NWS Jackson, MS April 4, 2011 Severe Weather Outbreak

April 4, 2011 Hinds County Tornado

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Event Summary

The tornado started near Highway 27 north of Utica, where it downed trees along the road. Along Ernie Martin Road, the tornado uprooted or snapped a number of pine trees. The tornado then moved nearly parallel to Tom Collins Road, uprooting a number of large hardwood trees and snapping many pine trees with damage in a convergent pattern. The tornado also destroyed two outbuildings. The tornado dissipated near Berry Road.

Rating: (Click for EF Scale)	EF-1
Estimated Maximum Wind:	95 mph
Casualties:	0
Damage Path Length:	3.5 miles
Maximum Path Width:	0.25 mile
Approximate Start Point/Time:	1.5 miles NNW Utica 4:42 pm 4/4/11
Approximate End Point/Time:	4 miles NE Utica 4:45 pm 4/4/11