Storm Events Database

Storm Events Database

Event Details:

Event Tornado
-- Scale EF2
-- Length 9.87 Miles
-- Width 900 Yards
State MISSISSIPPI
County/Area ATTALA
WFO JAN
Report Source NWS Storm Survey
NCEI Data Source CSV
Begin Date 2020-02-05 16:08 CST-6
Begin Location 12WSW NEWPORT
Begin Lat/Lon 32.8801/-89.9667
End Date 2020-02-05 16:24 CST-6
End Location 2W NEWPORT
End Lat/Lon 32.9356/-89.8099
Deaths Direct/Indirect 0/0 (fatality details below, when available...)
Injuries Direct/Indirect 0/0
Property Damage 25.00K
Crop Damage 0.00K
Episode Narrative A strong cold front moved through the region. Ahead of this, storms developed across Central Mississippi and produced tornadoes and wind damage.
Event Narrative This tornado touched down in the Vaughan community near Bennett Road and tracked generally northeast to Pickens and then into southwest Attala County. Initial damage was numerous snapped and uprooted trees and a few power lines down. The tornado grew in size and became a bit stronger as it tracked along and just north of Pepper Wilson Road. In addition to the tree damage, several outbuildings were damaged along with a dozen or so houses sustaining some degree of roof damage. The tornado crossed I-55 then basically traveled along Vaughan Road as it approached the south side of Pickens. All along this portion of the path, hundreds of trees were snapped or uprooted and several power poles were leaning. Closer to Pickens, the tornado intensified and reached EF2. Significant tree damage was noted just to the south of the road. One large metal storage shed was destroyed along with several power lines and poles down. The tornado stayed just south of downtown Pickens and crossed US Highway 51 where many more trees were uprooted and snapped along with a large section of power lines down. At the natural gas pumping station, a large metal building had some of the walls pulled out. The tornado then moved into the Big Black River bottom and into southwest Attala County, where tree damage continued as was reported by the property owner. The tornado then moved out of the river bottom area and destroyed a large hay barn and then snapped 6 power poles along County Road 4002. Significant tree damage also occurred here to a grove of hardwood trees. An EF2 rating was given for this part of the path as well. The tornado continued northeast and crossed a few locations along Highway 14. A few homes sustained roof damage here along with power lines down and numerous trees damaged. The tornado made a more eastward jog then dissipated along Highway 14. Max sustained winds were 112 mph. Total path length 18.83 miles.


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Event Map:

Note: The tornado track is approximate based on the beginning (B) and ending (E) locations. The actual tornado path may differ from a straight line.
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All events for this episode:

Location County/Zone St. Date Time T.Z. Type Mag Dth Inj PrD CrD
Totals: 0 4 4.823M 1.400M
TAYLORSVILLE SMITH CO. MS 02/05/2020 13:30 CST-6 Flash Flood 0 0 50.00K 0.00K
WESSON COPIAH CO. MS 02/05/2020 13:51 CST-6 Hail 1.00 in. 0 0 0.00K 0.00K
MARTINVILLE SIMPSON CO. MS 02/05/2020 14:57 CST-6 Tornado EF1 0 0 200.00K 0.00K
HARDEE ISSAQUENA CO. MS 02/05/2020 15:05 CST-6 Hail 1.25 in. 0 0 5.00K 0.00K
BURNS SMITH CO. MS 02/05/2020 15:20 CST-6 Tornado EF2 0 0 20.00K 0.00K
OIL CITY YAZOO CO. MS 02/05/2020 15:28 CST-6 Tornado EF1 0 0 45.00K 0.00K
YAZOO CITY YAZOO CO. MS 02/05/2020 15:30 CST-6 Thunderstorm Wind 50 kts. EG 0 0 15.00K 0.00K
YAZOO CITY YAZOO CO. MS 02/05/2020 15:35 CST-6 Hail 1.00 in. 0 0 0.00K 0.00K
DEASONVILLE YAZOO CO. MS 02/05/2020 15:57 CST-6 Tornado EF2 0 4 100.00K 0.00K
KOKOMO MARION CO. MS 02/05/2020 16:04 CST-6 Thunderstorm Wind 55 kts. EG 0 0 10.00K 0.00K
PICKENS HOLMES CO. MS 02/05/2020 16:07 CST-6 Tornado EF2 0 0 1.00K 0.00K
NEWPORT ATTALA CO. MS 02/05/2020 16:08 CST-6 Tornado EF2 0 0 25.00K 0.00K
EDWARDS HINDS CO. MS 02/05/2020 16:26 CST-6 Thunderstorm Wind 52 kts. EG 0 0 3.00K 0.00K
ORANGE HILL HINDS CO. MS 02/05/2020 16:33 CST-6 Thunderstorm Wind 50 kts. EG 0 0 4.00K 0.00K
KOSCIUSKO ARPT ATTALA CO. MS 02/05/2020 16:46 CST-6 Tornado EF1 0 0 50.00K 0.00K
ETHEL ATTALA CO. MS 02/05/2020 16:58 CST-6 Tornado EF2 0 0 250.00K 0.00K
MC COOL CHOCTAW CO. MS 02/05/2020 17:02 CST-6 Tornado EF1 0 0 5.00K 0.00K
SHOCCO MADISON CO. MS 02/05/2020 17:13 CST-6 Thunderstorm Wind 52 kts. EG 0 0 3.00K 0.00K
ACKERMAN CHOCTAW ARP CHOCTAW CO. MS 02/05/2020 17:30 CST-6 Flash Flood 0 0 1.00K 0.00K
BERTICE LEAKE CO. MS 02/05/2020 17:33 CST-6 Tornado EF1 0 0 55.00K 0.00K
STARKVILLE BRYAN ARP OKTIBBEHA CO. MS 02/05/2020 17:38 CST-6 Thunderstorm Wind 50 kts. EG 0 0 3.00K 0.00K
CARTHAGE LEAKE CO. MS 02/05/2020 17:39 CST-6 Thunderstorm Wind 50 kts. EG 0 0 1.00K 0.00K
STATE COLLEGE OKTIBBEHA CO. MS 02/05/2020 17:44 CST-6 Thunderstorm Wind 52 kts. EG 0 0 10.00K 0.00K
FREENY LEAKE CO. MS 02/05/2020 17:50 CST-6 Tornado EF1 0 0 40.00K 0.00K
CALEDONIA LOWNDES CO. MS 02/05/2020 18:05 CST-6 Thunderstorm Wind 50 kts. EG 0 0 2.00K 0.00K
CHUNKY NEWTON CO. MS 02/05/2020 21:42 CST-6 Hail 1.00 in. 0 0 0.00K 0.00K
SILVER CREEK LAWRENCE CO. MS 02/05/2020 21:57 CST-6 Hail 1.00 in. 0 0 0.00K 0.00K
SARATOGA SIMPSON CO. MS 02/05/2020 22:21 CST-6 Hail 1.50 in. 0 0 10.00K 0.00K
BAY SPGS JASPER CO. MS 02/05/2020 22:51 CST-6 Tornado EF2 0 0 2.400M 800.00K
LOUIN JASPER CO. MS 02/05/2020 22:59 CST-6 Hail 1.25 in. 0 0 3.00K 0.00K
WAUTUBBEE CLARKE CO. MS 02/05/2020 23:21 CST-6 Tornado EF2 0 0 500.00K 200.00K
ORANGE LAUDERDALE CO. MS 02/05/2020 23:30 CST-6 Tornado EF1 0 0 1.000M 400.00K
BASSFIELD JEFFERSON DAVIS CO. MS 02/05/2020 23:42 CST-6 Thunderstorm Wind 52 kts. EG 0 0 10.00K 0.00K
COLLINS COVINGTON CO. MS 02/06/2020 00:01 CST-6 Thunderstorm Wind 50 kts. EG 0 0 2.00K 0.00K
Totals: 0 4 4.823M 1.400M