Fitler-Delta City-Isola, MS (Inverness Part 2) F5 Tornado – February 21, 1971

Utter destruction in Delta City. NASA Earth Resources Laboratory aerial imagery taken February 23, 1971.

This is the second of a three-part series focusing on the Delhi, LA-Inverness, MS F5 tornado of February 21, 1971. This summary explores the twister at the height of its power in rural farmland, from the state border with Mississippi through Cameta plantation, Delta City, and up to the Isola area.

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