Out of curiosity, I did a bit of research. I have first hand knowledge of the 1987 tornado, and have been within a few hundred yards of several others when they passed through.
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area historical tornado activity is slightly above Mississippi state average. It is 181% greater than the overall U.S. average.
On 2/28/1987, a category 4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 15.1 miles away from the city center killed 6 people and injured 350 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.
On 11/22/1992, a category 4 tornado 24.7 miles away from the city center injured 20 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.
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