EF1 Tornado — Jefferson Davis, Mississippi

2025-04-06 · near Hebron, Jefferson Davis, Mississippi

Event narrative

This brief EF-1 tornado touched down along Rodeo Road just north of South Rabbit Road producing damage to trees and vegetation. The tornado carried northeastward through Hebron and onto Sonat Road where it downed numerous trees along its path. Generally minor damage to structures was noted including gutter damage and mostly other light damage to outbuildings prior to dissipation less than a mile beyond Lee Cut Off Road. Maximum winds were estimated at 95 mph and maximum width around 300 yards.

Wider weather episode

On the evening of April 5th into the morning of April 6th, strong to severe storms produced tornadoes, damaging winds and flash flooding.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1260075. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.