How many tornadoes has Starkville, MS had?
Starkville has had 123 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 15 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.
When was the most recent tornado near Starkville?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Starkville was an EF0 on March 31, 2025.
When is tornado season in Starkville?
April is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Starkville, with 37 on record. April through June account for 45 of the 123 tornadoes on record near Starkville.
At a Glance
Tornadoes Since 1950
123
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
15
12.2% of total
Peak Month
April
37 on record
Per Year Avg
1.6
Across 76 years
Recent Tornado Activity Near Starkville
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles —
55 total, averaging 2.8 per year over this window.
2026
0
2025
3
2024
2
2023
1
2022
8
2021
0
2020
2
2019
10
2018
2
2017
0
2016
3
2015
0
2014
6
2013
0
2012
0
2011
6
2010
5
2009
3
2008
2
2007
2
Tornadoes by Decade
1950s
13
1960s
9
1970s
11
1980s
13
1990s
9
2000s
20
2010s
32
2020s
16
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
27
EF1
52
EF2
29
EF3
10
EF4
5
Tornadoes by Month
Jan
11
Feb
12
Mar
14
Apr
37
May
5
Jun
3
Jul
2
Aug
1
Sep
5
Oct
6
Nov
19
Dec
8
Casualties on Record Near Starkville
47 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Starkville since 1950, across 14 events. 565 injuries have been reported across all events. 1992 was the deadliest year on record near Starkville.
The deadliest single event was an F4 on November 21, 1992, which caused 12 fatalities along a 128.0-mile track.
Notable Tornadoes Near Starkville
Deadliest Tornado
F4 on November 21, 1992 — 12 fatalities, 128.0 mi path, 880 yd wide.
Costliest Tornado
EF4 on April 24, 2010 — $386.0M in reported property damage.
Widest Tornado
EF4 on April 24, 2010 — 3,080 yards wide.
Longest Path
EF4 on April 24, 2010 — 149.0 mile track.
Most Recent
EF0 on March 31, 2025.
What the record shows near Starkville
The 2010s were the busiest decade near Starkville, with 32 of the 123 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 16 so far. The Starkville record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Starkville, 79 reached EF0 or EF1 and 44 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Starkville is rated EF4, of which 5 are logged.
Across the last 20 years Starkville has averaged 2.8 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 55 in total. 2019 was the busiest of them with 10, and 6 of those years passed with none at all.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many tornadoes has Starkville, MS had?
Since 1950, 123 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Starkville. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Starkville?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Starkville was an F4 on November 21, 1992, which caused 12 fatalities.
When is tornado season in Starkville?
April is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Starkville, with 37 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 Starkville been hit by an EF4 or EF5 tornado?
Within 25 miles of Starkville, there have been 0 EF5 and 5 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 Starkville?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Starkville was an EF0 on March 31, 2025.
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