Beaverton EF-1 Tornado - February 2, 2016

Beaverton EF-1 Tornado (Lamar Co)
February 2, 2016

Event Summary

National Weather Service meteorologists surveyed damage in northern Lamar County and have determined that the damage is consistent with an EF-1 tornado. Winds were estimated to be around 105 mph.

The tornado touched down along Christain Road near Taylor Springs Road. It moved north-northeast and caused major roof damage to one residence at the intersection of Pond Road and Garrison Road. From there, the tornado turned more to the northeast snapping and uprooting trees as it crossed County Road 49, Piney Grove Road, Pinewood Circle, and Turkey Branch Road. One residence on Pinewood Circle sustained minor shingle damage. The tornado continued northeast causing only tree damage until it lifted along Sorghum Hollow Road.

Rating: (Click for EF Scale)	EF-1
Estimated Maximum Wind:	105 mph
Injuries/Fatalities:	None
Damage Path Length:	4.2 miles
Maximum Path Width:	400 yards
Approximate Start Point/Time:	33.8779/-88.0210 at 810 pm
Approximate End Point/Time:	33.9300/-87.9856 at 816 pm

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Shapefile

Reflectivity (left) and velocity (right) of the tornado just after it touched down. Images are from KGWX at 811pm.

Tree damage	Roof Damage
Roof and tree damage	Outbuilding damage