NWS Jackson, MS April 25-27, 2011 Severe Weather Outbreak-Choctaw County Tornado

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Choctaw County Tornado

Event Summary

The tornado touched down a few miles south of the Stewart community, where it began uprooting and snapping off thousands. Many structures were heavily damaged by falling trees. A few homes and barns were directly damaged by the tornado's winds. Several power poles were snapped as well.

Rating: (Click for EF Scale)	EF-2
Estimated Maximum Wind:	120 mph
Fatalities/Injuries:	2 injured
Damage Path Length:	7 miles
Maximum Path Width:	1 mile
Approximate Start Point/Time:	9 ESE Kilmichael 2:25am
Approximate End Point/Time:	7 ESE Stewart 2:33am