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NWS Jackson, MS April 25-27, 2011 Severe Weather Outbreak-Choctaw County Tornado

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Choctaw County Tornado

 

Event Summary

The tornado touched down a few miles south of the Stewart community, where it began uprooting and snapping off thousands. Many structures were heavily damaged by falling trees. A few homes and barns were directly damaged by the tornado's winds. Several power poles were snapped as well.
EF-2
Estimated Maximum Wind:
120 mph
Fatalities/Injuries:
2 injured
Damage Path Length:
7 miles
Maximum Path Width:
1 mile
Approximate Start Point/Time:

9 ESE Kilmichael
2:25am
Approximate End Point/Time:

7 ESE Stewart  2:33am                   
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