Mississippi Tornado History — 4,459 Tornadoes (Aggregate) Since 1950

How many tornadoes does Mississippi get per year?

Mississippi has had 4,459 tornadoes on record since 1950, including 339 violent (EF3+) tornadoes — averaging about 58.7 per year across 29 cities covered here. Aggregate counts sum across overlapping city radii, so unique-event totals are lower; see the per-city pages for non-overlapping figures.

When was the most recent tornado in Mississippi?

The most recent tornado in our Mississippi dataset was an EF0 on November 25, 2025 near Jackson.

When is tornado season in Mississippi?

April is historically the peak month for tornadoes in Mississippi, with 976 aggregate on record. Tornadoes can occur any time of year, but spring through early summer (April–June) generally sees the highest activity across most US states.