Tornadoes in Pike County
The Storm Prediction Center records 37 tornadoes whose paths touched Pike County, Mississippi between 1958 and 2025. They killed 15 people and injured 229. The busiest month is April, with 9 tornadoes. The strongest was an F4 on 10 January 1975. The most recent was on 15 March 2025.
- 37tornadoes
- 15deaths
- 229injuries
- 904per 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 Pike County?
| Rating | Tornadoes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| F0 / EF0 | 11 | 30% |
| F1 / EF1 | 15 | 41% |
| F2 / EF2 | 8 | 22% |
| F3 / EF3 | 1 | 3% |
| F4 / EF4 | 2 | 5% |
| F5 / EF5 | 0 | 0% |
| Unknown rating | 0 | 0% |
Pike County tornadoes over time
The 2020s only run to 2025, so that bar is for a shorter period. The record starts in 1950.
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 1 |
| 1960s | 2 |
| 1970s | 3 |
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 7 |
| 2000s | 5 |
| 2010s | 6 |
| 2020s | 8 |
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| Jan | 4 |
| Feb | 2 |
| Mar | 5 |
| Apr | 9 |
| May | 1 |
| Jun | 3 |
| Jul | 0 |
| Aug | 0 |
| Sep | 0 |
| Oct | 1 |
| Nov | 7 |
| Dec | 5 |
Records for Pike County
- Deadliest and Strongest: Magnolia, Mississippi tornado10 January 1975, F4, 9 deaths, 210 injuries, 56.5 miles long
- Longest path and Most recent: Kentwood, Louisiana tornado15 March 2025, EF4, 6 deaths, 6 injuries, 67.2 miles long
Notable tornadoes in Pike County
- Magnolia, Mississippi tornado10 January 1975, F4, 9 deaths, 210 injuries, 56.5 miles long
- Kentwood, Louisiana tornado15 March 2025, EF4, 6 deaths, 6 injuries, 67.2 miles long
Many of these tornadoes killed or injured people. The numbers are the official record's, and they may be revised.