Tornado outbreak of March 3–4, 1966
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| Meteorological history | |
|---|---|
| Duration | March 3–4, 1966 |
| Tornado outbreak | |
| Tornadoes | ≥4 |
| Maximum rating | F5 tornado |
| Overall effects | |
| Casualties | 58 fatalities, 521 injuries |
| Damage | $75.552 million (1966 USD) $750 million (2025 USD) |
| Areas affected | Southeastern United States |
A series of at least four tornadoes hit the Southeastern United States during March 3-4, 1966. The worst event was a violent and long-lived F5 tornado, dubbed the Candlestick Park tornado after the name of a recently opened Jackson, Mississippi shopping center that was leveled by the storm. The storm would bring catastrophic damage in Mississippi and Alabama along a 202.5-mile (325.9 km) track. The outbreak killed 58, injured 521, and caused $75.552 million in damage.