2014 Louisville, Mississippi tornado

On the afternoon of Monday, April 28, 2014, a large, destructive, and deadly EF4 tornado inflicted major destruction to Louisville, Mississippi, United States, and rural areas south of the town along its 34.38 miles (55.33 km) path. Killing ten people, injuring 84 people, and causing $126.05 million in damage, the tornado reached a peak width of 1,320 yd (1,210 m). The tornado was a part of a significant four-day tornado outbreak that spanned from April 27 to April 30 and was the second strongest tornado of the outbreak, reaching an estimated peak winds of 185 mph (298 km/h), the strongest being the violent and long-tracked EF4 tornado that tracked through central Arkansas the previous day.

The tornado touched down in northern Leake County, quickly intensifying to high-end EF2, damaging or destroying homes and snapping trees. After weakening slightly, the tornado quickly intensified to EF3 strength, destroying chicken farms, damaging homes, and snapping trees. The tornado became violent as trees were shredded and more metal buildings were destroyed. The tornado continued to inflict significant to violent damage, damaging or destroying homes, demolishing metal building systems, and razing numerous trees, The tornado weakened down, continuing to destroyed chicken homes and damaging several more homes as the tornado entered Louisville. The tornado intensified to low-end EF4 intensity, inflicting severe damage to several industrial buildings and destroying numerous homes. For the remainder of the path; an apartment complex was destroyed, homes were mostly damaged or destroyed, several businesses were demolished, and extensive forestry damage occurred. The tornado dissipated northeast of Louisville.

Over 300 homes and businesses were destroyed and hundreds were left homeless. Governor of Mississippi Phil Bryant issued a state of emergency for the state prior to the tornado outbreak. President Barack Obama declared a major disaster for Mississippi after the severe weather event. Mississippi National Guardsmen were deployed to towns and communities affected by the tornado outbreak, including Louisville, and a temporary medical care facility was setup as the town's hospital was severely damaged. Several non-profits organizations, including the Samaritan's Purse, assisted in the recovery efforts across multiple states, distributing meals and other essential supplies.

Afterwards, Louisville and other areas received federal grants to assist in the rebuilding efforts, including a law Governor Bryant passed that gave millions to Louisville. Over the next few years after the tornado, several businesses and homes were rebuilt, including the Winston Medical Center and a plywood manufacturing plant, as federal grants were allocated to the city and the county over those few years.