Published: March 31,2016
A radar-confirmed tornado was spotted in Mississippi Thursday evening as a multi-day round of severe weather continued to wreak havoc in the South.
In New Hope, Mississippi, a
trampoline was thrown by winds and trees were knocked over as the
possible tornado touched down. The storm crossed state lines into
Pickens County, Alabama, where it touched down twice, according to NWS Birmingham.
The
National Weather Service confirmed two EF-1 tornadoes touched down in
the southeastern part of Louisiana Thursday, taking down trees and power
lines, according to the Associated Press. One hit east of Greensburg in
St. Helena Parish and the other struck
near Tangipahoa in Tangipahoa Parish.(MORE: Check the Forecast | Firemen Injured as Severe Weather Whips Across Florida)
Here's how each state has been impacted by this round of severe weather.
Mississippi
A radar-confirmed tornado touched down in New Hope Thursday evening before moving across state lines into Alabama, according to NWS.Flash flooding was reported in several western Mississippi towns early Thursday morning, while a round of severe weather brought large hail to the southwestern part of the state Wednesday night. In Carroll County, a woman had to be rescued along County Road 183 when her car was swept off the road by floodwaters.
Golf ball-sized hail was reported in two locations in Wilkinson County, and tree damage was reported west of Woodville from strong winds. Thursday morning, floodwaters were entering homes in Leflore and Sunflower counties, according to NWS storm reports.
In Greenwood, MS: Photos from Bryan Nobile of #FlashFlooding #mswx
Alabama
The National Weather Service's Mobile office reported that a probable tornado caused structural damage and downed trees on top of vehicles in Thomasville Thursday evening. There were also reports that roofs and porches were blown off of homes near the area.In Geneva County, a road was washed out and flooding submerged roads in downtown Samson Thursday, WSFA reports.
Louisiana
The National Weather Service confirmed two tornadoes touched down in the southeastern part of the state Thursday, taking down trees and power lines, AP also reports. One hit east of Greensburg in St. Helena Parish and the other struck near Tangipahoa in Tangipahoa Parish. Both were rated EF-1 and no injuries were reported.The already-saturated state took on more rainfall Wednesday night and Thursday, and additional flooding was reported in some areas, NWS forecaster Cynthia Palmer told the AP.
Kentucky
Strong winds blew off the roof of Breckinridge County Middle School Thursday, WHAS 11 News reports. A school district spokesperson said no injuries were reported and students were released.More damage was seen in Breckinridge County as mobile homes were blown over at Nancy Butler Trailer Park, resulting in two injuries, reports WDRB.
Oklahoma
A tornado raked the area north of Tulsa Wednesday evening, injuring seven people and causing widespread destruction.A family of four was injured in Tulsa after a downed tree landed on top of their vehicle Wednesday evening, reports KOTV. The incident involved one adult and three children, and took place on 56th Street North between Highway 75 and Bird Creek.
A 14-year-old girl who was in the car was admitted to a local hospital with head and back injuries, according to the Associated Press. The adult and two other children were treated for minor injuries and released. As of Thursday, an update on the 14-year-old's condition has not been released.
The twister affected about one square mile of a residential area, destroying one home and damaging several other homes and businesses, Tulsa Fire Department spokesperson Stan May told AP. After the storm passed, officials dispersed to ensure all residents were accounted for.
The pastor of Seventh-Day Adventist Church in Tulsa told KOTV that no one was injured when a tornado struck the building Wednesday evening. The roof caved in and the structure was severely damaged. Some of the offices on the upper level collapsed into the sanctuary.
"We were just starting to have prayer, the sirens were going off, and some of the people wanted to leave. I encouraged them not to leave ... This is probably one of the safest buildings in North Tulsa," Pastor John Malcolm Phipps Jr. told KOTV.
27 people sheltered from Claremore #OKwx tornado in this hidey-hole. Home sustained EF2 damage. W/@SPiltz @NWStulsa
"We could hear the house tearing apart," Campbell told AP. "But it was all over in five seconds."
Arkansas
Thursday the Arkansas Department of Correction prison sustained power outages and damages, the Associated Press reports. The Delta Regional Unit in Dermott had its roof damaged by the storm and the McPherson Unit at Newport's power went out temporarily. Spokesperson Solomon Graves said both prisons used generators and operations continued normally.A plane making its way from Dallas to Memphis was forced to land in Little Rock due to turbulence, leaving two flight attendants injured, according to THV 11. American Airlines officials announced that the two Envoy flight attendants were transported to a local hospital. None of the passengers were injured during the turbulence.
Reports of powerful lightning strikes splintering trees were reported across the Natural State Wednesday.
Wow. Lightning struck this tree in Fulton County. Photo: Tara Shrable #arwx
Flooding was also a problem for the state. The University of Arkansas at Little Rock announced that its main campus would be closing early due to flash flooding, canceling all Wednesday evening classes.
The Little Rock Fire Department was called to a water rescue on the corner of Mississippi Street and Rodney Parham Road, where three people escaped their submerged vehicle, according to KATV.com. The three were holding onto nearby trees until firemen were able to assist them.
Texas
A Tarrant County home caught fire after a lightning strike hit the chimney Wednesday, according to local news. One person inside the home was shocked but wasn’t injured in the ordeal. Fire crews extinguished the blaze shortly after arriving.Police in Benbrook, Texas, had to divert traffic away from a flooded area around southbound US-377 and Sproles Drive Wednesday, NBC Dallas-Fort Worth reported.
The NWS reported hail the size of tennis balls near Breckenridge. These large pieces of hail fell only a week after a hail storm left close to $500 million in damages in north Texas, according to NBC Dallas-Fort Worth.
Kansas
The NWS has reported hail up to 2 inches in diameter, resulting in dangerous driving conditions along the Kansas Turnpike between mile markers 105 and 110.The falling hail made roads slick and was blamed for a rollover accident that occurred near Cassoday around mile marker 92. The northbound lanes of the highway were halted as a result of the crash, but have been cleared since. No injuries were reported.
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