Greene County, Mississippi tornadoes

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27confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1958). Most recent: November 30, 2022, EF3. 2026 so far: 4 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 monthFebruary10 of 27
StrongestF3Feb 26, 1958
Deaths8whole paths, see note
Injuries58whole paths, see note

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

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

100 Jan: 0Feb: 10Mar: 4Apr: 6May: 1Jun: 0Jul: 0Aug: 0Sep: 0Oct: 0Nov: 3Dec: 3JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

February is the peak month, with 10 of 27 tornadoes.

By time of day

40 12 AM: 0: 0: 23 AM: 1: 1: 06 AM: 0: 0: 09 AM: 2: 2: 212 PM: 0: 0: 23 PM: 1: 1: 46 PM: 4: 3: 19 PM: 1: 0: 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: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 01960: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01970: 0: 2: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 2: 0: 01980: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01990: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 2: 0: 0: 02000: 1: 0: 2: 1: 1: 1: 1: 0: 0: 02010: 0: 3: 1: 0: 0: 0: 3: 0: 0: 02020: 1: 0: 3: 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: 4 preliminary reports.

By rating

EF0
6
EF1
10
EF2
7
EF3
4

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, February 26, 1958

4 deaths, 20 injuries Strongest

F3, February 26, 1958

29.1 mile path Longest path

29.1 miles, F3

February 26, 1958, whole path Widest

700 yards, EF3

November 30, 2022
Every tornado

All 27 tornadoes, newest first

DateRatingPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
Nov 30, 2022EF320.06 mi700 yd00
Apr 17, 2022EF21.77 mi400 yd01
Mar 30, 2022EF22.05 mi250 yd00
Feb 10, 2020EF11.2 mi200 yd00
Feb 23, 2016EF11.6 mi150 yd00
Feb 23, 2016EF10.03 mi75 yd00
Feb 23, 2016EF11.51 mi75 yd00
Dec 25, 2012EF228.64 mi300 yd04
Apr 15, 2011EF318.3 mi500 yd428
Apr 15, 2011EF15.14 mi200 yd00
Apr 4, 2011EF119.42 mi100 yd00
Nov 15, 2006F14.53 mi300 yd00
Apr 22, 2005F00.5 mi200 yd00
Nov 24, 2004F00.3 mi30 yd00
Apr 24, 2003F00.1 mi20 yd00
Dec 23, 2002F00.1 mi20 yd00
Dec 19, 2002F00.1 mi20 yd00
Mar 3, 2000F06 mi30 yd00
Feb 19, 1996F121 mi400 yd00
Feb 19, 1996F218 mi400 yd04
Mar 20, 1983F31 mi200 yd00
Mar 4, 1977F118.2 mi440 yd00
Feb 23, 1977F213.9 mi50 yd00
May 7, 1976F10.3 mi150 yd00
Feb 26, 1971F20.1 mi10 yd00
This year

2026 preliminary reports not yet confirmed

Report dateLocationRating
Jun 18, 20263 ESE AveraNot yet rated
Jun 18, 20261 NE Avent StationNot yet rated
May 6, 20262 SW JonathanNot yet rated
Mar 11, 20265 WNW VernalNot 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.