Panola County, Mississippi tornadoes

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26confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1955). Most recent: March 24, 2023, EF1. 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

Total261950 to 2025
Per year0.3average since 1950
Peak monthMarch6 of 26
StrongestEF3Dec 23, 2015
Deaths5whole paths, see note
Injuries69whole paths, see note

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

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

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

March is the peak month, with 6 of 26 tornadoes.

By time of day

50 12 AM: 1: 0: 03 AM: 1: 1: 16 AM: 0: 1: 19 AM: 0: 0: 012 PM: 1: 1: 33 PM: 1: 2: 26 PM: 1: 5: 29 PM: 1: 1: 012 AM3 AM6 AM9 AM12 PM3 PM6 PM9 PM

Most often around 7:00 PM. Times as recorded by NOAA, mostly Central Standard Time.

By year, 1950 to 2025

30 1950: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 01960: 0: 0: 1: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01970: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 2: 1: 1: 1: 01980: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 2: 01990: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 12000: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 1: 02010: 1: 1: 0: 2: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 02020: 2: 0: 1: 3: 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
5
EF1
13
EF2
7
EF3
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

F2, November 24, 2001

3 deaths, 33 injuries Strongest

EF3, December 23, 2015

61.57 mile path Longest path

61.57 miles, EF3

December 23, 2015, whole path Widest

800 yards, EF3

December 23, 2015
Every tornado

All 26 tornadoes, newest first

DateRatingPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
Mar 24, 2023EF13.94 mi125 yd00
Mar 24, 2023EF16.18 mi150 yd00
Mar 24, 2023EF18.39 mi100 yd00
Mar 30, 2022EF116.2 mi200 yd01
Jan 11, 2020EF07.25 mi150 yd00
Jan 11, 2020EF15.67 mi150 yd01
Dec 23, 2015EF361.57 mi800 yd228
Dec 21, 2013EF16.17 mi200 yd00
Apr 27, 2013EF20.79 mi75 yd00
Apr 27, 2011EF01.58 mi25 yd00
May 2, 2010EF10.11 mi30 yd00
Feb 5, 2008EF00.2 mi25 yd00
Mar 9, 2006F11 mi200 yd00
Nov 24, 2001F243.5 mi300 yd333
Jan 21, 1999F08 min/a00
Dec 27, 1988F11 mi30 yd00
Nov 19, 1988F11 mi50 yd00
Jun 30, 1987F13 mi50 yd00
May 12, 1978F233.4 mi100 yd00
Jul 13, 1977F10.5 mi30 yd00
Apr 24, 1976F20.1 mi300 yd02
May 9, 1975F00.1 mi13 yd00
Mar 12, 1975F22.5 mi70 yd00
Nov 19, 1964F217.3 mi440 yd00
Feb 23, 1962F10.1 mi10 yd04
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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.