AMORY, Miss. — Residents in central Mississippi awoke Saturday morning to a trail of destruction caused by deadly overnight tornadoes. Dozens of people were reported dead or injured and the town ...

In the 20-year period of 2003-2022, Mississippi was No. 4 with 64 tornadoes per year, on average. Texas still reigned as No. 1 with 124. From 2013 to 2022, Mississippi moved up to the third spot ...

Western Mississippi is turning to recovery after being hit by a long-track tornado on Friday. Here's what made it so destructive — and why the impact of climate change on tornadoes is still unclear.

Damage is seen in Rolling Fork, Mississippi, in the aftermath of a March 23, 2023, tornado in a still from a video shot by WAPT. WAPT "I would say that it's in Joplin or worse," referencing the ...

SOUTHAVEN, Miss. - FOX13 is tracking reports of possible storm damage in Southaven, Mississippi on Sunday afternoon.

Mississippi's tornado season typically peaks in the spring, with April being the most active month. The strongest tornadoes, rated EF5, have hit Mississippi six times on record.

To look at the numbers, it's scary. According to NOAA, from 1993-2022, Mississippi averaged 54 confirmed tornadoes per year, making it No. 6 for the most tornadoes.Texas came in first place with ...

Hill said the months of March, April and May are the peak months for tornado activity in Mississippi. It's the same time of year that Mississippi experienced a deadly tornado outbreak in 2023.

Mississippi experienced 72 tornadoes in the first five months of 2025, exceeding the annual average of 33-35. The early start to tornado season, with occurrences in January and February ...

A tornado moved through Mississippi Saturday claiming the lives of seven people and injuring 29 others. According to Mississippi Govenor Tate Reeves, one death was reported in Covington County, ...

In Mississippi, nearly 20 tornadoes tore through the state on March 14 and 15, leaving seven people dead and hundreds of homes destroyed or damaged.