F1 Tornado — Jones, Mississippi

2002-03-15 · near Laurel, Jones, Mississippi

Event narrative

A tornado formed about three miles northwest of Laurel or between the cities of Laurel and Soso in northwest Jones County. The tornado moved northeast 1 mile, before dissipating two miles northwest of the Laurel. West Jones County High School and Middle School sustained significant, structural damage. Most of the roof had collapsed along with other, structural damage which made the facility inhabitable. Damage costs to the school alone exceeded 2.5 million dollars per one county official. One home and one mobile home were also destroyed. Otherwise, ten to twelve homes sustained major damage along with several trees that were uprooted by the tornado.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5282570. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.