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Ford's Creek, MS Tornado - February 23, 2016

 
Rating:
EF-1
Estimated Maximum Wind:
90 mph
Injuries/Fatalities:
None
Damage Path Length:
2.5 miles
Maximum Path Width:
75 yards
Approximate Start Point/Time:
5.6 miles E of Angie, LA at 350 PM
Approximate End Point/Time:
6.6 miles NE of Angie, LA at 354 PM

 

A National Weather Service Damage Assessment Team has surveyed the storm damage in northwest Pearl River County, MS near Ford's Creek. It has been determined the damage was the result of a tornado. The tornado has been rated an EF-1 on the Enhanced Fujita Scale. Damage estimates were consistent with winds of 90 mph.

This tornado was surveyed by NWS WFO Jackson. Damage consisted of a mobile home shifted of its foundation, and numerous snapped trees. The tornado continued into Lamar County, MS. The tornado damage path in our parish/county warning area was 2.5 miles long and was 75 yards wide at its widest point. 

Ford's Creek, MS tornado track of Feb 23, 2016
Surveyed damage track in Kenner, LA  Download in KML  Disclaimer

KLIX radar data for Ford's Creek, MS tornado of 2/23/2016
KLIX WSR-88D radar data for Ford's Creek, MS tornado at 1554 CST 2/23/2016

 

 

Damage
Destroyed shed

Damage
Snapped trees

Damage
Snapped trees

Damage
Damaged mobile home

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