Humphreys County, Mississippi tornadoes

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37confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1950). Most recent: March 14, 2025, EF2. 2026 so far: 0 preliminary reports preliminary

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Tornado paths, 1950 to 2025
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The record

At a glance

Total371950 to 2025
Per year0.5average since 1950
Peak monthMarch6 of 37
StrongestF5Feb 21, 1971
Deaths125whole paths, see note
Injuries1,491whole paths, see note

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

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

60 Jan: 4Feb: 3Mar: 6Apr: 6May: 1Jun: 0Jul: 0Aug: 1Sep: 5Oct: 4Nov: 2Dec: 5JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

March is the peak month, with 6 of 37 tornadoes.

By time of day

60 12 AM: 0: 0: 03 AM: 0: 1: 26 AM: 0: 1: 09 AM: 0: 0: 012 PM: 2: 1: 33 PM: 4: 6: 16 PM: 4: 2: 19 PM: 4: 3: 212 AM3 AM6 AM9 AM12 PM3 PM6 PM9 PM

Most often around 4:00 PM. Times as recorded by NOAA, mostly Central Standard Time.

By year, 1950 to 2025

40 1950: 1: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 11960: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 2: 01970: 0: 2: 1: 0: 1: 0: 1: 0: 0: 01980: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 1: 01990: 1: 0: 2: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 32000: 0: 2: 0: 1: 0: 4: 1: 0: 1: 02010: 0: 0: 3: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 02020: 1: 0: 1: 1: 0: 119501960197019801990200020102020

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
10
EF1
8
EF2
14
EF3
1
EF4
3
EF5
1

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, February 21, 1971

58 deaths, 795 injuries Strongest

F5, February 21, 1971

109.2 mile path Longest path

202.1 miles, F4

February 21, 1971, whole path Widest

1,320 yards, EF4

March 24, 2023
Every tornado

All 37 tornadoes, newest first

DateRatingPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
Mar 14, 2025EF235.78 mi1,320 yd00
Mar 24, 2023EF459.23 mi1,320 yd17165
Dec 13, 2022EF13.15 mi200 yd00
Apr 12, 2020EF14.09 mi440 yd00
Oct 17, 2012EF11.92 mi100 yd00
Oct 17, 2012EF11.46 mi100 yd00
Oct 17, 2012EF24.33 mi440 yd04
Dec 9, 2008EF00.84 mi50 yd00
Apr 7, 2006F01 mi30 yd00
Sep 24, 2005F218 mi800 yd03
Sep 24, 2005F13.5 mi100 yd12
Sep 24, 2005F11.5 mi75 yd00
Sep 24, 2005F04 mi50 yd00
Apr 6, 2003F00.5 mi25 yd00
Nov 24, 2001F35 mi400 yd05
Feb 24, 2001F00.5 mi350 yd00
May 5, 1999F01 mi40 yd00
Jan 21, 1999F03 mi50 yd00
Jan 8, 1999F01 mi50 yd00
Aug 26, 1992F01 mi100 yd00
Mar 9, 1992F420 mi880 yd01
Dec 21, 1990F15 mi200 yd10
Dec 27, 1988F210 mi73 yd00
Mar 18, 1986F214 mi100 yd00
Oct 17, 1980F251.2 mi200 yd00
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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.