The January 10, 1975 tornado

F4Pike, Lincoln, Lawrence and Simpson counties, Mississippi

An F4 tornado on a 56.5-mile path that killed 9 and injured 210. It was one of 39 tornadoes recorded in the U.S. that day, 2 of them rated F3/EF3 or stronger.

Watch how it happened

F4 tornado · January 10, 1975

How it happened

Follow the tornado’s path, minute by minute.

About this replay

Local time (CST)—Historical replay — logged times

Distance—of 56.5 miles

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RatingF4

The tornado

Rating: F4; Fujita scale
Path length: 56.5 mi; Width up to 200 yards
Killed: 9; Along the whole path
Injured: 210; Along the whole path
Date and time: Friday, January 10, 1975; 8:14 AM CST
That day: 39; tornadoes in the U.S.; more on this date

Counties on its path

Pike CountyMS
Lincoln CountyMS
Lawrence CountyMS
Simpson CountyMS

Storm Prediction Center severe weather database. Path drawn as a straight line from the recorded start to end point.