EF0 Tornado — Newton, Mississippi

2025-03-15 · near Bethel, Newton, Mississippi

Event narrative

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.

Wider weather episode

Isolated severe thunderstorms developed across portions of Mississippi in the overnight hours of March 14th. Coverage of severe storms increased into the morning of the 15th before a squall line developed and moved across the area.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1264284. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.