Olive Branch, MS Tornado History — 111 Tornadoes Since 1950
How many tornadoes has Olive Branch, MS had?
Olive Branch has had 111 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 10 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.
When was the most recent tornado near Olive Branch?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Olive Branch was an EF1 on May 18, 2025.
When is tornado season in Olive Branch?
April is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Olive Branch, with 21 on record. April through June account for 53 of the 111 tornadoes on record near Olive Branch.
At a Glance
Recent Tornado Activity Near Olive Branch
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 26 total, averaging 1.3 per year over this window.
What storm spotters reported near Olive Branch
2 local storm reports have been filed within 25 miles of Olive Branch and since confirmed into the NOAA archive, the earliest on April 2, 2025 and the most recent on May 18, 2025. They are already counted in the Olive Branch totals above; quoted below is the narrative each reporting office filed at the time.
EF1 tornado with 95 mph winds occurred in Hernando... MS. (MEG)
*** 1 INJ *** Extensive damage across the northern part of Marshall County. Multiple homes damaged with numerous trees and powerlines down. (MEG)
Source: National Weather Service and trained-spotter local storm reports, relayed by the NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
Tornadoes by Decade
Tornadoes by Enhanced Fujita Rating
F0–F5 ratings (pre-2007) are grouped with their EF equivalents. The Enhanced Fujita scale replaced the original Fujita scale in February 2007.
Tornadoes by Month
Casualties on Record Near Olive Branch
36 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Olive Branch since 1950, across 9 events. 462 injuries have been reported across all events. 1952 was the deadliest year on record near Olive Branch.
The deadliest single event was an F4 on March 21, 1952, which caused 16 fatalities along a 29.6-mile track.
Notable Tornadoes Near Olive Branch
What the record shows near Olive Branch
The 1990s were the busiest decade near Olive Branch, with 23 of the 111 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 11 so far. The Olive Branch record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Olive Branch, 78 reached EF0 or EF1 and 33 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Olive Branch is rated EF4, of which 1 is logged.
Across the last 20 years Olive Branch has averaged 1.3 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 26 in total. 2008 was the busiest of them with 4, and 9 of those years passed with none at all.