NWS Jackson, MS - April 15, 2011 Severe Weather Outbreak - Possumneck Tornado

Attala County Tornadoes

Possumneck Tornado

Radar - Attala County tornado

Event Summary

This strong tornado touched down along County Road 3011 in the Possumneck community and immediately produced significant damage. A mobile home was completely obliterated with the remains of the structure scattered for 150 yards. Two men were seriously injured at this location with each thrown 75 yards. The tornado continued to the northeast and cross MS Highway 19 before lifting. Numerous trees were snapped and uprooted along the path. The total path length was 3 miles. As a side note, this tornado occurred within the damage path of the long track tornado from April 24, 2010.

Rating: (Click for EF Scale)	EF-2
Estimated Maximum Wind:	120 mph
Fatalities/Injuries:	2 injuries
Damage Path Length:	3 miles
Maximum Path Width:	200 yards
Approximate Start Point/Time:	1 SW Possumneck 2:22pm
Approximate End Point/Time:	2 E Possumneck 2:25pm