Strong to severe thunderstorms are possible from the central Plains to the Northeast through this evening. Widespread damaging winds are the primary threat but hail and a tornado or two is also possible. Extremely dangerous heat continues across the Eastern U.S. Warm overnight low temperatures will provide little to no relief. Read More >
Livingston, LA Tornado - February 23, 2016
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Rating:
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EF-2
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Estimated Maximum Wind:
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125 mph
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Injuries/Fatalities:
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None
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Damage Path Length:
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4.5 miles
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Maximum Path Width:
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625 yards
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Approximate Start Point/Time:
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Livingston, LA at 1242 PM CST
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Approximate End Point/Time:
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Livingston, LA at 1251 PM CST
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A National Weather Service Damage Assessment Team has surveyed the storm damage in Livingston, LA. It has been determined the damage was the result of a tornado. The tornado has been rated an EF-2 on the Enhanced Fujita Scale. Damage estimates were consistent with winds of 120 to 125 mph. The tornado touched down in a wooded area between Grantham and McLin Roads southwest of the city of Livingston. the tornado snapped multiple trees and produced minor roof damage on one home with a rating of EF1 as it crossed McLin Road. The tornado continued northeast and began intensifying and expanding in width. As it reached Circle Drive, the tornado began producing EF2 damage. One home on Circle Drive and another on West Railroad Street had their roofs removed with exterior walls remaining intact. A gooseneck car or tractor hauling trailer was lifted, flipped, and set down on top of large storage containers. Many trees in this general area were either snapped or uprooted. The width of the tornado at this point was approximately 325 yards. The tornado continued northeast over a wooded area until reaching North Willow Street. This is the location where it is believed the tornado was at its strongest intensity and widest width. A homes' roof was completely torn off with most exterior walls still standing. The top half of the chimney was completely gone. The only room with a sheetrock ceiling still intact was the bathroom. All trees had some damage varying from being uprooted to snapped. One uprooted softwood tree was approximately 4 feet in diameter. A rating of EF2 with 125 mph was given at this point based on home construction/damage and tree damage. The width at this point was 625 yards or 1/3rd of a mile. All houses in the vicinity of the EF2 damaged home had some sort of roof damage, but on the EF1 scale. The tornado continued northeast and began weakening. Numerous trees were uprooted as the tornado crossed North Doyle Road near Edgar Mizell Road producing EF1 damage with a speed rating of 95 mph. The tornado dissipated shortly northeast of this point with no other damage found. |
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