NHC HURDAT2 · SPC Tornado Database
Hurricanes and Tornadoes That Hit Como, MS
Every tropical system within 75 miles since 1851 and every tornado within 25 miles since 1950.
Data: NOAA NHC HURDAT2 and NOAA SPC tornado and hail reports, through 2025 · Updated
11 tropical systems have passed within 75 miles of Como, Mississippi since 1851, 0 of them at hurricane strength; the most recent was Olga in 2019. Since 1950, 63 tornadoes have touched down within 25 miles, 6 of them rated EF3 or stronger.
- Hurricanes
- 0
- Tropical storms
- 11
- Tornadoes
- 63
- EF3 or stronger
- 6
within 75 mi, since 1851
below hurricane strength
within 25 mi, since 1950
74 deaths in all
What the records show for Como
None of the 11 tropical systems was at hurricane strength as it passed Como; the strongest was an unnamed storm in 1888, a tropical storm with 64 mph winds when its centre passed 18 miles away. The record near Como begins with an unnamed storm in 1860; the most recent system was Olga in 2019, a tropical storm 18 miles away. The 1880s and the 1950s were the busiest decades, with 2 systems each. Of the 11 systems, one has come since 2000. Of the 232 Mississippi cities on this site, 94% have more tropical storms and hurricanes within 75 miles than Como. The highest rating among the 63 tornadoes within 25 miles is F4 or EF4, reached 2 times; the most recent, on December 23, 2015, came within 12 miles. The deadliest, an F4 on February 21, 1971, killed 58 people. Of the 63, 2 had paths within 5 miles of the city centre, and 33 have come since 2000. April has had the most tornadoes, 11. The most recent tornado was on May 18, 2025. Of the 232 Mississippi cities, 95% have more tornadoes within 25 miles than Como. Hail has been reported within 10 miles 42 times since 1973, with stones up to 2.75 inches (baseball size). Of the 232 Mississippi cities, 69% have more hail reports within 10 miles than Como.
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Tropical storms and hurricanes near Como
| Year | Storm | Closest | Strength when closest | Peak |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | OlgaOct 26 | 18 mi | Tropical storm (48 mph) | Tropical storm |
| 1969 | CamilleAug 18 | 7 mi | Tropical storm (43 mph) | Category 5 |
| 1957 | AudreyJun 28 | 21 mi | Tropical storm (43 mph) | Category 3 |
| 1950 | BakerAug 31 | 70 mi | Tropical storm (40 mph) | Category 2 |
| 1934 | Unnamed 1934 stormJun 17 | 35 mi | Tropical storm (40 mph) | Category 2 |
| 1923 | Unnamed 1923 stormOct 18 | 41 mi | Tropical storm (43 mph) | Tropical storm |
| 1916 | Unnamed 1916 stormJul 7 | 53 mi | Tropical storm (46 mph) | Category 3 |
| 1906 | Unnamed 1906 stormSep 28 | 2 mi | Tropical storm (46 mph) | Category 3 |
| 1888 | Unnamed 1888 stormAug 20 | 18 mi | Tropical storm (64 mph) | Category 3 |
| 1881 | Unnamed 1881 stormAug 29 | 62 mi | Tropical storm (46 mph) | Category 2 |
| 1860 | Unnamed 1860 stormOct 3 | 31 mi | Tropical storm (46 mph) | Category 2 |
Strength is the sustained wind on the track at the closest point, which is not the wind felt in Como: a hurricane's worst winds sit within a few dozen miles of its centre, and inland cities are usually past that.
Tornadoes within 25 miles of Como
By decade
- 2020s13(1 EF3+)
- 2010s12(2 EF3+)
- 2000s8(1 EF3+)
- 1990s2
- 1980s8
- 1970s10(2 EF3+)
- 1960s8
- 1950s2
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Killed / injured |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 21, 1971 | F4 | 23 mi | 202.1 mi | 58 / 795 |
| Dec 23, 2015 | EF4 | 12 mi | 75.09 mi | 9 / 36 |
| Dec 23, 2015 | EF3 | 2 mi | 61.57 mi | 2 / 28 |
| Apr 2, 2025 | EF3 | 10 mi | 12.22 mi | 0 / 2 |
| Feb 5, 2008 | EF3 | 22 mi | 7.15 mi | 0 / 14 |
| Apr 24, 1976 | F3 | 24 mi | 24.6 mi | 0 / 1 |
| Nov 24, 2001 | F2 | 16 mi | 43.5 mi | 3 / 33 |
| May 2, 2010 | EF2 | 21 mi | 1.43 mi | 1 / 0 |
| Apr 28, 1962 | F2 | 24 mi | 34.6 mi | 1 / 6 |
| Jan 11, 2020 | EF2 | 24 mi | 8.21 mi | 0 / 0 |
| Apr 27, 2013 | EF2 | 22 mi | 0.79 mi | 0 / 0 |
| Nov 24, 2001 | F2 | 23 mi | 6 mi | 0 / 9 |
The strongest 12 of 63, by rating and then by deaths. Ratings before February 2007 are on the original Fujita scale.
Hail in Como
The Storm Prediction Center has 42 hail reports within 10 miles of Como since 1973, made on 34 separate days. Of these, 18 were 1 inch across or larger, and 3 reached 2 inches. The largest, 2.75 inches (baseball size), fell on April 26, 2011. The most recent report is from May 25, 2025. May has the most reports, 14.
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center severe weather reports, data through 2025.
Weather by month in Como
The nearest NOAA station with 1991–2020 climate normals is Senatobia, MS, 9 miles northwest of Como at 240 feet. July is the warmest, with an average high of 91°F and low of 71°F; January is the coolest, at 52°F and 31°F. April is the wettest at 6.1 inches of precipitation on average and September the driest at 3.1 inches; the year adds up to 58.2 inches over 76 days with at least a tenth of an inch. June to November, the hurricane season months, bring 43% of the year's precipitation (25.1 of 58.2 inches); the other six months are wetter. August has brought the most of the 11 tropical systems that passed within 75 miles (4); a normal August there has highs of 92°F and 3.5 inches of precipitation. Highs reach 90°F on about 76 days a year, almost all from May to October. Lows fall below freezing on about 64 nights a year. That 58.2 inches is more than at 34 of the 87 Mississippi stations used on this site (39%). Sardis, 7 miles south, has its own station (Sardis Dam, MS): 58.1 inches a year, the same as here, and a July average high of 92°F against 91°F.
| Month | High °F | Low °F | Precip. in | Days ≥ 0.1" |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 52 | 31 | 4.7 | 7 |
| Feb | 55 | 34 | 5.0 | 7 |
| Mar | 64 | 42 | 5.5 | 8 |
| Apr | 73 | 51 | 6.1 | 7 |
| May | 81 | 60 | 5.9 | 7 |
| Jun | 89 | 67 | 4.8 | 6 |
| Jul | 91 | 71 | 4.9 | 6 |
| Aug | 92 | 70 | 3.5 | 5 |
| Sep | 86 | 62 | 3.1 | 4 |
| Oct | 75 | 50 | 4.6 | 6 |
| Nov | 64 | 40 | 4.2 | 6 |
| Dec | 54 | 33 | 5.9 | 8 |
| Year | 73 | 51 | 58.2 | 76 |
Averages for 1991–2020 at Senatobia, MS (240 ft), from NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals. Normals describe the station; the farther a place is from it, and the bigger the difference in height, the more its weather can differ.
Floods, thunderstorm wind and lightning near Como
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged 77 flood, rain, thunderstorm wind and lightning events that began within 10 miles of Como: 67 thunderstorm wind reports, 8 flash floods, 1 flood and 1 heavy rain event. They killed 2 people and injured 1, and the NWS estimated $450,000 in property and crop damage. The strongest thunderstorm gust on record here was 85 mph, on May 24, 2024. Of the 232 Mississippi cities on this site with a flash flood on record, 26 have had fewer than Como.
June 13, 2011: thunderstorm wind 8 miles from the centre of Como — 2 killed, 1 injured.
Source: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, events whose starting point is on record, 1996 to June 30, 2026. Damage is the NWS estimate in the dollars of the year, not insured losses, and NWS notes that some reports are unverified.
Flood insurance claims, disaster declarations and FEMA risk ratings
Panola County, which includes Como, has been named in 26 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1973, 20 of them major disasters (by incident: 13 severe storms, 4 hurricanes, 2 biological emergencies, 2 floods). The latest major disaster declaration was Severe Winter Storm, on February 6, 2026. FEMA's National Risk Index gives Panola County a Relatively Low rating for natural hazard risk overall; by hazard: Relatively High for strong wind and lightning; Relatively Moderate for tornadoes and heat waves; Relatively Low for hurricanes, hail and inland flooding. It models the county's expected loss from all 18 hazards it covers at $17.3 million a year, the 28th highest of 82 Mississippi counties; of the hazards above, the largest share, $3.8 million (22%), is from tornadoes.
Claims: FEMA, OpenFEMA Dataset FIMA NFIP Redacted Claims – v3, summed over ZIP codes; payments in the dollars of each year, not adjusted for inflation. Declarations: Disaster Declarations Summaries – v2, by county. Retrieved October 25, 2026. This product uses the Federal Emergency Management Agency's OpenFEMA API, but is not endorsed by FEMA. The Federal Government or FEMA cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from the Agency's website(s).
Risk ratings: FEMA, National Risk Index county table, December 2025 (v1.20), retrieved October 26, 2026; ratings compare counties nationwide, are meant for planning and are no substitute for a local risk assessment. This product uses the Federal Emergency Management Agency's National Risk Index dataset API or downloadable datasets but is not endorsed by FEMA. The Federal Government or FEMA cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from the Agency's website(s).
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Cities near Como
- Sardis, MS7 mi
- Senatobia, MS7 mi
- Coldwater, MS13 mi
- Batesville, MS15 mi
- Sarah, MS17 mi
- Courtland, MS19 mi
- Hernando, MS22 mi
- University, MS22 mi
- Pope, MS23 mi
- Abbeville, MS24 mi
- Oxford, MS25 mi
- Nesbit, MS27 mi
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