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An intense, long-tracked, and extremely fast-moving EF3 tornado, which came from the same storm that produced the Rolling Fork EF4 and Black Hawk EF3 tornadoes, caused major damage to the communities of [[Egypt, Chickasaw County, Mississippi|Egypt]], [[New Wren, Mississippi|New Wren]], and [[Amory, Mississippi|Amory]] in [[Mississippi]]. The tornado first touched down southwest of Egypt in far eastern [[Chickasaw County, Mississippi|Chickasaw County]]. As the tornado travelled northeast across County Road 179 and [[U.S. Route 45 Alternate|US 45 Alternate]], it strengthened to EF1 intensity, snapping and uprooting numerous trees. As the tornado entered [[Monroe County, Mississippi|Monroe County]] and passed just southeast of Egypt, it further intensified to EF2 strength. Several structures sustained significant damage, including the obliteration of multiple single-wide manufactured homes. Numerous utility poles and trees were heavily damaged and nearby homes also suffered roof damage.<ref name="NWS Memphis Update 2">{{cite web |title=NWS Damage Survey for 03/24/23 Tornado Event – Update #2 |url=https://mesonet.agron.iastate.edu/wx/afos/p.php?pil=PNSMEG&e=202303270340 |access-date=March 27, 2023 |website=Iowa Environmental Mesonet |publisher=National Weather Service |archive-date=March 27, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230327034232/https://mesonet.agron.iastate.edu/wx/afos/p.php?pil=PNSMEG&e=202303270340 |url-status=live }}</ref> Several injuries occurred in this area. The tornado remained at EF2 strength while continuing northeast of Egypt, causing significant damage to trees as well as severe roof damage to several homes. The tornado then began to intensify again as it reached McAllister Road and Herndon Lane, inflicting significant damage to several homes, including some that had roofs ripped off and some exterior walls collapsed. A single-wide manufactured home along Herndon Lane was ripped from its frame and obliterated; two people inside were killed and multiple significant injuries were sustained as well. In addition, many hardwood trees were snapped or uprooted in this area. As the tornado continued toward [[U.S. Route 45|US 45]], it reached its peak width of {{convert|1600|yd|m|abbr=on}} and caused widespread damage to trees and homes along Whatley Road. Around this time, a [[tornado emergency]] was issued for New Wren and Amory.<ref name="DAT" /><ref name="NWS Memphis Update 2" />
An intense, long-tracked, and extremely fast-moving EF3 tornado, which came from the same storm that produced the Rolling Fork EF4 and Black Hawk EF3 tornadoes, caused major damage to the communities of [[Egypt, Chickasaw County, Mississippi|Egypt]], [[New Wren, Mississippi|New Wren]], and [[Amory, Mississippi|Amory]] in [[Mississippi]]. The tornado first touched down southwest of Egypt in far eastern [[Chickasaw County, Mississippi|Chickasaw County]]. As the tornado traveled northeast across County Road 179 and [[U.S. Route 45 Alternate|US 45 Alternate]], it strengthened to EF1 intensity, snapping and uprooting numerous trees. As the tornado entered [[Monroe County, Mississippi|Monroe County]] and passed just southeast of Egypt, it further intensified to EF2 strength. Several structures sustained significant damage, including the obliteration of multiple single-wide manufactured homes. Numerous utility poles and trees were heavily damaged and nearby homes also suffered roof damage.<ref name="NWS Memphis Update 2">{{cite web |title=NWS Damage Survey for 03/24/23 Tornado Event – Update #2 |url=https://mesonet.agron.iastate.edu/wx/afos/p.php?pil=PNSMEG&e=202303270340 |access-date=March 27, 2023 |website=Iowa Environmental Mesonet |publisher=National Weather Service |archive-date=March 27, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230327034232/https://mesonet.agron.iastate.edu/wx/afos/p.php?pil=PNSMEG&e=202303270340 |url-status=live }}</ref> Several injuries occurred in this area. The tornado remained at EF2 strength while continuing northeast of Egypt, causing significant damage to trees as well as severe roof damage to several homes. The tornado then began to intensify again as it reached McAllister Road and Herndon Lane, inflicting significant damage to several homes, including some that had roofs ripped off and some exterior walls collapsed. A single-wide manufactured home along Herndon Lane was ripped from its frame and obliterated; two people inside were killed and multiple significant injuries were sustained as well. In addition, many hardwood trees were snapped or uprooted in this area. As the tornado continued toward [[U.S. Route 45|US 45]], it reached its peak width of {{convert|1600|yd|m|abbr=on}} and caused widespread damage to trees and homes along Whatley Road. Around this time, a [[tornado emergency]] was issued for New Wren and Amory.<ref name="DAT" /><ref name="NWS Memphis Update 2" />


[[File:Amory MS EF3 Tornado.png|thumb|left|[[NEXRAD]] radar scan of the tornado as it approached [[Amory, Mississippi]]]]
[[File:Amory MS EF3 Tornado.png|thumb|left|[[NEXRAD]] radar scan of the tornado as it approached [[Amory, Mississippi]]]]
As the tornado crossed US 45 at its intersection with Whatley Road and passed just south of New Wren, it reached EF3 intensity, inflicting significant damage to numerous structures. One manufactured home was obliterated with debris thrown {{convert|200|yd|m|abbr=on}}. A nearby church was demolished and several homes sustained severe damage. Along Little Coontail Road, multiple manufactured homes were destroyed while other homes suffered severe damage. A boat was tossed over {{convert|50|yd|m|abbr=on}} and an SUV was thrown into a tree as well. The tornado then weakened slightly but remained strong, continuing northeastward at EF2 intensity and approaching the city of Amory. Severe tree damage occurred along this segment of the path. Some homes also sustained mainly minor roof damage as well. The tornado then moved over wooded, wetland areas in the direction of Amory. It crossed over [[U.S. Route 278|US 278]] near where it intersected the Tennessee Tombigbee Waterway and entered Amory, intensifying back to EF3 strength as it crossed over the [[BNSF Railway]] Amory Subdivision line and [[Mississippi State Highway 25|MS 25]]. Widespread significant damage was inflicted on homes and trees along the northern part of the city. An Exxon gas station, Jack's restaurant, and a [[Piggly Wiggly]] on the west side of town also suffered structural damage. The tornado then weakened slightly but remained strong as it continued northeastward at EF2 strength, causing severe damage to homes near the Amory Golf Course as well as Myrtle and Elliott Roads. The tornado then headed northeast toward the south side of [[Smithville, Mississippi|Smithville]], where a few homes suffered significant roof damage. The tornado then began to narrow and weakened to EF1 strength as it passed southeast of Smithville, with tree damage becoming less severe northeast of there. The tornado continued to narrow as it entered [[Itawamba County, Mississippi|Itawamba County]], causing only intermittent tree damage before dissipating as it approached Wilson Road just west of the [[Alabama]] state line. In total, two people were killed and numerous others were injured. The tornado traveled {{convert|36.91|mi|km}} at an average forward speed of {{convert|71.4|mph|km/h|abbr=on}}.<ref name="DAT" /><ref name="NWS Memphis Update 2"
As the tornado crossed US 45 at its intersection with Whatley Road and passed just south of New Wren, it reached EF3 intensity, inflicting significant damage to numerous structures. One manufactured home was obliterated with debris thrown {{convert|200|yd|m|abbr=on}}. A nearby church was demolished and several homes sustained severe damage. Along Little Coontail Road, multiple manufactured homes were destroyed while other homes suffered severe damage. A boat was tossed over {{convert|50|yd|m|abbr=on}} and an SUV was thrown into a tree as well. The tornado then weakened slightly but remained strong, continuing northeastward at EF2 intensity and approaching the city of Amory. Severe tree damage occurred along this segment of the path. Some homes also sustained mainly minor roof damage as well. The tornado then moved over wooded, wetland areas in the direction of Amory. It crossed over [[U.S. Route 278|US 278]] near where it intersected the Tennessee Tombigbee Waterway and entered Amory, intensifying back to EF3 strength as it crossed over the [[BNSF Railway]] Amory Subdivision line and [[Mississippi State Highway 25|MS 25]]. Widespread significant damage was inflicted on homes and trees along the northern part of the city. An Exxon gas station, Jack's restaurant, and a [[Piggly Wiggly]] on the west side of town also suffered structural damage. The tornado then weakened slightly but remained strong as it continued northeastward at EF2 strength, causing severe damage to homes near the Amory Golf Course as well as Myrtle and Elliott Roads. The tornado then headed northeast toward the south side of [[Smithville, Mississippi|Smithville]], where a few homes suffered significant roof damage. The tornado then began to narrow and weakened to EF1 strength as it passed southeast of Smithville, with tree damage becoming less severe northeast of there. The tornado continued to narrow as it entered [[Itawamba County, Mississippi|Itawamba County]], causing only intermittent tree damage before dissipating as it approached Wilson Road just west of the [[Alabama]] state line. In total, two people were killed and numerous others were injured. The tornado traveled {{convert|36.91|mi|km}} at an average forward speed of {{convert|71.4|mph|km/h|abbr=on}}.<ref name="DAT" /><ref name="NWS Memphis Update 2"
During this tornado, as it was hitting the city of Amory, [[WTVA]] chief meteorologist Matt Laubhan prayed over the city in the name of [[Jesus|Jesus Christ]]. No deaths were confirmed in Amory, however, there were two confirmed in the community of [[Wren, Mississippi|Wren]] />
During this tornado, as it was hitting the city of Amory, [[WTVA]] chief meteorologist Matt Laubhan prayed over the city in the name of [[Jesus|Jesus Christ]]. No deaths were confirmed in Amory, however, there were two confirmed in the community of [[Wren, Mississippi|Wren]]
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Tornado outbreak of March 24–27, 2023
Map of tornado warnings and confirmed tornadoes from the outbreak
TypeExtratropical cyclone
Tornado outbreak
DurationMarch 23 – March 27, 2023
Highest winds
Lowest pressure989[1] mb (29.21 inHg)
Tornadoes
confirmed		30
Max. rating1EF4 tornado
Largest hail2.75 in (6.98 cm) in Burkburnett, Texas on March 23, multiple places in Alabama on March 25, and multiple places across Mississippi and Georgia on March 26
Fatalities22 fatalities (+2 non-tornadic)[3][4] 31+ injuries
Power outages≥80,000[2]
Areas affectedTexas, Mississippi, Alabama, Tennessee, Georgia

1Most severe tornado damage; see Enhanced Fujita scale

On March 24, 2023, severe weather and a tornado outbreak began affecting portions of the lower Mississippi River Valley in the United States. A slow-moving trough moved eastward across the United States and interacted with the moist and unstable environment from the Gulf of Mexico, resulting in widespread heavy rainfall, severe thunderstorms, and significant tornadoes lasting four days. A violent low-end EF4 tornado took a path through the towns of Rolling Fork, Midnight, and Silver City in western Mississippi, causing catastrophic damage and many fatalities. Multiple tornado emergencies were issued for that tornado and two subsequent EF3 tornadoes from the same supercell that struck Winona and Amory.[5]

Damaging winds, embedded tornadoes, and flash flooding also occurred throughout the region as an organized line of storms moved eastward across Tennessee and Alabama, including one low-end EF2 tornado that killed a person in Hartselle, Alabama. More severe weather and tornadoes were reported the next day in Mississippi, Alabama and Georgia, and Ohio.[6] After a lull throughout most of March 25, the storm system stalled and the outbreak continued on March 26 into March 27.

Meteorological synopsis

March 23–24

GOES-16 satellite image of the storm system responsible for the tornado outbreak across the Southern United States at 14:06 UTC (9:06 a.m. CDT) on March 25

On March 18, the Storm Prediction Center (SPC) first indicated the potential for organized severe weather across the Southern Plains in advance of an upper-level trough across the Western United States.[7] Additional risk areas were issued to the east in later outlooks, concurrent with the eastward-moving trough.[8] By March 23, a level 2/Slight risk was hoisted from Texas northeastward into Missouri, primarily for the threat of large hail.[9] Scattered reports of large hail and damaging wind gusts were received from Texas across into the Mid-Atlantic states.[10] In addition, two EF1 tornadoes occurred in Parker County, Texas, during the morning hours of March 24.[11]

Farther to the east across the lower Mississippi River Valley, a more substantial threat for severe weather unfolded. On March 22, the SPC issued a level 3/Enhanced risk of severe weather across portions of Louisiana, Arkansas, and Mississippi, for supercell thunderstorms capable of large hail, damaging winds, and strong (EF2+) tornadoes.[12] The Enhanced risk was expanded northward the following day, and the original outlined area was upgraded to a level 4/Moderate risk.[13] On the morning of March 24, water vapor imagery depicted a potent mid-level trough over northern portions of the Baja California peninsula. The trough was expected to move quickly eastward, accompanied by strong mid-level winds between the trough and strong high-pressure area across the Southeastern United States. Meanwhile, a rapidly deepening low-pressure area was expected to drag a warm front northward, leading to a broad, unstable air mass to its south. Although some reduction in moisture was expected across Mississippi due to drier air aloft and warm surface temperatures into the 80s °F, continued advection of moist air from the Gulf of Mexico seemed supportive of dewpoints in the upper 60's and lower 70's across Louisiana, Arkansas, and Mississippi by the evening hours. Thus, mixed-layer convective available potential energy was expected to rise into the 1,500–2,000 J/kg range. Initial forecaster thinking was that strong forcing for ascent across Arkansas would lead to an organized squall line capable of both tornadoes and damaging winds, whereas more discrete supercells would be possible farther south,[14] particularly along north–south oriented confluence bands in the open warm sector.[15] A tornado watch was issued shortly thereafter at 5:15 p.m. CDT for portions of eastern Arkansas, northeastern Louisiana, central and northern Mississippi, and western Tennessee. The watch mentioned the possibility of several strong to intense tornadoes with any persistent supercells.[16]

The Storm Prediction Center’s Severe Weather Outlook for March 24, 2023.

Clusters of storms evolved along these bands in conjunction with improving wind shear profiles. However, given their displacement from the surface low and better forcing, there was some uncertainty as to whether they would become better organized.[17] A strengthening low-level jet and surface moisture increased confidence in the maturation of these cells,[18] and shortly thereafter, a significant supercell evolved across western Mississippi, producing a violent, long-tracked, deadly low-end EF4 tornado that struck Rolling Fork, Midnight and Silver City.[19][20] Although this supercell became embedded within a line segment,[21] it soon produced another deadly tornado of EF3 strength as it struck Winona, followed by another deadly EF3 tornado that struck Amory.[22][23] To the north, an organized line of convection moved across Tennessee and Alabama, and although its strength was inhibited by lower moisture and a lack of robust instability, it still produced damaging winds and tornadoes.

March 25–26

After the weather system responsible for the outbreak became stalled within the atmospheric region centered around central Mississippi and Alabama throughout March 25, it lowered down to a new corridor for severe weather. In this corridor, which extended from Louisiana into western Georgia, CAPE values reaching into the 1500–2000 J/kg range, effective 50-knot wind shear, and elevated dew points were present, allowing for a favorable environment for the re-intensification of the system, and its segmentation into individual supercells. As such, the SPC issued a 4/5 moderate risk for this corridor at their 1630 UTC outlook, driven by both a 15%, hatched contour for strong (EF2+) tornadoes for the strongest cells and a 45%, hatched contour for very large (2+ inch diameter) hail. A 30% risk of damaging winds was specified in this outlook.[24]

Confirmed tornadoes

Confirmed tornadoes by Enhanced Fujita rating
EFU EF0 EF1 EF2 EF3 EF4 EF5 Total
0 4 17 5 3 1 0 30

March 24 event

List of confirmed tornadoes – Friday, March 24, 2023[note 1]
EF# Location County / Parish State Start Coord. Time (UTC) Path length Max width Summary
EF1 S of Whitt Parker TX 32°56′48″N 98°02′11″W / 32.9467°N 98.0363°W / 32.9467; -98.0363 (Whitt (Mar 24, EF1)) 09:52–09:58 6.73 mi (10.83 km) 75 yd (69 m) As the tornado touched down, a large RV was rolled upside down, with two injuries occurring in this area. Further down the path, the roof of a metal building was damaged and another RV was rolled over. Multiple large trees were snapped along the tornado's path.[11]
EF1 Northwestern Poolville Parker, Wise TX 32°57′35″N 97°54′36″W / 32.9597°N 97.91°W / 32.9597; -97.91 (Poolville (Mar 24, EF1)) 09:56–10:00 5.47 mi (8.80 km) 100 yd (91 m) A few homes sustained roof and siding damage. A metal garage structure was uplifted and overturned. A large, covered pavilion roof was completely collapsed. Several outdoor buildings and multiple manufactured homes were damaged. Extensive damage to trees occurred. Three people were injured.[11]
EF4 SW of Rolling Fork to Midnight to NE of Silver City Issaquena, Sharkey, Humphreys, Holmes MS 32°50′29″N 90°59′57″W / 32.8414°N 90.9993°W / 32.8414; -90.9993 (Rolling Fork (March 24, EF4)) 00:57–02:08 59.4 mi (95.6 km) 1,320 yd (1,210 m) 16 deaths – See section on this tornado – At least 15 people were injured.
EF1 SW of Hillville Haywood TN 35°25′29″N 89°11′51″W / 35.4248°N 89.1976°W / 35.4248; -89.1976 (Hillville (Mar 24, EF1)) 01:19–01:21 0.26 mi (0.42 km) 70 yd (64 m) A house, barn, and outbuilding sustained roof damage. Numerous trees were snapped or uprooted, including one that fell on a residence and inflicted severe roof damage.[25]
EF1 Pope Panola MS 34°09′45″N 90°02′45″W / 34.1625°N 90.0458°W / 34.1625; -90.0458 (Pope (Mar 24, EF1)) 01:25–01:34 8.39 mi (13.50 km) 100 yd (91 m) Numerous trees were uprooted, one of which fell on a home and caused damage. Additional homes sustained minor roof damage. An outbuilding was damaged as well.[25]
EF1 E of Courtland Panola MS 34°14′17″N 89°50′54″W / 34.2381°N 89.8482°W / 34.2381; -89.8482 (Courtland (Mar 24, EF1)) 01:38–01:44 6.18 mi (9.95 km) 150 yd (140 m) Numerous trees and a few utility poles were snapped or uprooted. Homes and outbuildings sustained minor damage.[25]
EF1 Burgess Panola, Lafayette MS 34°19′19″N 89°43′51″W / 34.3219°N 89.7309°W / 34.3219; -89.7309 (Burgess (Mar 24, EF1)) 01:47–01:51 4.08 mi (6.57 km) 125 yd (114 m) Sporadic but significant tree damage occurred along the path. Barns and outbuildings sustained minor structural damage.[25]
EF3 Black Hawk to Southern Winona to SSW of Lodi Carroll, Montgomery MS 33°18′46″N 90°02′19″W / 33.3128°N 90.0385°W / 33.3128; -90.0385 (Black Hawk(Mar 24, EF3)) 02:12–02:37 29.2 mi (47.0 km) 1,250 yd (1,140 m) 3 deaths – See section on this tornado – Five people were injured.
EF1 N of Blue Springs Union MS 34°28′20″N 88°52′14″W / 34.4721°N 88.8706°W / 34.4721; -88.8706 (Blue Springs (Mar 24, EF1)) 02:38–02:39 0.73 mi (1.17 km) 125 yd (114 m) Several homes sustained roof damage. An outbuilding and a patio were damaged at one residence. Numerous trees were snapped or uprooted. One man was injured when a tree fell on his vehicle.[26][25]
EF1 Guntown Lee MS 34°24′08″N 88°47′10″W / 34.4021°N 88.7862°W / 34.4021; -88.7862 (Guntown(Mar 24, EF1)) 02:45–02:57 14.66 mi (23.59 km) 250 yd (230 m) Trees were snapped and uprooted, homes sustained minor roof damage and outbuildings were damaged. One house had its carport destroyed. Two large sheds in Guntown were destroyed and an adjacent house had its wall shifted.[25]
EF3 SW of Egypt to Amory to E of Turon Chickasaw, Monroe, Itawamba MS 33°51′10″N 88°45′27″W / 33.8527°N 88.7576°W / 33.8527; -88.7576 (Egypt–Amory–Turon (Mar 24, EF1)) 03:38–04:09 36.91 mi (59.40 km) 1,600 yd (1,500 m) 2 deaths – See section on this tornado – The number of injuries is unknown.[25]
EF2 Northeastern Florence Lauderdale AL 34°50′56″N 87°37′43″W / 34.849°N 87.6285°W / 34.849; -87.6285 (Florence (Mar 24, EF2)) 03:54–03:56 0.6 mi (0.97 km) 100 yd (91 m) A brief but strong tornado caused severe damage to several homes in the Blackberry Trail Golf Course, ripping large portions of their roofs off and causing severe damage to exterior walls. One home in particular had two rooms with all of their exterior walls collapsed.[27]
EF1 N of Bear Creek Marion AL 34°16′48″N 87°45′00″W / 34.280°N 87.750°W / 34.280; -87.750 (Bear Creek (Mar 24, EF1)) 04:44−04:49 4.29 mi (6.90 km) 275 yd (251 m) Numerous trees were snapped or uprooted. A house and a barn were damaged as well.[28]
EF2 Fayetteville Lincoln TN 35°08′43″N 86°34′46″W / 35.1454°N 86.5794°W / 35.1454; -86.5794 (Fayetteville (Mar 24, EF2)) 04:59–05:05 3.96 mi (6.37 km) 300 yd (270 m) A strong tornado touched down in downtown Fayetteville damaging a hospital, snapping power poles and damaging vehicles. The Lincoln Medical Center received a direct hit by the tornado. Several cars were thrown and had their windows shattered.[29]

March 25 event

List of confirmed tornadoes – Saturday, March 25, 2023[note 1]
EF# Location County / Parish State Start Coord. Time (UTC) Path length Max width Summary
EF2 WSW of Danville to Northern Hartselle Lawrence, Morgan AL 34°24′06″N 87°08′05″W / 34.4016°N 87.1348°W / 34.4016; -87.1348 (Danville (Mar 25, EF2)) 05:23–05:29 13.56 mi (21.82 km) 175 yd (160 m) 1 death – This tornado developed southwest of Danville, causing minor roof damage to chicken houses before moving through town. The Danville High School football scoreboard was partially destroyed, and sporadic tree damage was noted in the area. It intensified as it moved northeast away from town, uprooting trees, inflicting minor damage to a home, and destroying a carport. Continuing eastward, the tornado caused heavy structural damage to single-family homes and uprooted and snapped countless trees. As it passed on the north side of Hartselle, the tornado snapped and uprooted more trees. A well-anchored mobile home in the area was torn off its foundation and rolled, mangling it. This resulted in the death of the occupant. The tornado continued to snap trees and caused more roof damage before dissipating northeast of Hartselle.[30]
EF1 W of Estill Springs Franklin TN 35°13′33″N 86°10′15″W / 35.2258°N 86.1708°W / 35.2258; -86.1708 (Estill Springs (Mar 25, EF1)) 05:24–05:39 15.26 mi (24.56 km) 240 yd (220 m) This low-end EF1 was associated with the same storm that produced damage further west in Lincoln County. Several trees were uprooted or snapped. A single-family home and a few small farm buildings sustained minor roof damage. The tornado was likely lifting at times.[31]
EF2 E of Falkville Morgan AL 34°22′01″N 86°52′17″W / 34.367°N 86.8713°W / 34.367; -86.8713 (Falkville (Mar 25, EF2)) 05:33–05:36 4.94 mi (7.95 km) 125 yd (114 m) The tornado touched down near Hwy 55E, where it snapped trees and a power pole. A barn and a small log cabin style home sustained roof damage. More trees were uprooted and snapped, as the tornado tracked northeast. A large pole barn with some well anchored posts was completely destroyed and a very large, old oak tree was uprooted nearby. 500 lb (230 kg) hay bales from the barn were blown downstream. A camper was hit by a fallen tree, before the tornado moved into an inaccessible heavily wooded area, where more damage to trees has yet to be revealed. Preliminary survey.[32]
EF1 WNW of Union Grove Morgan AL 34°28′33″N 86°36′01″W / 34.4758°N 86.6003°W / 34.4758; -86.6003 (Union Grove (Mar 25, EF1)) 05:47–05:50 2.09 mi (3.36 km) 325 yd (297 m) Numerous trees were uprooted. The roofs of chicken houses were damaged.[30]
EF1 N of Flat Rock Jackson, DeKalb AL 34°47′08″N 85°44′21″W / 34.7856°N 85.7393°W / 34.7856; -85.7393 (Flat Rock (Mar 25, EF1)) 06:28–06:36 8.51 mi (13.70 km) 250 yd (230 m) The tornado touched down north of Flat Rock, where multiple chicken houses sustained roof damage and numerous softwood trees were uprooted. In DeKalb County minor roof damage to a single-family home was reported. More trees were uprooted and power poles were tilted before the tornado lifted.[33]
EF0 N of Ashford to SW of Columbia Houston AL 31°12′52″N 85°14′20″W / 31.2144°N 85.2388°W / 31.2144; -85.2388 (Ashford (Mar 25, EF0)) 14:00–14:10 4.47 mi (7.19 km) 50 yd (46 m) A metal outbuilding was destroyed, a wooden storage building collapsed, and several homes sustained minor damage to their roofs and siding. A large but diseased tree fell onto a double-wide manufactured home, significantly damaging the structure.[34]
EF0 Cadwell Laurens GA 32°20′28″N 83°02′22″W / 32.3410°N 83.0395°W / 32.3410; -83.0395 (Cadwell (Mar 25, EF0)) 20:17–20:19 1.5 mi (2.4 km) 100 yd (91 m) A brief EF0 touched down in Cadwell, where a manufactured home had its porch roof lifted off and a shed was destroyed. The tornado also caused damage to trees as it moved southeast.[35]

March 26 event

List of confirmed tornadoes – Sunday, March 26, 2023[note 1]
EF# Location County / Parish State Start Coord. Time (UTC) Path length Max width Summary
EF3 Northwestern West Point to NE of Pine Mountain Troup, Meriwether GA 32°53′54″N 85°11′08″W / 32.8984°N 85.1856°W / 32.8984; -85.1856 (West Point (Mar 26, EF3)) 10:49–11:19 21.7 mi (34.9 km) 500 yd (460 m) See section on this tornado – Five people were injured.
EF1 Milledgeville Baldwin GA 33°05′11″N 83°15′01″W / 33.0864°N 83.2502°W / 33.0864; -83.2502 (Milledgeville (Mar 26, EF1)) 11:40–11:50 7 mi (11 km) 250 yd (230 m) A tornado developed and moved through the north side of Milledgeville, damaging homes, trees, businesses, warehouses, a hospital, and power poles.[35]
EF1 N of Fulton Clarke AL 31°49′54″N 87°46′27″W / 31.8318°N 87.7742°W / 31.8318; -87.7742 (Fulton (March 26, EF1)) 01:24–01:26 1.67 mi (2.69 km) 340 yd (310 m) Trees were snapped and uprooted as this tornado touched down in northern Clarke County. There was minor damage to a well-built home and an overhang on a nearby shed was blown over. A ski boat housed inside the shed and a nearby trailer were both blown downhill. Hardwood oak trees were uprooted there as well. The tornado then moved across some heavily-wooded areas and cow pastures, where hardwood trees were snapped and uprooted and a large shed was overturned on its roof.[36]
EF1 SW of Catherine Marengo, Wilcox AL 32°10′57″N 87°35′43″W / 32.1824°N 87.5952°W / 32.1824; -87.5952 (Catherine (March 26, EF1)) 01:33–01:38 4.35 mi (7.00 km) 750 yd (690 m) Numerous trees were snapped and uprooted, with two gates being damaged.[28]
EF0 Western Prattville Autauga AL 32°26′53″N 86°29′32″W / 32.4481°N 86.4921°W / 32.4481; -86.4921 (Prattville (Mar 26, EF0)) 02:39–02:41 1.03 mi (1.66 km) 200 yd (180 m) Trees and limbs were blown down, metal panels were blown off a business, and power poles and lines were downed by fallen trees.[28]
EF1 Lake Martin Elmore, Tallapoosa AL 32°42′38″N 85°58′08″W / 32.7106°N 85.969°W / 32.7106; -85.969 (Lake Martin (Mar 26, EF1)) 03:22–03:29 7.46 mi (12.01 km) 1,200 yd (1,100 m) This large tornado touched down in a wooded area in northeastern Elmore County, where it immediately caused EF1 damage to trees. More trees were downed when the tornado crossed the water into the Castaway Island area, with severe homes and structures being damaged by trees. At The Ridge neighborhood, three to four homes sustained considerable roof and siding damage, and many surrounding trees were blown down. A couple of concrete electric transmission poles were downed at the end of Dawson Point, south of the main track. The tornado then crossed an inaccessible/uninhabited island before moving into Tallapoosa County, where only sporadic tree damage occurred in a few neighborhoods before the tornado dissipated.[28]

March 27 event

List of confirmed tornadoes – Monday, March 27, 2023[note 1]
EF# Location County / Parish State Start Coord. Time (UTC) Path length Max width Summary
EF2 WNW of Shorter to Milstead to ENE of Franklin Macon AL 32°24′37″N 86°00′28″W / 32.4103°N 86.0079°W / 32.4103; -86.0079 (Shorter (Mar 27, EF2)) 07:41–08:06 15.41 mi (24.80 km) 1,450 yd (1,330 m) A carport was destroyed, and numerous trees were downed northwest of Shorter by this large, strong tornado. The top of a silo was blown off and the main structure of a cotton gin in Milstead sustained significant damage. Immediately south of the cotton gin, concrete power poles were pulled down across the railroad tracks, and a pivot irrigation system was flipped. Further east, Auburn University agricultural buildings were damaged and a farm shed partially collapsed. Widespread tree damage occurred and a few homes sustained minor roof damage. Damage was more sporadic near Franklin before the tornado dissipated.[28]
EF1 NNW of Durand Meriwether GA 32°57′49″N 84°46′40″W / 32.9637°N 84.7778°W / 32.9637; -84.7778 (Mountain Springs (Mar 26, EF0)) 11:06–11:19 8.7 mi (14.0 km) 150 yd (140 m) Hundreds of trees were snapped and uprooted. Several buildings were severely damaged from fallen trees, including a mobile home. Another home was damaged when a large cover attached to it was destroyed. A nearby outbuilding sustained roof damage.[35]
EF0 SE of Mountain Springs Twiggs GA 32°52′46″N 83°25′22″W / 32.8794°N 83.4227°W / 32.8794; -83.4227 (Mountain Springs (Mar 26, EF0)) 12:52–12:53 0.3 mi (0.48 km) 50 yd (46 m) Trees were snapped and uprooted, and siding was blown off a home.[35]

Rolling Fork–Midnight–Silver City, Mississippi

Rolling Fork–Midnight–Silver City, Mississippi
EF4 tornado
A home that was completely destroyed at EF4 intensity in Rolling Fork, Mississippi
FormedMarch 24, 2023, 7:57 p.m. CDT (UTC−05:00)
Duration71 minutes
DissipatedMarch 24, 2023, 9:08 p.m. CDT (UTC−05:00)
Highest winds
  • 170 mph (270 km/h)
Max. rating1EF4 tornado
Fatalities16 fatalities, 15+ injuries
1Most severe tornado damage; see Fujita scale

This long-tracked, violent tornado first touched down in Issaquena County southeast of Mayersville near the Mississippi River. It tracked northeastward over the Steele Bayou Canal and into Sharkey County, approaching Rolling Fork from the southwest. The tornado grew rapidly in size and strength, prompting the issuance of a tornado emergency; it would remain under this tag for most of its existence. To the southwest of Rolling Fork, large swaths of trees were snapped, including some that were partially debarked. Many manufactured homes were obliterated, and multiple site-built homes were severely damaged as well. In particular, one site-built home was completely destroyed indicating that the tornado obtained EF4 intensity as it approached Rolling Fork. In the city itself, additional homes and businesses were significantly damaged at EF3 strength, with roofs completely removed and exterior walls destroyed. The Sharkey Issaquena Hospital sustained damage to its exterior.[37][26] Additional EF4 damage was observed in the eastern part of Rolling Fork, where a few homes were completely leveled, a lodge was destroyed, and large metal buildings at an agriculture business were destroyed. A fire station, Rolling Fork Elementary School, and South Delta High School suffered severe roof damage.[37][26] To the northeast, the city's water tower was toppled when its base was compromised by flying debris. The roof was removed from the Rolling Fork US Post Office, portions of Rolling Fork City Hall, and portions of the Rolling Fork Police Department as well. Chuck's Dairy Bar had many of its walls collapsed and a pickup truck thrown into the center of the destroyed building.[38] Approximately 30 manufactured homes in this area were leveled, with their debris scattered well downwind.[37][39]

Low-end EF4 damage to a duplex home along Collette Avenue

After exiting Rolling Fork, the tornado remained strong to violent as it continued northeastward, passing over open farmland, snapping several utility poles near the ground and covering them in 1–2 in (2.5–5.1 cm) of mud. Southeast of Anguilla, the tornado inflicted significant tree damage along the banks of the Sandy Bayou. A few buildings were damaged, and a tractor-trailer was flipped as well. The tornado then reached low-end EF4 intensity again as it continued northeastward, inflicting extreme tree damage. Some trees completely mangled and showed signs of debarking.[26] A mobile home was completely obliterated and a bus on the property was tossed into what was left of the damaged trees. Numerous wooden power poles were snapped. Aerial imagery of this area also revealed ground scouring and the presence of cycloidal marks in the fields. The tornado then moved into a densely forested area, causing large amounts of EF2 to EF3 tree damage.[26][37] It crossed MS 14 east of Anguilla at EF2 strength, completely destroying a frame home, snapping multiple power poles, and rolling a mobile home.[37][26] The tornado also mowed down large amounts of trees as well.[26]

NEXRAD radar scan of the EF4 tornado as it hit Rolling Fork

Maintaining EF2 strength, the tornado then crossed into Humphreys County and continued northeastward toward Midnight. A house had its roof removed along with a portion of its garage. A truck inside the garage was also overturned while another was moved. A nearby shop was destroyed with its structural beams bent. The tornado then briefly restrengthened to EF3 strength again as it heavily damaged or destroyed several metal buildings with structural beams bent. Grain bins had their sides collapsed and tops blown off. A small brick home was completely destroyed with all of its exterior walls knocked down while the home next door had most of its roof removed and part of a wall collapsed. Vehicles were moved out of the garage and debris from the home along with a large grain bin was thrown several hundred feet into a nearby field as well. After passing just northwest of Midnight, the tornado moved along MS 149, approaching Silver City from the southwest. Large areas of hardwood trees were snapped and uprooted, and multiple center pivot irrigation systems were flipped. A mobile home was completely destroyed after being rolled into a nearby field, with only the porch being left behind. A portion of the roof was blown off a school and several homes suffered significant roof damage, including one home that had decking material partially removed. Several other homes and a large metal building were also severely damaged when portions of the roof were blown off while a second metal building was completely destroyed with large structural posts bent.[26] Damage along this portion of the path was rated EF2 to EF3.[37]

The tornado then weakened some as it moved into the southwest side of Silver City, where multiple apartment complexes suffered heavy roof damage, including some that had portions of their roofs removed and one had its walls partially collapsed. Frame homes in a neighborhood beyond this point suffered significant roof damage and two of them were destroyed after one or more exterior walls collapsed. A large number of old hardwood trees were also snapped or uprooted. The tornado crossed over US 49W, destroying four manufactured homes in the center of town, and inflicting roof damage to a church and every home in the area. Damage in Silver City was rated EF1-EF2. The tornado then moved into rural, forested areas inflicting large amounts of tree damage before moving into Holmes County where more trees were snapped and uprooted as the tornado approached and crossed US 49E north of Tchula. The tornado then continued to cause substantial tree damage, snapping or uprooting large swaths of trees. It also overturned several center pivot irrigation systems, and flipped or destroyed grain bins before dissipating after crossing Randle Road. It traveled 59.4 miles (95.6 km), killing 16 people and injuring at least 15 others.[26][37][40]

Black Hawk–Winona, Mississippi

Black Hawk–Winona, Mississippi
EF3 tornado
EF3 damage to a parsonage and trees in Black Hawk, Mississippi
FormedMarch 24, 2023, 9:12 p.m. CDT (UTC−05:00)
Duration25 minutes
DissipatedMarch 24, 2023, 9:37 p.m. CDT (UTC−05:00)
Highest winds
  • 155 mph (249 km/h)
Max. rating1EF3 tornado
Fatalities3 fatalities, 5 injuries
1Most severe tornado damage; see Fujita scale

Another intense, long-tracked and extremely fast moving tornado quickly formed after the Rolling Fork EF4 tornado dissipated. It first touched down in Carroll County and in a wooded area southwest of Black Hawk. It quickly intensified to low-end EF2 intensity shortly afterwards, causing widespread tree damage. The tornado then struck Black Hawk at its peak intensity of mid-range EF3, crossing MS 430, County Road 235, and MS 17. Multiple residences were severely damaged, including two homes that were destroyed, with both losing exterior walls and another with collapsed brick on the exterior with the interior slab exposed. Black Hawk Independent Church, Historic Blackhawk School and parsonage were destroyed. The church's steeple was gone with the bell thrown out and not found. The slab of the church remained intact with a few exterior walls standing. A nearby well-built cinder block masonry also suffered minor roof and doorway damage. Large farming equipment was also blown over on the side. It continued northeastward through densely forested areas for 11 miles (18 km), causing widespread EF2 to EF3 tree damage. Some structures were also damaged, although they were inaccessible to the survey teams. It then damaged a home as it crossed Enon Road, before striking multiple mobile homes at high-end EF2 strength as it moved over MS 35. A mobile home in this area was destroyed after being ripped off its blocks and thrown 50 yards (46 m) into a nearby wooded area, killing the three occupants inside. Another mobile home was also destroyed, others suffered roof damage, including one that shifted slightly off its foundation, an 18-wheeler tractor-trailer was blown over onto its side, and many trees were snapped. Another structure northeast of there was also destroyed, although it was only viewable through satellite imagery.[37]

NEXRAD radar scan of the tornado as it approached Winona

Continuing to cause widespread tree damage, the tornado maintained its intensity as it moved northeastward into Montgomery County and approached Winona, where a tornado emergency was issued. The tornado snapped more trees as it crossed I-55 before it moved through the southern part of Winona, crossing US 51, Stafford Wells Road, and MS 407 at EF2 intensity, inflicting considerable roof damage to several homes and snapping power poles and trees. East of the town, the tornado snapped multiple power poles and trees along US 82 at high-end EF1 to low-end EF2 intensity. The tornado then crossed the intersection of Bethlehem Community Road and Bethlehem Church Road at EF2 intensity, destroying three outbuildings, inflicting major roof damage to a home, and shifting another home of its foundation. The tornado then continued northeastward, damaging a large swath of trees. As it approached Robinson-Thompson Road at low-end EF2 intensity, the tornado destroyed an outbuilding and inflicted minor to the moderate roof and siding damage to a nearby 100-year-old home. It then abruptly weakened and dissipated as it crossed the road well southwest of Lodi. Along with the three deaths, five other people were injured. The tornado travelled 29.2 miles (47.0 km) with an average forward speed of 70 miles per hour (110 km/h).[26][37][41][42][43][44]

Egypt–New Wren–Amory–Smithville, Mississippi

Egypt–New Wren–Amory–Smithville, Mississippi
A mobile home completely destroyed at EF3 intensity south of Wren, Mississippi
FormedMarch 24, 2023, 10:38 p.m. CDT (UTC−05:00)
Duration31 minutes
DissipatedMarch 24, 2023, 11:09 p.m. CDT (UTC−05:00)
Highest winds
  • 155 mph (249 km/h)
Fatalities2 fatalities, unknown injuries

An intense, long-tracked, and extremely fast-moving EF3 tornado, which came from the same storm that produced the Rolling Fork EF4 and Black Hawk EF3 tornadoes, caused major damage to the communities of Egypt, New Wren, and Amory in Mississippi. The tornado first touched down southwest of Egypt in far eastern Chickasaw County. As the tornado traveled northeast across County Road 179 and US 45 Alternate, it strengthened to EF1 intensity, snapping and uprooting numerous trees. As the tornado entered Monroe County and passed just southeast of Egypt, it further intensified to EF2 strength. Several structures sustained significant damage, including the obliteration of multiple single-wide manufactured homes. Numerous utility poles and trees were heavily damaged and nearby homes also suffered roof damage.[45] Several injuries occurred in this area. The tornado remained at EF2 strength while continuing northeast of Egypt, causing significant damage to trees as well as severe roof damage to several homes. The tornado then began to intensify again as it reached McAllister Road and Herndon Lane, inflicting significant damage to several homes, including some that had roofs ripped off and some exterior walls collapsed. A single-wide manufactured home along Herndon Lane was ripped from its frame and obliterated; two people inside were killed and multiple significant injuries were sustained as well. In addition, many hardwood trees were snapped or uprooted in this area. As the tornado continued toward US 45, it reached its peak width of 1,600 yd (1,500 m) and caused widespread damage to trees and homes along Whatley Road. Around this time, a tornado emergency was issued for New Wren and Amory.[37][45]

NEXRAD radar scan of the tornado as it approached Amory, Mississippi

As the tornado crossed US 45 at its intersection with Whatley Road and passed just south of New Wren, it reached EF3 intensity, inflicting significant damage to numerous structures. One manufactured home was obliterated with debris thrown 200 yd (180 m). A nearby church was demolished and several homes sustained severe damage. Along Little Coontail Road, multiple manufactured homes were destroyed while other homes suffered severe damage. A boat was tossed over 50 yd (46 m) and an SUV was thrown into a tree as well. The tornado then weakened slightly but remained strong, continuing northeastward at EF2 intensity and approaching the city of Amory. Severe tree damage occurred along this segment of the path. Some homes also sustained mainly minor roof damage as well. The tornado then moved over wooded, wetland areas in the direction of Amory. It crossed over US 278 near where it intersected the Tennessee Tombigbee Waterway and entered Amory, intensifying back to EF3 strength as it crossed over the BNSF Railway Amory Subdivision line and MS 25. Widespread significant damage was inflicted on homes and trees along the northern part of the city. An Exxon gas station, Jack's restaurant, and a Piggly Wiggly on the west side of town also suffered structural damage. The tornado then weakened slightly but remained strong as it continued northeastward at EF2 strength, causing severe damage to homes near the Amory Golf Course as well as Myrtle and Elliott Roads. The tornado then headed northeast toward the south side of Smithville, where a few homes suffered significant roof damage. The tornado then began to narrow and weakened to EF1 strength as it passed southeast of Smithville, with tree damage becoming less severe northeast of there. The tornado continued to narrow as it entered Itawamba County, causing only intermittent tree damage before dissipating as it approached Wilson Road just west of the Alabama state line. In total, two people were killed and numerous others were injured. The tornado traveled 36.91 miles (59.40 km) at an average forward speed of 71.4 mph (114.9 km/h).[37]Cite error: The <ref> tag has too many names (see the help page).

North West Point–Smiths Mill–Pine Mountain, Georgia

North West Point–Smiths Mill–Pine Mountain, Georgia
EF3 tornado
A home destroyed at EF3 intensity in West Point
FormedMarch 26, 2023, 6:49 a.m. EDT (UTC−04:00)
Duration30 minutes
DissipatedMarch 26, 2023, 7:19 a.m. EDT (UTC−04:00)
Highest winds
  • 150 mph (240 km/h)
Max. rating1EF3 tornado
Fatalities0 fatalities, 5 injuries
1Most severe tornado damage; see Fujita scale

This intense tornado touched down just east of the Alabama-Georgia in Troup County northwest of West Point, Georgia and moved eastward, damaging trees at EF0 strength. After crossing the Chattahoochee River, the tornado rapidly intensified, producing significant damage to multiple structures along Ann Murphy Road. The tornado then reached its peak intensity as it crossed US 29/SR 14 (West Point Road) in North West Point. Four homes in this area were completely leveled, although they were anchored with nails rather than bolts, earning only a mid-range EF3 rating. Other homes in the area also sustained major damage. Still continuing eastward, the tornado crossed over a CSX railway line into more forested areas snapping or uprooting large swaths of trees for the remainder of its path. After crossing Kia Parkway and I-85 the tornado traveled along Lower Lovelace Rd, crossing Johns Road and Billings Road, causing up to EF2 damage to several structures and many trees. As the tornado crossed Shoemaker Road three homes were nearly destroyed with all of their exterior walls knocked down. One of the homes received a low-end EF3 rating while the other two were rated high-end EF2. The tornado then weakened and crossed Adams Road and Jarrell Hogg Road at EF1 intensity. Along this portion of the path, several homes and outbuildings were damaged, and many trees were snapped or uprooted.[37][35]

NEXRAD radar scan of the EF3 tornado near West Point

Still continuing eastward, the tornado reached EF2 intensity again as it crossed Whitesville Road near its intersection of Ely Callaway Road. Several homes suffered severe damage and more concentrated area of snapped and uprooted trees was noted. To the east, the tornado continued to cause tree damage as it passed south of Smiths Mill and over I-185. The tornado again reached EF2 intensity again as it crossed Pine Grove Road, snapping a large number of trees. The tornado also caused damage at the Pine Mountain Wild Animal Safari, where several animal enclosures were breached. Two tigers briefly escaped from one of the enclosures, but they were quickly found, tranquilized, and safely returned.[46] The tornado then again weakened to EF1 intensity, snapping and uprooting additional trees as it crossed over US 27 and Old Chipley Road. As it neared the Meriweather County, the tornado produced one last area of EF2 damage at the Cherokee Resort Club. More than 40 cabins sustained damage in this area, including several cabins that were destroyed. After moving into Meriwether County and crossing Dallas Mill Road, the tornado began a rapid weakening trend, causing only tree damage. The last area of damaged that was found was at Robert Williams Road northeast of Pine Mountain, where a couple of trees were snapped. The tornado dissipated at this point just before crossing SR 18 west-southwest of Durand. In all, 146 homes were impacted by this tornado in Troup County; 23 of them were destroyed, 26 sustained major damage and 41 sustained minor damage. Additionally, several businesses were also heavily damaged or destroyed. Five people were injured.[37][35][47]

Non-tornadic effects

As widespread heavy rainfall associated with the eastward-moving storm system developed, flash flood watches were hoisted for more than 18  million people across 10 states.[48] In Missouri, rainfall accumulations in excess of 3 in (7.6 cm) forced the closure of local highways.[49] Two people in a vehicle were killed near Grovespring when they attempted to cross a bridge over a flooded creek. Meanwhile, another woman in southwestern Missouri went missing when a small river washed her car off the road. To the south and east, severe storms across Mississippi and Tennessee caused more than 55,000 power outages.[2] Further north, Madison, Wisconsin, set a one day record for March snowfall, at 12.1 in (31 cm).[50]

Aftermath

On March 25, Governor of Mississippi Tate Reeves declared a state of emergency in Sharkey, Humphreys, Carroll, and Monroe counties.[51] A curfew between 8:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. was instituted in Amory, as well as a notice to boil water, following the city's water department taking a hit from a tornado.[52] Governor Reeves's request for a major disaster declaration was granted by President Joe Biden on March 26.[53] The Rolling Fork's funeral director Mayor Eldridge Walker said search-rescue efforts were "pretty close" to finished and authorities believe everyone has been accounted for. Residents are staying with family and friends for now, until temporary housing options can be made available.[54][55]

See also

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Notes

  1. ^ a b c d All dates are based on the local time zone where the tornado touched down; however, all times are in Coordinated Universal Time for consistency.

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