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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 >

Afternoon White Castle, LA Tornado - February 23, 2016

 
Rating:
EF-0
Estimated Maximum Wind:
80 mph
Injuries/Fatalities:
None
Damage Path Length:
1 mile
Maximum Path Width:
200 yards
Approximate Start Point/Time:
3.8 miles SW of White Castle, LA at 310 PM
Approximate End Point/Time:
3.5 miles SW of White Castle, LA at 313 PM

 

A National Weather Service Damage Assessment Team has surveyed the storm damage near White Castle, 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.

Damage consisted of doors blown in on farm implement buildings, some light roof damage to houses, and demolished sheds. The tornado damage path was one mile long and was 200 yards wide at its widest point. 

White Castle, LA tornado track of Feb 23, 2016
Surveyed damage track near White Castle, LA  Download in KML  Disclaimer

 

 

Damage
Shingles removed from house

Damage
Roof removed from house

Damage
Shed destroyed and minor roof damage to house

Damage
Garage doors damaged

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