EF1 tornado in Attala County, Mississippi

This tornado tracked from along Ebenezer Pickens Rd where a shed was destroyed and debris strewn downstream. A travel trailer was also lofted and thrown across the roadway. The damage near this location was consistent with an EF-1 rating. The tornado continued northeast across I-55 where trees were downed. Progressing then through the city of Goodman, the tornado produced widespread tree damage as well as destroying numerous outbuildings. Roofing damage was significant across a variety of

building types including on the campus of Holmes Community College. Within Goodman, the tornado reached its maximum intensity with winds estimated at 110 mph. It continued northeast of this location across the Big Black River and into

western Attala county where it continued to produce EF-0 and EF-1 damage primarily within forested areas. The tornado dissipated along Boyette Rd. Total path length was around 14.5 miles. Max width for the tornado was 700 yards. Maximum estimated winds in Attala County was 90 mph.

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.