Tornado History
Sharkey Tornado History
This county-level tornado history page focuses on Sharkey, Mississippi. The records below identify 38 tornadoes from 1951 through 2025, including a highest listed rating of F5 (Incredible damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $112.7M, with 37 deaths and 477 injuries recorded across the listed events.
Free address preview
Were any of these tornadoes close to your property?
Enter a street address in or near Sharkey, Mississippi to see the number of recorded tornadoes within 5 miles, the nearest track distance, and a property-centered preview.
No account or email required. Full detailed report: $15 one time.
Key Tornado Statistics
Key Tornado Facts for Sharkey, Mississippi
Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 0.5 tornadoes per year (0.6/yr in last decade)
March is the peak tornado month with 10 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F4 in Sharkey, Mississippi with 14 deaths
1992 was the most active year with 3 tornadoes
The 2010s had the most tornado activity (8 events)
Longest tornado: 31.9 miles in Sharkey, Mississippi
Widest tornado: 1,500.0 yards in Sharkey, Mississippi
Most tornadoes in one day: 2 on Feb 21, 1971
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In Sharkey, Mississippi, March is the most active month with 10 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 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 2023 with at least $83.0M in NOAA-listed property damage.
Historical Track Sketch
This map covers the wider location—not your exact property.Measure the closest recorded track to a street address in or near Sharkey, Mississippi.
Measure distance free
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 21, 1971 | F5 | Sharkey, Mississippi | 13.3 mi | 33 yd | 9 | 123 | $25.0M |
| March 24, 2023 | EF4 | Sharkey, Mississippi | 18.87 mi | 1320 yd | 14 | 150 | $83.0M |
| March 9, 1992 | F4 | Sharkey, Mississippi | 7 mi | 880 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| February 21, 1971 | F4 | Sharkey, Mississippi | 28.8 mi | 33 yd | 14 | 192 | N/A |
| March 28, 1977 | F3 | Sharkey, Mississippi | 24.5 mi | 250 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| December 3, 1953 | F3 | Sharkey, Mississippi | 10.5 mi | 300 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| December 13, 2022 | EF2 | Sharkey, Mississippi | 1.06 mi | 250 yd | 0 | 3 | $1.0M |
| February 24, 2011 | EF2 | Sharkey, Mississippi | 4.36 mi | 400 yd | 0 | 0 | $800K |
| December 13, 2022 | EF2 | Sharkey, Mississippi | 4.41 mi | 400 yd | 0 | 0 | $400K |
| November 20, 1983 | F2 | Sharkey, Mississippi | 2.3 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| October 17, 2012 | EF2 | Sharkey, Mississippi | 2.46 mi | 440 yd | 0 | 4 | $200K |
| January 21, 1959 | F2 | Sharkey, Mississippi | 31.9 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
Did any of these records occur near a property you care about?Use an exact street address for a property-centered preview around Sharkey, Mississippi.
Check a Sharkey, Mississippi address
Related Location Pages
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.