EF1 Tornado — Newton, Mississippi

2025-03-15 · near Newton Okeefe Arpt, Newton, Mississippi

6.7 mi

Path length

300 yds

Path width

Event narrative

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.

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 1264285. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.