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Henleyfield, MS Tornado - February 23, 2016
Rating:
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EF-1
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Estimated Maximum Wind:
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105 mph
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Injuries/Fatalities:
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None
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Damage Path Length:
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9.7 miles
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Maximum Path Width:
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150 yards
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Approximate Start Point/Time:
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8 miles W of McNeil, MS at 349 PM
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Approximate End Point/Time:
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6 miles N of McNeil, MS at 401 PM
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A National Weather Service Damage Assessment Team has surveyed the storm damage in Pearl River County, MS near Henleyfield. 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 105 mph. The tornado touched down near Donley Burks Road west of Highway 43 and tracked northeast ending around Osborn Moody Road southwest of Poplarville, MS. Minor to moderate damage occurred to 5 homes, and numerous trees were uprooted in rural Pearl River County. The metal roof was completely ripped off of one house. The tornado had a path length of 9.7 miles and a maximum width of 150 yards. |
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