NWS Jackson, MS - October 17th-18th 2012 Severe Weather Event

Bolivar County Tornado

Click on the map above for a detailed, interactive track map and damage pictures.

Event Summary

Concentrated damage occurred along a short path length northeast of Shelby. One mobile home was destroyed with heavy damage occurring to a few other homes and buildings. A radio tower was snapped and a grain silo destroyed. In addition, several sheds were destroyed and multiple power poles snapped.

Rating: (Click for EF Scale)	EF-2
Estimated Maximum Wind:	115 mph
Casualties:	none
Damage Path Length:	1.25 miles
Maximum Path Width:	150 yards
Approximate Start Point/Time:	3.5 NE Shelby 9:07pm
Approximate End Point/Time:	4.75 NE Shelby 9:09pm