National Weather ServiceMississippiTornado WarningArchive to October 16, 2026
Tornado Warnings in Mississippi
The National Weather Service issued 195 tornado warnings for Mississippi in 2025 and 186 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 4th most of any state. 2026 through September: 97, 32% below the average of 144 for those months in 2008-2025. Smith was covered most often (186 times since 2008).
How many tornado warnings does Mississippi get?
Every tornado warning that covered part of Mississippi. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 97 |
| 2025 | 195 |
| 2024 | 86 |
| 2023 | 120 |
| 2022 | 238 |
| 2021 | 153 |
| 2020 | 135 |
| 2019 | 190 |
| 2018 | 112 |
| 2017 | 169 |
| 2016 | 130 |
| 2015 | 95 |
| 2014 | 144 |
| 2013 | 109 |
| 2012 | 250 |
| 2011 | 406 |
| 2010 | 186 |
| 2009 | 173 |
| 2008 | 459 |
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 16, 2026.
When in the year does Mississippi get them?
Sum of 2008-2025; the busiest month is labelled.
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 16, 2026.
Where in Mississippi?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smith | 186 | 31 | April 25, 2026 |
| Jasper | 165 | 28 | April 29, 2026 |
| Harrison | 164 | 14 | June 18, 2026 |
| Jackson | 149 | 19 | May 24, 2026 |
| Simpson | 140 | 27 | April 25, 2026 |
| Hancock | 139 | 17 | June 18, 2026 |
| Jones | 138 | 34 | May 7, 2026 |
| Pearl River | 138 | 18 | June 18, 2026 |
| Rankin | 132 | 24 | April 25, 2026 |
| Greene | 129 | 13 | June 18, 2026 |
| Marshall | 129 | 26 | April 29, 2026 |
| Pike | 129 | 22 | May 7, 2026 |
The NWS issues these products for counties or forecast zones; a zone can be part of a county or a mountain range.
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 16, 2026.
The latest tornado warnings for Mississippi in AreaZine's record
NWS New OrleansWarningJune 18, 2026
Tornado Warning: Hancock and Harrison, MS
Expired 8:45 a.m. CDT, June 18, 2026
NWS MobileWarningJune 18, 2026
Tornado Warning: Perry and Stone, MS
Expired 8:45 a.m. CDT, June 18, 2026
NWS MobileWarningMay 22, 2026
Tornado Warning: Wayne, MS
Expired 9:30 a.m. CDT, May 22, 2026
NWS New OrleansWarningMay 21, 2026
Tornado Warning: Hancock, Harrison and Pearl River, MS
Expired 5:30 p.m. CDT, May 21, 2026
NWS MobileWarningMay 6, 2026
Tornado Warning: Perry, MS
Expired 8:15 p.m. CDT, May 6, 2026
NWS JacksonWarningMay 6, 2026
Tornado Warning: Forrest, MS
Expired 8:00 p.m. CDT, May 6, 2026
NWS JacksonWarningMay 6, 2026
Tornado Warning: Lamar and Marion, MS
Expired 7:15 p.m. CDT, May 6, 2026
NWS JacksonWarningMay 6, 2026
Tornado Warning: Adams and Franklin, MS
Expired 7:15 p.m. CDT, May 6, 2026
This list is AreaZine's record of the NWS alert feed, kept since April 6, 2026; the counts above come from the complete IEM archive.
Source: National Weather Service alerts (api.weather.gov).
Every tornado warning for Mississippi in AreaZine's record
11 notices in AreaZine's record; the latest first below. Every one, oldest first: April 24, 2026 to June 18, 2026.
- Tornado Warning: Hancock and Harrison, MS Hancock and Harrison expired
- Tornado Warning: Perry and Stone, MS Perry and Stone expired
- Tornado Warning: Wayne, MS Wayne expired
- Tornado Warning: Hancock, Harrison and Pearl River, MS Hancock, Harrison and Pearl River expired
- Tornado Warning: Perry, MS Perry expired
- Tornado Warning: Forrest, MS Forrest expired
- Tornado Warning: Lamar and Marion, MS Lamar and Marion expired
- Tornado Warning: Adams and Franklin, MS Adams and Franklin expired
- Tornado Warning: Wilkinson, MS Wilkinson expired
- Tornado Warning: Ashley, Chicot and Washington County, AR and MS Ashley, Chicot and Washington County expired
- Tornado Warning: Covington and Jefferson Davis, MS Covington and Jefferson Davis expired
Source: National Weather Service alerts (api.weather.gov). A U.S. Government work, in the public domain.
What is a tornado warning?
The NWS issues a tornado warning when a tornado has been seen or weather radar indicates one in the warned area. Warnings are drawn as polygons around the storm's path and usually last 30 to 60 minutes. A warning means the hazard is happening, about to happen, or very likely: act now to protect people and property. The national record · Every warning type in Mississippi.
How does Mississippi compare with its neighbours?
Mississippi gets more tornado warnings than any state on its border.
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 16, 2026.
More records for Mississippi
- Tornado Watches in Mississippi34 a year
- Severe Thunderstorm Warnings in Mississippi714 a year
- Flood Warnings in Mississippi235 a year
- Flash Flood Warnings in Mississippi181 a year
- Every warning type in Mississippi
- Tornado Warnings in every state2,804 a year nationally