Tornado History
Sunflower Tornado History
This county-level tornado history page focuses on Sunflower, Mississippi. The records below identify 36 tornadoes from 1954 through 2020, including a highest listed rating of F5 (Incredible damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $8.3M, with 28 deaths and 350 injuries recorded across the listed events.
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Key Tornado Statistics
Key Tornado Facts for Sunflower, Mississippi
Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 0.5 tornadoes per year (0.2/yr in last decade)
September is the peak tornado month with 8 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F5 in Sunflower, Mississippi with 25 deaths
2005 was the most active year with 6 tornadoes
The 2000s had the most tornado activity (11 events)
Longest tornado: 15 miles in Sunflower, Mississippi
Widest tornado: 1,700.0 yards in Sunflower, Mississippi
Most tornadoes in one day: 5 on Sep 24, 2005
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In Sunflower, Mississippi, September 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.
Summary: 2005 was the most active year with 6 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 1988 with at least $2.8M 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 21, 1971 | F5 | Sunflower, Mississippi | 5.7 mi | 33 yd | 25 | 342 | $2.5M |
| February 21, 1971 | F5 | Sunflower, Mississippi | 14.4 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| November 19, 1988 | F3 | Sunflower, Mississippi | 4 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 3 | $250K |
| February 21, 1971 | F3 | Sunflower, Mississippi | 8.6 mi | 33 yd | 3 | 0 | N/A |
| November 26, 1988 | F2 | Sunflower, Mississippi | 2 mi | 40 yd | 0 | 0 | $2.5M |
| January 11, 2020 | EF2 | Sunflower, Mississippi | 5.54 mi | 1700 yd | 0 | 0 | $700K |
| April 26, 2011 | EF2 | Sunflower, Mississippi | 11.82 mi | 440 yd | 0 | 3 | $300K |
| January 21, 1999 | F2 | Sunflower, Mississippi | 15 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $100K |
| January 11, 2020 | EF2 | Sunflower, Mississippi | 5.43 mi | 850 yd | 0 | 0 | $80K |
| May 18, 1983 | F2 | Sunflower, Mississippi | 0.5 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| November 19, 1964 | F2 | Sunflower, Mississippi | 11.9 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 | $2K |
| April 3, 1956 | F2 | Sunflower, Mississippi | 9.3 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 2 | N/A |
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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.