Wilkinson County, Mississippi tornadoes

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17confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1968). Most recent: December 28, 2024, EF0. 2026 so far: 3 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

Total171950 to 2025
Per year0.2average since 1950
Peak monthNovember4 of 17
StrongestF2Nov 20, 1986
Deaths0whole paths, see note
Injuries16whole paths, see note

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

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

40 Jan: 1Feb: 0Mar: 2Apr: 2May: 1Jun: 1Jul: 0Aug: 0Sep: 0Oct: 2Nov: 4Dec: 4JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

November is the peak month, with 4 of 17 tornadoes.

By time of day

40 12 AM: 0: 0: 03 AM: 1: 0: 06 AM: 0: 1: 09 AM: 1: 0: 012 PM: 0: 1: 13 PM: 1: 1: 46 PM: 2: 1: 09 PM: 1: 1: 112 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

40 1950: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01960: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 01970: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 01980: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 1: 0: 11990: 1: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 02000: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 02010: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 12020: 0: 1: 0: 0: 4: 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: 3 preliminary reports.

By rating

EF0
4
EF1
10
EF2
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

Strongest

F2, November 20, 1986

5 mile path Longest path

19 miles, F2

May 12, 1990, whole path Widest

700 yards, EF2

April 10, 2024
Every tornado

All 17 tornadoes, newest first

DateRatingPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
Dec 28, 2024EF03.61 mi75 yd00
Dec 28, 2024EF04.93 mi25 yd00
Dec 28, 2024EF111.43 mi50 yd00
Apr 10, 2024EF214.64 mi700 yd00
Mar 17, 2021EF16.76 mi100 yd00
Apr 7, 2019EF12.2 mi175 yd00
Mar 29, 2017EF12.28 mi200 yd00
Dec 25, 2012EF12.75 mi250 yd01
Jan 3, 2000F00.1 mi20 yd00
Nov 21, 1992F14 mi100 yd00
May 12, 1990F219 mi100 yd04
Jun 28, 1989F11 mi73 yd05
Nov 16, 1987F16 mi70 yd00
Nov 20, 1986F25 mi173 yd00
Oct 27, 1980F12 mi100 yd00
Oct 8, 1977F115 mi50 yd00
Nov 30, 1968F00.1 mi10 yd06
This year

2026 preliminary reports not yet confirmed

Report dateLocationRating
May 6, 20262 N DolorosaNot yet rated
Mar 11, 20264 WNW CrosbyNot yet rated
Feb 14, 20263 SW CentrevilleNot 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.