Amite-Pine-Purvis Tornadoes

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Deadliest tornadoes in United States history
Death counts before 1900 may be approximate
Rank Tornado Date Deaths
1 "Tri-State" March 18, 1925 695
2 Natchez, MS May 6, 1840 317
3 St. Louis and East St. Louis May 27, 1896 255
4 Tupelo, MS April 5, 1936 216
5 Gainesville, GA April 5, 1936 203
6 Woodward, OK April 9, 1947 181
7 Amite, LA and Purvis, MS April 24, 1908 143
8 New Richmond, WI June 12, 1899 117
9 Flint, MI June 8, 1953 115
10 Waco, TX May 11, 1953 114
Goliad, TX May 18, 1902 114
Source: Storm Prediction Center

The Amite-Pine-Purvis Tornadoes collectively are one of the worst tornado disasters in United States history. It struck on April 24, 1908 and left 143 people dead in its wake, making it one of the top 10 deadliest tornadoes in American history. Many of these deaths occurred in Purvis, Mississippi, where the casualties were: 83 dead, 340 injured, and 1,935 homeless. The parishes/counties affected by this string of tornadoes were: Livingston Parish, St. Helena Parish, Tangipahoa Parish, Washington Parish, Marion County, Lamar County, Forrest County, Perry County, and Wayne County.


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