EF1 tornado in Madison County, Mississippi

This tornado began near Rouser Road, just north of the Natchez Trace Parkway. It continued northeast before crossing Powell and North Livingston roads. It then continued into a subdivision, downing trees and snapping large limbs on Bridgewater Boulevard, Red Leaf Cove and Patterson Crossing. The tornado continued across Little Creek Road, causing minor tree damage and a tree fell on a home and a barn. Little damage was observed from this point to just west of Interstate 55 where the tornado began to re-strengthen. Large branches were downed on the west side of the interstate, and a large swath of trees were downed just north of Colony Park Blvd. The tornado then weakened and dissipated south of Dominican Drive. Maximum estimated winds were 90mph.

A strong storm system moved through the Lower Mississippi Valley on Tuesday March 22nd. An associated line of severe thunderstorms quickly raced across Mississippi during the day resulting in widespread wind damage and numerous tornadoes.