NOUS44 KMEG 010107 PNSMEG ARZ009-018-026>028-035-036-048-049-058-MOZ113-115-MSZ001>017- 020>024-TNZ001>004-019>022-048>055-088>092-011300- Public Information Statement National Weather Service Memphis TN 805 PM CDT Thu Mar 31 2022 ...NWS Damage Survey For 03/30/2022 Tornado Event - Update 2... .OVERVIEW... A survey of the damage from Wednesday evening`s thunderstorms resulted in three confirmed tornadoes in West Tennessee. These tornadoes affected areas in Madison, Gibson, and Carroll Counties. In addition to these tornadoes, widespread damage from straight- line winds exceeding 80 mph was surveyed. Tree damage was widespread with several homes sustaining roof damage. Numerous utility poles were downed as well. Additional information may result in changes to this preliminary information.
.Tornado #1 in Denmark, Tennessee... Rating: EF-1 Estimated Peak Wind: 90 MPH Path Length /Statute/: 1.8 miles Path Width /Maximum/: 150 yards Fatalities: 0 Injuries: 0 Start Date: 03/30/22 Start Time: 6:19 PM CDT Start Location: 35.5713 Start Lat/Lon: -88.9469 End Date: 03/30/22 End Time: 6:21 PM End Location: 35.5914 End Lat/Lon: -88.9254 SURVEY SUMMARY: A brief tornado developed just south of Womack Lane to the west of Denmark-Jackson Road. Damage was observed to two homes on Womack Lane, one with significant roof damage. Numerous trees were uprooted or snapped as this tornado moved northeast across rural, wooded land. Additional damage was observed at the Pacific Manufacturing facility on Smith Lane where the east-facing wall of a large metal building was peeled off of the frame. Several large rolling doors were blown in at this facility. There were also several metal power poles that were severely bent along Smith Lane. Additional damage was observed farther to the northeast across the southern portion of Jackson, but this is currently believed to be due to straight-line winds. This includes several businesses damaged along Airways Boulevard just to the east of the South Fork of the Forked Deer River and the numerous trees down across the city.
.Tornado #2 near Medina, Tennessee... Rating: EF-1 Estimated Peak Wind: 110 MPH Path Length /Statute/: 6.9 miles Path Width /Maximum/: 250 yards Fatalities: 0 Injuries: 0 Start Date: 03/30/22 Start Time: 6:31 PM CDT Start Location: 35.8173 Start Lat/Lon: -88.7095 End Date: 03/30/22 End Time: 6:38 PM CDT End Location: 35.7450 End Lat/Lon: -88.7915 SURVEY SUMMARY: The tornado caused damage along an intermittent track with several short-lived touchdowns over the nearly 7 mile path. The initial touchdown occurred near intersection of Old Medina Road and Barnes Road, where 2 houses sustained considerable damage. The first house on the corner had the majority of its roof removed, the garage doors blown in, and an outbuilding nearly destroyed. Debris was lofted and deposited in the forest downstream. Another house, which was located northeast of the corner house, sustained minor roof damage. Nearly all windows on the front and back of the house were blown out. The house and a couple of vehicles on the property received damage from flying debris lofted from the corner house. The tornado lifted very shortly after affecting these homes.
.Tornado #3 in Huntingdon, Tennessee... Rating: EF-1 Estimated Peak Wind: 95 MPH Path Length /Statute/: 4.5 miles Path Width /Maximum/: 200 yards Fatalities: 0 Injuries: 0 Start Date: 03/30/22 Start Time: 6:52 PM CDT Start Location: 35.9525 Start Lat/Lon: -88.4832 End Date: 03/30/22 End Time: 6:57 PM End Location: 35.9907 End Lat/Lon: -88.4187 SURVEY SUMMARY: The tornado initially touched down south of Voss Lane to the west of Highway 70, resulting in significant tree damage. The tornado tracked northeast, crossing Highway 70 north of Tate Loop causing significant damage on the south end of Skyline Lane. Several houses sustained roof damage, blown out windows, and widespread tree damage. The tornado continued northeast crossing Veterans Drive South before dissipating near Lexington Street. ...NWS Damage Survey For 03/30/2022 Tornado Event - Update 2... .OVERVIEW... A survey of the damage from the thunderstorms on Wednesday evening resulted in a confirmed tornado in Northwest Mississippi. This tornado affected areas in Panola County. Widespread fallen trees caused significant structural damage to several houses, including roof and siding damage. Tornadic winds in excess of 100 mph have been estimated from the extent of the damage.
.Tornado #4 in Southeastern Panola County, MS... Rating: EF-1 Estimated Peak Wind: 107 mph Path Length /Statute/: 16 miles Path Width /Maximum/: 200 yards Fatalities: 0 Injuries: 1 Start Date: 3/30/2022 Start Time: 4:37 PM CDT Start Location: Pope / Panola County / MS Start Lat/Lon: 34.211 / -89.945 End Date: 3/30/2022 End Time: 4:56 PM CDT End Location: 3 W Burgess / Panola County / MS End Lat/Lon: 34.358 / -89.724 SURVEY SUMMARY: An NWS damage survey crew confirmed that last night`s thunderstorms produced an EF-1 tornado from Pope, MS to just south of Sardis Lake, MS. This tornado started just west of Interstate 55 in Pope, MS, causing widespread tree damage and even uprooting a large tree onto a home. Several utility poles were snapped with loose power lines hanging down over roads. As the tornado moved northeast, it likely peaked in intensity as it damaged several homes off of De Bowen Wilson Rd and crossed over Hwy 6. Multiple large trees were snapped at the trunks and several others were twisted and/or uprooted. A mobile home off Hwy 6 was severely damaged and caused one injury. After the tornado crossed over Hwy 6, it moved towards Sardis Lake. Numerous large tree branches and utility poles were snapped, as well as several trees uprooted. The easternmost part of the damage found by the survey crew appeared to be on Sardis Lake Drive, where fallen trees caused significant roof and siding damage to a few houses. The tornado likely lifted just west of the Panola/Lafayette County line. .Tornado #5 in Calhoun County, MS... Rating: EF-1 Estimated Peak Wind: 90 MPH Path Length /Statute/: 7.7 miles Path Width /Maximum/: 100 yards Fatalities: 0 Injuries: 0 Start Date: 03/30/22 Start Time: 0524 PM CDT Start Location: 4.5 Miles NNW Bruce Start Lat/Lon: 34.0492 /-89.3786 End Date: 03/30/22 End Time: 0532 PM CDT End Location: 1 Mile NE Sarepta End Lat/Lon: 34.1289 /-89.2863 SURVEY SUMMARY: The tornado initially touched down on County Road 271 just southwest of Highway 9 West. Several large trees were uprooted in the area, a home received minor damage, and a couple of outbuildings had their roofs partially removed. The tornado continued northeast over a densely forested area to Highway 9. Along Highway 9, 20 power poles were destroyed and numerous trees were uprooted or snapped. The tornado continued directly along highway 9 damaging several homes and outbuildings, uprooting and snapping numerous trees, and a shifted a mobile off its blocks. The tornado continued along highway 9 and lifted just northeast of the town of Sarepta. Straight-line wind damage was observed southwest of the tornado track near Highway 32 in the community of Ellard. EF Scale: The Enhanced Fujita Scale classifies tornadoes into the following categories: EF0...Weak......65 to 85 mph EF1...Weak......86 to 110 mph EF2...Strong. ..111 to 135 mph EF3...Strong....136 to 165 mph EF4...Violent...166 to 200 mph EF5...Violent...> 200 mph NOTE: Information in this statement is preliminary and subject to change pending final review of the event and publication in NWS Storm Data.
.Tornado in Monroe County, Mississippi... Rating: EF-1 Estimated Peak Wind: 95 Path Length /Statute/: 7.7 miles Path Width /Maximum/: 150 yards Fatalities: 0 Injuries: 0 Start Date: 03/30/22 Start Time: 07:16 PM CDT Start Location: 3 SE Aberdeen / Monroe County / MS Start Lat/Lon: 33.7970 / -88.5221 End Date: 03/30/22 End Time: 07:26 PM CDT End Location: 6 WSW Greenwood Springs / Monroe County / MS End Lat/Lon: 33.8648 / -88.4163 SURVEY SUMMARY: A tornado developed approximately 3 miles southeast of Aberdeen near a wooded area along Sharpley Bottom Road per a tornadic debris signature. As this tornado moved northeast, tree damage was immediately northwest of the intersection of Highways 45 and 25 South near East Aberdeen. More uprooted trees were observed along Highway 25 South near Nichols Creek. The tornado intensified as it crossed Dan Taylor Road and Old Columbus Road, snapping and uprooting hardwood trees, indicative of wind speeds near 95 mph. The tornado continued northeast, resulting in minor tree damage along Burns Cemetery Road and Beeks Road, dissipating in the wooded area prior to reaching West Road. Thanks to NSSL for assistance with this damage survey. $$ AC3/MJ/SWB/CAD/TLS JR