Going to include some of the stuff from Mississippi in this post because of the unusual severity of some of it. Want to give a good overview of the severe weather event, not just right around here in North Alabama or of course, we had that strong tornado at Fayetteville, Tennessee too.
So there were 25 tornadoes reported with that event in all, also lots of damaging winds from thunderstorms, some instances of large hail.
Below I will try to compile the most complete list possible of all the storm surveys that have been at least partially done so far. We have another couple potentials for more severe weather early this weekend and then again middle of next week, so I think it's good to compile this before they get underway. It is a little more challenging to make sure everything is included because of the rapid-fire nature of social media, takes a little more digging around than when the offices all made sure to post things on their webpage first, and then link to it by social media. But I think this is a comprehensive list below.
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Update March 30th 6:17 PM - They found another tornado track in Falkville, given rating of E/F-2. Going to just sandwich it in here at the bottom of NWS Huntsville surveys instead of adding yet another post.
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NOUS44 KHUN 252303
PNSHUN
ALZ001>010-016-TNZ076-096-097-261115-
Public Information Statement
National Weather Service Huntsville AL
603 PM CDT Sat Mar 25 2023
...NWS Damage Survey for 3/24/23 Tornado Event...
.Fayetteville, TN Tornado...
Rating: EF2
Estimated Peak Wind: 118 mph
Path Length /statute/: 3.9619 miles
Path Width /maximum/: 300 yards
Fatalities: 0
Injuries: 0
Start Date: 03/24/2023
Start Time: 11:59 PM CDT
Start Location: 1 WSW Fayetteville / Lincoln County / TN
Start Lat/Lon: 35.1454 / -86.5794
End Date: 03/25/2023
End Time: 12:05 AM CDT
End Location: 3 E Fayetteville / Lincoln County / TN
End Lat/Lon: 35.1497 / -86.5115
Survey Summary:
An NWS storm survey team analyzed that an EF-2 tornado occurred
in Fayetteville, TN in Lincoln County. The tornado formed on
Amana Ave with minor roof and shingle damage to single family
homes. It tracked due east into the Fairgrounds where it uplifted
reinforced roofing to horse stalls, and destroyed a large
outdoor shed approximately 80ft by 30ft that had several
4x4 support beams anchored with concrete snapped near the base.
The tornado then rolled a large horse trailer next to the
building approximately 80 yards. It continued to snap trees and
power lines heading east. As it approached Hedgemont Avenue,
several residential and commercial structures had roofing and
siding damage. The tornado crossed Main Ave S and snapped several
Bradford Pears, then crossed HWY 231. At the Lincoln Medical
Center, power poles were snapped, debris collided with the front
of the building, several cars were lifted and had their windows
blown out, and an exterior wall was disconnected but not
collapsed. The HVAC system was also toppled on the roof. After
damaging the Medical Center, the tornado went through open fields
and wooded areas where numerous trees were snapped and uprooted.
Before lifting, an awning that was reinforced with 4x4s in
concrete was flipped. Just west of Winchester Highway, the
tornado lifted. Thank you to Lincoln County EMA for their
assistance and guidance throughout the survey process!
&&
EF Scale: The Enhanced Fujita Scale classifies tornadoes into the
following categories:
EF0...Weak......65 to 85 mph
EF1...Weak......86 to 110 mph
EF2...Strong....111 to 135 mph
EF3...Strong....136 to 165 mph
EF4...Violent...166 to 200 mph
EF5...Violent...>200 mph
NOTE:
The information in this statement is preliminary and subject to
change pending final review of the event and publication in NWS
Storm Data.
$$
659
NOUS44 KHUN 252312
PNSHUN
ALZ001>010-016-TNZ076-096-097-261115-
Public Information Statement
National Weather Service Huntsville AL
612 PM CDT Sat Mar 25 2023
...NWS Damage Survey for 03/25/2023 Tornado Event...
.Hartselle Tornado...
Rating: EF2
Estimated Peak Wind: 115 mph
Path Length /statute/: 13.5601 miles
Path Width /maximum/: 175.0 yards
Fatalities: 1
Injuries: 0
Start Date: 03/25/2023
Start Time: 12:23 AM CDT
Start Location: 8 N Upshaw / Lawrence County / AL
Start Lat/Lon: 34.4016 / -87.1348
End Date: 03/25/2023
End Time: 12:29 AM CDT
End Location: 2 NNE Hartselle / Morgan County / AL
End Lat/Lon: 34.4647 / -86.9139
Survey Summary:
NWS and Morgan County EMA observed extensive damage in western
Morgan County consistent with a low-end EF 2 tornado.
The tornado likely first touched down between CR 203 and Highway 157 in far
eastern Lawrence County. Minor roof damage to chicken houses was
noted at this location before the tornado crossed the highway,
heading toward Danville. Sporadic tree damage was observed near
the Highway 36 and CR 200 area. Minor damage was noted around
Danville High School with the football scoreboard partially
destroyed. The tornado intensified as it tracked east-northeast
toward Targum Rd. Uprooted trees, minor damage to a home, and a
destroyed carport were observed. Tracking east, the tornado
uprooted and snapped a significant number of trees along Iron Man
Rd. and Forest Chapel Rd. While there was heavy structural damage
to single-family homes, the bulk of the damage was due to trees
falling on houses. The tornado remained on the ground uprooting
trees and tracking toward Vaughn Bridge Road. Near the Vaughn
Bridge and Vest Rd intersection, the tornado lifted and snapped
the anchoring system of a single-wide mobile home. This caused
the unit to overturn and role, destroying the home. One fatality
was reported at this location. Given the degree of damage, and
strapping of anchors to the I-beam, the damage indicator held
consistent with expected wind speed values. As the tornado
tracked east, numerous more trees were uprooted causing structure
damage along Highway 31 and further east on Sparkman St and
through Bethel Rd. The tornado likely lifted before the Bethel Rd
and I-65 intersection.
.Laceys Spring...
Rating: EF1
Estimated Peak Wind: 94 mph
Path Length /statute/: 2.09 miles
Path Width /maximum/: 325.0 yards
Fatalities: 0
Injuries: 0
Start Date: 03/25/2023
Start Time: 12:47 AM CDT
Start Location: 10 WNW Union Grove / Morgan County / AL
Start Lat/Lon: 34.4758 / -86.6003
End Date: 03/25/2023
End Time: 12:50 AM CDT
End Location: 8 WNW Union Grove / Morgan County / AL
End Lat/Lon: 34.479 / -86.5642
Survey Summary:
A NWS damage survey tracked tornado damage in northeastern Morgan
County, associated with the same storm that produced the
Hartselle tornado. Damage was consistent with EF1 winds of 94
mph.
Many damage indicators were in the form of uprooted trees and
minor structural damage. The tornado likely touched down near the
Highway 32 and Crisco Cir intersections. Tracking east-northeast,
numerous trees were uprooted along Rescue Rd. Near Rescue Rd and
Hwy 231, an unanchored shed was destroyed. The tornado crossed
the highway and uprooted many more trees along Old Silo Rd and
also damaged the roof to chicken houses. The tornado likely
lifted just west of the Morgan County and Marshall County line.
&&
EF Scale: The Enhanced Fujita Scale classifies tornadoes into the
following categories:
EF0...Weak......65 to 85 mph
EF1...Weak......86 to 110 mph
EF2...Strong....111 to 135 mph
EF3...Strong....136 to 165 mph
EF4...Violent...166 to 200 mph
EF5...Violent...>200 mph
NOTE:
The information in this statement is preliminary and subject to
change pending final review of the events and publication in NWS
Storm Data.
$$
Barron/Cramer
318
NOUS44 KHUN 252331
PNSHUN
ALZ001>010-016-TNZ076-096-097-261145-
Public Information Statement
National Weather Service Huntsville AL
631 PM CDT Sat Mar 25 2023
...NWS Damage Survey for 03/24/2023 Tornado Event #3...
..Plantation Springs Tornado...
Rating: EF2
Estimated Peak Wind: 120 mph
Path Length /statute/: 0.6019 miles
Path Width /maximum/: 100.0 yards
Fatalities: 0
Injuries: 0
Start Date: 03/24/2023
Start Time: 10:54 PM CDT
Start Location: 1 S Saint Florian / Lauderdale County /
AL
Start Lat/Lon: 34.849 / -87.6285
End Date: 03/24/2023
End Time: 10:56 PM CDT
End Location: 1 SSE Saint Florian / Lauderdale County /
AL
End Lat/Lon: 34.856 / -87.6226
Survey Summary:
Plantation Springs Tornado: The tornado touched down in the
Hunter Ridge subdivision northeast of Florence and south of
Saint Florian along County Road 61, removing part of a roof
at the back of the neighborhood. The tornado then moved
northeast into the Plantation Springs subdivision, damaging
roofs to 2 homes on the southeastern corner of Plantation
Springs Drive around the Blackberry Trail Golf Course. The
tornado then strengthened to its strongest and widest point
between Cottonwood Trail and Karley Lane, producing the most
widespread structure damage along its path here. About half
of the roofs of several homes were destroyed, and the backside
of the homes sustained severe damage as the tornado moved
through the area. At this point, the tornado was about 100 yards
wide, and producing 120mph winds at peak intensity at this
location, classifying it as an EF2 tornado. The last house
on the northeast corner of Plantation Springs Drive sustained
the worst damage near the golf course, with more than half the
roof destroyed and two rooms with walls collapsed at this location.
Thankfully, the tornado lifted shortly after this last house on
the street, and little/no damage was noted to the northeast of
this location back onto County Road 61. Path length was 0.6 miles,
beginning at 10:54 PM and ending at 10:56 PM.
City of Florence Thunderstorm Wind Damage: As a line of severe storms
moved across the city of Florence, numerous trees were snapped and
uprooted. NWS and EMA officials scoured numerous streetsin North
Florence, trying to find some sort of path to the damage, but it
was too widespread to determine that it was a tornado that moved
through the city. Most/all of the trees were blown down and facing
the northeast, including several large oak trees that were several
feet in diameter. After assessing the damage to North Florence, it
was determined that thunderstorm winds of 70-80mph occurred between
North Wood Avenue, Chisolm Road, Hermitage Drive, eastward to
Helton Drive/Hwy 157.
Thanks to the Lauderdale County EMA for their assistance with the
storm surveys.
&&
EF Scale: The Enhanced Fujita Scale classifies tornadoes into the
following categories:
EF0...Weak......65 to 85 mph
EF1...Weak......86 to 110 mph
EF2...Strong....111 to 135 mph
EF3...Strong....136 to 165 mph
EF4...Violent...166 to 200 mph
EF5...Violent...>200 mph
NOTE:
The information in this statement is preliminary and subject to
change pending final review of the event and publication in NWS
Storm Data.
$$
735
NOUS44 KHUN 271806
PNSHUN
ALZ001>010-016-TNZ076-096-097-280615-
Public Information Statement
National Weather Service Huntsville AL
106 PM CDT Mon Mar 27 2023
...NWS Damage Survey for 03/25/2023 Tornado Event ...
.Flat Rock Tornado...
Rating: EF1
Estimated Peak Wind: 90 mph
Path Length /statute/: 5.8953 miles
Path Width /maximum/: 115 yards
Fatalities: 0
Injuries: 0
Start Date: 03/25/2023
Start Time: 01:28 AM CDT
Start Location: 7 NW Ider / Jackson County / AL
Start Lat/Lon: 34.7856 / -85.7393
End Date: 03/25/2023
End Time: 01:33 AM CDT
End Location: 6 WNW Rising Fawn / Jackson County / GA
End Lat/Lon: 34.7944 / -85.6375
Survey Summary:
Areal surveillance provided by Jackson County EMA, supplemented
by radar data from KHTX will confirm an EF-1 tornado near the
Flat Rock area.
The tornado likely touched down southwest of CR
81, north of Flat Rock near Fabius Poultry. Multiple chicken
houses sustained roof damage at this location. The tornado tracked
east toward CR 81 where numerous softwood trees were uprooted. Damage
was then reported and along and between Highway 71 and CR 326 through
the county line. Uprooted trees and minor structure damage was
observed in this location.
Please note that an additional ground survey may be needed to see
if the track can be extended east. This would potentially occur at a
later date.
&&
EF Scale: The Enhanced Fujita Scale classifies tornadoes into the
following categories:
EF0...Weak......65 to 85 mph
EF1...Weak......86 to 110 mph
EF2...Strong....111 to 135 mph
EF3...Strong....136 to 165 mph
EF4...Violent...166 to 200 mph
EF5...Violent...>200 mph
NOTE:
The information in this statement is preliminary and subject to
change pending final review of the event and publication in NWS
Storm Data.
$$
Barron
628
NOUS44 KHUN 282018
PNSHUN
ALZ001>010-016-TNZ076-096-097-290830-
Public Information Statement
National Weather Service Huntsville AL
318 PM CDT Tue Mar 28 2023
...NWS Damage Survey for 03/25/2023 Tornado Event...
.Estill Springs Tornado...
Rating: EF1
Estimated Peak Wind: 88 mph
Path Length /statute/: 15.26 miles
Path Width /maximum/: 240.0 yards
Fatalities: 0
Injuries: 0
Start Date: 03/25/2023
Start Time: 12:24 AM CDT
Start Location: 3 SSW Estill Springs / Franklin County /
TN
Start Lat/Lon: 35.2258 / -86.1708
End Date: 03/25/2023
End Time: 12:39 AM CDT
End Location: 5 N Sewanee / Franklin County / TN
End Lat/Lon: 35.2803 / -85.9125
Survey Summary:
A NWS and Franklin Co (TN) EMA damage assessment determined the
sporadic damage in Northern Franklin Co was caused by a low-end
EF1 tornado with winds 88 mph.
This tornado was associated with the same line that produced
damage further west in Lincoln Co. The tornado in Franklin
County touched down west of Estill Springs near the Harris
Chapel and Eastbrook Dr area. Here,several uprooted trees or
downed large branches were observed. Minor structure damage to
a single family home roof was noted too. The tornado tracked east,
likely lifting at times, across the Lake. Tree damage and minor roof
damage to small farm buildings occurred along Cobb Rd and adjacent
to Peabody Rd. As the tornado tracked east, again ascending at times,
toward the Hwy 64/Old Alto Hwy corridor, more trees uproots were noted.
Softwood tree snaps were observed near the Hwy 64 and Yellow Branch
Road area, which prompted the EF1 rating. Only minor limb damage was observed
further east on Hwy 64 heading toward the county line.
&&
EF Scale: The Enhanced Fujita Scale classifies tornadoes into the
following categories:
EF0...Weak......65 to 85 mph
EF1...Weak......86 to 110 mph
EF2...Strong....111 to 135 mph
EF3...Strong....136 to 165 mph
EF4...Violent...166 to 200 mph
EF5...Violent...>200 mph
NOTE:
The information in this statement is preliminary and subject to
change pending final review of the event and publication in NWS
Storm Data.
$$
Barron
281
NOUS44 KHUN 302105
PNSHUN
ALZ001>010-016-TNZ076-096-097-310915-
Public Information Statement
National Weather Service Huntsville AL
405 PM CDT Thu Mar 30 2023
...NWS Damage Survey for 03/25/2023 Tornado Event...
..Falkville Tornado...
Rating: EF2
Estimated Peak Wind: 132 mph
Path Length /statute/: 4.9425 miles
Path Width /maximum/: 125.0 yards
Fatalities: 0
Injuries: 0
Start Date: 03/25/2023
Start Time: 12:33 AM CDT
Start Location: 2 ESE Falkville / Morgan County / AL
Start Lat/Lon: 34.367 / -86.8713
End Date: 03/25/2023
End Time: 12:36 AM CDT
End Location: 4 S Somerville / Morgan County / AL
End Lat/Lon: 34.406 / -86.7987
Survey Summary:
A tornado touched down on Hwy 55E in Falkville and tracked
generally northeastward for approximately 5 miles. Initially, the
tornado snapped trees and a small power pole in a yard on Hwy
55E. Farther to the northeast, the tornado did considerable roof
damage to a barn at a residence on Chappell Rd, and uprooted
trees near the intersection of Chappell Rd and Bert Stinson Rd.
The tornado then tracked along a largely wooded area, before
snapping and uprooting trees on Nature Trail. There, the tornado
also created roof damage to a small log cabin style home.
Farther to the NE in a heavily wooded area to the north of Nature
Trail, the tornado uprooted and snapped a long swath of trees nearly
continuously before emerging into an open field, where it
continued to snap and uproot trees along its path. In the open
field, the tornado completely destroyed a large pole barn that
contained 4x4 posts, some of which were anchored into the ground
with cement. The walls of the barn were made of exterior metal
sheeting with 2x4 wooden studs, which were toe-nailed into the
4x4 posts, and accompanied by a metal truss system. The barn
contained 10 500 lb hay bales which were blown downstream. A very
large, old oak tree was uprooted adjacent to the barn. The width
at its base was estimated to be 5 feet.
The tornado continued to track generally to the NE, snapping and
uprooting trees along Wilson Mountain Rd, which continued along the
NE adjacent and along Blankenship Narrell Dr. On Cottonwood Lane,
trees were continued to be uprooted and snapped. One tree fell on an
RV at a residence. From there, the tornado moved into a largely
inaccessible heavily wooded area, where any damage is unknown at
this time. However, hi-resolution satellite imagery may reveal
further damage downstream in this area, and this information will
be updated as necessary.
&&
EF Scale: The Enhanced Fujita Scale classifies tornadoes into the
following categories:
EF0...Weak......65 to 85 mph
EF1...Weak......86 to 110 mph
EF2...Strong....111 to 135 mph
EF3...Strong....136 to 165 mph
EF4...Violent...166 to 200 mph
EF5...Violent...>200 mph
NOTE:
The information in this statement is preliminary and subject to
change pending final review of the event and publication in NWS
Storm Data.
$$
916
NOUS44 KBMX 282101
PNSBMX
ALZ011>015-017>050-290915-
Public Information Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
401 PM CDT Tue Mar 28 2023
...NWS Damage Survey for Severe Storms on March 24-27, 2023
Update #3...
.Update...A fifth tornado has been confirmed near Flatwood in
Marengo County.
.Overview...Severe storms affected northern Alabama on Friday,
March 24th, producing one tornado in the NWS Birmingham service
area. The weather system that produced the severe weather then
slowed/stalled across the Gulf Coast region. Ample wind shear and
instability fed into a front with multiple rounds of storms
occurring from Saturday night to Monday morning, focused south of
Interstate 20. Many of these storms were severe, producing
damaging hail as large as baseballs, damaging straight-line winds,
and tornadoes. Flooding also occurred as storms moved over the
same areas repeatedly along an axis from Choctaw County
northeastward to Chambers County and Randolph County. Rain amounts
of four to seven inches were observed along this axis.
.Tornado #1 Bear Creek Tornado...
Rating: EF0
Estimated Peak Wind: 110 mph
Path Length /statute/: 4.21 miles
Path Width /maximum/: 275 yards
Fatalities: 0
Injuries: 0
Start Date: 03/24/2023
Start Time: 11:44 PM CDT
Start Location: 2 WNW Bear Creek / Marion County / AL
Start Lat/Lon: 34.281 / -87.7494
End Date: 03/24/2023
End Time: 11:49 PM CDT
End Location: 3 NE Bear Creek / Marion County / AL
End Lat/Lon: 34.2871 / -87.6766
Survey Summary:
NWS meteorologists found damage consistent with a tornado. The
tornado began along the Horseshoe Bend area of Bear Creek. The
tornado moved eastward where it produced its most significant
damage along Highway 172 and Highway 241 where numerous pine trees
were snapped. Additional trees were downed as the tornado
approached Highway 13 where it also caused damage to a house and
barn on County Road 65. The tornado dissipated along the banks of
the Upper Bear Creek Reservoir. NOTE: We are assessing
significant timber damage along and west of Highway 172. The
extent of snapped pine trees could nudge the rating to EF-2.
However, we will need to assess additional data expected to become
available. This should also help pinpoint the start of the
tornado.
.Tornado #2 Flatwood Tornado...
Rating: EF1
Estimated Peak Wind: 90 mph
Path Length /statute/: 4.35 miles
Path Width /maximum/: 0 yards
Fatalities: 0
Injuries: 0
Start Date: 03/26/2023
Start Time: 08:33 PM CDT
Start Location: 4 NNW Lamison / Marengo County / AL
Start Lat/Lon: 32.1824 / -87.5952
End Date: 03/26/2023
End Time: 08:38 PM CDT
End Location: 1 N Flatwood / Wilcox County / AL
End Lat/Lon: 32.1697 / -87.5225
Survey Summary:
A tornado developed over an inaccessible area west of County Road
53 and moved along an east-southeast path. Numerous pine trees
were snapped or uprooted along the road, with a metal property
gate being crushed. From there, the tornado moved across County
Road 14, where several more pine trees were knocked down and
another gate was damaged before the tornado crossed into Wilcox
County. NWS Birmingham would like to thank NWS Mobile for
assisting with this survey.
.Tornado #3 Prattville Pickers Tornado...
Rating: EF0
Estimated Peak Wind: 75 mph
Path Length /statute/: 1.03 miles
Path Width /maximum/: 200 yards
Fatalities: 0
Injuries: 0
Start Date: 03/26/2023
Start Time: 09:39 PM CDT
Start Location: 1 NE Autauga County Airport / Autauga County / AL
Start Lat/Lon: 32.4481 / -86.4921
End Date: 03/26/2023
End Time: 09:41 PM CDT
End Location: 2 WSW Prattville / Autauga County / AL
End Lat/Lon: 32.4556 / -86.4778
Survey Summary:
A brief EF0 tornado formed over Prattville Country Club where
tree limbs were blown down. The tornado crossed Highway 82 where
a few trees were knocked down, metal panels were blown off a
business, and power poles and lines were downed by fallen trees.
The tornado then moved across a neighborhood where additional
trees and limbs were blown down, before dissipating near Deerwood
Drive.
.Tornado #4 Lake Martin Tornado...
Rating: EF1
Estimated Peak Wind: 110 mph
Path Length /statute/: 7.46 miles
Path Width /maximum/: 1200 yards
Fatalities: 0
Injuries: 0
Start Date: 03/26/2023
Start Time: 10:22 PM CDT
Start Location: 2 S Martin Lake At Kowaliga / Elmore County / AL
Start Lat/Lon: 32.7106 / -85.969
End Date: 03/26/2023
End Time: 10:29 PM CDT
End Location: 2 SSW Still Waters Resort / Tallapoosa County / AL
End Lat/Lon: 32.7193 / -85.8414
Survey Summary:
This tornado began in a wooded area just west of Tecumseh Point
Road in Elmore County. Along the road, tree damage was
immediately significant along a fairly wide path, earning an
EF1 rating. From here, the tornado crossed the water into the
Castaway Island area, where numerous pine trees were knocked
down, with some falling on power lines and homes. The only
visible damage to any structures here appeared to have been
caused by falling trees. From there, the tornado moved back over
the water and into The Ridge neighborhood. Here, three to four
homes right along the lakeshore on Sundown Ridge and Dawson Point
sustained considerable roof and siding damage, and many
surrounding trees were blown down, earning a higher EF1 rating. A
couple of roughly 130 foot tall concrete electric transmission
poles were downed south of the main path at the end of Dawson
Point, with the lines falling into the lake. Immediately east,
more trees were downed along South Ridge, although surrounding
homes seemed to have no damage. The tornado then crossed an
inaccessible island before moving into Tallapoosa County, where
the damage was much weaker and more sporadic. A few trees were
uprooted along Long Branch Drive and Old Tree Road, but mainly
along ridge tops. Roads at lower elevations along the lakeshore
had little in the way of tree damage. A few more small trees and
limbs were downed along Center Point Road before the tornado
dissipated.
.Tornado #5 Milstead Tornado...
Rating: EF2
Estimated Peak Wind: 125 mph
Path Length /statute/: 15.41 miles
Path Width /maximum/: 1450 yards
Fatalities: 0
Injuries: 0
Start Date: 03/27/2023
Start Time: 02:41 AM CDT
Start Location: 1 NW Tysonville / Macon County / AL
Start Lat/Lon: 32.4103 / -86.0079
End Date: 03/27/2023
End Time: 03:06 AM CDT
End Location: 3 ENE Franklin / Macon County / AL
End Lat/Lon: 32.4744 / -85.7564
Survey Summary:
National Weather Service meteorologists performed a storm survey
for the area near Milstead in Macon County, confirming an
EF2 tornado with maximum winds of 125 mph. The tornado began in
the area of Tysonville Road, with only sporadic tree limbs and
small trees blown down. Damage became more concentrated along
County Road 138, where the attached carport of a house was ripped
away and destroyed. Numerous trees, mostly pine trees, were
damaged along a path of several hundred yards. On County Road 40,
the damage became more intense, with dozens of trees down, some
falling on power lines. The top of a silo was blown off, with
roofing material scattered southward, before the tornado reached
the cotton gin in Milstead. Here, the main structure sustained
significant damage, with failure of the roofing system and outer
walls of the structure, earning the EF2 rating. Most of the inner
walls remained standing, and two large buildings adjacent to the
main structure only sustained comparatively minor roof and siding
damage. Just east of the structures, significant tree damage was
observed around a small lake, consistent with an EF2 rating.
Along the road and railroad immediately south of the cotton gin,
numerous concrete power poles were pulled down in an northward
direction across the railroad tracks, and a pivot irrigation
system was flipped in a large field. Continuing eastward,
widespread tree damage continued along County Road 9 for around
three miles, although most of the trees that were downed were
pine trees. There was also occasional minor damage to roofing on
homes, mostly caused by trees. The damage through here was
consistent with upper-end EF0 or low-end EF1. Damage became much
more sporadic as the tornado passed through the Franklin
community, with only a few trees uprooted or trees knocked down.
There was a slight uptick of more concentrated tree damage on the
east side of County Road 27 before the tornado dissipated.
&&
EF Scale: The Enhanced Fujita Scale classifies tornadoes into the
following categories:
EF0...Weak......65 to 85 mph
EF1...Weak......86 to 110 mph
EF2...Strong....111 to 135 mph
EF3...Strong....136 to 165 mph
EF4...Violent...166 to 200 mph
EF5...Violent...>200 mph
NOTE:
The information in this statement is preliminary and subject to
change pending final review of the events and publication in
NWS Storm Data.
$$
060
NOUS44 KMEG 282354
PNSMEG
ARZ009-018-026>028-035-036-048-049-058-MOZ113-115-MSZ001>017-
020>024-TNZ001>004-019>022-048>055-088>092-291200-
Public Information Statement
National Weather Service Memphis TN
654 PM CDT Tue Mar 28 2023
...NWS Damage Survey for 03/24/23 Tornado Event - Update #3...
.Update...Updated to include the Southeast Haywood tornado.
.Southeast Haywood Tornado...
Rating: EF1
Estimated Peak Wind: 95 mph
Path Length /statute/: 0.26 miles
Path Width /maximum/: 70 yards
Fatalities: 0
Injuries: 0
Start Date: 03/24/2023
Start Time: 08:19 PM CDT
Start Location: 2 SW Hillville / Haywood County / TN
Start Lat/Lon: 35.4248 / -89.1976
End Date: 03/24/2023
End Time: 08:21 PM CDT
End Location: 2 SW Hillville / Haywood County / TN
End Lat/Lon: 35.4263 / -89.1935
Survey Summary:
A short-lived tornado touched down near Jim Hardister Road in
southeast Haywood County, TN on the evening of Friday, March 24,
2023. This tornado primarily uprooted and/or snapped trees, but
roof damage was noted to a house, barn, and outbuilding. The
tornado continued to a manufactured home, shifting it off the
block piers. The last sign of tornado damage occurred just to the
northeast at another residence where numerous trees were uprooted
and/or snapped, including one that fell onto the residence and
caused significant roof damage. The tornado lifted up in a
field shortly after.
.Monroe County Tornado...
Rating: EF3
Estimated Peak Wind: 155 mph
Path Length /statute/: 36.91 miles
Path Width /maximum/: 1600 yards
Fatalities: 2
Injuries: UKN
Start Date: 03/24/2023
Start Time: 10:38 PM CDT
Start Location: 5 ENE Trebloc / Chickasaw County / MS
Start Lat/Lon: 33.8527 / -88.7576
End Date: 03/24/2023
End Time: 11:09 PM CDT
End Location: 5 SW Bexar / Itawamba County / AL
End Lat/Lon: 34.1294 / -88.2141
Survey Summary:
The tornado began near County Roads 173 and 182 southwest of Egypt
in far eastern Chickasaw County. It traveled northeast across
County Road 179, causing numerous snapped and uprooted trees. This
tornado crossed Highway 45 West near the intersection of Old
Houston Road, rapidly intensifying as it approached Egypt and
Tumblin Roads. Several structures sustained significant damage,
including the total destruction of a couple of single-wide,
manufactured homes. Numerous trees and utility poles were heavily
damaged in the area and roof damage was noted on several homes.
Several injuries were reported in this area.
The tornado continues to move northeast, crossing White Rock Road
and causing widespread, significant tree damage, and roof damage
to several homes in the path.The tornado strengthened further as
it approached McAllister Road. Several homes in the area of
McAllister and Herndon Roads suffered significant damage with
missing roofs and collapsed walls. A single-wide, manufactured
home on Herndon Road was separated from its frame and completely
destroyed, resulting in 2 fatalities and multiple significant
injuries. Tree damage was severe with many hardwood trees snapped
or uprooted. Additional home and widespread, significant tree
damage was observed along Whatley Road near the intersection with
Highway 45 East south of New Wren. The tornado was near one mile
wide at this point.
One manufactured home was destroyed with debris blown 200 yards
down to the highway. A church was destroyed and several homes
suffered significant damage. Several homes sustained severe
damage along Little Coontail Road, including the complete
destruction of multiple manufactured homes. A boat was tossed
more than 50 yards and an SUV was thrown into a tree. Some of this
damage along Highway 45 East and Little Coontail Road was rated
EF3. Farther east along Coontail Road, damage to homes was less
significant and was generally confined to minor roof damage.
However, severe tree damage continued. The tornado then moved into
more wooded, wetland areas, crossing Highway 278 where it
intersects with the Tennessee Tombigbee Waterway. Widespread,
significant damage to homes and trees was observed all throughout
the northern half of Amory. Several locations in Amory sustained
damage rated as EF3.
The tornado continued to cause damage to trees and homes as it
moved across the Amory Golf Course, then affecting Myrtle and
Elliott Roads. A few homes suffered significant roof damage to the
south of Smithville near Parham Store Road and Williams Young
Road and widespread tree damage continued. The tornado path began
to narrow as the storm moved into northern Monroe County with tree
damage found along Highway 23 and State Line Road. Tree damage
became more intermittent as the tornado moved into southern
Itawamba County with additional trees down across State Line Road.
The tornado finally lifted as it approached Wilson Road.
Further adjustments may be made to the track based on additional
information, including aerial imagery and drone footage.
.Union County Tornado...
Rating: EF1
Estimated Peak Wind: 90 mph
Path Length /statute/: 0.73 miles
Path Width /maximum/: 125 yards
Fatalities: 0
Injuries: 1
Start Date: 03/25/2023
Start Time: 09:38 PM CDT
Start Location: 5 N Blue Springs / Union County / MS
Start Lat/Lon: 34.4721 / -88.8706
End Date: 03/25/2023
End Time: 09:39 PM CDT
End Location: 5 N Blue Springs / Union County / MS
End Lat/Lon: 34.4751 / -88.8583
Survey Summary:
The short-lived tornado initially touched down just southwest of
county road 222. Numerous trees were snapped and uprooted at the
beginning of the path. The tornado traveled northeast and damaged
an outbuilding and patio at a residence. Numerous trees were
uprooted on the same property. This tornado traveled up county
road 180 causing minor roof damage to several homes. The tornado
lifted just north of the intersection of county roads 180 and
222. A lone injury occurred in the same area as a tree fell on a
moving vehicle with a male passenger inside.
.Pope Tornado...
Rating: EF1
Estimated Peak Wind: 95 mph
Path Length /statute/: 8.39 miles
Path Width /maximum/: 100 yards
Fatalities: 0
Injuries: 0
Start Date: 03/24/2023
Start Time: 08:25 PM CDT
Start Location: 5 E Crowder / Panola County / MS
Start Lat/Lon: 34.1625 / -90.0458
End Date: 03/24/2023
End Time: 08:34 PM CDT
End Location: 1 SE Courtland / Panola County / MS
End Lat/Lon: 34.2287 / -89.9236
Survey Summary:
The tornado developed along Three Wheeler Road in extreme
southern Panola County. This tornado caused intermittent tree
damage as it moved northeast across Cole Road and Crowder Pope
Road. Additional tree damage was noted along Gleaton Road and
Main Street on the southwest side of Pope. A structure sustained
minor roof damage in this area. Numerous trees were uprooted
across eastern Pope with one large tree falling on a home and
causing structural damage. The tornado continued to move
northeast across Green Road, causing damage to trees and an
outbuilding near Interstate 55 and Hentz Road. This tornado
lifted shortly after crossing the Interstate.
.Southeast Panola Tornado...
Rating: EF1
Estimated Peak Wind: 110 mph
Path Length /statute/: 6.18 miles
Path Width /maximum/: 150 yards
Fatalities: 0
Injuries: 0
Start Date: 03/24/2023
Start Time: 08:38 PM CDT
Start Location: 5 E Courtland / Panola County / MS
Start Lat/Lon: 34.2381 / -89.8482
End Date: 03/24/2023
End Time: 08:44 PM CDT
End Location: 7 E Endville / Panola County / MS
End Lat/Lon: 34.2933 / -89.7661
Survey Summary:
The tornado formed near the intersection of Eureka Road and
Crouch Road, moving northeast and affecting the areas along
Holmes Road and Henderson Road. Numerous trees were snapped or
uprooted along this path with minor roof damage observed and a
few snapped utility poles. This tornado then crossed both Dees
Road and Highway 315 where significant tree damage was observed.
Minor damage occurred to trees and a few outbuildings along
Joiner Road where the tornado finally lifted.
.Burgess Tornado...
Rating: EF1
Estimated Peak Wind: 100 mph
Path Length /statute/: 4.08 miles
Path Width /maximum/: 125 yards
Fatalities: 0
Injuries: 0
Start Date: 03/24/2023
Start Time: 08:47 PM CDT
Start Location: 4 WSW Burgess / Panola County / MS
Start Lat/Lon: 34.3219 / -89.7309
End Date: 03/24/2023
End Time: 08:51 PM CDT
End Location: Burgess / Lafayette County / MS
End Lat/Lon: 34.3436 / -89.667
Survey Summary:
The tornado produced minor damage near the intersection of Shady
Grove Road and Perkins Road in extreme eastern Panola County. It
then moved east-northeast into Lafayette County, following County
Road 317 and causing sporadic, but significant, tree damage from
Murphy Ridge Road to County Road 362. Minor structural damage was
noted along the path, mainly to barns and outbuildings.
&&
EF Scale: The Enhanced Fujita Scale classifies tornadoes into the
following categories:
EF0...Weak......65 to 85 mph
EF1...Weak......86 to 110 mph
EF2...Strong....111 to 135 mph
EF3...Strong....136 to 165 mph
EF4...Violent...166 to 200 mph
EF5...Violent...>200 mph
NOTE:
The information in this statement is preliminary and subject to
change pending final review of the event and publication in
NWS Storm Data.
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Public Information Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
908 PM CDT Mon Mar 27 2023
...NWS DAMAGE SURVEY FOR 3/24/2023 TORNADO EVENT...
.Update...Preliminary survey details have been added for both
tornadoes. Initial ground assessments along the tornado paths have
been completed. Additional information is now being assessed,
including aerial imagery from satellite and UAS. Locations with the
most severe damage along the paths are now being reviewed. Follow up
surveys are possible, and updates to survey results are also
possible in the coming days.
We would like to express special thanks to the PERiLS Project and
NSSL for their ongoing assistance and expertise with this survey
process.
.Rolling Fork-Silver City Tornado...
Rating: EF4
Estimated Peak Wind: 170 mph
Path Length /statute/: 59.4 miles
Path Width /maximum/: 3/4 mile
Fatalities: 16
Injuries: Unknown
Start Date: 3/24/2023
Start Time: 7:57 PM CDT
Start Location: 4 SE Mayersville / Issaquena County / MS
Start Lat/Lon: 32.8414 / -90.9993
End Date: 3/24/2023
End Time: 9:08 PM CDT
End Location: 8 ESE Cruger / Holmes County / MS
End Lat/Lon: 33.2636 / -90.1126
Survey Summary: This long track, violent tornado began over
northern Issaquena County near Grant Rd, downing multiple trees
and damaging two older outbuildings. The tornado continued
northeastward, producing tree damage as it crossed the Steele
Bayou Canal then into Sharkey County. At this point, the tornado
began to increase in size and intensity, and there was evidence of
multiple vortices at multiple points along the path in Sharkey
County. A very high percentage of trees were snapped along the
path through a wooded area south of Bear Lake Rd. On the western
outskirts of the city of Rolling Fork, homes began to be impacted
with significant roof damage along Bear Lake Rd. Several tall
wooden utility poles were snapped along Bear Lake Rd and MS
Highway 826. The first indications of EF3 to EF4 damage occurred
along Pinkins Rd, where each structure along the dead end road,
including several manufactured homes and a site built home, was
demolished. Structures on the west end of the road were scattered
radially southeastward, and structures on the east end of the road
were scattered northward. Additionally, debarking was observed on
several hardwood trees, with only stubs of the main branches of
some trees remaining. Across MS 826 and along Fleetwood Rd, an
older metal building was swept away, a small home was destroyed
and numerous manufactured homes were destroyed.
As the tornado moved into the western side of Rolling Fork, the
tornadic wind field was broad, encompassing the area from Race St,
where exterior damage occurred to the Sharkey Issaquena Hospital,
to Bear Lake Rd on the south end. The corridor of greatest damage
on the west side of the city, up to EF3, extended from 7th St
between Martin Ave and Joor Ave to 3rd St between Southern Ave and
Lewis Ave to S 1st St near Wright Ave. In this area, multiple
homes lost most exterior walls, several more lost roofs and some
walls, and even more received at least minor damage. Additional
debarking of trees was noted near the center of the path.
After the tornado crossed Deer Creek into the eastern side of
Rolling Fork, some intensification occurred, with additional EF4
damage noted. Two homes, one along Sharkey St and one along
Collette Ave, had all walls collapsed. A lodge on Parkway Ave was
demolished, but there was evidence the structure was compromised
by flying debris. Large metal buildings at an agriculture business
at the intersection of East St and West Ave were destroyed.
Further south along the periphery of the tornado, roof damage
occurred at the fire station and at Rolling Fork Elementary School
and South Delta High School. The tornado then crossed Rolling
Fork Creek, damaging and destroying several structures along
McLaurin St and China St. A water tower east of Hicks Ave was
downed, though it appeared to be compromised near the base by
impacts from flying debris. The roof was removed from the Rolling
Fork US Post Office, portions of Rolling Fork City Hall, and
portions of the Rolling Fork Police Department. The Sharkey County
Courthouse received damage to the roof and some windows, with the
cupola removed. Homes and businesses were destroyed along Walnut
St, with all or most walls downed. With two of the businesses, the
structure was compromised by tossed vehicles or a metal door on
the side of the building. Another area of EF4 damage was along
Mulberry St and Hunt St, where additional homes and businesses had
all walls collapsed, Several other structures had roofs removed
and some walls collapsed as far north as Lindsay St and Magnolia
St.
As the tornado approached US 61, several businesses were impacted,
especially in the area between Walnut St and Rosenwald Ave.
Several of these businesses were metal building systems that were
nearly or completely destroyed. A few were brick structures with
most or all walls collapsed, leaving piles of debris on or near
the slab. Around 30 mobile or manufactured homes at the Chuck's
Dairy Bar property were destroyed. A considerable amount of debris
was visible in aerial imagery along the path scattered downwind
in fields east northeast of the city.
The tornado remained strong to violent as it continued northeast
of Rolling Fork across mainly open fields. It crossed Matthews Rd
near a catfish farm, where several utility poles were snapped
near the ground and covered in 1 to 2 inches of mud. Ground
survey teams were unable to determine the location of the tops of
some of the snapped poles. Prolific tree damage occurred along
Sandy Bayou, with a few buildings along the outer edges of the
path damaged and a tractor trailer flipped. Another area of
EF4 damage was observed from Widow Bayou and E River Rd
northeastward through Dogwood Rd and Linsey Rd. Through this
corridor, extreme hardwood tree damage occurred with most trees
completely mangled and debarking noted. There was some evidence
of trees being tossed or dragged at least a short distance.
Several utility poles were snapped, with some tossed a short
distance. A manufactured home off Dogwood Rd was blown away, with
a school bus from the property tossed into nearby trees. Aerial
imagery of this area revealed ground scouring and cycloidal marks
in the field between Dogwood Rd and Linsey Rd. Tree damage
continued across Keith Rd and Charlie Pitt Rd as the tornado
approached MS Highway 14.
East of Anguilla along Highway 14, a frame home was completely
destroyed. Near the home, several power poles were snapped or
broken. Tree damage was extensive with large areas mowed down. A
tenth of a mile east, a mobile home was rolled into nearby trees.
Along Prudent Rd, most of the roof was taken off of a home, where
the garage collapsed along with a portion of the front porch. One
vehicle was flipped and another was moved. A metal workshop was
destroyed and structural beams were bent. Along the road, several
power poles were snapped and thrown a couple hundred feet into a
nearby field. As the tornado approached and crossed Seven Mile Rd,
intensity increased. Here, several metal buildings were heavily
damaged or destroyed with structural beams bent. Grain bins had
sides collapsed and the tops blown off. A small brick home was
completely destroyed with all of the exterior walls collapsed. The
home next door had a large portion of the roof removed and part
of a wall had collapsed. Debris from the home was thrown several
hundred feet into a nearby field. Vehicles were moved out of the
garage and a large grain storage cart was thrown into the field as
well.
For several miles, the tornado traveled along Highway 149 moving
toward Silver City where large areas of hardwood trees were
snapped and uprooted. Multiple center pivot irrigation systems
were flipped. A mobile home was completely destroyed when it was
rolled into a nearby field. A portion of the roof was blown off a
school. A community along the same road had several homes with
significant roof damage, at least one home had decking material
partially removed. Several homes and a large metal building were
severely damaged when portions of the roof were blown off. A
second metal building was completely destroyed with large
structural posts bent.
As the tornado came into Silver City from the west along Highway
149, an apartment complex was heavily damaged where each building
had extensive shingle damage. Several buildings had sections of
the roof removed and one building had portions of the western
walls partially collapsed. In the nearby neighborhood, numerous
homes had large portions of shingles removed. At least two frame
homes were destroyed where one or more exterior walls collapsed. A
large number of old hardwood trees were snapped or uprooted. As
the storm moved east toward Highway 49W, more trees were snapped
and uprooted. Several homes and a church near the intersection of
Highway 14 and Highway 49W had areas of the roof damaged or
removed. Four mobile homes were completely destroyed. Nearly every
home sustained roof damage, where sections of the roof were
removed. Numerous trees were snapped and uprooted, a few of which
fell on homes. The rating in the Silver City area ranged from
EF1-EF2.
The tornado continued to track east where mostly tree damage
occurred. In rural portions of Holmes County northeast of Tchula,
there was substantial tree damage with swaths of snapped and
uprooted trees. Several center pivot irrigation systems were
overturned and grain bins were flipped or destroyed. The tornado
continued to move northeast before dissipating in a wooded area
north of Randall Road.
.Black Hawk-Winona Tornado...
Rating: EF3
Estimated Peak Wind: 155 mph
Path Length /statute/: 29.2 miles
Path Width /maximum/: 0.7 mile
Fatalities: 3
Injuries: 5
Start Date: 3/24/2023
Start Time: 9:12 PM CDT
Start Location: 11 E Cruger / Carroll County / MS
Start Lat/Lon: 33.3128 / -90.0385
End Date: 3/24/2023
End Time: 9:37 PM CDT
End Location: 5 NNW Kilmichael / Montgomery County / MS
End Lat/Lon: 33.5098 / -89.5928
Survey Summary: This long track tornado began just southwest of
Black Hawk in a wooded area with widespread tree damage, including
snapped and uprooted trees. Satellite imagery indicates major
tree damage of EF2 intensity. It continued northeast before
crossing Highway 430, CR 235, and Highway 17. In this area,
numerous residential structures were damaged, including 2 homes
that were destroyed, with both losing outer walls and another with
collapsed brick on the exterior with the interior slab exposed.
Large farming equipment was also blown over on the side. No
injuries were reported in this area. The tornado was strongest
just northeast of here at EF3 intensity, around 155mph, where
Black Hawk Independent Church, Historic Blackhawk School and
parsonage were completely destroyed. Both the school and church
had stood for nearly 100 years. The church steeple was gone with
the bell thrown out and not seen by the survey team. The slab to
the church remained intact with a few exterior walls standing. A
nearby well building made of cinder block masonry stood mostly
untouched outside of minor damage to the roof and doorway.
The tornado then continued to the northeast before crossing
Highway 17 where widespread tree damage and some structural damage
continued. It then continued northeast, just north of Highway
243, before crossing Highway 218 and Nebo Rd, where widespread
tree damage occurred. Some areas beyond this were inaccessible due
to fallen trees. Satellite imagery indicates potential EF2 to EF3
tree damage in the nearby wooded area. The tornado crossed CR
144, CR 163, CR 211, Good Hope Rd and Spring Lake Rd between
Burkhead Lake, Spring Lake and Water Lake. In this area, the
tornado was an estimated one half to three quarters of a mile wide
and caused EF2 to EF3 tree damage to the forested areas. Some
damage was noted to structures along these inaccessible areas.
It then crossed Enon Rd, where damage was noted to a home, and
Highway 35, where widespread tree damage, major roof, and minor
siding damage occurred to a mobile home. One mobile home just
north of Highway 35 was thrown off the blocks and into a nearby
wooded area some 50 yards away. In this location, 3 fatalities
occurred. An 18 wheeler tractor trailer was also blown over on the
side. Just to the northeast, satellite imagery indicates a
structure had major damage, with the majority of it destroyed. The
tornado then crossed CR 278 and CR 61, with minor tree damage,
but the majority of the more intense tree damage as viewed within
satellite imagery occurred in inaccessible areas just to the
north.
It then crossed Gum Branch Rd before crossing Interstate 55,
where ground surveys and satellite imagery indicated the tornado
was nearly a half mile wide. The tornado then crossed Highway 51,
Stafford Wells Rd and Highway 407, where major roof damage
occurred to residential homes consistent with EF2 intensity. The
tornado then crossed Highway 82, where numerous power lines were
downed, causing high end EF1 to low end EF2 damage. The tornado
then crossed the intersection of Bethlehem Community Rd and
Bethlehem Church Rd, where EF2 damage occurred. Three outbuildings
were destroyed. A home had major roof damage, and another
structure moved off the foundation. The tornado then crossed
Hammond Rd, causing major tree damage in the wooded areas. The
tornado then caused low end EF2 damage just south of Robinson-
Thompson Rd, where an outbuilding was destroyed and a nearby 100
year old home had minor to moderate roof and siding damage but was
left standing. The tornado lifted as it crossed Robinson-Thompson
Rd.
&&
EF Scale: The Enhanced Fujita Scale classifies tornadoes into the
following categories:
EF0...Weak......65 to 85 mph
EF1...Weak......86 to 110 mph
EF2...Strong....111 to 135 mph
EF3...Strong....136 to 165 mph
EF4...Violent...166 to 200 mph
EF5...Violent...>200 mph
NOTE:
The information in this statement is preliminary and subject to
change pending final review of the events and publication in NWS
Storm Data.
$$
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