Tornadoes in Bolivar County
The Storm Prediction Center records 62 tornadoes whose paths touched Bolivar County, Mississippi between 1961 and 2025. They killed 2 people and injured 162. The busiest month is January, with 11 tornadoes. The strongest was an F4 on 24 November 2001. The most recent was on 3 July 2025.
- 62tornadoes
- 2deaths
- 162injuries
- 707per 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 Bolivar County?
| Rating | Tornadoes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| F0 / EF0 | 21 | 34% |
| F1 / EF1 | 23 | 37% |
| F2 / EF2 | 14 | 23% |
| F3 / EF3 | 2 | 3% |
| F4 / EF4 | 1 | 2% |
| F5 / EF5 | 0 | 0% |
| Unknown rating | 1 | 2% |
Bolivar 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 |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 5 |
| 1970s | 7 |
| 1980s | 10 |
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 19 |
| 2010s | 8 |
| 2020s | 8 |
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| Jan | 11 |
| Feb | 4 |
| Mar | 10 |
| Apr | 4 |
| May | 6 |
| Jun | 2 |
| Jul | 2 |
| Aug | 0 |
| Sep | 11 |
| Oct | 3 |
| Nov | 6 |
| Dec | 3 |
Records for Bolivar County
- Deadliest and Longest path: Duncan, Mississippi tornado23 December 2015, EF3, 2 deaths, 28 injuries, 61.6 miles long
- Strongest: Metcalfe, Mississippi tornado24 November 2001, F4, 48 injuries, 30.3 miles long
- Most recent: Mississippi tornado3 July 2025, Unknown rating, 0 miles long
Notable tornadoes in Bolivar County
- Duncan, Mississippi tornado23 December 2015, EF3, 2 deaths, 28 injuries, 61.6 miles long
- Metcalfe, Mississippi tornado24 November 2001, F4, 48 injuries, 30.3 miles long
Many of these tornadoes killed or injured people. The numbers are the official record's, and they may be revised.