EF3

Summary: EF1 tornadoes are the most common in this group, with 11 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.

$2.5M$252K$25K$0

Summary: The highest reported property damage year in this group is 2012 with at least $2.5M in NOAA-listed property damage.

Historical Track Sketch

EF3 December 25, 20122012F2 February 19, 19961996F2 February 26, 19581958F2 February 15, 19871987F2 November 3, 19681968F2 May 8, 19691969F2 May 26, 19731973F2 March 27, 19761976F2 May 19, 19801980F2 October 3, 19641964F2 November 3, 19681968F1 February 19, 19961996F1 April 7, 20032003F1 September 20, 19981998F1 April 24, 2003EF1 September 4, 2011EF1 October 27, 2021EF1 January 13, 2013EF1 April 4, 2011F1 November 27, 1973F1 April 2, 1974F1 March 7, 1980EF1 March 9, 2011EF1 May 4, 2009F1 March 8, 1976F1 May 19, 1995EF1 October 31, 2015EF1 February 23, 2016EF1 February 23, 2016EF1 August 30, 2017EF1 April 19, 2020F0 March 12, 2001F0 October 3, 2002EF0 December 9, 2012EF0 January 26, 2012EF0 February 15, 2026F0 January 13, 2005EF0 December 14, 2022EF0 December 1, 2023F0 July 22, 2000F0 April 24, 2003EF0 February 13, 2007F0 August 13, 2001F0 May 2, 1957F0 July 23, 1956F0 May 30, 1999F0 July 22, 2000EF0 January 2, 2017EF0 April 14, 2018EF0 December 14, 2022© 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
December 25, 2012EF3Pearl River, Mississippi24.05 mi175 yd08$2.5M
February 19, 1996F2Pearl River, Mississippi23 mi430 yd010$700K
February 26, 1958F2Pearl River, Mississippi17.4 mi50 yd04$250K
February 15, 1987F2Pearl River, Mississippi3 mi100 yd02$250K
November 3, 1968F2Pearl River, Mississippi19.8 mi180 yd00$25K
May 8, 1969F2Pearl River, Mississippi2 mi30 yd00$25K
May 26, 1973F2Pearl River, Mississippi0 mi33 yd04$25K
March 27, 1976F2Pearl River, Mississippi15 mi440 yd01$25K
May 19, 1980F2Pearl River, Mississippi0.3 mi50 yd00$25K
October 3, 1964F2Pearl River, Mississippi3.3 mi33 yd00N/A
November 3, 1968F2Pearl River, Mississippi2 mi50 yd05N/A
February 19, 1996F1Pearl River, Mississippi7 mi40 yd00$100K

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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.