How many tornadoes has Oxford, MS had?
Oxford has had 58 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 11 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.
When was the most recent tornado near Oxford?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Oxford was an EF2 on April 5, 2025.
When is tornado season in Oxford?
March is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Oxford, with 14 on record. April through June account for 21 of the 58 tornadoes on record near Oxford.
At a Glance
Tornadoes Since 1950
58
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
11
19.0% of total
Peak Month
March
14 on record
Per Year Avg
0.8
Across 76 years
Recent Tornado Activity Near Oxford
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles —
26 total, averaging 1.3 per year over this window.
2026
0
2025
1
2024
0
2023
5
2022
2
2021
0
2020
3
2019
0
2018
2
2017
0
2016
0
2015
2
2014
0
2013
1
2012
0
2011
2
2010
2
2009
0
2008
6
2007
0
Tornadoes by Decade
1950s
2
1960s
2
1970s
13
1980s
4
1990s
6
2000s
11
2010s
9
2020s
11
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.
EF0
11
EF1
21
EF2
15
EF3
9
EF4
2
Tornadoes by Month
Jan
5
Feb
8
Mar
14
Apr
12
May
8
Jun
1
Jul
1
Aug
2
Sep
1
Oct
1
Nov
1
Dec
4
Casualties on Record Near Oxford
76 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Oxford since 1950, across 5 events. 975 injuries have been reported across all events. 1971 was the deadliest year on record near Oxford.
The deadliest single event was an F4 on February 21, 1971, which caused 58 fatalities along a 202.1-mile track.
Notable Tornadoes Near Oxford
Deadliest Tornado
F4 on February 21, 1971 — 58 fatalities, 202.1 mi path, 100 yd wide.
Costliest Tornado
EF3 on February 5, 2008 — $35.0M in reported property damage.
Widest Tornado
EF4 on December 23, 2015 — 1,300 yards wide.
Longest Path
F4 on February 21, 1971 — 202.1 mile track.
Most Recent
EF2 on April 5, 2025.
What the record shows near Oxford
The 1970s were the busiest decade near Oxford, with 13 of the 58 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 11 so far. The Oxford record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Oxford, 32 reached EF0 or EF1 and 26 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Oxford is rated EF4, of which 2 are logged.
Across the last 20 years Oxford has averaged 1.3 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 26 in total. 2008 was the busiest of them with 6, and 10 of those years passed with none at all.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many tornadoes has Oxford, MS had?
Since 1950, 58 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Oxford. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Oxford?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Oxford was an F4 on February 21, 1971, which caused 58 fatalities.
When is tornado season in Oxford?
March is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Oxford, with 14 tornadoes on record. Tornadoes can occur any time of year, but spring months (April–June) generally see the highest activity across most of the central and southern United States.
Has Oxford been hit by an EF4 or EF5 tornado?
Within 25 miles of Oxford, there have been 0 EF5 and 2 EF4 tornadoes recorded since 1950. EF4 and EF5 tornadoes are the most destructive ratings on the Enhanced Fujita scale, with winds above 166 mph.
When was the most recent tornado near Oxford?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Oxford was an EF2 on April 5, 2025.
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