Copiah County, Mississippi tornadoes

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61confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1953). Most recent: December 28, 2024, EF1. 2026 so far: 1 preliminary report preliminary

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Tornado paths, 1950 to 2025
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The record

At a glance

Total611950 to 2025
Per year0.8average since 1950
Peak monthApril13 of 61
StrongestF4Jan 23, 1969
Deaths53whole paths, see note
Injuries419whole paths, see note

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

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

130 Jan: 7Feb: 5Mar: 8Apr: 13May: 0Jun: 0Jul: 1Aug: 3Sep: 2Oct: 3Nov: 7Dec: 12JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

April is the peak month, with 13 of 61 tornadoes.

By time of day

100 12 AM: 2: 2: 13 AM: 0: 0: 26 AM: 3: 1: 29 AM: 2: 0: 112 PM: 5: 3: 93 PM: 1: 6: 26 PM: 10: 1: 39 PM: 1: 1: 312 AM3 AM6 AM9 AM12 PM3 PM6 PM9 PM

Most often around 6:00 PM. Times as recorded by NOAA, mostly Central Standard Time.

By year, 1950 to 2025

50 1950: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 1: 0: 0: 1: 11960: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 2: 0: 0: 21970: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 2: 1: 2: 01980: 0: 0: 1: 0: 2: 0: 1: 1: 1: 11990: 1: 0: 5: 2: 0: 1: 1: 0: 0: 02000: 0: 1: 0: 1: 1: 1: 0: 1: 5: 02010: 1: 2: 1: 0: 0: 0: 3: 2: 2: 22020: 0: 1: 2: 0: 3: 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: 1 preliminary reports.

By rating

EF0
18
EF1
26
EF2
10
EF3
4
EF4
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

F4, January 23, 1969

32 deaths, 241 injuries Strongest

F4, January 23, 1969

117.8 mile path Longest path

128 miles, F4

November 21, 1992, whole path Widest

1,583 yards, F3

March 30, 1976
Every tornado

All 61 tornadoes, newest first

DateRatingPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
Dec 28, 2024EF111.92 mi1,200 yd00
Dec 28, 2024EF12.68 mi500 yd00
Dec 28, 2024EF113.04 mi1,500 yd00
Dec 14, 2022EF16.35 mi150 yd00
Mar 22, 2022EF04.87 mi100 yd00
Mar 16, 2021EF11.39 mi100 yd00
Apr 18, 2019EF128.36 mi600 yd00
Apr 18, 2019EF16.57 mi500 yd00
Nov 1, 2018EF02.19 mi200 yd00
Apr 6, 2018EF12.37 mi700 yd00
Apr 30, 2017EF05.17 mi100 yd00
Jan 2, 2017EF16.81 mi300 yd00
Feb 15, 2016EF230.34 mi250 yd00
Jan 21, 2016EF15.34 mi200 yd00
Jan 21, 2016EF03.03 mi50 yd00
Jan 25, 2012EF13.08 mi350 yd00
Apr 27, 2011EF210.46 mi440 yd02
Apr 15, 2011EF01.03 mi200 yd00
Jan 21, 2010EF23.61 mi500 yd00
Dec 9, 2008EF01.9 mi75 yd00
Dec 9, 2008EF11.63 mi75 yd00
Sep 2, 2008EF01.51 mi40 yd00
Sep 2, 2008EF12.55 mi100 yd00
Apr 18, 2008EF113.94 mi50 yd00
Dec 20, 2007EF02.24 mi50 yd00
This year

2026 preliminary reports not yet confirmed

Report dateLocationRating
Apr 24, 20265 ENE Crystal SpringsNot 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 13, 2026.