NWS Jackson, MS - April 23-24, 2010 Severe Weather Outbreak LeFlore County

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April 23, 2010 Leflore County Tornado

Event Summary

Several power lines were downed and one power pole was snapped. The tornado touched down near Swiftown and crossed Mississippi Highway 7 at CR 530.

Rating: (Click for EF Scale)	EF-1
Estimated Maximum Wind:	105 mph
Casualties:	0
Damage Path Length:	1 mile
Maximum Path Width:	50 yards
Approximate Start Point/Time:	2 miles NE of Swiftown 3:48pm
Approximate End Point/Time:	3 miles NE of Swiftown 3:49pm