F3 Tornado — Humphreys, Mississippi

2001-11-24 · near Isola, Humphreys, Mississippi

Event narrative

A supercell thunderstorm moved across northern Humphreys County and produced a tornado three miles southwest of Isola. The tornado was rated as an F3 and had a width of about 400 yards as it travelled approximately 5 miles through the town of Isola. The tornado dissipated about one mile northeast of town. This tornado destroyed three houses, six businesses, and one church. Additionally, 20 houses, four businesses, and one church sustained major damage. Minor damage occurred to seven businesses. Several grain silos and a farm headquarters were destroyed southwest of Isola. Five people sustained minor injuries.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5272553. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.