Tornadoes in Yazoo County
The Storm Prediction Center records 72 tornadoes whose paths touched Yazoo County, Mississippi between 1953 and 2025. They killed 24 people and injured 342. The busiest month is April, with 15 tornadoes. The strongest was an F4 on 21 February 1971. The most recent was on 18 October 2025.
- 72tornadoes
- 24deaths
- 342injuries
- 781per 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 Yazoo County?
| Rating | Tornadoes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| F0 / EF0 | 24 | 33% |
| F1 / EF1 | 25 | 35% |
| F2 / EF2 | 17 | 24% |
| F3 / EF3 | 2 | 3% |
| F4 / EF4 | 2 | 3% |
| F5 / EF5 | 0 | 0% |
| Unknown rating | 2 | 3% |
Yazoo 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 | 1 |
| 1970s | 3 |
| 1980s | 9 |
| 1990s | 13 |
| 2000s | 10 |
| 2010s | 17 |
| 2020s | 18 |
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| Jan | 2 |
| Feb | 9 |
| Mar | 14 |
| Apr | 15 |
| May | 7 |
| Jun | 2 |
| Jul | 1 |
| Aug | 3 |
| Sep | 1 |
| Oct | 5 |
| Nov | 6 |
| Dec | 7 |
Records for Yazoo County
- Deadliest and Strongest: Edwards, Mississippi tornado21 February 1971, F4, 13 deaths, 182 injuries, 65.2 miles long
- Longest path: Tallulah, Louisiana tornado24 April 2010, EF4, 10 deaths, 146 injuries, 149 miles long
- Most recent: Mississippi tornado18 October 2025, EF0, 3 miles long
Notable tornadoes in Yazoo County
- 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.