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Event Details:
| Event | Tornado |
| -- Scale | EF1 |
| -- Length | 2.73 Miles |
| -- Width | 960 Yards |
| State | MISSISSIPPI |
| County/Area | JONES |
| WFO | JAN |
| Report Source | NWS Storm Survey |
| NCEI Data Source | CSV |
| Begin Date | 2020-04-12 16:31 CST-6 |
| Begin Location | 4W GITANO |
| Begin Lat/Lon | 31.7761/-89.4012 |
| End Date | 2020-04-12 16:34 CST-6 |
| End Location | 3NW GITANO |
| End Lat/Lon | 31.7992/-89.3635 |
| Deaths Direct/Indirect | 0/0 (fatality details below, when available...) |
| Injuries Direct/Indirect | 0/0 |
| Property Damage | 20.00K |
| Crop Damage | 1.00M |
| Episode Narrative | An outbreak of severe weather occurred on Easter Sunday, 2020. This was a multifaceted event with a few different waves of activity, each of which brought their own unique hazardous weather to the residents of the region. This outbreak had a total of 20 tornadoes across the NWS Jackson service area. Of these, two tornadoes were long tracked and in excess of 60 miles. Additionally, the most intense tornado was historically significant as it was the widest tornado in Mississippi history at 2.25 miles and ranks as the third widest nationally. Unfortunately, fatalities occurred across the region, most of which came from the two long track tornadoes. Total fatalities were 14, which were across several counties and almost 100 people were injured. Of the 20 tornadoes, two were rated as EF4, one was an EF3, four were EF2, ten were EF1 and there were three EF0. The first wave of severe storms moved out of northeast Louisiana as a line of thunderstorms or QLCS. The bowing segment of this line was efficient at producing tornadoes as it moved across northeast Louisiana parishes and through central sections of Mississippi before tracking across Alabama. This part of the QLCS produced 13 tornadoes across the service area with the strongest being three EF2s that occurred west of Pioneer LA, northwest of Yazoo City MS, and north of Macon MS. The next wave was focused around two large supercell storms where each produced long track tornadoes, and were the phenomena that had the greatest impact across south and southeast Mississippi. The first storm produced two EF4 tornadoes, one of which was on the ground for 68 miles before dissipating. This tornado was up to two miles wide in several locations, with the maximum width at 2.25 miles making it the widest tornado in Mississippi history. On the heels of this supercell, another supercell developed and produced a long track EF3 tornado, which was on the ground for 84 miles. The third and final wave was associated with the southeast surge of the cold front and driven by the strong lift and winds from the core of the upper level low. This wave was a bit unique as there were not as many thunderstorms associated with the line of strong and damaging winds. However, this line of activity produced widespread wind damage across southeast Arkansas, northeast Louisiana and all of the northern half of Mississippi, including the Mississippi Delta where winds of 70 to 90 mph occurred. While many structures sustained some sort of damage, widespread trees and power lines were blown down during the late evening and early morning hours with the final wave. |
| Event Narrative | This strong tornado traveled over 84 miles through parts of six counties including southern Lawrence, central Jefferson Davis, northern Covington, far northwestern Jones, far southeastern Smith, and Jasper counties. Some of the communities impacted include Oak Vale, the area north of Carson, the north side of Collins, Hot Coffee, Summerland, Stringer, and the west side of Paulding. This tornado is preliminarily rated EF3 with an estimated peak wind of 150 MPH near MS Highway 35 northeast of Carson in Jefferson Davis County. The maximum path width was 1.16 miles also near MS Highway 35 in Jefferson Davis County. No fatalities were reported in this tornado, but there was an undetermined number of injuries. Additional details on the damage path and area of most significant damage follow. The tornado initially touched down in southeastern Lawrence County 11 miles south of the city of Monticello, causing minor tree damage. The tornado quickly strengthened as it took a northeast track, producing EF1 and EF2 tree damage along Givens Road and Divide Road. From an elevated location on Divide Road, surveyors were able to view extensive tree damage and ground scouring in the inaccessible Pearl River bottom in Lawrence County. This damage was also confirmed by satellite imagery. The tornado destroyed the roof of a home and completely destroyed a metal building structure on Rayborn Lane. The homeowner also stated that a well built log cabin that he owned along the Pearl River was completely destroyed. After crossing the Pearl River, the tornado proceeded to impact areas just east of the river, causing more significant tree damage along River Road and Coon Hunting Road. The tornado completely destroyed several chicken houses and significantly damaged two homes near MS Highway 43 before crossing into Jefferson Davis County. Once in Jefferson Davis County, the tornado snapped and uprooted numerous trees along Johnson Road, Palestine Road, and Lily Rose Road. The tornado crossed MS Highway 13 snapping a couple of wooden power poles and causing damage to large sections of the roof of a one- story home. Two mobile homes were destroyed along Greens Creek Road, with additional roof damage to homes as well as snapping and uprooting trees as the tornado progressed northeastward. A mobile home was destroyed along Newman Camp Road. The intensity of the tornado briefly increased to low end EF3 damage as it moved across Kirkley Lane, where extensive tree damage was noted. Damage to roofs, and the snapping and uprooting of trees continued as the tornado moved northeast. Large sections of a roof were removed from a one-story home on Haynes Gray Road, most walls of an apparently abandoned home were collapsed on SJ Garner Road, and the roof of a well built home was removed along Ross McPhail Road. Along Berry Loop, a mobile home was demolished and several other homes were heavily damaged. As the tornado neared MS Highway 35 and the Terrell community, it grew wider and stronger. Extensive tree damage and varying degrees of damage occurred to dozens of structures. In this area, multiple mobile homes were completely destroyed on both sides of the highway. A large church made of cinderblocks was leveled here and supportive of EF3 wind speeds near 150 mph. Multiple power lines were downed as well. The tornado reached its widest point in this location at 1.16 miles. EF3 tree damage continued as it crossed East Granby Road near the river as well as a small section when it crossed Three Notch Road. Several mobile homes were destroyed here as well. The tornado weakened a bit after this point, but remained strong as it crossed US 84 and neared US 49. A wide swath of extensive tree damage and downed power lines occurred along the path. A set of chicken houses west of Campbell Faler Road was destroyed, and a mobile home was rolled. As the tornado crossed Old Macintosh and Sunset Roads, more trees were downed along with some damage to structures. After crossing US 49, this strong tornado continued northeast where numerous trees were snapped and uprooted and a mobile home was destroyed on Hambone Road. The tornado continued across northeastern Covington County, crossing MS Highway 532 west of Hot Coffee, causing widespread tree damage and minor roof damage to some residential areas before crossing out of the county. The tornado then moved into northwest Jones and southern Smith County and crossed through the community of Summerland. Widespread tree damage continued through here, with some minor roof damage to residences, which was consistent with high end EF1 damage. A church along Smith County Road 8A had a steeple removed by the winds. The tornado then moved into southwestern Jasper County into the Stringer community. High end EF1 damage occurred in the area, with numerous trees snapped and uprooted in addition to a snapped power pole east of the community. Even though the circulation began to weaken, the tornado continued northeast and produced high end EF1 damage throughout central Jasper County before moving across the western side of Paulding. The tornado weakened in this area, still producing widespread EF0-EF1 tree damage as it crossed MS Highway 503 north of Paulding. The tornado lifted shortly thereafter along County Road 31. The maximum wind speed was 150mph in Jefferson Davis County, but was 100mph in Jones County. The total path length was 83.22 miles. |
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.
All events for this episode:
| Location | County/Zone | St. | Date | Time | T.Z. | Type | Mag | Dth | Inj | PrD | CrD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Totals: | 10 | 106 | 83.875M | 22.451M | |||||||
| EGREMONT | SHARKEY CO. | MS | 04/12/2020 | 11:54 | CST-6 | Thunderstorm Wind | 52 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 10.00K | 0.00K |
| ANGUILLA | SHARKEY CO. | MS | 04/12/2020 | 12:00 | CST-6 | Thunderstorm Wind | 50 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 15.00K | 0.00K |
| ISSAQUENA | SHARKEY CO. | MS | 04/12/2020 | 12:00 | CST-6 | Tornado | EF1 | 0 | 0 | 15.00K | 0.00K |
| RED ROCK | SHARKEY CO. | MS | 04/12/2020 | 12:09 | CST-6 | Thunderstorm Wind | 52 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 8.00K | 0.00K |
| CARTHAGE | LEAKE CO. | MS | 04/12/2020 | 12:16 | CST-6 | Hail | 1.00 in. | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K |
| ANCHORAGE | HUMPHREYS CO. | MS | 04/12/2020 | 12:17 | CST-6 | Tornado | EF1 | 0 | 0 | 50.00K | 0.00K |
| RENFROE | LEAKE CO. | MS | 04/12/2020 | 12:20 | CST-6 | Thunderstorm Wind | 50 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 15.00K | 0.00K |
| JONESTOWN | YAZOO CO. | MS | 04/12/2020 | 12:22 | CST-6 | Tornado | EF2 | 0 | 0 | 150.00K | 0.00K |
| COXBURG | HOLMES CO. | MS | 04/12/2020 | 12:46 | CST-6 | Tornado | EF0 | 0 | 0 | 40.00K | 0.00K |
| BOYETTE | ATTALA CO. | MS | 04/12/2020 | 13:05 | CST-6 | Thunderstorm Wind | 50 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 2.00K | 0.00K |
| BOYETTE | ATTALA CO. | MS | 04/12/2020 | 13:06 | CST-6 | Tornado | EF1 | 0 | 0 | 35.00K | 0.00K |
| SALLIS | ATTALA CO. | MS | 04/12/2020 | 13:11 | CST-6 | Thunderstorm Wind | 50 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 10.00K | 0.00K |
| WILLIAMSVILLE | ATTALA CO. | MS | 04/12/2020 | 13:21 | CST-6 | Thunderstorm Wind | 52 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 25.00K | 0.00K |
| WEIR | CHOCTAW CO. | MS | 04/12/2020 | 13:47 | CST-6 | Tornado | EF0 | 0 | 0 | 9.00K | 0.00K |
| FARMHAVEN | MADISON CO. | MS | 04/12/2020 | 14:02 | CST-6 | Thunderstorm Wind | 52 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 10.00K | 0.00K |
| BOON | WINSTON CO. | MS | 04/12/2020 | 14:04 | CST-6 | Thunderstorm Wind | 50 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 3.00K | 0.00K |
| BOON | WINSTON CO. | MS | 04/12/2020 | 14:05 | CST-6 | Thunderstorm Wind | 52 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 15.00K | 0.00K |
| BETHEDEN | WINSTON CO. | MS | 04/12/2020 | 14:06 | CST-6 | Thunderstorm Wind | 50 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 10.00K | 0.00K |
| CEDAR HILL | MADISON CO. | MS | 04/12/2020 | 14:16 | CST-6 | Hail | 1.50 in. | 0 | 0 | 10.00K | 0.00K |
| MONTPELIER | CLAY CO. | MS | 04/12/2020 | 14:17 | CST-6 | Thunderstorm Wind | 53 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 15.00K | 0.00K |
| SESSUMS | OKTIBBEHA CO. | MS | 04/12/2020 | 14:28 | CST-6 | Thunderstorm Wind | 50 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 5.00K | 0.00K |
| YAZOO CITY | YAZOO CO. | MS | 04/12/2020 | 14:28 | CST-6 | Hail | 1.00 in. | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K |
| MACON MUNI ARPT | NOXUBEE CO. | MS | 04/12/2020 | 14:30 | CST-6 | Tornado | EF2 | 0 | 0 | 150.00K | 0.00K |
| CRAWFORD | LOWNDES CO. | MS | 04/12/2020 | 14:34 | CST-6 | Thunderstorm Wind | 50 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 3.00K | 0.00K |
| CLIFTONVILLE | NOXUBEE CO. | MS | 04/12/2020 | 14:42 | CST-6 | Tornado | EF1 | 0 | 0 | 20.00K | 0.00K |
| TILTON | LAWRENCE CO. | MS | 04/12/2020 | 14:47 | CST-6 | Tornado | EF3 | 2 | 3 | 750.00K | 2.500M |
| WHITE BLUFF | MARION CO. | MS | 04/12/2020 | 14:51 | CST-6 | Tornado | EF2 | 0 | 0 | 1.000M | 0.00K |
| HATHORN | JEFFERSON DAVIS CO. | MS | 04/12/2020 | 15:03 | CST-6 | Tornado | EF1 | 0 | 0 | 1.000M | 0.00K |
| BASSFIELD | JEFFERSON DAVIS CO. | MS | 04/12/2020 | 15:12 | CST-6 | Tornado | EF4 | 4 | 4 | 18.000M | 2.500M |
| BROOKSVILLE | NOXUBEE CO. | MS | 04/12/2020 | 15:16 | CST-6 | Hail | 1.00 in. | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K |
| WILLIAMSBURG | COVINGTON CO. | MS | 04/12/2020 | 15:24 | CST-6 | Tornado | EF4 | 0 | 5 | 25.900M | 3.600M |
| ROOK HILL | RANKIN CO. | MS | 04/12/2020 | 15:34 | CST-6 | Thunderstorm Wind | 52 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 3.00K | 0.00K |
| DIVIDE | LAWRENCE CO. | MS | 04/12/2020 | 15:36 | CST-6 | Tornado | EF3 | 0 | 0 | 1.100M | 1.500M |
| PELAHATCHIE | RANKIN CO. | MS | 04/12/2020 | 15:39 | CST-6 | Thunderstorm Wind | 54 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 30.00K | 0.00K |
| HEBRON | JONES CO. | MS | 04/12/2020 | 15:41 | CST-6 | Tornado | EF4 | 3 | 80 | 11.800M | 3.000M |
| OAK VALE | JEFFERSON DAVIS CO. | MS | 04/12/2020 | 15:48 | CST-6 | Tornado | EF3 | 0 | 1 | 7.000M | 2.500M |
| MOSS | JASPER CO. | MS | 04/12/2020 | 15:59 | CST-6 | Tornado | EF4 | 0 | 6 | 5.800M | 3.000M |
| WILLIAMSBURG | COVINGTON CO. | MS | 04/12/2020 | 16:06 | CST-6 | Tornado | EF3 | 0 | 1 | 8.300M | 1.200M |
| HINZE | WINSTON CO. | MS | 04/12/2020 | 16:15 | CST-6 | Flash Flood | 0 | 0 | 3.00K | 0.00K | |
| BARNETT | CLARKE CO. | MS | 04/12/2020 | 16:22 | CST-6 | Tornado | EF2 | 0 | 2 | 250.00K | 0.00K |
| PACHUTA | CLARKE CO. | MS | 04/12/2020 | 16:24 | CST-6 | Tornado | EF1 | 0 | 3 | 40.00K | 150.00K |
| VALLEY PARK | ISSAQUENA CO. | MS | 04/12/2020 | 16:29 | CST-6 | Thunderstorm Wind | 54 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 12.00K | 0.00K |
| GITANO | JONES CO. | MS | 04/12/2020 | 16:31 | CST-6 | Tornado | EF1 | 0 | 0 | 20.00K | 1.000M |
| SUMMERLAND | SMITH CO. | MS | 04/12/2020 | 16:34 | CST-6 | Tornado | EF1 | 0 | 0 | 20.00K | 1.500M |
| STRINGER | JASPER CO. | MS | 04/12/2020 | 16:38 | CST-6 | Tornado | EF1 | 0 | 0 | 1.450M | 1.00K |
| OKATIBBEE | LAUDERDALE CO. | MS | 04/12/2020 | 16:47 | CST-6 | Tornado | EF1 | 0 | 0 | 50.00K | 0.00K |
| ORANGE | JASPER CO. | MS | 04/12/2020 | 17:10 | CST-6 | Tornado | EF0 | 0 | 0 | 15.00K | 0.00K |
| REMUS | LEAKE CO. | MS | 04/12/2020 | 17:10 | CST-6 | Flash Flood | 0 | 0 | 3.00K | 0.00K | |
| RENFROE | LEAKE CO. | MS | 04/12/2020 | 17:10 | CST-6 | Flash Flood | 0 | 0 | 3.00K | 0.00K | |
| WAUTUBBEE | CLARKE CO. | MS | 04/12/2020 | 17:13 | CST-6 | Tornado | EF1 | 0 | 0 | 15.00K | 0.00K |
| NEW HOPE | LOWNDES CO. | MS | 04/12/2020 | 18:30 | CST-6 | Flash Flood | 0 | 0 | 5.00K | 0.00K | |
| STARKVILLE | OKTIBBEHA CO. | MS | 04/12/2020 | 18:40 | CST-6 | Flash Flood | 0 | 0 | 3.00K | 0.00K | |
| ROSEDALE | BOLIVAR CO. | MS | 04/12/2020 | 20:10 | CST-6 | Thunderstorm Wind | 53 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 30.00K | 0.00K |
| BENOIT | BOLIVAR CO. | MS | 04/12/2020 | 20:13 | CST-6 | Thunderstorm Wind | 53 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 15.00K | 0.00K |
| SHELBY | BOLIVAR CO. | MS | 04/12/2020 | 20:22 | CST-6 | Thunderstorm Wind | 55 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 200.00K | 0.00K |
| (GLH)GREENVILLE MUNI | WASHINGTON CO. | MS | 04/12/2020 | 20:23 | CST-6 | Thunderstorm Wind | 51 kts. MG | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K |
| DREW | SUNFLOWER CO. | MS | 04/12/2020 | 20:33 | CST-6 | Thunderstorm Wind | 54 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 25.00K | 0.00K |
| PARCHMAN | SUNFLOWER CO. | MS | 04/12/2020 | 20:34 | CST-6 | Thunderstorm Wind | 52 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 9.00K | 0.00K |
| RULEVILLE | SUNFLOWER CO. | MS | 04/12/2020 | 20:35 | CST-6 | Thunderstorm Wind | 52 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 5.00K | 0.00K |
| INDIANOLA | SUNFLOWER CO. | MS | 04/12/2020 | 20:38 | CST-6 | Thunderstorm Wind | 54 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 12.00K | 0.00K |
| INDIANOLA | SUNFLOWER CO. | MS | 04/12/2020 | 20:40 | CST-6 | Thunderstorm Wind | 54 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 10.00K | 0.00K |
| MOORHEAD | SUNFLOWER CO. | MS | 04/12/2020 | 20:44 | CST-6 | Thunderstorm Wind | 52 kts. EG | 0 | 1 | 20.00K | 0.00K |
| INVERNESS | SUNFLOWER CO. | MS | 04/12/2020 | 20:45 | CST-6 | Thunderstorm Wind | 53 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 10.00K | 0.00K |
| YAZOO CITY | YAZOO CO. | MS | 04/12/2020 | 21:00 | CST-6 | Thunderstorm Wind | 52 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 15.00K | 0.00K |
| GRENADA | GRENADA CO. | MS | 04/12/2020 | 21:05 | CST-6 | Thunderstorm Wind | 55 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 75.00K | 0.00K |
| CARROLLTON | CARROLL CO. | MS | 04/12/2020 | 21:10 | CST-6 | Thunderstorm Wind | 53 kts. EG | 1 | 0 | 20.00K | 0.00K |
| LEXINGTON | HOLMES CO. | MS | 04/12/2020 | 21:10 | CST-6 | Thunderstorm Wind | 55 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 25.00K | 0.00K |
| WINONA | MONTGOMERY CO. | MS | 04/12/2020 | 21:17 | CST-6 | Thunderstorm Wind | 55 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 100.00K | 0.00K |
| MABEN | OKTIBBEHA CO. | MS | 04/12/2020 | 21:46 | CST-6 | Thunderstorm Wind | 50 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 3.00K | 0.00K |
| ADATON | OKTIBBEHA CO. | MS | 04/12/2020 | 21:50 | CST-6 | Thunderstorm Wind | 50 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 8.00K | 0.00K |
| KOSCIUSKO | ATTALA CO. | MS | 04/12/2020 | 21:50 | CST-6 | Thunderstorm Wind | 55 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 20.00K | 0.00K |
| MATHISTON | WEBSTER CO. | MS | 04/12/2020 | 21:50 | CST-6 | Thunderstorm Wind | 50 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 5.00K | 0.00K |
| STURGIS | OKTIBBEHA CO. | MS | 04/12/2020 | 21:55 | CST-6 | Thunderstorm Wind | 50 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 2.00K | 0.00K |
| BRADLEY | OKTIBBEHA CO. | MS | 04/12/2020 | 21:58 | CST-6 | Thunderstorm Wind | 50 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 5.00K | 0.00K |
| STARKVILLE | OKTIBBEHA CO. | MS | 04/12/2020 | 22:05 | CST-6 | Thunderstorm Wind | 52 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 5.00K | 0.00K |
| LONGVIEW | OKTIBBEHA CO. | MS | 04/12/2020 | 22:09 | CST-6 | Thunderstorm Wind | 50 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 2.00K | 0.00K |
| STARKVL OKTIBBEHA AR | OKTIBBEHA CO. | MS | 04/12/2020 | 22:12 | CST-6 | Thunderstorm Wind | 50 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 2.00K | 0.00K |
| SESSUMS | OKTIBBEHA CO. | MS | 04/12/2020 | 22:16 | CST-6 | Thunderstorm Wind | 50 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 2.00K | 0.00K |
| SESSUMS | OKTIBBEHA CO. | MS | 04/12/2020 | 22:18 | CST-6 | Thunderstorm Wind | 50 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 2.00K | 0.00K |
| (CBM)COLUMBUS AFB | LOWNDES CO. | MS | 04/12/2020 | 22:25 | CST-6 | Thunderstorm Wind | 52 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 7.00K | 0.00K |
| PHILADELPHIA | NESHOBA CO. | MS | 04/12/2020 | 22:25 | CST-6 | Thunderstorm Wind | 52 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 9.00K | 0.00K |
| COLUMBUS | LOWNDES CO. | MS | 04/12/2020 | 22:30 | CST-6 | Thunderstorm Wind | 53 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 35.00K | 0.00K |
| Totals: | 10 | 106 | 83.875M | 22.451M |
