EF1 Tornado — Jasper, Mississippi

2025-03-15 · near Stringer, Jasper, Mississippi

Event narrative

An EF-1 tornado began along CR 5331, moved northeastward across MS Highway 533, and lifted shortly after it crossed MS Highway 15 near CR 153. Along the path, several trees were uprooted and large tree branches were broken. The estimated maximum wind speeds were 90 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 1264321. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.