Tornadoes in Jefferson County
The Storm Prediction Center records 34 tornadoes whose paths touched Jefferson County, Mississippi between 1950 and 2024. They killed 32 people and injured 247. The busiest month is March, with 8 tornadoes. The strongest was an F4 on 23 January 1969. The most recent was on 28 December 2024.
- 34tornadoes
- 32deaths
- 247injuries
- 654per 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 Jefferson County?
| Rating | Tornadoes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| F0 / EF0 | 5 | 15% |
| F1 / EF1 | 19 | 56% |
| F2 / EF2 | 7 | 21% |
| F3 / EF3 | 2 | 6% |
| F4 / EF4 | 1 | 3% |
| F5 / EF5 | 0 | 0% |
| Unknown rating | 0 | 0% |
Jefferson 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 | 3 |
| 1960s | 3 |
| 1970s | 2 |
| 1980s | 2 |
| 1990s | 2 |
| 2000s | 14 |
| 2010s | 4 |
| 2020s | 4 |
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| Jan | 5 |
| Feb | 2 |
| Mar | 8 |
| Apr | 4 |
| May | 3 |
| Jun | 0 |
| Jul | 0 |
| Aug | 0 |
| Sep | 6 |
| Oct | 1 |
| Nov | 1 |
| Dec | 4 |
Records for Jefferson County
- Deadliest and Strongest and Longest path: Fayette, Mississippi tornado23 January 1969, F4, 32 deaths, 241 injuries, 117.8 miles long
- Most recent: Mississippi tornado28 December 2024, EF1, 11.1 miles long
Notable tornadoes in Jefferson County
- Fayette, Mississippi tornado23 January 1969, F4, 32 deaths, 241 injuries, 117.8 miles long
Many of these tornadoes killed or injured people. The numbers are the official record's, and they may be revised.