46
Recorded events
21
Direct deaths
202
Direct injuries
$96.0M
Property damage
Tornado in Monroe County, Mississippi: 46 recorded events between 1952 and 2025. The strongest on record measured F3. That places the county #455 nationally and #33 statewide for this hazard.
Decade by decade
Tornado in Monroe County, Mississippi: events per decade
Reporting practice changed over time — early decades are undercounted, not calmer.
The busiest decade for tornado in Monroe County is the 2010s, when 13 of the county's 46 recorded events were logged. Comparing decades is useful for spotting active periods, but the earliest years are thin because systematic reporting for this hazard began later.
Within the Monroe County archive, tornado makes up 9.8% of all recorded severe weather across 6 hazard types. Nationally the county sits at #455 for this hazard and #33 within Mississippi, putting it in the 84.3 percentile of all U.S. counties.
Seasonality
Events by month
Mar is the peak month for tornado in Monroe County with 12 recorded events, while Jul is the quietest. Seasonality here is a property of the archive as much as the climate: reports cluster where population and spotter networks are densest.
Tornado tracks
Paths crossing this county
| Date | Scale | Path length | Max width | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011-04-27 | EF5 | 37.3 mi | 1,320 yd | Touched down here |
| 2011-04-27 | EF3 | 51.5 mi | 1,320 yd | Crossed in |
| 2023-03-24 | EF3 | 36.6 mi | 1,600 yd | Crossed in |
| 1976-03-20 | EF3 | 49.4 mi | 1,400 yd | Crossed in |
| 1956-02-16 | EF3 | 8.0 mi | 200 yd | Touched down here |
| 2011-04-27 | EF3 | 58.7 mi | 1,800 yd | Crossed in |
| 1973-11-26 | EF3 | 54.4 mi | 10 yd | Crossed in |
| 2019-04-13 | EF2 | 11.3 mi | 800 yd | Touched down here |
| 2019-04-13 | EF2 | 13.2 mi | 800 yd | Touched down here |
| 2010-11-29 | EF2 | 0.3 mi | 125 yd | Touched down here |
Significant events
Deadliest on record
| Date | Location | Scale | Deaths | Injuries | Damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 27, 2011 | SMITHVILLE | EF5 | 16 | 37 | $2.5M |
| Mar 25, 2023 | GIBSON | EF3 | 2 | 55 | $80.0M |
| Feb 17, 1956 | F3 | 1 | 55 | $2.5M | |
| Apr 14, 2019 | HAMILTON | EF2 | 1 | 19 | $3.0M |
| Apr 27, 2011 | NEW WREN | EF3 | 1 | 0 | $1.0M |
| Nov 30, 2010 | ACKER | EF2 | 0 | 11 | $250K |
| May 7, 2003 | GIBSON | F2 | 0 | 6 | $2.0M |
| Mar 12, 1963 | F2 | 0 | 5 | $250K |
Most recent
Latest recorded events
| Date | Location | Magnitude | Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 24, 2025 | HATLEY | EF0 | $2K |
| Mar 15, 2025 | WREN | EF0 | $10K |
| Jan 6, 2025 | ABERDEEN STINSON ARP | EF1 | $10K |
| Mar 25, 2023 | GIBSON | EF3 | $80.0M |
| Feb 16, 2023 | SMITHVILLE | EF1 | $25K |
| Jan 12, 2023 | RIENZI | EF1 | $75K |
| Mar 31, 2022 | EAST ABERDEEN | EF0 | $50K |
| Mar 22, 2022 | STRONG | EF1 | $15K |
| Mar 31, 2021 | HATLEY | EF1 | $200K |
| Mar 18, 2021 | BIGBEE | EF0 | $10K |
Other hazards here
More from Monroe County
- Thunderstorm Wind 282
- Hail 106
From the record
What the reports say
Written by National Weather Service staff at the time of the event · public domain
The tornado developed just south of Hamilton, MS and rapidly increased in intensity. Substantial damage to residences and outbuildings occurred along Seely Drive south of Hamilton Road. Numerous trees were uprooted or trunks snapped along the track. A tree fell on a mobile home on Center Hill Road north of Hamilton killing the resident. The tornado continued north-northeast, uprooting trees and causing minor structural damage. The tornado dissipated near West Road. Three injuries were also reported. Peak winds were estimated at 130 mph.
A strong tornado moved into Monroe County from Chickasaw County and continued northeast. The New Wren community was especially hit hard. At least 20 homes were destroyed or sustained major damage. Hundreds of trees were snapped or debarked. Numerous power lines were knocked down. One motorist was killed as the tornado moved through the area.
The tornado moved into Monroe County from Chickasaw County and continued to move east-southeast.A cow and a calf were killed. Thirty-five homes were destroyed and 117 others were damaged. Several barns, sheds and outbuildings were also damaged.
Quick answers
Frequently asked
How many tornado events are on record in Monroe County, Mississippi?
46 tornado events are recorded in Monroe County between 1952 and 2025, causing 21 direct deaths.
What is the strongest tornado recorded in Monroe County?
The strongest tornado on record in Monroe County measured F3.
Where does the tornado data for Monroe County come from?
All events come from the NOAA/NCEI Storm Events Database, the federal public-domain archive of severe weather reports. Dates are UTC, damage is as reported and not inflation-adjusted, and the most recent entries may still be revised.
Cite this page
“Tornado in Monroe County, Mississippi.” Severe Weather History. severeweatherhistory.com/county/mississippi/monroe-county/tornado/ · Data: NOAA/NCEI, FEMA, U.S. Census — public domain.