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Public Information Statement
National Weather Service Fort Worth TX
702 PM CDT Fri Mar 17 2023


...NWS Damage Survey for 03/16/23 Tornado Event...

.Overview...
Severe thunderstorms moved across North Texas during the late afternoon
and evening of March 16, 2023, producing wind and tornado damage at
multiple locations. A National Weather Service Fort Worth storm survey team
assessed damage in 3 general areas today, and confirmed 3 EF-1 tornadoes - 2 in
Dallas County near Grand Prairie and Irving, and one in Navarro County near
Corsicana.  In addition, a small area of damage was assessed in the City of
Garland in eastern Dallas County.  This damage was determined to be due to
straight-line winds associated with a brief thunderstorm downburst event.  
Additional data will be assessed in the coming days, and updates will be
issued as necessary.  


.Dallas County Tornado # 1...

Rating:                 EF1
Estimated Peak Wind:    105 mph
Path Length /statute/:  6.3654 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   100.0 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             03/16/2023
Start Time:             04:47 PM CDT
Start Location:         4 SE Euless / Dallas County / TX
Start Lat/Lon:          32.8066 / -97.0338

End Date:               03/16/2023
End Time:               04:55 PM CDT
End Location:           4 SSE Irving / Dallas County / TX
End Lat/Lon:            32.8095 / -96.9329

Survey Summary:
A tornado formed in the extreme northern portions of the City of Grand
Prairie, in a distribution facility area near West Trinity Boulevard and
Trinity Ridge Drive.  A section of roofing was peeled off of a warehouse in
this area, and scattered tree damage was evident due to EF-0 winds of 
65-80 mph.  The tornado moved southeast, then east and entered the southern 
portion of the City of Irving, where an apartment building was impacted along
Shady Grove Road just east of Beltline Road.  Roof damage at this apartment
complex was consistent with maximum EF-1 windspeeds of 105 mph. The tornado
continued east, roughly paralleling Shady Grove Road and producing tree
and light shingle damage consistent with EF-0 windspeeds.  The track continued
eastward through Irving neighborhoods, crossing MacArthur Boulevard, 
with intermittent tree damage.  The tornado produced some light
structural damage to a discount store and adjacent city building
near Nursery Road and East 6th Street, then dissipated shortly
thereafter.    


.Dallas County Tornado # 2...

Rating:                 EF1
Estimated Peak Wind:    105 mph
Path Length /statute/:  0.7108 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   100.0 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             03/16/2023
Start Time:             04:52 PM CDT
Start Location:         1 SSE Irving / Dallas County / TX
Start Lat/Lon:          32.8375 / -96.9593

End Date:               03/16/2023
End Time:               04:56 PM CDT
End Location:           1 SE Irving / Dallas County / TX
End Lat/Lon:            32.845 / -96.9511

Survey Summary:
A brief tornado formed in the central portion of the City of
Irving, near the intersection of MacArthur Boulevard and State
Highway 183.  Near this formation point, an auto dealership
sustained damage to the roof and front facade of the main
showroom building. An adjacent power pole was also pushed over.
Damage at this dealership was consistent with low end EF-1 intensity
windspeeds of approximately 105 mph. The tornado moved northeast
through adjacent apartment complexes and residential areas, producing
tree damage and occasional roof damage consistent with 65-80 mph winds. 
The tornado dissipated near the intersection of Rochelle Road and 
O'Conner Road.     


.Navarro County Tornado...

Rating:                 EF1 
Estimated Peak Wind:    95 mph 
Path Length /statute/:  2.7723 miles 
Path Width /maximum/:   50.0 yards 
Fatalities:             0 
Injuries:               2

Start Date:             03/16/2023
Start Time:             07:58 PM CDT
Start Location:         4 NNW Corsicana / Navarro County / TX
Start Lat/Lon:          32.1319 / -96.495

End Date:               03/16/2023
End Time:               08:04 PM CDT
End Location:           2 NNE Corsicana / Navarro County / TX
End Lat/Lon:            32.1185 / -96.4531

Survey Summary:
A tornado formed on the northern outskirts of Corsicana in
Navarro County, west of the intersection of County Road 0010 and
County Road 0018.  After producing tree damage in an open field,
the tornado moved southeast and significantly damaged a single
family residence near the intersection of County Road 0010 and
County Road 0017 in far northern Corsicana.  Sections of shingles
and some wood roof sheathing were removed or damaged, and tree
damage was substantial. Damage here was consistent with EF-1 winds
of 95-100 mph.  On an adjacent plot of land, a large trailer was 
rolled twice, resulting in the serious injury of two adult occupants.
The track continued southeast, producing intermittent EF-0 intensity
tree damage of 65-75 mph in north Corsicana. In its latter stages, the
tornado veered east, crossing Business 45 and producing more significant
tree damage before dissipating shortly before reaching Interstate 45.   


&&

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:
The information in this statement is preliminary and subject to
change pending final review of the events and publication in NWS
Storm Data.

$$

Bradshaw