Tornadoes in Warren County
The Storm Prediction Center records 71 tornadoes whose paths touched Warren County, Mississippi between 1951 and 2024. They killed 61 people and injured 620. The busiest month is April, with 17 tornadoes. The strongest was an F5 on 5 December 1953. The most recent was on 28 December 2024.
- 71tornadoes
- 61deaths
- 620injuries
- 1,206per 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 Warren County?
| Rating | Tornadoes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| F0 / EF0 | 19 | 27% |
| F1 / EF1 | 32 | 45% |
| F2 / EF2 | 15 | 21% |
| F3 / EF3 | 2 | 3% |
| F4 / EF4 | 2 | 3% |
| F5 / EF5 | 1 | 1% |
| Unknown rating | 0 | 0% |
Warren 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 | 4 |
| 1960s | 7 |
| 1970s | 4 |
| 1980s | 4 |
| 1990s | 8 |
| 2000s | 12 |
| 2010s | 19 |
| 2020s | 13 |
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| Jan | 4 |
| Feb | 2 |
| Mar | 10 |
| Apr | 17 |
| May | 3 |
| Jun | 4 |
| Jul | 1 |
| Aug | 1 |
| Sep | 5 |
| Oct | 3 |
| Nov | 8 |
| Dec | 13 |
Records for Warren County
- Deadliest and Strongest: Vicksburg, Mississippi tornado5 December 1953, F5, 38 deaths, 270 injuries, 9 miles long
- Longest path: Tallulah, Louisiana tornado24 April 2010, EF4, 10 deaths, 146 injuries, 149 miles long
- Most recent: Mississippi tornado28 December 2024, EF0, 4.1 miles long
Notable tornadoes in Warren County
- Vicksburg, Mississippi tornado5 December 1953, F5, 38 deaths, 270 injuries, 9 miles long
- Edwards, Mississippi tornado21 February 1971, F4, 13 deaths, 182 injuries, 65.2 miles long
- Tallulah, Louisiana tornado24 April 2010, EF4, 10 deaths, 146 injuries, 149 miles long
Many of these tornadoes killed or injured people. The numbers are the official record's, and they may be revised.