TwisterTrack
EF4Historical Record

EF4 Tornado — Washington County, Mississippi — April 17, 1978

Washington County, MS

100 yd wide3.6 mi longmoved NE
Shaded band = damage-path width · animated dot traces direction of travel

Event stats

EF ratingEF4
Date & timeApril 17, 1978 · 11:00 PM
Path length3.6 mi
Max width100 yd
Injuries3
Fatalities0

Details

A EF4 tornado was recorded in Washington County, MS, tracking roughly 3.6 miles with a maximum width of about 100 yards. The historical record notes 3 injuries and no fatalities. Details are drawn from NOAA/SPC and may be incomplete or generalized.

Historical record from public weather datasets.

Record details

Counties affected
Washington County
Start coordinates
33.4700, -91.0000
End coordinates
33.5000, -90.9500
Source
NOAA/SPC
Data status
Historical Record

Planning storm protection for this area?

Explore above-ground safe rooms, underground shelters, and rebate planning resources for homes near this location.

Get Shelter Information