Tornado History
Perry Tornado History
This county-level tornado history page focuses on Perry, Mississippi. The records below identify 23 tornadoes from 1958 through 2026, including a highest listed rating of F3 (Severe damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $1.1M, with 2 deaths and 24 injuries recorded across the listed events.
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Key Tornado Statistics
Key Tornado Facts for Perry, Mississippi
Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 0.3 tornadoes per year (0.7/yr in last decade)
March is the peak tornado month with 5 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F3 in Perry, Mississippi with 2 deaths
2022 was the most active year with 4 tornadoes
The 2020s had the most tornado activity (6 events)
Longest tornado: 19.97 miles in Perry, Mississippi
Widest tornado: 600.0 yards in Perry, Mississippi
Most tornadoes in one day: 2 on Mar 18, 1996
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In Perry, Mississippi, March is the most active month with 5 tornadoes.
Annual Tornado Trend
Shows year-by-year tornado counts, making active years and quiet stretches easier to spot.
Summary: 2022 was the most active year with 4 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 1958 with at least $250K 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 26, 1958 | F3 | Perry, Mississippi | 4.1 mi | 100 yd | 2 | 20 | $250K |
| May 7, 1982 | F3 | Perry, Mississippi | 5 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| January 21, 2017 | EF2 | Perry, Mississippi | 7.02 mi | 600 yd | 0 | 1 | $160K |
| December 25, 2012 | EF2 | Perry, Mississippi | 19.97 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| April 17, 2022 | EF2 | Perry, Mississippi | 1.66 mi | 275 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| March 30, 2022 | EF2 | Perry, Mississippi | 0.43 mi | 250 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| May 7, 1975 | F1 | Perry, Mississippi | 9.7 mi | 440 yd | 0 | 1 | $250K |
| February 19, 1996 | F1 | Perry, Mississippi | 13 mi | 400 yd | 0 | 0 | $50K |
| June 1, 1976 | F1 | Perry, Mississippi | 0.2 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 2 | $25K |
| March 18, 1996 | F1 | Perry, Mississippi | 12 mi | 300 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| February 10, 2013 | EF1 | Perry, Mississippi | 1.8 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| March 18, 1996 | F1 | Perry, Mississippi | 8 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 0 | $15K |
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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.