Lawrence County, Mississippi tornadoes

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35confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1968). Most recent: January 5, 2025, EF0. 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

Total351950 to 2025
Per year0.5average since 1950
Peak monthApril9 of 35
StrongestF4Jan 10, 1975
Deaths17whole paths, see note
Injuries268whole paths, see note

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

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

90 Jan: 5Feb: 6Mar: 0Apr: 9May: 3Jun: 0Jul: 0Aug: 3Sep: 1Oct: 0Nov: 5Dec: 3JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

April is the peak month, with 9 of 35 tornadoes.

By time of day

50 12 AM: 2: 1: 23 AM: 0: 2: 06 AM: 0: 4: 29 AM: 0: 0: 012 PM: 0: 2: 43 PM: 5: 3: 36 PM: 1: 2: 19 PM: 0: 0: 112 AM3 AM6 AM9 AM12 PM3 PM6 PM9 PM

Most often around 3:00 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: 0: 01960: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 21970: 1: 0: 0: 0: 1: 1: 0: 0: 1: 01980: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 2: 0: 0: 01990: 0: 0: 3: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 32000: 0: 0: 0: 0: 3: 1: 0: 0: 1: 02010: 0: 1: 1: 1: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 12020: 2: 0: 1: 3: 2: 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. This year so far: 4 preliminary reports.

By rating

EF0
10
EF1
13
EF2
6
EF3
3
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 10, 1975

9 deaths, 210 injuries Strongest

F4, January 10, 1975

56.5 mile path Longest path

83.22 miles, EF3

April 12, 2020, whole path Widest

2,041 yards, EF3

April 12, 2020
Every tornado

All 35 tornadoes, newest first

DateRatingPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
Jan 5, 2025EF05.99 mi75 yd00
May 13, 2024EF10.8 mi230 yd00
May 13, 2024EF10.47 mi280 yd00
Nov 20, 2023EF19.04 mi100 yd00
Feb 8, 2023EF10.19 mi50 yd00
Feb 8, 2023EF00.68 mi75 yd00
Nov 29, 2022EF12 mi200 yd00
Apr 12, 2020EF383.22 mi2,041 yd02
Apr 12, 2020EF422.12 mi1,936 yd43
Dec 16, 2019EF210.66 mi600 yd01
Jan 3, 2015EF00.08 mi50 yd00
Feb 10, 2013EF11.58 mi140 yd00
Dec 25, 2012EF28.37 mi440 yd07
Apr 4, 2011EF117.28 mi600 yd00
Dec 9, 2008EF01.29 mi50 yd00
Apr 6, 2005F13.5 mi50 yd00
Nov 24, 2004F17 mi75 yd00
Nov 24, 2004F228 mi200 yd00
May 1, 2004F19 mi100 yd00
Feb 27, 1999F01 mi50 yd00
Feb 27, 1999F317 mi440 yd00
Jan 22, 1999F01 min/a00
Jan 27, 1994F01 mi50 yd00
Aug 26, 1992F01.5 mi100 yd00
Aug 26, 1992F01.5 mi80 yd00
This year

2026 preliminary reports not yet confirmed

Report dateLocationRating
May 6, 20263 W MonticelloNot yet rated
Feb 14, 20262 SSE MonticelloNot yet rated
Feb 14, 20263 S MonticelloNot yet rated
Jan 9, 2026WanillaNot 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.