Tornadoes in Smith County
The Storm Prediction Center records 101 tornadoes whose paths touched Smith County, Mississippi between 1951 and 2025. They killed 44 people and injured 437. The busiest month is April, with 26 tornadoes. The strongest was an F4 on 23 January 1969. The most recent was on 6 April 2025.
- 101tornadoes
- 44deaths
- 437injuries
- 1,587per 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 Smith County?
| Rating | Tornadoes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| F0 / EF0 | 28 | 28% |
| F1 / EF1 | 45 | 45% |
| F2 / EF2 | 16 | 16% |
| F3 / EF3 | 8 | 8% |
| F4 / EF4 | 4 | 4% |
| F5 / EF5 | 0 | 0% |
| Unknown rating | 0 | 0% |
Smith 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 | 9 |
| 1960s | 6 |
| 1970s | 8 |
| 1980s | 4 |
| 1990s | 6 |
| 2000s | 25 |
| 2010s | 25 |
| 2020s | 18 |
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| Jan | 8 |
| Feb | 10 |
| Mar | 12 |
| Apr | 26 |
| May | 3 |
| Jun | 7 |
| Jul | 0 |
| Aug | 1 |
| Sep | 7 |
| Oct | 4 |
| Nov | 13 |
| Dec | 10 |
Records for Smith County
- Deadliest and Strongest: Fayette, Mississippi tornado23 January 1969, F4, 32 deaths, 241 injuries, 117.8 miles long
- Longest path: Meridian, Mississippi tornado29 March 1976, F4, 8 injuries, 126.5 miles long
- Most recent: Mississippi tornado6 April 2025, EF2, 1 death, 12.4 miles long
Notable tornadoes in Smith County
- Fayette, Mississippi tornado23 January 1969, F4, 32 deaths, 241 injuries, 117.8 miles long
- Raleigh, Mississippi tornado27 April 2011, EF4, 7 deaths, 17 injuries, 122 miles long
- Magee, Mississippi tornado27 November 1994, F3, 2 deaths, 40 miles long
- Magee, Mississippi tornado4 April 1957, F3, 1 death, 75 injuries, 40.2 miles long
- Meridian, Mississippi tornado29 March 1976, F4, 8 injuries, 126.5 miles long
- Mize, Mississippi tornado22 November 1992, F4, 20 injuries, 40 miles long
Many of these tornadoes killed or injured people. The numbers are the official record's, and they may be revised.