Adams County, Mississippi tornadoes

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20confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1950). Most recent: December 14, 2022, EF1. 2026 so far: 2 preliminary reports preliminary

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Every tornado path in the county

Tornado paths, 1950 to 2025
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The record

At a glance

Total201950 to 2025
Per year0.3average since 1950
Peak monthMarch4 of 20
StrongestF2Jun 29, 1976
Deaths0whole paths, see note
Injuries44whole paths, see note

Deaths and injuries are NOAA's totals for each tornado's whole path, which can extend beyond Adams County.

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

40 Jan: 1Feb: 0Mar: 4Apr: 3May: 3Jun: 2Jul: 0Aug: 0Sep: 2Oct: 0Nov: 3Dec: 2JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

March is the peak month, with 4 of 20 tornadoes.

By time of day

40 12 AM: 1: 2: 13 AM: 0: 0: 26 AM: 0: 0: 29 AM: 1: 0: 112 PM: 0: 0: 13 PM: 0: 1: 46 PM: 0: 2: 09 PM: 0: 2: 012 AM3 AM6 AM9 AM12 PM3 PM6 PM9 PM

Most often around 5:00 PM. Times as recorded by NOAA, mostly Central Standard Time.

By year, 1950 to 2025

30 1950: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01960: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01970: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 3: 1: 0: 0: 01980: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 2: 0: 01990: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 02000: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 2: 1: 0: 1: 12010: 0: 0: 0: 2: 0: 0: 0: 1: 2: 02020: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 019501960197019801990200020102020

The line is the five-year average. Tornadoes before about 1953 were under-reported, and better radar since the 1990s finds more weak ones. This year so far: 2 preliminary reports.

By rating

EF0
3
EF1
12
EF2
5

Ratings before February 2007 use the original F scale; the numbers line up with today's EF scale. Unknown means NOAA could not assign a rating.

The record

Notable tornadoes

Strongest

F2, June 29, 1976

1 mile path Longest path

11.9 miles, F1

January 10, 1975, whole path Widest

800 yards, EF1

December 9, 2008
Every tornado

All 20 tornadoes, newest first

DateRatingPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
Dec 14, 2022EF15.19 mi300 yd00
Nov 1, 2018EF20.99 mi200 yd00
Nov 1, 2018EF14.98 mi250 yd00
Apr 30, 2017EF23.44 mi440 yd00
Sep 20, 2013EF10.32 mi200 yd00
Sep 20, 2013EF21.21 mi200 yd00
Mar 27, 2009EF03.55 mi50 yd00
Dec 9, 2008EF13.07 mi800 yd00
May 10, 2006F05 mi50 yd00
Mar 26, 2005F18 mi75 yd00
Mar 26, 2005F18 mi75 yd00
Apr 20, 1995F01 mi40 yd00
Nov 16, 1987F10.5 mi40 yd00
Mar 17, 1987F15 mi100 yd04
Apr 3, 1982F20.1 mi10 yd040
Jun 29, 1976F21 mi100 yd00
Jun 10, 1975F10.3 mi30 yd00
May 7, 1975F10.2 mi60 yd00
Jan 10, 1975F111.9 mi150 yd00
May 1, 1950F10.1 mi10 yd00
This year

2026 preliminary reports not yet confirmed

Report dateLocationRating
May 6, 20264 WSW Garden CityNot yet rated
May 6, 20265 ESE KingstonNot yet rated

Preliminary reports from the Storm Prediction Center. One tornado can be reported more than once, and NOAA confirms the final record months later.

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Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center severe weather database, 1950 to 2025, and SPC preliminary reports for 2026. Page built October 14, 2026.