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601 NOUS44 KMEG 151837 PNSMEG MSZ002>006-009-013>017-021>024-TNZ053-089>092-160645- Public Information Statement National Weather Service Memphis TN 137 PM CDT Mon Apr 15 2019 ...NWS Damage Survey For 04/13/19 Tornadoes in Northeastern Mississippi - Update... Added second tornado .Tornado near Hamilton, Mississippi... Rating: EF2 Estimated Peak Wind: 130 MPH Path Length /Statute/: 11.3 miles Path Width /Maximum/: 800 yards Fatalities: 1 Injuries: 19 Start Date: 04/13/2019 Start Time: 11:06 PM CDT Start Location: 2.1 SW Hamilton / Monroe County / MS Start Lat/Lon: 33.7248 / -88.4409 End Date: 04/13/2019 End Time: 11:23 PM CDT End Location: 4.9 WSW Greenwood Springs / Monroe County / MS End Lat/Lon: 33.8763 / -88.3807 SURVEY SUMMARY: The tornado developed just south of Hamilton, MS and rapidly increased in intensity. Substantial damage to residences and outbuildings occurred along Seely Drive south of Hamilton Road. Numerous trees were uprooted or trunks snapped along the track. A tree fell on a mobile home on Center Hill Road north of Hamilton, killing the resident. The tornado continued north-northeast, uprooting trees and causing minor structural damage. The tornado dissipated near West Road. .Tornado in near Greenwood Springs, Mississippi... Rating: EF1 Estimated Peak Wind: 95-100 MPH Path Length /Statute/: 13.2 miles Path Width /Maximum/: 400 yards Fatalities: 0 Injuries: 0 Start Date: 04/13/2019 Start Time: 11:22 PM CDT Start Location: Greenwood Springs / Monroe County / MS Start Lat/Lon: 33.8931 / -88.3215 End Date: 04/13/2019 End Time: 11:39 PM CDT End Location: 6 E Smithville / Monroe County / MS End Lat/Lon: 34.0831 / -88.2901 SURVEY SUMMARY: Tornado occurred mostly in forested areas. Several homes received primarily roof damage. Damaged that was observed Splunge community was caused by straight line winds. 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 200mph EF5...Violent...>200mph NOTE: Information in this statement is preliminary and subject to change pending final review of the event and publication in NWS Storm Data. $$ Woodall/Belles/Wright