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Tornado Occurrence
- When
- May 7, 1840
- Where
- Natchez, Mississippi
A massive tornado formed southwest of Natchez and struck the city on May 7, 1840, during the dinner hour.
The storm formed approximately twenty miles southwest of Natchez shortly before 1 p.m. and moved northeast along the Mississippi River. It hit the town at about 1:15 p.m., causing severe damage to the lower town and plantations.
Sources
- Great Natchez Tornado Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-20
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