NWS Jackson, MS April 4, 2011 Severe Weather Outbreak

April 4, 2011 Simpson County Tornado

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Event Summary

This tornado developed west of Braxton near Barney Smith Road and moved east northeast through northern Simpson county...through the town of Braxton and lifting near St. John Road east of Braxton. Many trees were snapped and uprooted...some falling on houses...in a convergent pattern along its path. The tornado was a half to three quarters of a mile wide for most of its path.

Rating: (Click for EF Scale)	EF-1
Estimated Maximum Wind:	100 mph
Casualties:	0
Damage Path Length:	8 miles
Maximum Path Width:	0.75 mile
Approximate Start Point/Time:	5 WSW Braxton 5:36 pm 4/4/11
Approximate End Point/Time:	3 ENE Braxton 5:42 pm 4/4/11