Tornadoes in Wayne County
The Storm Prediction Center records 41 tornadoes whose paths touched Wayne County, Mississippi between 1957 and 2025. They killed 10 people and injured 412. The busiest month is March, with 10 tornadoes. The strongest was an F4 on 28 February 1987. The most recent was on 4 March 2025.
- 41tornadoes
- 10deaths
- 412injuries
- 506per 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 Wayne County?
| Rating | Tornadoes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| F0 / EF0 | 6 | 15% |
| F1 / EF1 | 18 | 44% |
| F2 / EF2 | 9 | 22% |
| F3 / EF3 | 7 | 17% |
| F4 / EF4 | 1 | 2% |
| F5 / EF5 | 0 | 0% |
| Unknown rating | 0 | 0% |
Wayne 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 | 3 |
| 1960s | 1 |
| 1970s | 2 |
| 1980s | 2 |
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 3 |
| 2010s | 10 |
| 2020s | 15 |
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| Jan | 2 |
| Feb | 8 |
| Mar | 10 |
| Apr | 9 |
| May | 3 |
| Jun | 1 |
| Jul | 0 |
| Aug | 0 |
| Sep | 0 |
| Oct | 2 |
| Nov | 3 |
| Dec | 3 |
Records for Wayne County
- Deadliest and Strongest: Laurel, Mississippi tornado28 February 1987, F4, 6 deaths, 350 injuries, 35 miles long
- Longest path: Mississippi tornado16 December 2019, EF3, 2 injuries, 61.2 miles long
- Most recent: Mississippi tornado4 March 2025, EF2, 4 injuries, 4 miles long
Notable tornadoes in Wayne County
- Laurel, Mississippi tornado28 February 1987, F4, 6 deaths, 350 injuries, 35 miles long
- Richton, Mississippi tornado26 February 1958, F3, 4 deaths, 20 injuries, 29.1 miles long
Many of these tornadoes killed or injured people. The numbers are the official record's, and they may be revised.