Coahoma County, Mississippi tornadoes

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27confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1953). Most recent: December 23, 2015, EF3. 2026 so far: 0 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

Total271950 to 2025
Per year0.4average since 1950
Peak monthApril9 of 27
StrongestF3Apr 29, 1963
Deaths9whole paths, see note
Injuries68whole paths, see note

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

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

90 Jan: 0Feb: 0Mar: 1Apr: 9May: 5Jun: 3Jul: 2Aug: 0Sep: 0Oct: 1Nov: 3Dec: 3JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

April is the peak month, with 9 of 27 tornadoes.

By time of day

40 12 AM: 0: 0: 23 AM: 0: 0: 06 AM: 0: 1: 09 AM: 0: 0: 312 PM: 2: 0: 43 PM: 1: 0: 46 PM: 3: 3: 39 PM: 1: 0: 012 AM3 AM6 AM9 AM12 PM3 PM6 PM9 PM

Most often around 2:00 PM. Times as recorded by NOAA, mostly Central Standard Time.

By year, 1950 to 2025

30 1950: 0: 0: 0: 2: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 11960: 0: 0: 0: 2: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 11970: 0: 1: 1: 0: 1: 0: 1: 0: 1: 11980: 0: 0: 0: 0: 3: 0: 0: 0: 1: 01990: 0: 1: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 02000: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 22010: 0: 2: 0: 1: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 02020: 0: 0: 0: 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.

By rating

EF0
4
EF1
13
EF2
7
EF3
3

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

Deadliest

F3, April 29, 1963

5 deaths, 10 injuries Strongest

F3, April 29, 1963

5.7 mile path Longest path

61.57 miles, EF3

December 23, 2015, whole path Widest

800 yards, EF3

December 23, 2015
Every tornado

All 27 tornadoes, newest first

DateRatingPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
Dec 23, 2015EF361.57 mi800 yd228
Dec 21, 2013EF210.07 mi300 yd12
Apr 26, 2011EF030.78 mi200 yd00
Apr 26, 2011EF027.92 mi200 yd00
Jul 30, 2009EF233.37 mi600 yd00
May 6, 2009EF10.11 mi25 yd00
Nov 24, 2001F110 mi400 yd00
Jun 9, 1994F00.3 mi23 yd00
Apr 19, 1991F00.5 mi30 yd00
Nov 19, 1988F16 mi60 yd00
May 2, 1984F10.5 mi77 yd00
May 2, 1984F17 mi100 yd013
Apr 29, 1984F12 mi100 yd02
Apr 11, 1979F10.5 mi100 yd00
May 12, 1978F233.4 mi100 yd00
Apr 24, 1976F324.6 mi300 yd01
Jul 16, 1974F20.5 mi50 yd00
Apr 3, 1972F14.7 mi10 yd00
Jun 27, 1971F10.1 mi10 yd00
May 17, 1969F10.1 mi10 yd00
Nov 19, 1964F221.5 mi100 yd00
Apr 29, 1963F10.1 mi10 yd00
Apr 29, 1963F35.7 mi440 yd510
Jun 11, 1959F10.1 mi10 yd10
Oct 28, 1955F22 mi10 yd01
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Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center severe weather database, 1950 to 2025, and SPC preliminary reports for 2026. Page built October 13, 2026.