NWS Jackson, MS December 20, 2007 Covington County Tornado

Storm Impacting the Northwest U.S.; Fire Weather Conditions in Southern California; Severe Weather in the South

A Pacific storm is bringing areas of low elevation rain, moderate to heavy mountain snow, and high winds to the Northwest. Strong Santa Ana winds and very dry conditions are producing elevated to critical fire weather conditions in southern California. Isolated strong to severe thunderstorms are possible through early Wednesday morning across parts of northeast Texas into western Tennessee. Read More >

Covington County Preliminary Damage Report

First Damage Path

Starting Point: 1 Mile South of Collins at 1010 AM CST
Ending Point: 8 Miles West-Southwest of Hebron
Preliminary Rating: EF1 with Maximum Estimated Wind of 105 MPH
Approximate Path Length: 8 Miles
Maximum Width: 500 Yards
Casualties: None

Summary: Damage began on the south side of Collins, where a billboard was blown over and a warehouse building was destroyed. As the tornado rapidly tracked east-northeast, trees were uprooted and snapped. The tornado reached its maximum width along Dennis Knight Road, about midway between Collins and Hebron. Here, numerous large trees were snapped and uprooted, including a swath where a large majority of the trees were snapped off. The tornado continued moving east-northeast, continuing to snap and uproot trees, completely removing the roof of a chicken house, and causing minor to moderate roof damage to two homes.

Second Damage Path

Starting Point: 6 Miles Southwest of Hebron at 1020 AM CST
Ending Point: 6 Miles Southwest of Hebron
Preliminary Rating: EF1 with Maximum Estimated Wind of 95 MPH
Approximate Path Length: 1/2 Mile
Maximum Width: 100 Yards
Casualties: None

Summary: Short path of tornadic damage just inside the Covington County border with Jones County. Roofs blown off two mobile homes with extensive debris strewn. Partial roof removal off of a frame home. Numerous pine trees snapped and uprooted in a convergent path.