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124 NOUS44 KJAN 292028 CCC PNSJAN ARZ074-075-LAZ007>009-015-016-023>026-MSZ018-019-025>066-072>074- 231500- PUBLIC INFORMATION STATEMENT...CORRECTED NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE JACKSON MS 328 PM CDT Mon Apr 29 2019 ...NWS DAMAGE SURVEY FOR 4/18/19 TORNADO EVENT - UPDATE #7... .UPDATE...One more EF1 tornado was added in Scott County near the Pulaski community. The path of the North Madden tornado in Leake County was also extended into far eastern Neshoba County and the length, end time, and end location were updated accordingly. The total number of tornadoes for this event now stands at 44. No additional surveys are planned at this time. .Lorman Tornado... Rating: EF1 Estimated Peak Wind: 110 mph Path Length /statute/: 8.61 miles Path Width /maximum/: 1100.0 yards Fatalities: 0 Injuries: 0 Start Date: 4/18/2019 Start Time: 1:13 PM CDT Start Location: 7 NNW Fayette / Jefferson County / MS Start Lat/Lon: 31.8086 / -91.1004 End Date: 4/18/2019 End Time: 1:25 PM CDT End Location: 7 SSE Port Gibson / Claiborne County / MS End Lat/Lon: 31.8525 / -90.9663 Summary: This tornado occurred within a broader corridor of very strong winds. It began along the Natchez Trace near the intersection of Julius Gibbs Rd and Rodney Rd and continued northeastward, downing countless trees along its path. It continued across McDonald Rd, passing near Lorman and near the US 61 and MS Highway 552 interchange, paralleling US 61 for a short distance. In this area, multiple homes sustained minor roof damage. The tornado weakened as it moved east of US 61, crossing Patton Rd, then lifting near the Jefferson and Claiborne county line near Woodvine Rd. .Northwest Copiah County... Rating: EF1 Estimated Peak Wind: 95 mph Path Length /statute/: 6.58 miles Path Width /maximum/: 500.0 yards Fatalities: 0 Injuries: 0 Start Date: 4/18/2019 Start Time: 1:58 PM CDT Start Location: 8 S Utica / Copiah County / MS Start Lat/Lon: 31.9864 / -90.6119 End Date: 4/18/2019 End Time: 2:09 PM CDT End Location: 7 ESE Utica / Copiah County / MS End Lat/Lon: 32.0363 / -90.5165 Summary: This tornado began to the west of Hoodtown Road and tracked northeast to New Zion and Bear Creek Road intersection. Numerous trees were snapped and uprooted on both sides of Hoodtown Road. As the tornado crossed Jack Road, several more trees were downed. From this point, the tornado weakened and dissipated by the intersection of New Zion and Bear Creek Roads. Maximum estimated winds were 95 mph and rated EF1. Additionally, there was quite a bit of straight line wind damage to trees south of the tornado track, especially along Jack Road and then again along a swath of Dentville Road. Much of the tree damage along Dentville Road was at an area that was exposed to the south be a large field which helped limit friction and enhance the damage to trees. .Learned Tornado #2... Rating: EF2 Estimated Peak Wind: 115 mph Path Length /statute/: 11.38 miles Path Width /maximum/: 1320.0 yards Fatalities: 0 Injuries: 0 Start Date: 4/18/2019 Start Time: 1:59 PM CDT Start Location: 2 NW Utica / Hinds County / MS Start Lat/Lon: 32.1237 / -90.6506 End Date: 4/18/2019 End Time: 2:13 PM CDT End Location: 3 ENE Learned / Hinds County / MS End Lat/Lon: 32.2168 / -90.4975 Summary: This tornado began northwest of Utica along Thornton Rd, where it produced minor tree damage. It moved northeast, strengthening after crossing MS 27 and Tom Collins Rd. As it moved across Hickstown Rd, Old Adams Station Rd, and Adams Station Rd, hundreds of trees were downed with several utility lines impacted as well. The tornado reached its peak intensity as it moved through the Learned area, where a significant percentage of trees were uprooted or snapped. Some homes experienced minor roof damage and multiple structures were impacted by fallen trees. The tornado weakened then lifted as it continued northeastward into the Oakley area. .Learned Tornado #1... Rating: EF2 Estimated Peak Wind: 115 mph Path Length /statute/: 13.09 miles Path Width /maximum/: 1320.0 yards Fatalities: 0 Injuries: 0 Start Date: 4/18/2019 Start Time: 2:06 PM CDT Start Location: 3 WSW Learned / Hinds County / MS Start Lat/Lon: 32.1769 / -90.6036 End Date: 4/18/2019 End Time: 2:27 PM CDT End Location: 1 ESE Raymond / Hinds County / MS End Lat/Lon: 32.2512 / -90.4036 Summary: This tornado began west of Learned near Old Adams Station Rd, moving east northeastward across Adams Station Rd and near the downtown area of Learned, snapping and uprooting countless trees along its path. It then reached MS Highway 18 near the intersection with Oakley Rd. Several utility poles were snapped along Highway 18. The tornado continued northeastward toward the Raymond area producing damage along Lewis Rd, Cidero Rd, Dry Grove Rd, Palestine Dr, and Seven Springs Rd before lifting near the Eagle Ridge Golf Course south of Raymond. .Copiah-Simpson-Rankin Tornado... Rating: EF1 Estimated Peak Wind: 107 mph Path Length /statute/: 28.86 miles Path Width /maximum/: 600.0 yards Fatalities: 0 Injuries: 0 Start Date: 4/18/2019 Start Time: 2:35 PM CDT Start Location: 2 NNW Georgetown / Copiah County / MS Start Lat/Lon: 31.8964 / -90.178 End Date: 4/18/2019 End Time: 3:10 PM CDT End Location: 5 NNW Puckett / Rankin County / MS End Lat/Lon: 32.1554 / -89.8048 Summary: A long track high end EF-1 tornado developed near Georgetown and tracked northeast across Simpson and Rankin counties for nearly 29 miles. The tornado had max winds of 107 mph and was 600 yards at the widest. The storm intensified several times along the path. Near Harrisville one mobile home was destroyed with a partial interior wall and the floor left. The rear exterior wall was ripped off a second mobile home. Near New Zion Church numerous snapped and uprooted hardwood trees fell on a nearby home, crushing a suv. In Braxton along Neely Rd numerous hardwood trees fell, one falling on a house. In the Cato community, numerous trees were snapped and uprooted. A large metal building was completely destroyed. A couple barns/sheds loss portions of the roof. The tornado finally moved through the Johns community knocking down trees. A couple power poles were uprooted and power lines were downed. The tornado dissipated just west of Highway 43 near Indian Mound Trail. .Fox Road Tornado... Rating: EF0 Estimated Peak Wind: 85 mph Path Length /statute/: 0.65 miles Path Width /maximum/: 200.0 yards Fatalities: 0 Injuries: 0 Start Date: 4/18/2019 Start Time: 2:35 PM CDT Start Location: 5 ESE Bogue Chitto / Lincoln County / MS Start Lat/Lon: 31.3914 / -90.3756 End Date: 4/18/2019 End Time: 2:36 PM CDT End Location: 6 ESE Bogue Chitto / Lincoln County / MS End Lat/Lon: 31.3928 / -90.3648 Summary: This brief tornado began just to the south of Fox Road and west of Elm Lane. A few trees were damaged off on the edge of a field with more tree damage noted at the intersection of Fox and Elm. This was a mix of tops broken out and snapped or uprooted trees. A handful more trees were down along Shady Grove Road and in the field to the west. One large tree was on a barn here as well. Maximum estimated winds were 85 mph and rated EF0. .Clinton Tornado... Rating: EF1 Estimated Peak Wind: 105 mph Path Length /statute/: 2.36 miles Path Width /maximum/: 150.0 yards Fatalities: 0 Injuries: 0 Start Date: 4/18/2019 Start Time: 2:41 PM CDT Start Location: 2 ESE Clinton / Hinds County / MS Start Lat/Lon: 32.3266 / -90.3067 End Date: 4/18/2019 End Time: 2:46 PM CDT End Location: 3 W Jackson / Hinds County / MS End Lat/Lon: 32.3268 / -90.2669 Summary: A tornado began near the Walmart in Clinton, where it blew over two vehicles, damaged a fence, and caused damage in the garden center. The tornado continued eastward, causing mainly minor tree damage at apartment complexes along Highway 80. It continued eastward to Westhaven Blvd, lifting as it reached the Westchester Hills neighborhood. .Flowood Tornado... Rating: EF1 Estimated Peak Wind: 100 mph Path Length /statute/: 3.14 miles Path Width /maximum/: 50.0 yards Fatalities: 0 Injuries: 0 Start Date: 4/18/2019 Start Time: 2:51 PM CDT Start Location: 2 NW Pearl / Rankin County / MS Start Lat/Lon: 32.2973 / -90.1294 End Date: 4/18/2019 End Time: 2:56 PM CDT End Location: 1 N Flowood / Rankin County / MS End Lat/Lon: 32.3373 / -90.1042 Summary: This tornado began of off North Bierdeman rd, then tracked northeast across Flowood drive where it uprooted and snapped a few more trees near Merit Health River Oaks. The tornado then crossed Lakeland Drive and snapped a few more trees near Jackson Preparatory School. The tornado ended near Pin Oak Drive where it snapped some large limbs. .Simpson-Rankin Tornado... Rating: EF1 Estimated Peak Wind: 104 mph Path Length /statute/: 7.54 miles Path Width /maximum/: 400.0 yards Fatalities: 0 Injuries: 0 Start Date: 4/18/2019 Start Time: 2:54 PM CDT Start Location: 2 SE Braxton / Simpson County / MS Start Lat/Lon: 31.9989 / -89.9468 End Date: 4/18/2019 End Time: 3:03 PM CDT End Location: 6 W Puckett / Rankin County / MS End Lat/Lon: 32.0975 / -89.8919 Summary: An EF-1 tornado formed near Gum Springs road and Old Pinola-Braxton road just northwest of D'Lo. The tornado moved northeast across highway 49 north of D'Lo, St Johns Rd and Charlie Dixon rd uprooting and snapping numerous trees along the path. The tornado continued northeast crossing Conerly Rd before uprooting a few trees and dissipating just east in a wood area just east of Wade Patrick rd. The tornado path was nearly 7.5 miles and 400 yards at the widest. Max winds were 100 mph. .Puckett-Highway 43 Tornado... Rating: EF2 Estimated Peak Wind: 113 mph Path Length /statute/: 9.86 miles Path Width /maximum/: 1000.0 yards Fatalities: 0 Injuries: 0 Start Date: 4/18/2019 Start Time: 3:01 PM CDT Start Location: 4 SW Puckett / Simpson County / MS Start Lat/Lon: 32.0357 / -89.8333 End Date: 4/18/2019 End Time: 3:11 PM CDT End Location: 6 NNW Puckett / Rankin County / MS End Lat/Lon: 32.1692 / -89.8053 Summary: This tornado developed along Brandon Williamsburg Rd near the Simpson-Rankin line and moved mostly northward to just north of Puckett and up Highway 43. At the early stages, this tornado was fairly wide but was only breaking large limbs and downing some trees. Some EF1 tree damage was noted along County Line Rd, then weakening occurred again as it moved NNE and approached Highway 18. Intensity picked up again along Highway 18 as a few corridors of trees were downed and some power lines and poles. Here seems to be the beginning of multiple vortices. As the tornado moved past Highway 18, most of the path was west of Highway 43. Rapid intensification occurred as it neared John Mayton Rd. Here, it grew quite wide with two primary intense corridors for a period as it peaked in intensity, EF2. The evidence was extensive tree damage with massive swaths of trees snapped and uprooted. A couple homes were in the vicinity of these and suffered some damage, mostly from trees. The tornado began to turn more N and NNW from here as its movement was being influenced by an approaching larger meso-vortex. Just north of John Mayton Rd, more evidence of multiple vortices was noted with a zone of higher damage on the east side of the highway and another 500 yds west. Another extensive tree damage corridor occurred near this area with EF2 type tree snapping. From this point, the tornado began to weaken some as its circulation was becoming more affected by the approaching meso-vortex and incipient tornado. In the vicinity of Thornton Rd, this tornado became absorbed into the meso-vortex within the eastward advancing line and the tornado dissipated while the other tornado maintained, then headed eastward. This tornado had maximum winds around 113 mph and was rated EF2. .Spillway Tornado... Rating: EF0 Estimated Peak Wind: 75 mph Path Length /statute/: 1.07 miles Path Width /maximum/: 25.0 yards Fatalities: 0 Injuries: 0 Start Date: 4/18/2019 Start Time: 3:06 PM CDT Start Location: 3 SE Ridgeland / Hinds County / MS Start Lat/Lon: 32.3903 / -90.0883 End Date: 4/18/2019 End Time: 3:08 PM CDT End Location: 3 ESE Ridgeland / Madison County / MS End Lat/Lon: 32.4021 / -90.0764 Summary: This brief and weak tornado developed in a heavily wooded area along the Pearl River. No access points were available to assess the damage, however a Tornado Debris Signature (TDS) was noted on the Jackson radar (KDGX) coincident with a circulation. This tornado likely produced minor tree damage over a small one mile path before quickly dissipating prior to reaching Spillway Rd. .Old Fannin Tornado... Rating: EF1 Estimated Peak Wind: 95 mph Path Length /statute/: 1.13 miles Path Width /maximum/: 50.0 yards Fatalities: 0 Injuries: 0 Start Date: 4/18/2019 Start Time: 3:07 PM CDT Start Location: 3 NE Flowood / Rankin County / MS Start Lat/Lon: 32.3625 / -90.0644 End Date: 4/18/2019 End Time: 3:10 PM CDT End Location: 4 NE Flowood / Rankin County / MS End Lat/Lon: 32.3626 / -90.0452 Summary: This tornado started along McLaurin Dr and crossed Oriole Way and Swan Dr where several large tree branches were snapped. The tornado then moved into Alpine Park where it strengthened to an EF-1 snapping several soft and hardwood trees. Power lines were downed as the tornado crossed Old Fannin Rd and entered the Bridlewood subdivision. Here, several trees were snapped or uprooted with numerous large branches snapped. The tornado dissipated after crossing Poplar Ridge Rd. .Southeast Rankin Tornado... Rating: EF1 Estimated Peak Wind: 105 mph Path Length /statute/: 4.53 miles Path Width /maximum/: 1100.0 yards Fatalities: 0 Injuries: 0 Start Date: 4/18/2019 Start Time: 3:13 PM CDT Start Location: 5 NNW Puckett / Rankin County / MS Start Lat/Lon: 32.1642 / -89.8086 End Date: 4/18/2019 End Time: 3:18 PM CDT End Location: 2 WSW Polkville / Rankin County / MS End Lat/Lon: 32.176 / -89.7331 Summary: Based on additional analysis of the damage in southeastern Rankin County, the starting point of this tornado has been adjusted to along Thornton Rd just west of Highway 43. Damage along MS 18 and Johns Mayton Rd previously believed to be associated with this tornado is now believed to be associated with the end of the Harrisville to Braxton tornado. This tornado was a part of a meso-vortex which ultimately absorbed the Highway 43 tornado in the vicinity of Thornton Rd. From that point, the tornado grew and began to accelerate eastward. Numerous trees and power lines were down in this area along with several chicken houses heavily damaged. The tornado move just south of Diamond D Lake Rd where a bard and some chicken houses were damaged along Clubhouse Rd. Additional solid tree damage was noted here as well. The tornado then crossed Diamond D Lake Rd by the creek and moved east across Woodrow Martin Rd. It then dissipated near the county line along Quail HI Rd. Maximum estimated winds were near 105 mph and rated EF1. .Three Prong Rd Tornado... Rating: EF0 Estimated Peak Wind: 80 mph Path Length /statute/: 1.63 miles Path Width /maximum/: 450.0 yards Fatalities: 0 Injuries: 0 Start Date: 4/18/2019 Start Time: 3:15 PM CDT Start Location: 6 E Madison / Rankin County / MS Start Lat/Lon: 32.4341 / -90.0004 End Date: 4/18/2019 End Time: 3:18 PM CDT End Location: 8 E Madison / Rankin County / MS End Lat/Lon: 32.4329 / -89.973 Summary: This brief and weak tornado started north of Fannin Landing Circle in a wooded area where it uprooted and snapped a few hardwood trees. It then shifted eastward towards Three Prong Road where it continued to uproot and snap hardwood trees in a wooded area, and caused similar damage at Three Prong Road before it lifted. .Polkville Tornado... Rating: EF1 Estimated Peak Wind: 105 mph Path Length /statute/: 3.49 miles Path Width /maximum/: 950.0 yards Fatalities: 0 Injuries: 0 Start Date: 4/18/2019 Start Time: 3:19 PM CDT Start Location: 2 WSW Polkville / Smith County / MS Start Lat/Lon: 32.1865 / -89.7211 End Date: 4/18/2019 End Time: 3:24 PM CDT End Location: 2 NE Polkville / Smith County / MS End Lat/Lon: 32.2131 / -89.6708 Summary: This tornado developed in the creek bottom just south of Lofton Rd and tracked northeast through the north side of Polkville and downed hundreds of trees and many power lines. Quickly the tornado became wide and snapped or uprooted many trees. Lofton Rd was blocked by trees and as it continued northeast, CR 141 had several trees across it as well. It then crossed Highway 13 before continuing through several of the CR 538 series. In addition to the downed trees, multiple homes had minor roof damage or more substantial damage from trees on them. Maximum estimated winds were around 105 mph and rated EF1. .Smith-Scott County Tornado... Rating: EF0 Estimated Peak Wind: 75 mph Path Length /statute/: 2.08 miles Path Width /maximum/: 50.0 yards Fatalities: 0 Injuries: 0 Start Date: 4/18/2019 Start Time: 3:20 PM CDT Start Location: 1 NW Polkville / Smith County / MS Start Lat/Lon: 32.206 / -89.7122 End Date: 4/18/2019 End Time: 3:23 PM CDT End Location: 2 N Polkville / Scott County / MS End Lat/Lon: 32.229 / -89.6924 Summary: This tornado started near Scott County Road 141 and tracked north east. This tornado was very brief sustaining its max winds of 75mph. During its path, the tornado snapped small branches and limbs supporting an EF0 rating and ending on the beginning of Larry Easterling Rd. .Goshen Springs - Fannin Tornado... Rating: EF1 Estimated Peak Wind: 90 mph Path Length /statute/: 4.88 miles Path Width /maximum/: 150.0 yards Fatalities: 0 Injuries: 0 Start Date: 4/18/2019 Start Time: 3:22 PM CDT Start Location: 9 E Madison / Rankin County / MS Start Lat/Lon: 32.4542 / -89.9442 End Date: 4/18/2019 End Time: 3:29 PM CDT End Location: 9 NNW Pelahatchie / Rankin County / MS End Lat/Lon: 32.451 / -89.8614 Summary: The tornado developed along John Hill Road where it snapped the trunks of softwood trees. It continued to push eastward to Jess Dean Drive, snapping large softwood tree limbs along the way. The tornado moved across Old Highway 471 and to across a wooded area where it was a bit hard to see any damage give lack of roadways to travel upon. However, damage in the form of snapped hardwood trees and the Goshen Springs exit sign being blown down along Highway 25 suggested the tornado continued its eastward track. It moved across additional wooded areas towards Stump Ridge Road, and along Stump Ridge Road additional snapped and uprooted softwood tree damage occurred before it finally lifted. .Highway 13 S Tornado... Rating: EF1 Estimated Peak Wind: 91 mph Path Length /statute/: 2.59 miles Path Width /maximum/: 150.0 yards Fatalities: 0 Injuries: 0 Start Date: 4/18/2019 Start Time: 3:24 PM CDT Start Location: 6 N Polkville / Scott County / MS Start Lat/Lon: 32.2763 / -89.7015 End Date: 4/18/2019 End Time: 3:26 PM CDT End Location: 4 S Morton / Scott County / MS End Lat/Lon: 32.2933 / -89.6623 Summary: This tornado began on Cooperville Rd just west of Highway 13 South and tracked NE to Mahaffey Rd. This tornado quickly intensified to during its duration to an EF1 and reaching its peak intensity of 91mph snapping and uprooting numerous hardwood trees along with knocking down power lines and poles. The tornado continued to track northeast ending its path on Springfield Rd. .Pulaski Tornado... Rating: EF1 Estimated Peak Wind: 90 mph Path Length /statute/: 1.47 miles Path Width /maximum/: 200.0 yards Fatalities: 0 Injuries: 0 Start Date: 04/18/2019 Start Time: 03:24 PM CDT Start Location: 6 SE Morton / Scott County / MS Start Lat/Lon: 32.2871 / -89.5893 End Date: 04/18/2019 End Time: 03:26 PM CDT End Location: 5 ESE Morton / Scott County / MS End Lat/Lon: 32.3053 / -89.5783 Summary: This tornado began along Blossom Hill road north of the Pulaski community and moved north northeast, paralleling the road throughout its duration. Several trees were uprooted and a few were snapped along the path. The tornado ended near the intersection of Blossom Hill Rd and Brassell Rd. .Morton Tornado... Rating: EF2 Estimated Peak Wind: 132 mph Path Length /statute/: 6.38 miles Path Width /maximum/: 560.0 yards Fatalities: 0 Injuries: 0 Start Date: 04/18/2019 Start Time: 3:31 PM CDT Start Location: Morton / Scott County / MS Start Lat/Lon: 32.3556 / -89.6523 End Date: 04/18/2019 End Time: 3:43 PM CDT End Location: 5 WNW Forest / Scott County / MS End Lat/Lon: 32.3935 / -89.5595 Summary: This tornado developed on the north side of Morton in the vicinity of the elementary school and moved in a more northerly direction. It quickly grew large as it moved into the Farris Cir and Woodview St area. Numerous trees were snapped and uprooted along with many power lines down. Dozens of homes were damaged by the wind and fallen trees. This strong tornado continued to quickly intensify and its reached peak intensity along Oakdale Ave and Dummy Line Rd. Here, roughly 7 homes had the roof removed and the tree damage was intense and focused. Maximum winds here were estimated at 132 mph supporting the EF2 rating. Shortly after passing through Dummy Line Rd, the tornado weakened quickly and narrowed while also shifting it heading to ENE. At this time, it also It moved into the Bienville National Forrest crossing road 508 F where a few dozen trees were snapped and uprooted. It crossed Hillsboro Rd and dissipated along Clifton Rd where minor tree damage was noted. .Coal Bluff - Lena Tornado... Rating: EF1 Estimated Peak Wind: 90 mph Path Length /statute/: 11.46 miles Path Width /maximum/: 1320.0 yards Fatalities: 0 Injuries: 0 Start Date: 4/18/2019 Start Time: 3:40 PM CDT Start Location: 10 W Lena / Scott County / MS Start Lat/Lon: 32.5883 / -89.779 End Date: 4/18/2019 End Time: 3:59 PM CDT End Location: 1 ESE Lena / Leake County / MS End Lat/Lon: 32.5889 / -89.5843 Summary: The tornado began at the Coal Bluff Park where several large softwood tree limbs were snapped and broken and two campers were blown over. It then progressed eastward across a forested area and likely moved across the Scott County Hunting Club, but the survey team could not see the damage due to private closed off roadways. However, uprooted hardwood trees were visible from the end of North Kincaid Road. It continued to track eastward across southwest Leake County to Utah Road where several softwood trees were snapped and it snapped large softwood tree limbs at Crawford Circle. Its continued eastward progression caused the snapping of softwood and hardwood trees at Ludlow Road. It finally lifted just east of Lena along US Highway 500, but not before snapping large softwood tree limbs and trunks. .Ludlow Tornado... Rating: EF1 Estimated Peak Wind: 110 mph Path Length /statute/: 10.7 miles Path Width /maximum/: 900.0 yards Fatalities: 0 Injuries: 0 Start Date: 04/18/2019 Start Time: 3:42 PM CDT Start Location: 9 WSW Lena / Scott County / MS Start Lat/Lon: 32.5708 / -89.7491 End Date: 04/18/2019 End Time: 3:59 PM CDT End Location: 2 SE Lena / Scott County / MS End Lat/Lon: 32.5716 / -89.5722 Summary: This tornado touched down just southwest of the River Bend Rd and Hwy 25 intersection where several large tree limbs were snapped. The tornado continued towards the Hwy 25 intersection where several mobile homes sustained minor roof damage. Strengthening continued as the tornado hit a gas station along Hwy 25 where a large section of roof was removed. After crossing Hwy 25, the tornado moved northeast snapping and uprooting numerous soft and hardwood trees along River Bend Rd, Utah Rd and Crawford Cir. The tornado turned and headed southeast after crossing Mapp Rd and paralleled Hillsboro-Ludlow Rd for several miles where additional trees were snapped and uprooted. Sheet metal was also peeled back on several barns and chicken houses. The tornado turned back east as it crossed Lost Creek and eventually crossing Hwy 13 where tree damage continued. The tornado began to weaken as it crossed Cliff Armstrong Rd and dissipated shortly after crossing Cash Rd. .Midway - Walnut Grove Tornado... Rating: EF1 Estimated Peak Wind: 95 mph Path Length /statute/: 12.48 miles Path Width /maximum/: 1760.0 yards Fatalities: 0 Injuries: 0 Start Date: 4/18/2019 Start Time: 3:45 PM CDT Start Location: 6 S Lena / Scott County / MS Start Lat/Lon: 32.504 / -89.5856 End Date: 4/18/2019 End Time: 4:05 PM CDT End Location: 2 N Walnut Grove / Leake County / MS End Lat/Lon: 32.6273 / -89.4579 Summary: This tornado started in the Bienville National Forest just west of Hattie Lyles Road as it snapped large hardwood tree limbs. It progressed northeast to Hatties Lyles Road where it uprooted hardwood trees and peeled off a portion of tin metal from a barn. It progressed northeast crossing Hillsboro-Ludlow Road and Calhoun Lane, resulting in broken hardwood tree limbs and uprooted hardwood trees. The continuation of uprooted hardwood trees was noted farther northeast at Cash Road, in addition to minor shingle roof damage to a nearby home. Persistent uprooting of several hardwood trees and the snapping of large hardwood tree limbs were seen at E Rhinewalt Road and West Rhinewalt Road. Tin roofing peeled off of old chicken houses occurred at Hall Road nearing the county line. The tornado moved into southern Leake County, where it crossed Union Ridge Road and Lindsay Road, causing the uproot of hardwood and softwood trees and broke several small tree limbs. The tornado moved farther northeast, moving across MS Highway 35, where several hardwood trees were either uprooted or had broken large tree limbs. It finally lifted north of Walnut Grove just east of Estesmill Road, but not before snapping hardwood and softwood trees; some of the branches landed on the roof of a one-story home causing minor damage. .North Lena Tornado... Rating: EF1 Estimated Peak Wind: 95 mph Path Length /statute/: 10.45 miles Path Width /maximum/: 1000.0 yards Fatalities: 0 Injuries: 0 Start Date: 4/18/2019 Start Time: 3:46 PM CDT Start Location: 8 W Lena / Leake County / MS Start Lat/Lon: 32.621 / -89.7297 End Date: 4/18/2019 End Time: 4:00 PM CDT End Location: 2 ENE Lena / Leake County / MS End Lat/Lon: 32.6028 / -89.5534 Summary: This tornado began in a wooded area near the Scott and Leake County line north of Low Head Dam Rd, where a tornadic debris signature was noted on radar. It then moved eastward across Utah Road, snapping several softwood and hardwood trees. It then shifted southeast crossing Highway 25, snapping softwood trees on McDonalds Road. It then impacted New Ground Road where it snapped large softwood tree limbs, uprooted multiple hardwood trees, some of which fell on a power pole and side-swiped a house causing minor roof damage. The tornado then moved east to across Ludlow Road snapping a few softwood trees and once it crossed Highway 13, it continued to snap softwood trees some of which fell on power lines. It continuing snapping large softwood tree limbs and softwood tree trunks as it moved east across US Highway 487 and across Ealy Road. It lifted at Storm Road north of US Highway 500, but not before snapping a few large softwood tree limbs. .Southeast Leake Tornado... Rating: EF1 Estimated Peak Wind: 110 mph Path Length /statute/: 10.06 miles Path Width /maximum/: 1600.0 yards Fatalities: 0 Injuries: 0 Start Date: 4/18/2019 Start Time: 4:04 PM CDT Start Location: 2 NW Standing Pine / Leake County / MS Start Lat/Lon: 32.6963 / -89.4811 End Date: 4/18/2019 End Time: 4:15 PM CDT End Location: 6 N Sebastopol / Neshoba County / MS End Lat/Lon: 32.658 / -89.317 Summary: This EF-1 tornado formed near the Freeny community tracking east and southeast for nearly 10 miles. Widespread tree damage occurred across the area. Wind speeds near 110 mph caused two swaths of large pine and hardwood to snap or uproot along a stretch of Highway 488 just east of Madden and off of county road 210. The tornado dissipated in a wooded area near the Leake and Neshoba County line about a quarter mile east of County Road 21. .Madden Road Tornado... Rating: EF1 Estimated Peak Wind: 95 mph Path Length /statute/: 2.11 miles Path Width /maximum/: 300.0 yards Fatalities: 0 Injuries: 0 Start Date: 4/18/2019 Start Time: 4:19 PM CDT Start Location: 4 NE Standing Pine / Leake County / MS Start Lat/Lon: 32.704 / -89.3982 End Date: 4/18/2019 End Time: 4:21 PM CDT End Location: 5 ENE Standing Pine / Leake County / MS End Lat/Lon: 32.7075 / -89.3624 Summary: This tornado began along Laurel Hill Rd and tracked roughly east along and mostly to the south of Madden Rd. The tornado crossed Risher Rd and dissipated just east of that location. Many trees were snapped and uprooted along with several power lines and poles down. Some minor damage was noted to a few sheds and barns. Maximum estimated winds were 95 mph and rated EF1. .North Madden Tornado... Rating: EF1 Estimated Peak Wind: 100 mph Path Length /statute/: 4.17 miles Path Width /maximum/: 350.0 yards Fatalities: 0 Injuries: 0 Start Date: 04/18/2019 Start Time: 04:20 PM CDT Start Location: 5 ENE Standing Pine / Leake County / MS Start Lat/Lon: 32.7014 / -89.3675 End Date: 04/18/2019 End Time: 04:25 PM CDT End Location: 7 SSW Pearl River / Neshoba County / MS End Lat/Lon: 32.6928 / -89.2978 Summary: This tornado began along Risher Rd and tracked just south of east crossing Jolly Rd to just past Highway 488 and Turtleneck Rd. The tornado continued east into Neshoba County crossing county roads 1119 and 123 before dissipating just east of 123 and north of 404. Many trees were snapped and uprooted, especially along Madden Rd along with some power lines down. Maximum estimated winds were 100 mph and rated EF1. .Laurel Hill Tornado... Rating: EF1 Estimated Peak Wind: 95 mph Path Length /statute/: 0.5 miles Path Width /maximum/: 75.0 yards Fatalities: 0 Injuries: 0 Start Date: 04/18/2019 Start Time: 4:23 PM CDT Start Location: 5 WSW Pearl River / Leake County / MS Start Lat/Lon: 32.757 / -89.3222 End Date: 04/18/2019 End Time: 4:24 PM CDT End Location: 4 WSW Pearl River / Neshoba County / MS End Lat/Lon: 32.7558 / -89.3137 Summary: This brief tornado began just west of Highway 427 and just north of Sistrunk Lane. The tornado crossed Highway 427 where it snapped and uprooted several trees. The tornado ended just east of Highway 427 near Luneluah Creek, uprooting several trees along its path. Maximum estimated winds were 95 mph and was rated EF1. .East Neshoba Tornado... Rating: EF1 Estimated Peak Wind: 95 mph Path Length /statute/: 9.13 miles Path Width /maximum/: 1400.0 yards Fatalities: 0 Injuries: 0 Start Date: 4/18/2019 Start Time: 4:23 PM CDT Start Location: 5 ESE Tucker / Neshoba County / MS Start Lat/Lon: 32.6641 / -88.9835 End Date: 4/18/2019 End Time: 4:35 PM CDT End Location: 8 NE Tucker / Neshoba County / MS End Lat/Lon: 32.7828 / -88.9277 Summary: The tornado touched down at County Road 717 breaking small to large softwood and hardwood tree limbs. As it moved northeast to County Road 450 it snapped and uprooted several hardwood trees; in addition to peeling portions of a tin roof off a barn. It continued to break off small and large softwood tree limbs as it moved northeast to County Road 725. Once it reached the intersection of County Road 725 and US Highway 486, it was uprooting hardwood trees. Numerous large hardwood trees were uprooted and snapped along US Highway 486; in addition to peeling off portions of a tin roof from a barn. Several softwood trees were uprooted and snapped when it crossed County Road 729, and a downed power-pole was seen nearby likely caused by one of the aforementioned trees falling on top of it. Multiple snapped softwood trees occurred at County Road 1715 as it continued its northeastward trek. Once the tornado intersected Highway 16, large broken softwood tree limbs were noted. It continued to move north of Highway 16, breaking large softwood and hard tree limbs at County Road 749. It lifted at County Road 755, but not before uprooting a few large hardwood and softwood trees. .West-Central Neshoba Tornado... Rating: EF1 Estimated Peak Wind: 95 mph Path Length /statute/: 1.71 miles Path Width /maximum/: 180.0 yards Fatalities: 0 Injuries: 0 Start Date: 4/18/2019 Start Time: 4:25 PM CDT Start Location: 6 SW Pearl River / Leake County / MS Start Lat/Lon: 32.7157 / -89.3235 End Date: 4/18/2019 End Time: 4:26 PM CDT End Location: 6 SSW Pearl River / Neshoba County / MS End Lat/Lon: 32.7055 / -89.2974 Summary: This brief tornado began just inside Leake county where Highway 488 intersects the county line and tracked just south of east where it crossed CR 123 before dissipating. The better tree damage was along Highway 488. Maximum estimated winds were 95 mph and rated EF1. .Hope Tornado... Rating: EF1 Estimated Peak Wind: 100 mph Path Length /statute/: 1.95 miles Path Width /maximum/: 250.0 yards Fatalities: 0 Injuries: 0 Start Date: 4/18/2019 Start Time: 4:30 PM CDT Start Location: 2 SSW Pearl River / Neshoba County / MS Start Lat/Lon: 32.7618 / -89.2596 End Date: 4/18/2019 End Time: 4:32 PM CDT End Location: 3 SSE Pearl River / Neshoba County / MS End Lat/Lon: 32.7502 / -89.2291 Summary: This brief tornado began just to the west of CR 151 and tracked just south of east in the Hope Community and dissipated after it crossed Highway 488. One home sustained moderate shingle and roof damage along CR 151. The tornado appeared to peak as it crossed CR 147 where a solid area of pines were snapped. Maximum estimated winds were 100 mph and rated EF1. .Northern Neshoba Tornado... Rating: EF0 Estimated Peak Wind: 85 mph Path Length /statute/: 11.22 miles Path Width /maximum/: 1000.0 yards Fatalities: 0 Injuries: 0 Start Date: 4/18/2019 Start Time: 4:34 PM CDT Start Location: 3 N Pearl River / Neshoba County / MS Start Lat/Lon: 32.8401 / -89.2335 End Date: 4/18/2019 End Time: 4:49 PM CDT End Location: 6 S Noxapater / Neshoba County / MS End Lat/Lon: 32.9049 / -89.0613 Summary: This tornado began over a marshy area just south of Hooper Mill Creek Rd where several large tree branches were snapped. It then moved northeast crossing County Roads 165 and 820 where several softwood trees were uprooted. The tornado took on a slight eastward movement as it crossed several roads in the vicinity of Hwy 19 where additional softwood trees were uprooted. A swath of tree damage continued along county roads 834, 838, 571 and 1361 before the tornado crossed Hwy 15. The tornado began to weaken as it tracked along county road 844 and 573 where several large tree limbs were snapped before dissipating east of 573 in a marshy area along the Pearl River. .Dekalb Tornado... Rating: EF0 Estimated Peak Wind: 85 mph Path Length /statute/: 3.33 miles Path Width /maximum/: 300.0 yards Fatalities: 0 Injuries: 0 Start Date: 4/18/2019 Start Time: 4:37 PM CDT Start Location: 4 SSW De Kalb / Kemper County / MS Start Lat/Lon: 32.7156 / -88.6833 End Date: 4/18/2019 End Time: 4:43 PM CDT End Location: 1 WSW De Kalb / Kemper County / MS End Lat/Lon: 32.7638 / -88.6798 Summary: The tornado touched down west of Highway 39 along Craig Road where it peeled back the aluminum roofing along the southward facing side of a one-story home. It blew the roofing several yards into an open field. Thereafter, the tornado tracked north to Jackson Stevens Road where it broke large softwood tree limbs and uprooted multiple softwood trees. It continued its northward track to Old Jackson Road where several small softwood limbs were broken before it lifted just north of Old Jackson Road. .Philadelphia Tornado #1... Rating: EF1 Estimated Peak Wind: 110 mph Path Length /statute/: 1.91 miles Path Width /maximum/: 880.0 yards Fatalities: 0 Injuries: 0 Start Date: 4/18/2019 Start Time: 4:40 PM CDT Start Location: 1 SSW Philadelphia / Neshoba County / MS Start Lat/Lon: 32.759 / -89.1158 End Date: 4/18/2019 End Time: 4:44 PM CDT End Location: 1 E Philadelphia / Neshoba County / MS End Lat/Lon: 32.7716 / -89.0891 Summary: This EF-1 tornado started near Hospital Road West and tracked northeast through historic parts of Philadelphia. Along the path, numerous large limbs were snapped and numerous trees were uprooted. A couple of trees were blown on houses causing sturctural damage. The tornado caused the exterior wall to the Urgent Care Center on East Main Street to collapse and uprooted a swath of pine trees before dissipating. .Philadelphia Tornado #2... Rating: EF1 Estimated Peak Wind: 105 mph Path Length /statute/: 3.07 miles Path Width /maximum/: 700.0 yards Fatalities: 0 Injuries: 0 Start Date: 4/18/2019 Start Time: 4:40 PM CDT Start Location: 2 S Philadelphia / Neshoba County / MS Start Lat/Lon: 32.7495 / -89.1068 End Date: 4/18/2019 End Time: 4:46 PM CDT End Location: 3 E Philadelphia / Neshoba County / MS End Lat/Lon: 32.7735 / -89.0637 Summary: This EF-1 storm began in a wooded area about half mile east of Deemer Road and tracked northeast about 3 miles. The tornado moved across Holland Ave knocking down numerous trees in the Airpark subdivision. Numerous trees were also downed and snapped across the golf course at the Philadephia Country Club and the neighboring community to the northeast. Several large hardwood trees were snapped along Mckee street between Bounds Ave and Will Ave where winds were near 105 mph. The tornado continued across main street before dissipating in a wooded area. There was some structural damage from large hardwood trees falling on homes. .Mt Pisgah Rd Tornado... Rating: EF1 Estimated Peak Wind: 100 mph Path Length /statute/: 1.34 miles Path Width /maximum/: 100.0 yards Fatalities: 0 Injuries: 0 Start Date: 4/18/2019 Start Time: 4:50 PM CDT Start Location: 4 SSE Noxapater / Winston County / MS Start Lat/Lon: 32.9348 / -89.0548 End Date: 4/18/2019 End Time: 4:51 PM CDT End Location: 4 SSE Noxapater / Winston County / MS End Lat/Lon: 32.9419 / -89.0334 Summary: This brief tornado began just southeast of Arthur Yarborough Rd and moved northeast crossing Arthur Yarborough and Mount Pisgah Roads. The strongest winds occurred along Mount Pisgah Road where a swath of hardwood trees were snapped and uprooted. The tornado dissipated in the vicinity of Joel Creek before reaching Union Ridge Rd. .Co Rd 490 Tornado... Rating: EF1 Estimated Peak Wind: 90 mph Path Length /statute/: 9.89 miles Path Width /maximum/: 1000.0 yards Fatalities: 0 Injuries: 0 Start Date: 4/18/2019 Start Time: 4:54 PM CDT Start Location: 2 ESE Noxapater / Winston County / MS Start Lat/Lon: 32.9826 / -89.0369 End Date: 4/18/2019 End Time: 5:05 PM CDT End Location: 10 E Noxapater / Winston County / MS End Lat/Lon: 33.0102 / -88.8834 Summary: This tornado began along County Road 490 near the intersection of Barrier Clay Road where numerous large tree limbs were snapped. The tornado continued east along Co Rd 490 where a number of both softwood and hardwood trees were snapped and uprooted. The tornado moved northeast after crossing Co Rd 397 and dissipated after crossing Ellison Ridge Rd and AB Rodgers Rd where several large limbs were snapped. .Coopwood Creek Tornado... Rating: EF0 Estimated Peak Wind: 85 mph Path Length /statute/: 6.23 miles Path Width /maximum/: 800.0 yards Fatalities: 0 Injuries: 0 Start Date: 4/18/2019 Start Time: 4:57 PM CDT Start Location: 4 E Noxapater / Winston County / MS Start Lat/Lon: 32.9936 / -88.9936 End Date: 4/18/2019 End Time: 5:06 PM CDT End Location: 9 ENE Noxapater / Winston County / MS End Lat/Lon: 33.0265 / -88.8963 Summary: This tornado began just southwest of Enon Rd and moved northeast across Rocky Hill Rd and Potter Fulton Rd where large limbs were snapped and several softwood trees uprooted. The tornado then crossed Co Rd 397 and followed Murry Fulton Rd crossing Coopwood Creek where additional trees were downed. The tornado moved through a marshy area along Town Creek before snapping a few more tree branches along Bethel road. The tornado quickly dissipated before reaching Ellison Ridge Rd. .Winston County Tornado 2... Rating: EF1 Estimated Peak Wind: 90 mph Path Length /statute/: 2.97 miles Path Width /maximum/: 100.0 yards Fatalities: 0 Injuries: 0 Start Date: 4/18/2019 Start Time: 5:04 PM CDT Start Location: 11 E Noxapater / Winston County / MS Start Lat/Lon: 32.9486 / -88.8694 End Date: 4/18/2019 End Time: 5:07 PM CDT End Location: 14 E Noxapater / Winston County / MS End Lat/Lon: 32.959 / -88.8207 Summary: This tornado began just west of Highway 397 where it snapped and uprooted several hardwood and softwood trees. The tornado continued to the east crossing Shuqualak Road uprooting a few trees. The tornado turned more northeast crossing C McDonald Road, before ending near Ebenezer Church Road uprooting a few more trees along its path. .Winston County Tornado 1... Rating: EF0 Estimated Peak Wind: 85 mph Path Length /statute/: 1.36 miles Path Width /maximum/: 50.0 yards Fatalities: 0 Injuries: 0 Start Date: 4/18/2019 Start Time: 5:08 PM CDT Start Location: 10 ESE Louisville / Winston County / MS Start Lat/Lon: 33.0692 / -88.8821 End Date: 4/18/2019 End Time: 5:09 PM CDT End Location: 11 ESE Louisville / Winston County / MS End Lat/Lon: 33.0696 / -88.8588 Summary: This brief tornado began off of Ellison Ridge Road where it uprooted a couple of trees. The tornado crossed Hemphill road continuing to uproot trees, before ending about a mile east of Hemphill Road near a logging road. .Winston/Noxubee County... Rating: EF1 Estimated Peak Wind: 105 mph Path Length /statute/: 7.0 miles Path Width /maximum/: 700.0 yards Fatalities: 0 Injuries: 0 Start Date: 4/18/2019 Start Time: 5:13 PM CDT Start Location: 14 ESE Louisville / Winston County / MS Start Lat/Lon: 33.0524 / -88.8155 End Date: 4/18/2019 End Time: 5:21 PM CDT End Location: 8 WNW Shuqualak / Noxubee County / MS End Lat/Lon: 33.0444 / -88.7013 Summary: This tornado began near the Winston/Noxubee county line off of Highway 490. Numerous trees where snapped and uprooted at this point. The tornado continued to move east across Butler Road continuing to Snap and uproot both hardwood and softwood trees. The tornado turned more southeast as it crossed Richards road continuing to snap and uproot trees. The tornado ended off of North Hayes Field Road snapping numerous pine trees along its path. .Noxubee County Tornado 2... Rating: EF1 Estimated Peak Wind: 90 mph Path Length /statute/: 2.03 miles Path Width /maximum/: 500.0 yards Fatalities: 0 Injuries: 0 Start Date: 04/18/2019 Start Time: 05:29 PM CDT Start Location: 6 ESE Brooksville / Noxubee County / MS Start Lat/Lon: 33.2039 / -88.4856 End Date: 04/18/2019 End Time: 05:32 PM CDT End Location: 5 E Brooksville / Noxubee County / MS End Lat/Lon: 33.2327 / -88.4912 Summary: This tornado began along Baldwyn Rd, where the tin roof of a church was partially removed and a large tree was uprooted. It continued northward paralleling Mickers Clay Rd, partially flipping an irrigation pivot in a field west of the road. The tornado continued to cause roof damage to multiple homes and tree damage. It lifted before reaching MS Highway 388. .Brooksville Tornado... Rating: EF1 Estimated Peak Wind: 110 mph Path Length /statute/: 9.63 miles Path Width /maximum/: 600.0 yards Fatalities: 0 Injuries: 0 Start Date: 04/18/2019 Start Time: 05:38 PM CDT Start Location: Brooksville / Noxubee County / MS Start Lat/Lon: 33.2383 / -88.5839 End Date: 04/18/2019 End Time: 05:49 PM CDT End Location: 7 W Bevill Lock And Dam / Noxubee County / AL End Lat/Lon: 33.236 / -88.4194 Summary: This tornado began on the north side of the town of Brooksville, producing considerable damage along Deerbrook St. A few homes also sustained mostly minor roof damage. As the tornado continued eastward, it crossed near the US 45 and Alt US 45 interchange, then moved east along MS Highway 388. Here, several utility poles were downed over a brief stretch of the highway. The tornado continued paralleling Highway 388 throughout the remainder of its duration, producing regular tree damage, and producing more roof damage to houses. The tornado ended shortly east of MS Highway 792 in the Cliftonville area. .Lowndes County Tornado... Rating: EF1 Estimated Peak Wind: 110 mph Path Length /statute/: 3.12 miles Path Width /maximum/: 150.0 yards Fatalities: 0 Injuries: 0 Start Date: 04/18/2019 Start Time: 05:42 PM CDT Start Location: 7 ENE Crawford / Lowndes County / MS Start Lat/Lon: 33.3167 / -88.5026 End Date: 04/18/2019 End Time: 05:47 PM CDT End Location: 8 ENE Crawford / Lowndes County / MS End Lat/Lon: 33.359 / -88.4866 Summary: This tornado began along Trinity Rd, where a few trees were uprooted. It continued north northeastward to Carson Rd, where a large empty grain bin was slid off of its base and bent inward. Across the road, the roof of a large metal building was partially removed. The tornado continued northward into an open field, lifting before reaching Lindsey Ferry Rd. 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: The information in this statement is preliminary and subject to change pending final review of the events and publication in NWS Storm Data. $$ CE/LM/TW/FB/JE/DB/BP/DL/SB/NF/AW/ME