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Public Information Statement
National Weather Service Memphis TN
1125 AM CST Mon Dec 20 2021...Update

...Updated NWS Damage Survey For 12/10/21 Tornado Event...

.OVERVIEW...
Update #2...Confirmed the Obion tornado fatality was a direct impact 
of the tornado. This will increase the number of fatalities from the 
Craighead to Obion tornado to 7.

Update #1...A previously missing person was found deceased near 
Reelfoot Lake in Lake County. The Craighead to Obion County EF-4 
tornado was updated from 5 to 6 fatalities. 

This statement summarizes the tornadoes produced by the long-track
supercell storm that moved from western Poinsett County AR, to 
Obion County TN, and into Kentucky.

PLEASE NOTE...The information regarding tornado #4 below, from
Craighead County to Obion County, is based on data from ground
surveys. We are continuing to evaluate data from UAS, aircraft, and
satellites regarding the storm's evolution as it moved through
Obion County. If the data from the supplemental sources reveals
additional critical information, this statement will be updated.

.1: Tornado in Western Poinsett County...

Rating:                  EF-0
Estimated Peak Wind:     65 mph
Path Length /Statute/:   2.9 miles
Path Width /Maximum/:    50 yards
Fatalities:              0
Injuries:                0

Start Date:              Dec 10 2021
Start Time:              06:40 PM CST
Start Location:          2.2 WSW Weiner / Poinsett County / AR
Start Lat/Lon:           35.6067 / -90.9342

End Date:                Dec 10 2021
End Time:                06:43 PM CST
End Location:            0.9 E Weiner / Poinsett County / AR 
End Lat/Lon:             35.6222 / -90.8849

SURVEY SUMMARY: A brief tornado damaged trees southwest of Weiner.
A tree fell against a house in Weiner.


.2: Tornado in Southern Craighead County...

Rating:                  EF-1
Estimated Peak Wind:     100 mph
Path Length /Statute/:   6.2 miles
Path Width /Maximum/:    150 yards
Fatalities:              0
Injuries:                0

Start Date:              Dec 10 2021
Start Time:              06:57 PM CST
Start Location:          2.7 WSW Cary / Craighead County / AR
Start Lat/Lon:           35.7084 / -90.7330

End Date:                Dec 10 2021
End Time:                07:01 PM CST
End Location:            3.5 NE Cary / Craighead County / AR
End Lat/Lon:             35.7491 / -90.6356

SURVEY SUMMARY: A tornado developed near the Poinsett/Craighead 
County line and damaged trees along County Road 452. The tornado 
damaged a cotton gin along Highway 1, and destroyed a storage 
building near County Road 406.  The tornado dissipated as it 
approached Highway 158.


.3: Tornado West of Bay...

Rating:                  EF-0
Estimated Peak Wind:     65 mph 
Path Length /Statute/:   1.2 miles
Path Width /Maximum/:    50 yards
Fatalities:              0
Injuries:                0

Start Date:              Dec 10 2021
Start Time:              07:03 PM CST
Start Location:          2.0 WSW Bay / Craighead County / AR
Start Lat/Lon:           35.7326 / -90.5971

End Date:                Dec 10 2021
End Time:                07:04 PM CST
End Location:            1.1 WNW Bay / Craighead County / AR
End Lat/Lon:             35.7477 / -90.5831

SURVEY SUMMARY: A brief tornado caused minor damage to trees and 
storage buildings just west of Interstate 555, west of Bay.


.4: Tornado From Craighead County to Obion County...

Rating:                  EF-4
Estimated Peak Wind:     170 mph
Path Length /Statute/:   80.3 miles
Path Width /Maximum/:    1800 yards
Fatalities:              7
Injuries:                Unknown

Start Date:              Dec 10 2021
Start Time:              07:07 PM CST
Start Location:          2.9 NNE Bay / Craighead County / AR
Start Lat/Lon:           35.7867 / -90.5511

End Date:                Dec 10 2021
End Time:                08:36 PM CST
End Location:            2.6 ENE Samburg / Obion County / TN
End Lat/Lon:             36.3993 / -89.3113

SURVEY SUMMARY: The tornado produced its first damage north of Bay, 
damaging storage and outbuildings. The tornado gradually 
strengthened, and destroyed a farm tractor storage building along 
Highway 135 northwest of Lake City. The tornado possibly weakened 
slightly as it crossed the St. Francis River area, but re-
strengthened as it approached Monette. Northern and northwestern 
portions of Monette suffered significant damage. Homes and retail 
facilities had their roofs partially or completely removed, and the 
roof of a nursing home partially collapsed. One fatality and at 
least 5 injuries occurred in the nursing home.

After leaving Monette, the tornado struck the northern portions of 
Leachville, in northwestern Mississippi County. Several homes 
suffered partial or complete roof loss in northwestern Leachville. A 
restaurant, store, and cotton gin suffered considerable damage along 
Highway 77, and numerous power poles were snapped. A fatality 
occurred in the store. Anchors to the store's metal frame were 
pulled out of the concrete foundation. The tornado's path was 
estimated at nearly a mile wide in this area.

The tornado then approached the Little River area south of 
Hornersville, near the Arkansas/Missouri state line.  A stand of 
trees was debarked east of Arkansas County Road 243. Several homes 
and mobile homes were heavily damaged or destroyed along State Line 
Road.  Additional debarking of trees was noted. After exiting the 
Little River area, the tornado damaged six metal electric 
transmission line towers. Five of the towers had their top sections 
collapse, and one tower completely collapsed.

The tornado seemed to reach its peak intensity as it moved into 
Pemiscot County, Missouri. A home along County Road 454 was 
substantially damaged. Farther northeast, near Highway J and County 
Road 407, two homes were completely destroyed with debris carried 
off to the northeast. A fatality occurred in one of these homes. 
Several vehicles, including semi tractor-trailers, were blown off of 
the road as the tornado crossed Interstates 55 and 155. Aerial and 
satellite imagery showed ground scouring marks in this area across 
the Mississippi River.

In Lake County, the tornado significantly damaged trees with 
debarking southwest of Wynnburg. Homes and shop buildings suffered 
substantial damage north of Wynnburg. The tornado approached the 
Reelfoot Lake area and caused significant damage to a hotel, 
convenience store, restaurant, and camping facilities in the Cypress 
Point area. Three fatalities occurred in this area. On the southeast 
shore of Reelfoot Lake, the tornado damaged cabins and numerous 
recreational vehicles that were parked in a storage area and 
resulted in another fatality on Lake Drive.

The tornado's width was shrinking as it approached Samburg, however,
it was still strong enough to damage homes, businesses, and city
buildings in Samburg. Many homes suffered partial roof loss, and 
several mobile homes were separated from their undercarriages. The
tornado continued northeast from Samburg, damaging several homes
along Old Samburg Road. The last observed damage was west of Treece
Road.


.5: Tornado in Western Obion County...

Rating:                  EF-1
Estimated Peak Wind:     90 mph
Path Length /Statute/:   0.6 miles
Path Width /Maximum/:    100 yards
Fatalities:              0
Injuries:                0

Start Date:              Dec 10 2021
Start Time:              08:39 PM CST
Start Location:          5.1 ENE Samburg / Obion County / TN
Start Lat/Lon:           36.4192 / -89.2733

End Date:                Dec 10 2021
End Time:                08:40 PM CST
End Location:            5.7 ENE Samburg / Obion County / TN
End Lat/Lon:             36.4236 / -89.2623

SURVEY SUMMARY: A brief tornado uprooted trees along Marvin 
Vaught Road northeast of Samburg.


.6: Tornado #2 in Western Obion County...

Rating:                  EF-0
Estimated Peak Wind:     70 mph
Path Length /Statute/:   0.4 miles
Path Width /Maximum/:    50 yards
Fatalities:              0
Injuries:                0

Start Date:              Dec 10 2021
Start Time:              08:43 PM CST
Start Location:          8.9 WNW Union City / Obion County / TN
Start Lat/Lon:           36.4430 / -89.2139

End Date:                Dec 10 2021
End Time:                08:44 PM CST
End Location:            8.6 WNW Union City / Obion County / TN
End Lat/Lon:             36.4458 / -89.2078

SURVEY SUMMARY: A brief tornado damaged trees along Highway 22
west of Union City.


.7: Tornado near Shawtown Road in Obion County...

Rating:                  EF-0
Estimated Peak Wind:     80 mph
Path Length /Statute/:   3.1 miles
Path Width /Maximum/:    80 yards
Fatalities:              0
Injuries:                0

Start Date:              Dec 10 2021
Start Time:              08:41 PM CST
Start Location:          6.4 NE Hornbeak / Obion County / TN
Start Lat/Lon:           36.4066 / -89.2241

End Date:                Dec 10 2021
End Time:                08:44 PM CST
End Location:            9.5 NE Hornbeak / Obion County / TN
End Lat/Lon:             36.4420 / -89.1901

SURVEY SUMMARY: A tornado damaged trees and storage buildings
along Shawtown Road.


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.

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Woodall/Walsh