Tornadoes in Harrison County
The Storm Prediction Center records 93 tornadoes whose paths touched Harrison County, Mississippi between 1953 and 2024. They killed 6 people and injured 97. The busiest month is August, with 16 tornadoes. The strongest was an F3 on 30 October 1967. The most recent was on 10 April 2024.
- 93tornadoes
- 6deaths
- 97injuries
- 1,621per 10,000 sq mi of land
A tornado that crossed several counties counts in each one, so county counts add up to more than the state's.
How strong were the tornadoes in Harrison County?
| Rating | Tornadoes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| F0 / EF0 | 43 | 46% |
| F1 / EF1 | 31 | 33% |
| F2 / EF2 | 12 | 13% |
| F3 / EF3 | 7 | 8% |
| F4 / EF4 | 0 | 0% |
| F5 / EF5 | 0 | 0% |
| Unknown rating | 0 | 0% |
Harrison County tornadoes over time
The 2020s only run to 2024, so that bar is for a shorter period. The record starts in 1950.
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 3 |
| 1960s | 10 |
| 1970s | 17 |
| 1980s | 16 |
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 9 |
| 2010s | 15 |
| 2020s | 18 |
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| Jan | 1 |
| Feb | 4 |
| Mar | 11 |
| Apr | 13 |
| May | 15 |
| Jun | 8 |
| Jul | 2 |
| Aug | 16 |
| Sep | 11 |
| Oct | 5 |
| Nov | 4 |
| Dec | 3 |
Records for Harrison County
- Deadliest and Strongest: Gulfport, Mississippi tornado30 October 1967, F3, 4 deaths, 17 injuries, 2 miles long
- Longest path: Mississippi tornado26 February 1958, F2, 1 injury, 28.4 miles long
- Most recent: Mississippi tornado10 April 2024, EF1, 1.5 miles long
Notable tornadoes in Harrison County
- Gulfport, Mississippi tornado30 October 1967, F3, 4 deaths, 17 injuries, 2 miles long
Many of these tornadoes killed or injured people. The numbers are the official record's, and they may be revised.