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Prairieville, LA Tornado - February 23, 2016
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Rating:
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EF-0
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Estimated Maximum Wind:
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80 mph
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Injuries/Fatalities:
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None
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Damage Path Length:
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1.6 miles
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Maximum Path Width:
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200 yards
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Approximate Start Point/Time:
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1.1 miles NW of Prairieville, LA at 1208 PM CST
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Approximate End Point/Time:
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2.4 miles NW of Prairieville, LA at 1213 PM CST
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A National Weather Service Damage Assessment Team has surveyed the storm damage in Prairieville, LA. 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 80 mph. The tornado touched down just before a strip mall on Airline Highway containing a Gold's Gym. Damage to the gym consisted of an exterior wall failing due to the roof being peeled back. The tornado then crossed Highway 61 (Airline Highway), and hit several business producing roof and siding damage. The garage doors at a local car mechanic shop were pushed in, and a sign for a fast food restaurant was knocked over. The tornado continued to the northeast into a residential area damaging roofs, sheds, and patios at several homes. The tornado damage path was 1.6 miles long and was 200 yards wide at its widest point. |
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