NWS Jackson, MS - February 24, 2011 Issaquena and Sharkey County Tornado

February 24, 2011 Severe Weather Event

Issaquena/Sharkey County Tornado

Event Summary

The tornado started at Grace, where it downed a few large trees and caused minor roof damage to several homes. The tornado continued into Sharkey County, and just after crossing Dry Bend Road it destroyed a metal outbuilding, scattering tin and other debris a mile downstream. Part of the roof of another larger metal building was taken off at the same location, along with a couple of trees snapped. From here the tornado mainly passed through open fields for a couple of miles, although trees could be seen down along some tree lines. As the tornado approached US Highway 61, it turned more east-northeastward and downed more trees and rolled some equipment at a farm shop. As it crossed Highway 61, it snapped or downed at least 6 wooden power poles. It also caused significant shingle damage to a frame home and downed several trees and large limbs. The tornado then moved back into inaccessible farm fields, and is assumed to have dissipated shortly thereafter.

Rating: (Click for EF Scale)	EF-2
Estimated Maximum Wind:	115 mph
Casualties:	none
Damage Path Length:	6.5 miles
Maximum Path Width:	400 yards
Approximate Start Point/Time:	Grace 7:50pm
Approximate End Point/Time:	1.5 miles SE Nitta Yuma 8:01pm