Prentiss County, Mississippi tornadoes

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29confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1953). Most recent: December 11, 2021, 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

Total291950 to 2025
Per year0.4average since 1950
Peak monthJanuary6 of 29
StrongestF3Jan 21, 1959
Deaths2whole paths, see note
Injuries51whole paths, see note

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

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

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

January is the peak month, with 6 of 29 tornadoes.

By time of day

40 12 AM: 2: 0: 03 AM: 0: 1: 06 AM: 3: 1: 09 AM: 2: 0: 012 PM: 2: 2: 23 PM: 2: 4: 26 PM: 2: 2: 09 PM: 1: 1: 012 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

30 1950: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 11960: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 2: 0: 01970: 1: 0: 1: 0: 1: 1: 0: 0: 0: 01980: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 2: 2: 01990: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 22000: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 02010: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 1: 0: 2: 0: 12020: 3: 1: 0: 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.

By rating

EF0
6
EF1
13
EF2
4
EF3
6

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, March 14, 1953

1 deaths, 0 injuries Strongest

F3, January 21, 1959

33.8 mile path Longest path

45.5 miles, F3

September 29, 1972, whole path Widest

880 yards, F3

September 29, 1972
Every tornado

All 29 tornadoes, newest first

DateRatingPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
Dec 11, 2021EF14.5 mi100 yd00
Jan 11, 2020EF15.71 mi120 yd00
Jan 11, 2020EF18.22 mi150 yd00
Jan 11, 2020EF17.23 mi100 yd00
Dec 16, 2019EF00.33 mi75 yd00
Aug 31, 2017EF00.25 mi30 yd00
Apr 22, 2017EF16.46 mi200 yd00
Dec 23, 2015EF13.93 mi80 yd00
Apr 28, 2014EF330.97 mi440 yd032
May 2, 2008EF113.77 mi150 yd00
Nov 8, 2000F01 mi10 yd00
Jan 22, 1999F00.1 mi10 yd00
Jan 22, 1999F00.2 mi20 yd00
May 18, 1995F01 mi23 yd00
Nov 4, 1988F12 mi70 yd00
Nov 4, 1988F312 mi150 yd00
Dec 15, 1987F12 mi73 yd00
Dec 15, 1987F28 mi100 yd01
Nov 8, 1986F12.5 mi77 yd00
Mar 23, 1975F317.2 mi100 yd00
Jun 7, 1974F10.5 mi500 yd00
Sep 29, 1972F345.5 mi880 yd04
Oct 13, 1970F10.1 mi50 yd00
Dec 21, 1967F20.1 mi10 yd11
Apr 23, 1967F14.7 mi100 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.