Public Information Statement
Issued by NWS Memphis, TN
Issued by NWS Memphis, TN
227 NOUS44 KMEG 101859 PNSMEG ARZ009-018-026>028-035-036-048-049-058-MOZ113-115-MSZ001>017- 020>024-TNZ001>004-019>022-048>055-088>092-110700- Public Information Statement National Weather Service Memphis TN 159 PM CDT Tue Jun 10 2025 ...NWS Damage Survey for 06/07/2025 Severe Weather Event... .New Houlka, MS... Rating: EF1 Estimated Peak Wind: 90 mph Path Length /statute/: 4.00 miles Path Width /maximum/: 75 yards Fatalities: 0 Injuries: 0 Start Date: 06/07/2025 Start Time: 11:58 AM CDT Start Location: 5 WNW New Houlka / Chickasaw County / MS Start Lat/Lon: 34.0676 / -89.1116 End Date: 06/07/2025 End Time: 12:04 PM CDT End Location: 2 W New Houlka / Chickasaw County / MS End Lat/Lon: 34.0393 / -89.0522 Survey Summary: A weak tornado touched down in northwestern Chickasaw County, MS, off County Road 2. Sporadic tree damage was noted as the tornado tracked southeastward to a farm with several outbuildings and a barn with structural damage. The most significant damage occurred at a large barn at HWY 32W and CR 3, where major sections of the metal roof were uplifted and lofted several hundred yards into the field next to it. A couple of empty grain bins sustained minor damage and several vehicles and farm equipment had windows blown out due to flying debris. The tornado followed HWY 32W toward CR 6 and snapped more large tree branches, as well as lofting a small carport. As the tornado continued southeastward along HWY 32W, minor tree damage was evident almost to New Houlka. The tornado lifted shortly before reaching the west side of town. && EF Scale: The Enhanced Fujita Scale classifies tornadoes into the following categories: EF0.....65 to 85 mph EF1.....86 to 110 mph EF2.....111 to 135 mph EF3.....136 to 165 mph EF4.....166 to 200 mph EF5.....>200 mph NOTE: The information in this statement is preliminary and subject to change pending final review of the event and publication in NWS Storm Data. $$ MJ/TAB/CMA/CAD