Tornado History
Tunica Tornado History
This county-level tornado history page focuses on Tunica, Mississippi. The records below identify 12 tornadoes from 1962 through 2023, including a highest listed rating of F2 (Considerable damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $3.9M, with 1 deaths and 11 injuries recorded across the listed events.
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Key Tornado Statistics
Key Tornado Facts for Tunica, Mississippi
Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 0.2 tornadoes per year (0.2/yr in last decade)
February is the peak tornado month with 5 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F2 in Tunica, Mississippi with 1 deaths
1985 was the most active year with 2 tornadoes
The 1980s had the most tornado activity (5 events)
Longest tornado: 26.7 miles in Tunica, Mississippi
Widest tornado: 1,760.0 yards in Tunica, Mississippi
Most tornadoes in one day: 2 on Feb 23, 1985
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In Tunica, Mississippi, February 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: 1985 was the most active year with 2 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 1983 with at least $2.5M 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 14, 1983 | F2 | Tunica, Mississippi | 2 mi | 30 yd | 0 | 2 | $2.5M |
| April 28, 1962 | F2 | Tunica, Mississippi | 26.7 mi | 1760 yd | 1 | 5 | $250K |
| February 22, 1975 | F2 | Tunica, Mississippi | 5.2 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 3 | $250K |
| March 31, 2023 | EF1 | Tunica, Mississippi | 9.16 mi | 1200 yd | 0 | 0 | $300K |
| December 21, 2013 | EF1 | Tunica, Mississippi | 2.67 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 1 | $250K |
| February 23, 1985 | F1 | Tunica, Mississippi | 0.1 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| February 17, 1986 | F1 | Tunica, Mississippi | 1 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| February 17, 1986 | F1 | Tunica, Mississippi | 1.5 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| April 26, 2011 | EF0 | Tunica, Mississippi | 3.59 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| February 23, 1985 | F0 | Tunica, Mississippi | 0.1 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | $2K |
| April 25, 2019 | EF0 | Tunica, Mississippi | 0.19 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| December 3, 1978 | Unknown | Tunica, Mississippi | 1 mi | 70 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
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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.