Tornado Reports
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| 12:56Z | EF0 | KNQA | TN | Hardeman | Rogers Spgs | A weak tornado developed near Callahan Road lifting a few miles to the east along Wellington Road just south of Cub Creek Tree Farm Lake. Only minor tree damage was noted along the short path. Peak winds were estimated at 75 mph. |
| 15:22Z | EF2 | KDGX | MS | Issaquena | Mayersville | An EF-2 tornado began near the bank of the Mississippi River in Issaquena County on the north side of Mayersville. It snapped some hardwood trees and power poles and damaged the roof of a home. As it continued along its path to the northeast, it completely destroyed a mobile home and leveled a barn. Pivots in a farmfield were overturned, and the roof of a home was damaged. The tornado tracked northeastward into Grace community where the most intense damage occurred. Several roofs were removed from homes, and dozens of power poles were snapped. The second story of a two-story home was collapsed and the roof of an older home was collapsed with debris strewn across the field. Hardwood trees were also snapped. The tornado crossed into Sharkey County near MS Highway 16 then continued northeast towards Nitta Yuma and US Highway 61. Numerous power poles were snapped along with softwood trees. The tornado continued towards Delta City. Damage became more sporadic with minor roof damage to an outbuilding and damage to a carport. The tornado dissipated just east of Delta City. The maximum estimated wind speeds in Issaquena County were 130 mph. The total path length was about 19.7 miles across the two counties. |
| 15:35Z | EF2 | KDGX | MS | Sharkey | Lorenzen | An EF-2 tornado began near the bank of the Mississippi River in Issaquena County on the north side of Mayersville. It snapped some hardwood trees and power poles and damaged the roof of a home. As it continued along its path to the northeast, it completely destroyed a mobile home and leveled a barn. Pivots in a farmfield were overturned, and the roof of a home was damaged. The tornado tracked northeastward into Grace community where the most intense damage occurred. Several roofs were removed from homes, and dozens of power poles were snapped. The second story of a two-story home was collapsed and the roof of an older home was collapsed with debris strewn across the field. Hardwood trees were also snapped. The tornado crossed into Sharkey County near MS Highway 16 then continued northeast towards Nitta Yuma and US Highway 61. Numerous power poles were snapped along with softwood trees. The tornado continued towards Delta City. Damage became more sporadic with minor roof damage to an outbuilding and damage to a carport. The tornado dissipated just east of Delta City. The maximum estimated wind speeds in Sharkey County were 120 mph. The total path length was about 19.7 miles across the two counties. |
| 17:27Z | EF1 | KGWX | MS | Chickasaw | Vanfleet | The tornado touched down on Highway 32 just west of the Natchez Trace Parkway. The tornado spun a car off Highway 32 causing a minor accident. The tornado then moved north-northeast through a heavily forested area snapping pines along the Natchez Trace Parkway and CR 119. Powerlines were knocked down along CR 119. The tornado snapped pine trees and uprooted hardwood trees near the Chickasaw Agency pullout on the Natchez Trace Parkway before lifting. Peak winds were estimated at 105 mph. |
| 17:47Z | EF0 | KDGX | MS | Simpson | Mendenhall | This brief EF-0 tornado produced generally light damage to vegetation and fencing prior to crossing Highway 49 where it reached peak intensity with estimated winds as high as 85 mph as it downed several pine trees near a church. The tornado dissipated just east of the highway. Maximum Winds: 85 mph Width: 100 yards. |
| 18:02Z | EF3 | KHDC | MS | Marion | White Bluff | An EF-4 tornado touched down in Tangipahoa Parish just northeast of Kentwood, LA and produced EF-1 damage northeast through most of Southeast Pike County in Mississippi. As it crossed into Walthall County, EF-2 damage was noted. Pockets of EF-3 damaged occurred all along the path as it continued through Walthall County. West of Tylertown on the north side of US Highway 98, a well built, well anchored home was swept from the foundation, leaving debris in a pile and thrown behind the home. This home was determined to have 170 MPH EF-4 damage. It is likely the tornado was at EF-4 strength at other parts on the track but with only manufactured homes in rural areas impacted, this house is currently the only EF-4 damage in Walthall County. The EF-3 damage throughout the county was all demolished single or double wide manufactured home with the debris swept away. Widespread snapped and uprooted trees were noted on ground surveys and via drone and satellite. Three fatalities were noted with this tornado. The ground survey team learned of at least 10 injuries from family members. This strong to violent tornado entered Marion County moving northeast near Morgantown Road and produced damage in the EF-2 to EF-3 range including great damage to forested areas as well as numerous homes including mobile homes and wood frame and brick veneer houses. The most intense damage areas in northwest Marion County were along Molly and Price roads and again at Whitebluff heading into the Pearl River bottom. The tornado carried northward through Whitebluff, crossed the Pearl River, and proceeded across Jefferson Davis County continuing to do substantial damage to vegetation and structures consistent with EF-2 to EF-3 intensity. There were corridors of more intense damage across Jefferson Davis County. Areas along Storey Parkman Road and Smith Road, as well as areas along Alex Daley Road and MS Highway 35. Just prior to crossing into Covington County, the tornado underwent structural changes and briefly weakened and became much smaller. Before it ultimately dissipated west of Collins, the tornado dramatically tightened to only 100-150 yards across. At this point, as the tornado crossed Blackjack New Chapel Road and Wilson Road, the much smaller tornado reached EF-3 intensity and destroyed several walls and removed the roof of a brick home. In the same vicinity, and just on the south side of Blackjack New Chapel Road, the tornado demolished a mobile home, wrapping and suspending its frame between two large pine trees. Nearby, a large mature oak was left a splintered stump. The vortex intensified further becoming a violent EF-4 tornado as it impacted a small home on Wilson Road, destroying it completely and clearing much of the debris free of the concrete slab. A tractor trailer nearby was overturned and pulled 30-40 yards into the vortex. Two mobile homes were completely destroyed including one which was thrown to the west, opposite of storm motion. Additionally, a metal building system workshop was partially impacted by the tornado vortex, and its frame became twisted with portions of the iron beams becoming lofted and thrown. The particular house destroyed had a portion of the home located within mixed debris on the west side of the slab foundation and the remainder of the home debris strewn downstream. Of note, two reclining chairs were located in the living room of the home according to witnesses. One was discovered in each debris pile despite originating in close proximity. The home showed minimal signs of rot or structural fatigue, but the anchoring system had fewer anchor bolts than is of typical construction and the bolts were placed closer to the edge of the concrete slab than is typical as well. These structural deficiencies preclude consideration of higher assessment despite the completeness of destruction. The resident of this home fled to a brick building upon receiving storm warning. The tornado continued northeast at a generally weakening, but still strong, intensity as it moved across Spring Hill School Road. The tornado dissipated in a forested area just north of the road west of Collins, MS. Coincidentally, 41 minutes later a second strong tornado would intersect this path as well, just north of Spring Hill School Road and just prior to the end point of this long track violent tornado. The estimated maximum wind speeds in Marion County were 140 mph. The total path length was 67.6 miles across the 6 parishes and counties. |
| 18:11Z | EF3 | KDGX | MS | Jefferson Davis | Hathorn | An EF-4 tornado touched down in Tangipahoa Parish just northeast of Kentwood, LA and produced EF-1 damage northeast through most of Southeast Pike County in Mississippi. As it crossed into Walthall County, EF-2 damage was noted. Pockets of EF-3 damaged occurred all along the path as it continued through Walthall County. West of Tylertown on the north side of US Highway 98, a well built, well anchored home was swept from the foundation, leaving debris in a pile and thrown behind the home. This home was determined to have 170 MPH EF-4 damage. It is likely the tornado was at EF-4 strength at other parts on the track but with only manufactured homes in rural areas impacted, this house is currently the only EF-4 damage in Walthall County. The EF-3 damage throughout the county was all demolished single or double wide manufactured home with the debris swept away. Widespread snapped and uprooted trees were noted on ground surveys and via drone and satellite. Three fatalities were noted with this tornado. The ground survey team learned of at least 10 injuries from family members. This strong to violent tornado entered Marion County moving northeast near Morgantown Road and produced damage in the EF-2 to EF-3 range including great damage to forested areas as well as numerous homes including mobile homes and wood frame and brick veneer houses. The most intense damage areas in northwest Marion County were along Molly and Price roads and again at Whitebluff heading into the Pearl River bottom. The tornado carried northward through Whitebluff, crossed the Pearl River, and proceeded across Jefferson Davis County continuing to do substantial damage to vegetation and structures consistent with EF-2 to EF-3 intensity. There were corridors of more intense damage across Jefferson Davis County. Areas along Storey Parkman Road and Smith Road, as well as areas along Alex Daley Road and MS Highway 35. Just prior to crossing into Covington County, the tornado underwent structural changes and briefly weakened and became much smaller. Before it ultimately dissipated west of Collins, the tornado dramatically tightened to only 100-150 yards across. At this point, as the tornado crossed Blackjack New Chapel Road and Wilson Road, the much smaller tornado reached EF-3 intensity and destroyed several walls and removed the roof of a brick home. In the same vicinity, and just on the south side of Blackjack New Chapel Road, the tornado demolished a mobile home, wrapping and suspending its frame between two large pine trees. Nearby, a large mature oak was left a splintered stump. The vortex intensified further becoming a violent EF-4 tornado as it impacted a small home on Wilson Road, destroying it completely and clearing much of the debris free of the concrete slab. A tractor trailer nearby was overturned and pulled 30-40 yards into the vortex. Two mobile homes were completely destroyed including one which was thrown to the west, opposite of storm motion. Additionally, a metal building system workshop was partially impacted by the tornado vortex, and its frame became twisted with portions of the iron beams becoming lofted and thrown. The particular house destroyed had a portion of the home located within mixed debris on the west side of the slab foundation and the remainder of the home debris strewn downstream. Of note, two reclining chairs were located in the living room of the home according to witnesses. One was discovered in each debris pile despite originating in close proximity. The home showed minimal signs of rot or structural fatigue, but the anchoring system had fewer anchor bolts than is of typical construction and the bolts were placed closer to the edge of the concrete slab than is typical as well. These structural deficiencies preclude consideration of higher assessment despite the completeness of destruction. The resident of this home fled to a brick building upon receiving storm warning. The tornado continued northeast at a generally weakening, but still strong, intensity as it moved across Spring Hill School Road. The tornado dissipated in a forested area just north of the road west of Collins, MS. Coincidentally, 41 minutes later a second strong tornado would intersect this path as well, just north of Spring Hill School Road and just prior to the end point of this long track violent tornado. The estimated maximum wind speeds in Jefferson Davis County were 145 mph. The total path length was 67.6 miles across the 6 parishes and counties. |
| 18:16Z | EF0 | KGWX | MS | Monroe | Wren | A brief tornado developed near the intersection of Wren Cemetery Road and Old Wren Road and moved northeast, lifting near Highway 278 and Central Grove Road. Only minor tree damage was observed along this path. Peak winds were estimated at 70 mph. |
| 18:32Z | EF0 | KDGX | MS | Newton | Bethel | An EF-0 tornado began in the Bethel community, moved northeastward, and lifted on the southeast side of the city of Newton. Damage consisted mostly of uprooted trees and downed large tree limbs. A home along Bethel Roberts Road sustained minor peripheral damage. The maximum estimated wind speeds were 80 mph. |
| 18:35Z | EF4 | KDGX | MS | Covington | Williamsburg | An EF-4 tornado touched down in Tangipahoa Parish just northeast of Kentwood, LA and produced EF-1 damage northeast through most of Southeast Pike County in Mississippi. As it crossed into Walthall County, EF-2 damage was noted. Pockets of EF-3 damaged occurred all along the path as it continued through Walthall County. West of Tylertown on the north side of US Highway 98, a well built, well anchored home was swept from the foundation, leaving debris in a pile and thrown behind the home. This home was determined to have 170 MPH EF-4 damage. It is likely the tornado was at EF-4 strength at other parts on the track but with only manufactured homes in rural areas impacted, this house is currently the only EF-4 damage in Walthall County. The EF-3 damage throughout the county was all demolished single or double wide manufactured home with the debris swept away. Widespread snapped and uprooted trees were noted on ground surveys and via drone and satellite. Three fatalities were noted with this tornado. The ground survey team learned of at least 10 injuries from family members. This strong to violent tornado entered Marion County moving northeast near Morgantown Road and produced damage in the EF-2 to EF-3 range including great damage to forested areas as well as numerous homes including mobile homes and wood frame and brick veneer houses. The most intense damage areas in northwest Marion County were along Molly and Price roads and again at Whitebluff heading into the Pearl River bottom. The tornado carried northward through Whitebluff, crossed the Pearl River, and proceeded across Jefferson Davis County continuing to do substantial damage to vegetation and structures consistent with EF-2 to EF-3 intensity. There were corridors of more intense damage across Jefferson Davis County. Areas along Storey Parkman Road and Smith Road, as well as areas along Alex Daley Road and MS Highway 35. Just prior to crossing into Covington County, the tornado underwent structural changes and briefly weakened and became much smaller. Before it ultimately dissipated west of Collins, the tornado dramatically tightened to only 100-150 yards across. At this point, as the tornado crossed Blackjack New Chapel Road and Wilson Road, the much smaller tornado reached EF-3 intensity and destroyed several walls and removed the roof of a brick home. In the same vicinity, and just on the south side of Blackjack New Chapel Road, the tornado demolished a mobile home, wrapping and suspending its frame between two large pine trees. Nearby, a large mature oak was left a splintered stump. The vortex intensified further becoming a violent EF-4 tornado as it impacted a small home on Wilson Road, destroying it completely and clearing much of the debris free of the concrete slab. A tractor trailer nearby was overturned and pulled 30-40 yards into the vortex. Two mobile homes were completely destroyed including one which was thrown to the west, opposite of storm motion. Additionally, a metal building system workshop was partially impacted by the tornado vortex, and its frame became twisted with portions of the iron beams becoming lofted and thrown. The particular house destroyed had a portion of the home located within mixed debris on the west side of the slab foundation and the remainder of the home debris strewn downstream. Of note, two reclining chairs were located in the living room of the home according to witnesses. One was discovered in each debris pile despite originating in close proximity. The home showed minimal signs of rot or structural fatigue, but the anchoring system had fewer anchor bolts than is of typical construction and the bolts were placed closer to the edge of the concrete slab than is typical as well. These structural deficiencies preclude consideration of higher assessment despite the completeness of destruction. The resident of this home fled to a brick building upon receiving storm warning. The tornado continued northeast at a generally weakening, but still strong, intensity as it moved across Spring Hill School Road. The tornado dissipated in a forested area just north of the road west of Collins, MS. Coincidentally, 41 minutes later a second strong tornado would intersect this path as well, just north of Spring Hill School Road and just prior to the end point of this long track violent tornado. The estimated maximum wind speeds in Covington County were 145 mph. The total path length was 67.6 miles across the 6 parishes and counties. |
| 18:41Z | EF1 | KDGX | MS | Newton | Newton Okeefe Arpt | This tornado was observed developing north of Interstate 20 between Newton and Hickory by storm chasers. It tracked northeastward across MS Highway 503 then northeastward through the Lebanon community, and lifted near the intersection of Chapel Hill Road and Barnett Rd. Several trees were uprooted and snapped along the path. Relatively minor structural damage occurred along the path due to wind, including two homes on AC Thompson which sustained minor damage, and a carport which was damaged along Chapel Hill Rd. Estimated maximum winds were 105 mph. |
| 18:43Z | EF2 | KHDC | MS | Marion | Kokomo | An EF-3 tornado touched down just southwest of Tylertown, MS in Walthall County and tracked through Darbun and into Marion County. This is the second Tylertown tornado of this severe weather episode, the one that tracked just to the east of the stronger one. This tornado moved northeast with many destroyed single and double wide manufactured homes along the entire track as well as miles and miles of snapped and uprooted trees. The EF-3 140 mph points were all destroyed and swept clean manufactured homes. There was one fatality noted in one of these homes in Walthall County. Satellite and drone imagery and ground surveys found multiple locations with a width around 0.5 miles or 880 yards. The tornado continued into Marion County near Darbun and tracked northeast across the Pearl River and dissipated at River Bend Road. It produced EF-2 rated damage from the Walthall County line to Morgantown Road. A couple of chicken coops were destroyed along with a handful of mobile homes. Several other homes suffered varying degrees of damage along with numerous power lines downed. Extensive tree damage was also noted. The tornado began to narrow and weaken as it crossed Holly Springs Road and MS Highway 587. Maximum estimated wind speeds in Marion County were 130 mph. The total path length was across Walthall and Marion counties was 25.83 miles. There were 2 injuries associated with this tornado in Marion County. |
| 18:54Z | EF2 | KDGX | MS | Covington | Hot Coffee | An EF-2 tornado touched down west of Hopewell near Roscoe McDaniel Road in Covington County where it damaged trees. It moved northeast, damaged the roof of a home, and destroyed a barn on Cole Road. The tornado then moved along Jones Chapel Road where numerous mobile homes were destroyed. A wood frame home atop CMU block was pushed off this foundation. The tornado continued northeast to the west of Hot Coffee and crossed MS Highway 532. Numerous additional mobile homes were completely destroyed including one which was thrown into a ravine. Notably, of all the mobile homes destroyed, no vehicles in the driveways were thrown nor shifted more than a few inches across the ground. As it continued northeast, the tornado crossed mostly rural portions of the county. It impacted a home on Gilmer Road where the roof of a brick home was removed. Dense forest was largely damaged or flattened in the vicinity of Oakahay Creek, and damage was noted to outbuildings. The tornado encountered a community of primarily mobile homes near Ben Stroud Lane. Numerous residents who had returned to begin clean up informed NWS surveyors that almost all of the community members had fled due to dire forecasts and tornado warnings. Several mobile homes were destroyed in this area. The tornado continued northeast and damaged forest, outbuildings, and mobile homes as it crossed into Smith County west of MS Highway 37. Near Highway 37 just south of Taylorsville, one couple recounted a harrowing tale of riding out the storm by accident in their vehicle while their brick house lost portions of a wall and the roof in front of them. The tornado moved across eastern portions of the town of Taylorsville and did consistent higher-end EF-2 damage to homes, businesses, and a large amount of trees. One older home on a hill and devoid of tree protection sustained heavy roof damage, and a wall was knocked down. Another wood frame house was completely destroyed, though investigation determined the home was heavily compromised due to termites and rot. On Comfort Street, a business had a block wall collapse because the windward facing wall consisted of numerous open sections (similar in construction to an older automotive shop). The tornado impacted the high school sporting complex where a field house was damaged, and the outfield wall of a baseball field was pushed down adjacent to substantial damage to adjacent forest. The tornado continued northeast with general weakening until it dissipated along County Road 9. The estimated maximum wind speeds in Covington County were 130 mph. The path length was 16.24 miles across the two counties. There were 11 injuries associated with this tornado. |
| 19:04Z | EF2 | KDGX | MS | Smith | Taylorsville | An EF-2 tornado touched down west of Hopewell near Roscoe McDaniel Road in Covington County where it damaged trees. It moved northeast, damaged the roof of a home, and destroyed a barn on Cole Road. The tornado then moved along Jones Chapel Road where numerous mobile homes were destroyed. A wood frame home atop CMU block was pushed off this foundation. The tornado continued northeast to the west of Hot Coffee and crossed MS Highway 532. Numerous additional mobile homes were completely destroyed including one which was thrown into a ravine. Notably, of all the mobile homes destroyed, no vehicles in the driveways were thrown nor shifted more than a few inches across the ground. As it continued northeast, the tornado crossed mostly rural portions of the county. It impacted a home on Gilmer Road where the roof of a brick home was removed. Dense forest was largely damaged or flattened in the vicinity of Oakahay Creek, and damage was noted to outbuildings. The tornado encountered a community of primarily mobile homes near Ben Stroud Lane. Numerous residents who had returned to begin clean up informed NWS surveyors that almost all of the community members had fled due to dire forecasts and tornado warnings. Several mobile homes were destroyed in this area. The tornado continued northeast and damaged forest, outbuildings, and mobile homes as it crossed into Smith County west of MS Highway 37. Near Highway 37 just south of Taylorsville, one couple recounted a harrowing tale of riding out the storm by accident in their vehicle while their brick house lost portions of a wall and the roof in front of them. The tornado moved across eastern portions of the town of Taylorsville and did consistent higher-end EF-2 damage to homes, businesses, and a large amount of trees. One older home on a hill and devoid of tree protection sustained heavy roof damage, and a wall was knocked down. Another wood frame house was completely destroyed, though investigation determined the home was heavily compromised due to termites and rot. On Comfort Street, a business had a block wall collapse because the windward facing wall consisted of numerous open sections (similar in construction to an older automotive shop). The tornado impacted the high school sporting complex where a field house was damaged, and the outfield wall of a baseball field was pushed down adjacent to substantial damage to adjacent forest. The tornado continued northeast with general weakening until it dissipated along County Road 9. The estimated maximum wind speeds in Smith County were 130 mph. The path length was 16.24 miles across the two counties. |
| 19:11Z | EF1 | KDGX | MS | Jefferson Davis | Bassfield | An EF-2 tornado began southeast of Santee in Jefferson Davis County and moved northeast along Santee Methodist Road with widespread damage to trees as it moved northeast across eastern Jefferson Davis County. It crossed Bowie Creek and into Covington County near Wilson Road. The tornado destroyed several commercial chicken houses and crossed Blackjack New Chapel Road. It downed numerous trees in a wide swath, then moved across Spring Hill School Road only about 200-300 yards east of where a previous long track tornado had occurred less than an hour prior. These two tornado tracks intersected in a forested area just north of the roadway. The tornado continued northeast, where it largely destroyed three additional commercial chicken houses as well as damaged multiple buildings at a Methodist Church complex. Nearby, a building suffered substantial roof damage. The tornado continued to down trees and do mostly light to moderate damage to homes and outbuildings as it neared Old Mcintosh Road. Along T King road just west of Kirkley Road, the tornado downed numerous trees. Further northeast, an outbuilding and trees were damaged before the tornado dissipated north of Sunset Road. The maximum estimated wind speeds in Jefferson Davis County were 100 mph. The total path length was 12.7 miles across the two counties. |
| 19:16Z | EF2 | KDGX | MS | Covington | Williamsburg | An EF-2 tornado began southeast of Santee in Jefferson Davis County and moved northeast along Santee Methodist Road with widespread damage to trees as it moved northeast across eastern Jefferson Davis County. It crossed Bowie Creek and into Covington County near Wilson Road. The tornado destroyed several commercial chicken houses and crossed Blackjack New Chapel Road. It downed numerous trees in a wide swath, then moved across Spring Hill School Road only about 200-300 yards east of where a previous long track tornado had occurred less than an hour prior. These two tornado tracks intersected in a forested area just north of the roadway. The tornado continued northeast, where it largely destroyed three additional commercial chicken houses as well as damaged multiple buildings at a Methodist Church complex. Nearby, a building suffered substantial roof damage. The tornado continued to down trees and do mostly light to moderate damage to homes and outbuildings as it neared Old Mcintosh Road. Along T King road just west of Kirkley Road, the tornado downed numerous trees. Further northeast, an outbuilding and trees were damaged before the tornado dissipated north of Sunset Road. The maximum estimated wind speeds in Covington County were 130 mph. The total path length was 12.7 miles across the two counties. |
| 19:38Z | EF1 | KDGX | MS | Jasper | Louin | An EF-1 tornado touched down along County Road 29 where it damaged trees. The tornado moved northeast across County Road 2010 and County Road 20 with additional damage to trees. The tornado dissipated near County Road 2414. |
| 20:03Z | EF2 | KDGX | MS | Marion | Columbia Marion Arpt | An EF-2 tornado began in far northeastern Marion County where it snapped several trees, damaged a home, and destroyed a barn. It reached its peak intensity as it crossed into southeastern Jefferson Davis County near Black Creed Road. Two mobile homes were destroyed along Hatten Road. The tornado remained strong as it moved into the Melba community, crossed Broome Rd and MS Highway 42 where additional homes sustained damage, and another mobile home was destroyed. It crossed Sumrall Road and crossed into southern Covington County near Oakdale Church Road where an RV was rolled over. As the it continued northeastward, the tornado removed a large portion of the roof of two homes along Lott Circle. Additional homes and outbuildings were damaged along Cooley Road and Seminary Mike Conner Road. One fatality and an additional injury occurred along Seminary Williamsburg Road just west of US Highway 49 when two mobile homes were destroyed or heavily damaged and an outbuilding was destroyed. A community center sustained roof damage as the tornado crossed Highway 49. The tornado weakened as it crossed Okatoma Creek and lifted along Willow Grove Church Road. The estimated maximum wind speeds in Marion County were 130 mph. The total path length was 18.29 miles across the three counties. |
| 20:05Z | EF2 | KDGX | MS | Jefferson Davis | Melba | An EF-2 tornado began in far northeastern Marion County where it snapped several trees, damaged a home, and destroyed a barn. It reached its peak intensity as it crossed into southeastern Jefferson Davis County near Black Creed Road. Two mobile homes were destroyed along Hatten Road. The tornado remained strong as it moved into the Melba community, crossed Broome Rd and MS Highway 42 where additional homes sustained damage, and another mobile home was destroyed. It crossed Sumrall Road and crossed into southern Covington County near Oakdale Church Road where an RV was rolled over. As the it continued northeastward, the tornado removed a large portion of the roof of two homes along Lott Circle. Additional homes and outbuildings were damaged along Cooley Road and Seminary Mike Conner Road. One fatality and an additional injury occurred along Seminary Williamsburg Road just west of US Highway 49 when two mobile homes were destroyed or heavily damaged and an outbuilding was destroyed. A community center sustained roof damage as the tornado crossed Highway 49. The tornado weakened as it crossed Okatoma Creek and lifted along Willow Grove Church Road. The estimated maximum wind speeds in Jefferson Davis County were 130 mph. The total path length was 18.29 miles across the three counties. |
| 20:08Z | EF1 | KGWX | AL | Greene | Ridge | National Weather Service meteorologists surveyed damage|associated with a tornado in Greene, Pickens, and Tuscaloosa|counties that began around 3:08 PM on March 15, 2025. The tornado|began on the south side of Highway 14 in Greene County, then|moved northeastward and crossed County Road 161 near Lewiston.|The tornado intensified as it approached County Road 60 where it|briefly reached its maximum intensity of 90 mph. Several trees|were snapped, with a few falling into an older manufactured home. The|tornado then paralleled County Road 183 northeastward where|several trees were uprooted or snapped along or just east of the|county road. The tornado weakened as it crossed County Road|156 and the Pickens County line. |
| 20:14Z | EF2 | KDGX | MS | Covington | Seminary | An EF-2 tornado began in far northeastern Marion County where it snapped several trees, damaged a home, and destroyed a barn. It reached its peak intensity as it crossed into southeastern Jefferson Davis County near Black Creed Road. Two mobile homes were destroyed along Hatten Road. The tornado remained strong as it moved into the Melba community, crossed Broome Rd and MS Highway 42 where additional homes sustained damage, and another mobile home was destroyed. It crossed Sumrall Road and crossed into southern Covington County near Oakdale Church Road where an RV was rolled over. As the it continued northeastward, the tornado removed a large portion of the roof of two homes along Lott Circle. Additional homes and outbuildings were damaged along Cooley Road and Seminary Mike Conner Road. One fatality and an additional injury occurred along Seminary Williamsburg Road just west of US Highway 49 when two mobile homes were destroyed or heavily damaged and an outbuilding was destroyed. A community center sustained roof damage as the tornado crossed Highway 49. The tornado weakened as it crossed Okatoma Creek and lifted along Willow Grove Church Road. The estimated maximum wind speeds in Covington County were 125 mph. The total path length was 18.29 miles across the three counties. |
| 20:20Z | EF1 | KOHX | TN | Bedford | Longview | An EF-1 tornado first touched down in far northwest Bedford County near Carter Crossroads on Kingdom Road. At this location, a half dozen outbuildings, storage buildings, and barns were damaged or destroyed. The tornado continued east-northeast where some minor damage occurred to homes along Longview Road. Garage doors were blown in, fences were knocked down, outbuildings were destroyed, and minor roof damage was observed. The tornado then continued into far southwest Rutherford County. Damages are a rough estimate. |
| 20:22Z | EF1 | KOHX | TN | Rutherford | Newtown | This narrative continues the EF-1 tornado that began in far northwest Bedford County. Once the tornado moved into far southwest Rutherford County, trees were downed on Threet Road as well as a few outbuildings damaged. More tree damage was observed as the tornado approached Williams Road. The tornado crossed Midland Road and finally lifted near Jones Road before reaching Highway 231. Damages are a rough estimate. |
| 20:26Z | EF1 | KGWX | AL | Pickens | Pleasant Grove | National Weather Service meteorologists surveyed damage|associated with a tornado in Greene, Pickens, and Tuscaloosa|counties that began around 3:08 PM on March 15, 2025. The tornado entered Pickens County from Greene County, where it continued north-northeastward|and re-intensified in a wooded area east of Benevola Road.|Numerous snapped trees were observed along an unnamed dirt road.|More trees were uprooted or snapped along Lum Fife Road before|the tornado eventually crossed Highway 82 near Holman. Several|trees were downed along Highway 82 near Minas Road before the|tornado weakened on the north side of Highway 82 in Tuscaloosa|County. |
| 20:27Z | EF1 | KDGX | MS | Covington | Gandsi | An EF-1 tornado began along Bill McQueen Rd in eastern Covington County and moved northeastward across Bob Boler Road, Graham Aultman Rd., Monroe Rd., and then crossed into northwestern Jones County near the Leaf River. The tornado lifted after it crossed US Highway 84 in the Hebron community and was observed by storm chasers around this time. The peak intensity was as it approached and crossed Monroe Road and into Jones County in the Leaf River bottom. Minor structural damage occurred along Monroe Road, but this tornado primarily snapped or uprooted a few thousand trees along its path. The estimated maximum wind speeds in Covington County were 105 mph. The total path length was 6.78 miles across the two counties. |
| 20:32Z | EF1 | KDGX | MS | Jones | Hebron | An EF-1 tornado began along Bill McQueen Rd in eastern Covington County and moved northeastward across Bob Boler Road, Graham Aultman Rd., Monroe Rd., and then crossed into northwestern Jones County near the Leaf River. The tornado lifted after it crossed US Highway 84 in the Hebron community and was observed by storm chasers around this time. The peak intensity was as it approached and crossed Monroe Road and into Jones County in the Leaf River bottom. Minor structural damage occurred along Monroe Road, but this tornado primarily snapped or uprooted a few thousand trees along its path. The estimated maximum wind speeds in Jones County were 105 mph. The total path length was 6.78 miles across the two counties. |
| 20:39Z | EF0 | KGWX | AL | Tuscaloosa | Holman | National Weather Service meteorologists surveyed damage|associated with a tornado in Greene, Pickens, and Tuscaloosa|counties that began around 3:08 PM on March 15, 2025. The tornado entered Tuscaloosa County from Pickens County. Several|trees were downed along Highway 82 near Minas Road before the|tornado weakened on the north side of Highway 82 in Tuscaloosa|County. It lifted along and just west of Lee Bonner Road, where a|few more trees were uprooted. The total path length of the tornado across all three counties was 26.46 miles. |
| 20:46Z | EF1 | KDGX | MS | Jasper | Stringer | An EF-1 tornado began along CR 5331, moved northeastward across MS Highway 533, and lifted shortly after it crossed MS Highway 15 near CR 153. Along the path, several trees were uprooted and large tree branches were broken. The estimated maximum wind speeds were 90 mph. |
| 21:00Z | EF1 | KBMX | AL | Tuscaloosa | Samantha | National Weather Service meteorologists surveyed damage|associated with a tornado in Tuscaloosa County that began around|4:00 PM on March 15, 2025. The tornado began along Highway|43 near Smith Landing Road, where a metal building lost part of|its roof. The tornado then crossed portions of Lake Tuscaloosa|and moved through a residential area along Tierce Patton Road,|where several trees were snapped or uprooted. The tornado then|continued northeastward, bringing down several trees on Turquoise|Lane. The tornado weakened and lifted in a wooded area east of|Highway 69 and north of Ben Clements Road around 4:14 PM.|Following inspection of post-storm satellite imagery, the maximum|wind was estimated to be 95 mph based on tree damage, and the|estimated width of the tornado was increased to 600 yards. |
| 21:09Z | EF2 | KDGX | MS | Jasper | Paulding | An EF-2 tornado began about 1 mile southwest of Paulding where it damaged large tree limbs and peeled tin off of the porch cover of a mobile home. It then tracked northeast and crossed MS Highway 503 in Paulding where it snapped softwood trees. One tree which fell onto a shed and damaged the roof of a home. The tornado continued to track northeast to Lake Eddins where the most intense damage occurred. Numerous softwood trees were snapped in a concentrated corridor along its path. A four car garage was completely destroyed, and a boat house was stripped to its studs. Several homes sustained roof damage. A second boat house also collapsed. The tornado weakened as it tracked northeast and broke large tree limbs. It crossed into Clarke County just east of MS Highway 18 and County Road 1840 and continued to snap softwood trees sporadically. It continued to do sporadic damage to softwood trees as it crossed Interstate 59 and dissipated east of County Road 330. The maximum estimated wind speeds in Jasper County were 115 mph. The total path length was 13.04 miles across the two counties. |
| 21:12Z | EF1 | KBMX | AL | Tuscaloosa | Samantha | The tornado first touched down just west of CR 69 in the Windham|Springs community. Here a few softwood trees sustained damage.|The tornado tracked northeast across approximately five miles of|inaccessible wooded areas before crossing Goodwater Road. Here|large tree branches were broken, a few trees were uprooted, and a|small farm building sustained damage. Minor and sporadic tree|damage continued across far northeast Tuscaloosa County with|uprooted trees along Blackburn Road. The tornado then crossed into Walker County. |
| 21:24Z | EF0 | KDGX | MS | Clarke | Beatrice | An EF-2 tornado began about 1 mile southwest of Paulding where it damaged large tree limbs and peeled tin off of the porch cover of a mobile home. It then tracked northeast and crossed MS Highway 503 in Paulding where it snapped softwood trees. One tree which fell onto a shed and damaged the roof of a home. The tornado continued to track northeast to Lake Eddins where the most intense damage occurred. Numerous softwood trees were snapped in a concentrated corridor along its path. A four car garage was completely destroyed, and a boat house was stripped to its studs. Several homes sustained roof damage. A second boat house also collapsed. The tornado weakened as it tracked northeast and broke large tree limbs. It crossed into Clarke County just east of MS Highway 18 and County Road 1840 and continued to snap softwood trees sporadically. It continued to do sporadic damage to softwood trees as it crossed Interstate 59 and dissipated east of County Road 330. The maximum estimated wind speeds in Clarke County were 85 mph. The total path length was 13.04 miles across the two counties. |
| 21:25Z | EF2 | KBMX | AL | Walker | Drifton | This tornado entered Walker County from Tuscaloosa County. The tornado crossed into|Walker County with notable damage in the CR 6 / Tutwiler Road|area. Here, large trees were uprooted and/or snapped. Several|homes sustained roof damage and at least one home had some|windows blown out. Additional damage occurred along Bruner Hill|Road and Bruner Lane. The tornado then tracked through the|Pleasant Field and Bradleytown communities with mainly tree|damage. A few power lines were also noted down in these areas.|The tornado crossed I-22 with a few trees down along CR 22 on the|south side of Cordova. The tornado damage became more pronounced|and consistent as it tracked toward the Argo community.|Widespread tree damage was noted along Highway 78 with many trees|snapped or uprooted. Minor structural damage occurred to a couple|of homes along Mathas Creek Road. The residents of these homes|mentioned getting the warning and sheltering before the tornado|hit. The tornado began to widen as it crossed the Mulberry Fork|and moved into Sipsey. Widespread tree damage was noted in|Sipsey, with many trees snapped. Multiple structures in downtown|Sipsey also sustained damage. Several homes sustained roof damage|with a few having their windows blown out. An anchored manufactured|home was overturned and destroyed. The tornado was likely at its|widest here with a width of approximately 1,000 yards. The|tornado then tracked northeast along Campbellville Road and the|Sipsey Fork River into the Campbellville community. Large swaths|of softwood trees were snapped or uprooted in this area. In|addition, several conventional homes sustained notable structural|damage. At least three homes had significant roof and siding|damage with uplift and partial roof loss. One two-story home here|lost a significant portion of the roof, second floor, and back of|the home. The family here reported getting the warning and|sheltering in their downstairs basement with the pets. A|significant number of softwood and hardwood trees were also|snapped in this area. Due to this, the maximum rating of EF-2 /120 mph was estimated in this location. Further north, the|tornado began to narrow and slowly wind down with sporadic tree|damage noted along Campbellville Road. With the aid of satellite|data, it was determined that the tornado lifted just south of the|Cullman County line near the Mulberry Fork. The total path length of the tornado was 39.48 miles. |
| 21:32Z | EF2 | KGWX | AL | Pickens | Hickory | National Weather Service meteorologists surveyed damage|associated with a tornado in Pickens County that began around|4:32 PM on March 15, 2025. The tornado began in a wooded area|north of County Road 2, then moved northeastward across Houston|Windle Road near New Salem Missionary Baptist Church. The tornado|began to intensify as it moved northeastward, reaching EF-|1 strength as it crossed Ray Bass Road where numerous snapped|trees were observed. The tornado continued to intensify, reaching|EF-2 strength with maximum winds around 115 mph as it crossed|Ebenezer Church Road. It likely maintained this strength as it|continued northeastward, crossing Highway 86 where widespread|tree damage was noted. As the tornado moved into the Bostic|community, it destroyed several chicken houses on Russell Farm|Road. One residence on Russell Farm Road sustained significant|roof damage, and one manufactured home to the north of Russell|Farm Road was lifted and displaced. Auger anchoring systems were|pulled from the ground, and the home was severely damaged.|However, the frame was largely intact. The tornado then crossed|Highway 82 on the west side of Gordo. A home sustained|substantial damage to the roof along Highway 159 near the|intersection of County Road 88. There were also numerous uprooted|and snapped trees observed around these locations. The tornado|then tracked on the north side of County Road 88, destroying|several more chicken houses before weakening as it reached Fair|Road, where another home sustained partial roof damage. The|tornado eventually lifted northeast of Zion Road near the|Tuscaloosa County line. |
| 21:33Z | EF1 | KDGX | MS | Clarke | Enterprise | An EF-1 tornado touched down on MS Highway 514 where it uprooted softwood trees. Along its path, the tornado damaged the roofs of several homes as well as a light post and a shed. It continued towards County Road 350 where it rolled a mobile home onto its roof. The unit was heavily damaged. A single family home sustained minor roof damage. Softwood trees were also snapped. The tornado weakened as it tracked northeast toward County Road 350 and only did minor tree damage. It crossed into Lauderdale County at MS Highway 145 and continued to uproot softwood trees. It damaged the roofs of a few homes east of US Highway 45. The tornado continued to do minor tree damage near Causeyville Road and also damaged the roof of another home. It dissipated east of Causeyville Road. The maximum estimated wind speeds in Clarke County were 100 mph. The total path length was 13.36 miles across the two counties. |
| 21:41Z | EF1 | KDGX | MS | Lauderdale | Okatibbee | An EF-1 tornado touched down on MS Highway 514 where it uprooted softwood trees. Along its path, the tornado damaged the roofs of several homes as well as a light post and a shed. It continued towards County Road 350 where it rolled a mobile home onto its roof. The unit was heavily damaged. A single family home sustained minor roof damage. Softwood trees were also snapped. The tornado weakened as it tracked northeast toward County Road 350 and only did minor tree damage. It crossed into Lauderdale County at MS Highway 145 and continued to uproot softwood trees. It damaged the roofs of a few homes east of US Highway 45. The tornado continued to do minor tree damage near Causeyville Road and also damaged the roof of another home. It dissipated east of Causeyville Road. The maximum estimated wind speeds in Lauderdale County were 100 mph. The total path length was 13.36 miles across the two counties. |
| 22:20Z | EF2 | KGWX | AL | Sumter | York Mallard Arpt | The tornado began in a densely wooded area east of Loon Curl Road|within a private hunting camp. It tracked northeast towards|County Road 13, crossing through and destroying several pine|groves along its path. In the area of most intense damage, a pine|grove featured hundreds of snapped trees along a width of roughly|500 yards. The EF2 rating was determined strictly from this area|of concentrated tree damage. The tornado began to weaken as it|crossed County Road 13 just south of Alamuchee Creek, where|multiple softwood trees were uprooted and a few were snapped. It|continued northeast where it then crossed a dirt road just east|of County Road 13 where it produced sporadic tree damage. The|tornado dissipated shortly thereafter. |
| 23:38Z | EF0 | KBMX | AL | Hale | Gallion | The tornado touched down just north of US Highway 80, west of|Allenville Road, producing minor tree damage to numerous cedar|trees. The broad, weak but discernible tornado moved|northeastward crossing Allenville Road, CR 12, and AL Highway 25,|continuing to cause scattered tree damage. The tornado crossed AL|Highway 61 north of Newbern, and began to turn more to the east. It crossed into Perry County east of Highway 61. |
| 23:54Z | EF0 | KBMX | AL | Perry | Scott Station | A tornado crossed into Perry County east of Alabama Highway 61. It then crossed back into Hale County north of Perry County Road 24. |
| 23:56Z | EF0 | KBMX | AL | Hale | Rosemary | A tornado crossed back into Hale County from Perry County north of Perry County Road 24. It produced minor tree damage along Agnew Rd and Hackberry Ln before crossing back into Perry County. |
| 23:59Z | EF0 | KBMX | AL | Perry | Folsom | A tornado from Hale County continued into Perry County, and as it crossed AL Highway|14 it produced the most significant tree damage of its path, with|numerous trees uprooted across the road. The last tree damage of|this tornado occurred on Morgan Springs Road, before it moved off|to the northeast and dissipated somewhere over Polecat Creek|before reaching Walter Boyles Road. The total path length of the tornado was 21.61 miles. |
| 00:39Z | EF0 | KBMX | AL | Bibb | Active | National Weather Service meteorologists surveyed damage|associated with a tornado in Eastern Bibb County around 7:39 PM|on March 15, 2025. The tornado began on the north side of Highway|82 near the Maud community. Trees were snapped along Deer Creek|Road before continuing northeastward and crossed Antioch Road,|County Road 171, and Highway 139. The tornado lifted east of|Highway 139 near the Oakley community at around 7:54 PM. Maximum|winds were estimated to be around 80 mph. |
| 00:57Z | EF0 | KBMX | AL | Chilton | Minooka | The tornado began near the Chilton/Shelby County line and moved quickly into Shelby County. |
| 00:58Z | EF1 | KBMX | AL | Shelby | South Calera | The tornado began in far northern Chilton County near the county line and moved quickly into Shelby County. It moved through South Calera and northward into downtown Calera, where mostly|tree damage was noted. There were several mobile/manufactured|homes damaged on 13th Street as the tornado paralleled US Highway|31 before crossing Interstate 65, where several campers at a|dealership were rolled and/or tossed. Numerous snapped trees were|noted at this location as well. The tornado made a left turn over|Limestone Parkway and moved north-northwest over a shopping|center just east of the intersection of US 31 and AL Highway 70.|Thereafter, the tornado moved into the cone of silence of the|KBMX RADAR near the O'Neal Quarry office, where many trees were|snapped and uprooted. After speaking with Lhoist quarry|officials, no damage was reported at the quarry, and the end of|the tornado was placed just to the north of Oak Tree Lane, where|a few trees were downed and metal farm buildings sustained minor|roof damage. Maximum winds were estimated to be around 90 mph at|both the mobile home neighborhood and the camper dealership. The total path length of the tornado was 7.47 miles. |
| 01:00Z | EF1 | KBMX | AL | Shelby | South Newala | National Weather Service meteorologists surveyed damage|associated with a tornado in southern Shelby County around|8:00 PM on March 15, 2025. The tornado began near Highway 19 and|quickly intensified as it crossed Highway 25, reaching a maximum|intensity of 90 mph as it crossed Lawler Drive. Several trees|were snapped or uprooted along the path. The tornado continued|northward eventually ending along Spring Creek Road around|8:06 PM. |
| 01:20Z | EF1 | KMOB | AL | Mobile | Citronelle | The tornado touched down along County Road 96 near Meinhardt Loop Road West, where a few trees had their tops snapped. The tornado continued to the northeast into an area that ground survey crews could not get to between the start point and Sam Lewis Road. This stretch was likely where the tornado peaked in intensity as Sentinel 2 and Planet satellite imagery depicted substantial damage to several segments of the forest likely in the form of tree snaps and uproots. It is also in this stretch the tornado peaked in width reaching close to 200 yards wide. The tornado weakened based on satellite imagery and ground survey crew as the tornado crossed Sam Lewis Road where a metal outbuilding lost its roof and had its walls collapsed inward. No other damage was observed in this location, leading to a lower rating at this location. The tornado continued to the northeast, crossing into Washington County, where more trees were damaged along the path visible via satellite imagery. The tornado appears to have lifted west of Sandy Ridge Road based on available satellite imagery. Further adjustments in track length, width, and intensity are likely in the coming days or weeks as higher resolution satellite imagery becomes available.||Utilized imagery and derived products made available through the NASA Commercial Satellite Data Acquisition (CSDA) Program, NASA Marshall Space Flight Center, and the NASA Disasters Program. |
| 01:25Z | EF1 | KMOB | AL | Washington | Summit | The tornado touched down along County Road 96 near Meinhardt Loop Road West, where a few trees had their tops snapped. The tornado continued to the northeast into an area that ground survey crews could not get to between the start point and Sam Lewis Road. This stretch was likely where the tornado peaked in intensity as Sentinel 2 and Planet satellite imagery depicted substantial damage to several segments of the forest likely in the form of tree snaps and uproots. It is also in this stretch the tornado peaked in width reaching close to 200 yards wide. The tornado weakened based on satellite imagery and ground survey crew as the tornado crossed Sam Lewis Road where a metal outbuilding lost its roof and had its walls collapsed inward. No other damage was observed in this location, leading to a lower rating at this location. The tornado continued to the northeast, crossing into Washington County, where more trees were damaged along the path visible via satellite imagery. The tornado appears to have lifted west of Sandy Ridge Road based on available satellite imagery. Further adjustments in track length, width, and intensity are likely in the coming days or weeks as higher resolution satellite imagery becomes available.||Utilized imagery and derived products made available through the NASA Commercial Satellite Data Acquisition (CSDA) Program, NASA Marshall Space Flight Center, and the NASA Disasters Program. |
| 01:42Z | EF2 | KBMX | AL | Talladega | Winterboro | National Weather Service Meteorologists surveyed damage in the|town of Winterboro and just to the northeast and determined that|the damage was consistent with a tornado. The tornado touched|down just to the southwest of Winterboro High School, damaging|the football press box and surrounding baseball and softball|fields. The tornado quickly intensified as it reached the Old|Winterboro High School building, lifting a school bus onto the|side of the gymnasium. The gymnasium sustained significant|damage, with walls mostly collapsed on more than one side. Winds|were estimated to be around 120 mph at this location, where|wooden power poles were also snapped. Debris from the collapsed|gymnasium was blown across State Highway 76, and the old school|building also sustained roof damage. The tornado continued to the|northeast, where numerous trees were snapped and uprooted and|homes sustained damage due to falling trees at the intersection|of Highway 76 and 21. As the tornado moved parallel to Bob White|Road, it maintained EF-2 intensity along the roadway and|destroyed a single-wide manufactured home. The debris from the|home was blown westward across Bob White Road. One fatality|occurred at this location. Outside of the peak intensity of the|tornado, some homes and farm outbuildings sustained roof damage|on the far eastern edge of the path on Bob White Road. The|tornado continued northeastward, weakening as it crossed Bullocks|Ferry Road and finally lifting just to the northeast of Whiting|Road and Lawler Circle. The tornado totaled 3.63 miles and had an|estimated width of 500 yards. |
| 01:48Z | EF1 | KMOB | AL | Clarke | Carlton | An EF0 tornado began near Choctaw bluff tracking northeast tracking along the Alabama River. Sentinel and Planet satellite imagery revealed a narrow discontinuous path of tree damage, likely in the form of tree top snaps and/or uproots. This path tracks into the one building that sustained damage east of Walker Springs Road where some of the metal roofing material was removed towards the northwest. The tornado becomes untraceable after this point from satellite imagery, and will serve as the end point.||Utilized imagery and derived products made available through the NASA Commercial Satellite Data Acquisition (CSDA) Program, NASA Marshall Space Flight Center, and the NASA Disasters Program.||Update May 15th, 2025: After further review of high-resolution satellite imagery that became available, it was determined this tornado began earlier to the south of Carlton where it was at its strongest point wiping out a large portion of forest west of Oil Well Road. Concentrated, weaker damage was evident all the way back to Belgreen Road which will serve as the starting point for this tornado. The intensity has been bumped to EF1 to match other corroborated ground and satellite survey tornadoes within the region. The tornadoes width was also increased to 240 yards which occurred back where it reached its peak intensity. |
| 01:50Z | EF3 | KBMX | AL | Dallas | Plantersville | The tornado formed and intensified quickly about two miles south|of Plantersville along County Road 63, uprooting swaths of trees|right from the start. The tornado travelled northward into|Plantersville and intensified to its maximum intensity of a|140 MPH EF3 tornado in the south end of town, where trees across|the entire area were uprooted, snapped, and even debarked.|Several homes and businesses were destroyed, which unfortunately|resulted in two fatalities and two injuries. The tornado began a|more northeasterly trajectory as it left Plantersville, but still|remained strong as it crossed into Autauga County. |
| 01:54Z | EF2 | KBMX | AL | Autauga | Vine Hill | A tornado entered far northwest Autauga County after producing EF-3 damage in Plantersville in Dallas County. Entire swaths|of hardwood trees were uprooted and snapped, and estimates were|given the maximum rating possible for tree fall/tree snap at|134 MPH. Had there been other damage indicators impacted, it is|quite likely that portions in Autauga would also have been rated|at the EF-3 level. The tornado continued northeastward into|Chilton County. |
| 01:56Z | EF2 | KBMX | AL | Chilton | Lesile | A tornado that first impacted parts of Dallas and Autauga counties continued into Chilton County. As it approached County Road 64, it broadened out|and produced another area of maximum value tree snaps, where|acres and acres of pine trees were snapped at 10 to 20 feet above|the ground. It next crossed US Highway 82, where two manufactured|homes had anchoring system failures and were vaulted and|completely destroyed, landing some 200 yards from their original|location. All the occupants were sheltered in a concrete shelter|and came through the storm physically unscathed. As the tornado|crossed Chilton CR 17, a well-built brick home had its roof|completely removed with some exterior wall failure. Again, the|occupant had made the conscious decision to shelter elsewhere|with family members in a basement. EF2-level damage occurred as|the tornado crossed CR 15 and CR 341. As the tornado crossed CR|76, a well-built home suffered damage when doors on the main|level were blown open, with the force of the breach causing|windows in an upper-level bedroom to blow out. A double wide|manufactured home at the back of the property was vaulted and|destroyed. From here, the tornado took a more easterly trajectory|and began to gradually weaken, causing mainly tree damage as it|crossed south central Chilton County, before dissipating in the|West End portion of the city of Clanton. The total path length of the tornado was 24.33 miles. |
| 02:10Z | EF0 | KMOB | AL | Clarke | Barlow Bend | A new tornado was discovered after thorough review of available high resolution satellite imagery. A narrow continuous path of notable tree damage was observed from just southwest of Barlow Bend Road and east of Pops Road, continuing northeast to just north of Linda's Creek. The intensity is estimated to be EF0 in corroboration with other satellite and ground-based surveys in the region. The tornado reached a peak width of 200 yards. |
| 02:33Z | EF1 | KBMX | AL | Coosa | Lake Mitchell | National Weather Service Meteorologists surveyed damage in rural|southwestern Coosa County and determined that the damage was|consistent with a tornado. The tornado began over the Coosa|Wildlife Management area in extreme southwestern Coosa County,|just east of the Coosa River based on satellite imagery. |Unfortunately, that area of the county was not accessible by the|survey crew. The first area of damage that was accessible|occurred just southwest of County Road 15, where numerous trees|were snapped and uprooted. The tornado continued northeast,|crossing CC Camp Road, where weak tree damage was noted. The|tornado intensified as it moved northeast and crossed County Road|29. The most extensive damage was found at this location, where|numerous trees were snapped and a double-wide manufactured home|was destroyed. No anchors were found where the manufactured home|originally stood. Farm outbuildings at the same residence were|also destroyed, along with roof damage to surrounding homes.|Winds were estimated at 110 mph at this location. Although|difficult to access, EF-0 and EF-1 tree damage was noted farther|to the northeast along County Roads 56 and 18. With areas farther|northeast inaccessible and no damage noted along US Highway 231,|the end point was estimated just beyond County Road 18. |
| 03:41Z | EF1 | KFFC | GA | Paulding | Rollins | An EF1 tornado with maximum winds of 105 to 110 mph touched down|in central Paulding County on March 15, 2025 at 11:41 PM EST. The|tornado spun up within a strong line of thunderstorms moving|rapidly towards the northeast. The tornado initially touched down|to the southwest of Sudie, GA near Pace Creek Lake, where|multiple large pine trees were downed and an outbuilding was|destroyed. The tornado then tracked northeast where it produced|the initial EF1 rated damage near the intersection of Scoggins|Rd. and Cole Lake Rd. This included numerous large pine trees|downed and power line damage. 2 large pine trees fell on two|homes in the Paces Lake neighborhood. From there the tornado|continued on a northeast track through a mostly forested area|before intersecting Villa Rica HWY near Old Villa Rica Rd. The|tornado paralleled Villa Rica HWY for around 1.5 miles until it|reached the intersection with HWY 278. Damage was most intense|during this phase of the tornado with peak winds estimated in the|105 to 110 range. This included damage to a gas station, numerous|uprooted and topped trees, downed power lines and damage to the|roof of a Kroger grocery store near the intersection of HWY|278 and Villa Rica HWY. After crossing Merchants Dr. the tornado|weakened into the EF0 range as if tracked northeast near Ray|Mountain and into New Hope, GA. Additional EF1 damage was found|just north of New Hope near the intersection of Mount Tabor|Church Rd. and Parkway Ct. Here multiple large trees were|uprooted, a shed was destroyed and several homes were damaged by|falling trees. The tornado then continued towards the northeast|where it caused minor tree and shingle damage in the Reserve|neighborhood. It lifted near the intersection of White Spruce Ln.|and Wood Point Way around 11:53 PM EST. The total number of|structures damaged by the tornado was estimated at 15 by Paulding|Co. EMA. |
| 03:48Z | EF3 | KMXX | AL | Tallapoosa | Martin Lake North | National Weather Service Meteorologists surveyed damage in|Tallapoosa County and determined that the damage was consistent|with a tornado. The tornado quickly touched down near Russell|Ferry Estates, crossing County Road 40 and passing over Midway|Estates Road. Extensive EF-0 tree damage was observed in this|area. Some trees fell on homes, where roof damage was sustained.|As the tornado crossed US Highway 280, minor damage occurred to|some metal buildings of businesses, and numerous trees were|snapped or uprooted. Farther to the northeast, extensive tree|damage was noted on Abbett Drive, with concentrated tree damage|occurring on Camp Ascca Road. A manufactured home sustained roof|and underpinning damage close by, but remained anchored despite|witnesses mentioning that the home almost lifted off the ground.|Just 50 to 75 yards to the west of the home, extensive EF-2 tree|damage was observed. The tornado intensified as it almost|paralleled Rock Springs Road, where a single-wide manufactured|home was destroyed and debris blown 50 to 75 yards away. Winds|were estimated at 120 mph at this location. The most extensive|tornado damage occurred on McBride Loop just off Rock Springs|Road, where countless numbers of large trees were snapped and|uprooted next to a small lake. In this same location, a single-|wide manufactured home was destroyed, with debris from the home|blown 50 to 75 yards to the northeast. Thankfully, the resident|of the home was not present and had decided to stay at a local|community storm shelter the night of the event. Winds were also|estimated at 120 mph in this area. Notably, several other homes|located along McBride Loop were left mostly unscathed, and those|that did sustain damage were due to fallen trees. The tornado|continued northeastward at EF-2 intensity as it crossed over Rock|Springs Road once again, then followed Horseshoe Bend Road to the|Tallapoosa River. From there, the tornado moved across Horseshoe|Bend National Military Park. After contacting the acting Park|Superintendent, valuable information and photos were provided|that indicated extensive EF-2 tree damage on the southwestern and|northeastern side of the park property. Near the battlefield|site, numerous trees were snapped and uprooted, extensively|blocking the Loop Tour Road and causing damage to outbuildings|and an exhibit pavilion. The tree damage on the northeast side of|the park property was very extensive, with countless trees|snapped. Where highest winds occurred, very few trees were left|standing. A wooded area south of County Road 79 and north of the|Tallapoosa River was revisited days later in a follow-up survey|with park employees, with a massive amount of timber damage being|documented. The tornado was at its strongest in this area, and|the tree damage was rated EF-3 / 140 mph based on a 500 to 600 yard|wide area of snapped pines and hardwoods with several debarked.|The tornado continued northeastward crossing County Road|79 multiple times and moving through the Daviston community with|EF-0 and EF-1 tree damage noted along the way. A couple barns or|outbuildings were heavily damaged along County Road 79 as well.|Finally, the tornado moved along Motley Road and Lil Beaver Road|before finally lifting. No damage was found farther northeast|along Cotney Road. The NWS would like to thank Tallapoosa County|EMA and National Park Service employees for their assistance in|conducting this survey and providing additional information. |
| 04:02Z | EF2 | KEOX | AL | Pike | Little Oak | The tornado first touched down on Pike County Road 2228 south of|Troy and west of AL Highway 87, where a few branches were broken|from several trees in the area. It travelled northeastward,|crossing Pike County Lake Road and then AL Highway 87. As it|approached Enzor Road, it caused significant roof damage to the|Troy Parks and Recreation building, as well as the softball|fields at Troy Sportsplex. The tornado began to intensify to|EF1 strength as it approached US Highway 231, causing significant|tree damage, with numerous trees snapped or uprooted, as well as|significant damage to a service station canopy. It continued to|intensify and cause widespread tree damage as it moved up the|Walnut Creek. The tornado gained its maximum strength at 130 MPH|as it approached Elm Street Road, where one home received major|damage and was rendered uninhabitable. Several other homes|received indirect damage from tree fall in the area, where barely|a single tree was left standing. The tornado remained intense as|it crossed Butter and Egg Road, causing widespread tree damage.|The tornado veered slightly eastward and moved into Banks, where|widespread tree damage continued, and a metal building received|significant damage as well. Continuing to the northeast, the|tornado began to gradually weaken in eastern Pike County,|primarily causing more sporadic, less intense tree damage and|minor damage to structures. The tornado continued into Bullock County. |
| 04:21Z | EF1 | KEOX | AL | Bullock | Boswell | A tornado continued into Bullock County from Pike County. As the tornado crossed into southern Bullock County, it continued to narrow and weaken until ending at|Bullock County Road 8 west of Perote. The total path length of the tornado was 21.31 miles. |
| 04:59Z | EF0 | KMXX | AL | Chambers | Danway | The tornado touched down east of Chambers County Road 173 near|Snapper Creek in rural western Chambers County. The location is|based on radar analysis of a velocity couplet and developing|debris signature. The tornado crossed CR 73, where several pine|trees were uprooted. It continued northeastward crossing CR 174,|where a few pine trees were uprooted. The tornado weakened and|dissipated before reaching CR 83. |
| 10:28Z | EF1 | KTLH | GA | Mitchell | Sale City | This tornado was rated EF1 with max winds estimated at 105 mph. The tornado began south of Highway 37 in an open field between Rigsby Lake and Antioch Road, where it snapped and uprooted a few hardwood trees, and also bent a portion of a center-pivot irrigation apparatus. It then moved quickly northeast and crossed Highway 37 into Pebble City, where it destroyed two structures: A tin volunteer fire department building, and a community/voting center, which collapsed onto itself when the supporting cinder blocks gave way. The tornado also snapped numerous softwood trees behind both of these structures. As it raced northeastward towards Sale City Road, the tornado snapped more softwood trees and a few wooden power poles. When it reached Millard Road, the tornado continued to snap trees, with more extensive tree damage being noted along Massey Bog Road. As it moved just east of Highway 93 along Old Doerun Road, the tornado caused a double-wide manufactured home with straps to shift approximately 18 inches off its cinder block foundation, blew out the windows of two single family homes, and uprooted several softwood trees. Before it dissipated at Greenough Road, the tornado uprooted another softwood tree. |
| 11:00Z | EF0 | KCLX | GA | Burke | Girard | A National Weather Service storm survey determined that one of two close proximity EF-0 tornadoes touched down east of Girard, GA with peak wind speeds of 80 mph. The northernmost tornado began near the intersection of Stoney Bluff Road and Thankful Church Road where it snapped several pine trees. The tornado then continued northeast into an inaccessible heavily wooded area, before snapping additional pine trees along River Road. Given a lack of access, this tornado is assumed to have dissipated just prior to reaching the Savannah River. |
| 11:01Z | EF0 | KCLX | GA | Burke | Girard | National Weather Service storm survey determined one of two close proximity tornadoes touched down east Girard. The southern most of these two tornadoes began along Royal Road just north of Stoney Bluff Road causing minor tree damage. Moving northeast, the tornado caused shingle damage to a residence followed by additional tree damage along Royal Road. Given a lack of access, this tornado is assumed to have dissipated just prior to reaching the Savannah River. |
Storm reports are derived from "The Storm Events Database" (National Centers for Environmental Information) and/or "Past Storm Reports" (Storm Prediction Center).