Counties: Simpson, Rankin, Scott, Leake & Neshoba Counties in MS
Per SPC: Rating was F3, path length was 71 miles, maximum width was 60 yards, there were 34 injuries and 1 fatality.
Information from the CDNS Summary: Tornado moved northeastward from just northeast of Harrisville, struck Piney Woods School, where damage was heavy to 2-story or higher buildings, then across sparsely settled land to Walnut Grove, passing 4 miles west of Morton, and on to Laurel Hill. No path visible north of Morton, indicating it lifted and let down again as it reached Walnut Grove, which sloped upward in line of advance. Buildings at bottom of slope exploded, but upslope damage increased to total destruction with debris scattered. Roofs lifted off, with furniture and persons carried upward after the roofs. 75 percent of homes destroyed in Walnut Grove.
Discrepancies:
Path Length:
- SPC and NCDC have 71 miles as the path.
- CDNS lists a 65-mile path.
- Grazulis has a 65-mile path and notes probably a family of tornadoes.
Max Width:
- SPC and NCDC have a maximum width of 60 yards.
- CDNS has a range of width from 25-100 yards.
- Grazulis has a width of 70 yards.
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