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New Year's 2011 Severe Weather Event

New Year's Eve 2010 Rankin County Tornado

 

Event Summary

This weak tornado briefly touched down near Star and downed multiple limbs along with a few trees. This minor tree damage was noted along Shady Hill Drive and near Highway 49.

EF-0
Estimated Maximum Wind:
75 mph
Casualties:
none
Damage Path Length:
1.5 miles
Maximum Path Width:
50 yards
Approximate Start Point/Time:

1 mile SW Star        5:42pm

Approximate End Point/Time:

1 mile E Star 
5:45p
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