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Gulfport, MS Tornado - June 24, 2020

 
Rating:
EF-0
Estimated Maximum Wind:
65 mph
Injuries/Fatalities:
None
Damage Path Length:
0.8 miles
Maximum Path Width:
40 yards
Approximate Start Point/Time:
Gulfport, MS at 1227 PM CDT
Approximate End Point/Time:
Gulfport, MS at 1230 PM CDT

 

 

A National Weather Service Damage Assessment Team has surveyed the storm damage in Gulfport, MS. It has been determined the damage was the result of a tornado. The tornado has been rated an EF-0 on the Enhanced Fujita Scale. Damage estimates were consistent with winds of 65 mph.

Several large hardwood tree limbs snapped and minor roof damage to several homes from US Highway 90 near the aquarium to the CSX railway near Henderson Avenue.  

 

Gulfport, MS tornado track of June 24, 2020
Surveyed damage track in Gulfport, MS

 

 

Damage
Broken branches

Damage
Damaged home

Damage
Snapped tree and damaged home

Damage
Snapped tree

 

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