Emerald Mountain Tornado - January 21, 2017

Emerald Mountain EF-0 Tornado (Elmore County)
January 21, 2017

Event Summary

National Weather Service meteorologists surveyed damage in southern Elmore County near Emerald Mountain and determined that the damage was consistent with an EF-0 tornado.

The tornado touched down briefly along Rifle Range Road near Emerald Mountain Christian Academy, cause damage to fencing and metal siding at the school. The tornado tracked to the northeast before quickly lifting east of Mountain Laurel Road. The tornado was 0.21 miles long and was 90 yards wide at its widest point. The tornado was rated an EF-0 with maximum winds around 75 mph.

Thanks to Elmore County EMA for their assistance with this survey.

Rating: (Click for EF Scale)	EF-0
Estimated Maximum Wind:	75 mph
Injuries/Fatalities:	None
Damage Path Length:	0.21 miles
Maximum Path Width:	90 yards
Approximate Start Point/Time:	3.4 WSW Ware 32.4359/-86.1064 at 757 am CST
Approximate End Point/Time:	3.3 WSW Ware 32.4388/-86.1052 at 757 am CST

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GIS Data

Reflectivity (left) and Velocity (right). Images are from KMXX at 756 am CST.

Fence damage	Tree damage & debris