Mississippi saw a higher than average number of tornadoes this winter and spring and could see more hurricanes than normal ...

However, the number of tornadoes the state receives may be more devastating. USAFacts reported that between 2020-2024, an average of 72 tornadoes have touched down in Mississippi annually.

Laurel County was one of the hardest hit areas, with 17 people dying. There were 10 women and seven men, who ranged from ages 25 to 76 killed in Laurel County. The tornado that tore through Laurel ...

Two mobile disaster centers are open in Montgomery County. The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency said it continues to work with FEMA to assist storm victims and with recovery efforts. The latest ...

LONDON, Ky. (WKYT) - First responders of Laurel County were honored for their bravery one month after a deadly EF4 tornado ripped through southern Kentucky.

MOSS POINT, Miss. (WLOX) - Thursday marks two years since a tornado tore through the city of Moss Point, leaving devastation behind. More than 300 structures were damaged by the EF-2 twister.

The NWS confirmed Wednesday morning's tornado touched down south of Clarksville, Missouri, in Pike County and traveled northeast across the Mississippi River before dissipating.

LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. (LEX 18) — A couple in London is dealing with insurance after surviving an EF-4 tornado May 16. "I thought that was our last night alive," Josh York said.

The event will be from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Hollisday Creek Missionary Baptist Church - 10 Webster Avenue, Carson, Mississippi. Want more WDAM 7 news in your inbox?

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