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

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Yazoo County Tornado

Eastern Yazoo County Tornado

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Event Summary

This tornado primarily caused tree damage.
EF-1
Estimated Maximum Wind:
90 mph
Casualties:
none
Damage Path Length:
2 miles
Maximum Path Width:
250 yards
Approximate Start Point/Time:
8 NE Benton
11:29pm
Approximate End Point/Time:
7 W Pickens
11:32pm

 

 

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