F3 Tornado — Jasper, Texas
1999-03-02 · near Holly Spgs, Jasper, Texas
1
Direct deaths
3
Injuries
$500K
Property damage
9.0 mi
Path length
500 yds
Path width
Wider weather episode
The strongest tornado of the evening developed a mile northwest of Holly Springs. Moving southeast at 50 mph, this fast moving storm damaged or destroyed over 25 homes and a church. The worst damage was done in Holly Springhs, where a brick home lost its roof and portions of two walls. This is where the elderly woman was fatally injured. Several vehicles were picked up and rolled over. This storm moved into Newotn County, producing more injuries and damages.
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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5692680. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.